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About Us
A hygiene-led practice focused on proactive oral wellness
Ossett Dental Care takes a compassionate approach to general dentistry, focusing on hygiene and gum health. Believing that wellness begins in the mouth, we provide patients with the time and support necessary to understand and maintain their gum health. Our emphasis is on preventative care, and if restorative treatments are needed, our dentist is readily available.
Every part of your journey with us is designed to feel safe, supportive and worthwhile — from your first conversation to your treatment and beyond.
Claire with Dr. Larkin and Dr. Riley at Midway Family Dental, Midway, Kentucky, USA.
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A hygiene-led practice focused on proactive oral wellness
Founded and led by experienced dental hygienist Claire Stott, Ossett Dental Care places hygiene and oral wellness at the heart of everything we do. We believe prevention is the most powerful form of dentistry — and that education, awareness and collaboration are key to long-term health. That’s why we take a co-discovery approach to treatment, using scanning and visual tools to help you see and understand your oral health clearly.
We offer a wide range of general dental services, but our care goes deeper than check-ups and fillings. Whether you’re visiting us for a gum evaluation, a hygiene appointment or a long-term wellness pathway, our aim is always the same: to help you feel informed, empowered and cared for.
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Claire Stott
Meet our founder, Claire Stott
The heart behind Ossett Dental Care
With a strong academic background and a special interest in microbiology, Claire is passionate about ensuring patients feel informed and cared for throughout their oral health journey.
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Currently pursuing an MSc in Medical Microbiology
Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights Law (Claire obtained Distinction (2022) and was bestowed the ‘Excellence Performance Award’ for her dissertation, with a summary of her research published in the Dental Probe Magazine.
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PG Cert in Dental Law and Ethics (2017)
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FdSc in Oral Health Sciences (Distinction, 2014), and Claire was awarded the BSDHT graduate prize for the highest overall mark in research.
After graduating, Claire began her career as a civilian dental hygienist with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at the Wellington Barracks in London. She was later offered a position in Kensington Gardens, where she worked alongside specialists in treating gum disease and fitting dental implants.
In 2018, Claire returned to her hometown in Yorkshire, where she worked in various NHS and private-sector practices. Claire continued to progress in her career and was appointed an ambassador for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT). She also took on the role of acting treasurer for the North East Regional Group. Claire maintains a close relationship with the society, being an active member and occasionally serving as a guest speaker at their study events. Additionally, she has authored a professional e-learning course designed to help dental professionals develop their knowledge in dental ethics and law.
Owning and operating her dental practice has been a dream 10 years in the making, reflecting Claire’s deep commitment to dentistry over nearly twenty years. We sincerely welcome you to our family and are here to support you on your journey to better oral health.
Phase Contrast Microscopy
In 2024, Claire travelled 4,000 miles to embrace an extraordinary opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Larkin, the founder of Proactive Oral Wellness and the developer of The Larkin Protocol. During this experience, Claire learned about the hidden bacterial world within our mouths - an exploration intrinsically connected to our overall systemic health and learned to evaluate dental plaque biofilms using the phase contrast microscope.
The use of a phase contrast microscope is included in all gum health visits at Ossett Dental Care. Patients will be able to see for themselves the levels of bacteria active in the mouth and will be educated in how to effectively reduce the bacteria levels in order to prevent and stabilise gum disease.
Kamal Patel – Associate Dentist
Kamal is an associate dentist at Ossett Dental Care. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and provides a relaxed, friendly experience for all his patients.
Kamal qualified at Newcastle University in 2006, completed his vocational training in Middlesbrough, and moved back to Yorkshire in 2009.
Kamal has completed several postgraduate courses in different aspects of general dentistry at the Tipton Academy, Simply Endo, and Jason Smithson.
Kamal is a keen sports fan, following many sports but particularly football. He plays squash and golf when time allows, but he generally spends his evenings and weekends as a taxi driver for his two children!
