Our Team
Dr Ian James MA BChD MFGDP(UK)
(University of Leeds, UK, 1993) MFGDP(UK) (Royal College of Surgeons of England). GDC Registration Number 69610.
Ian qualified from the University of Leeds in 1993 and has a post graduate dental qualification. As such he is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeon’s Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK). Ian and Suzy took over Whyman House Dental Practice in 2012 and since then have grown the practice through a reputation of caring dentistry in a professional, but relaxed environment. Ian and Suzy are proud that their Practice is family owned and run, as it maximises the opportunity to put patients care at the centre of everything they do.
Prior to Whyman House, Ian was a Dental Officer in the Royal Navy and ‘retired’ in 2012 as a Surgeon Commander. He had an extremely varied career which included deployments to the Persian Gulf in HM Ships Manchester and Gloucester, 3 years at Taunton’s 40 Commando Royal Marines and was the Senior Dental Surgeon at both the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines and lastly at the Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton. He also deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, the later of which was in 2010-11, where he was the Deputy Medical Commander for all Coalition Forces throughout Afghanistan.
Away from dentistry Ian is a keen, but very amateur cyclist and has cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End for charity. He is a member of both the Somerset RC Triathlon Club and Taunton and Pickeridge Gold Club and still occasionally wields a hockey stick.
Dr Suzy James BChD
(University of Leeds, UK, 1993).
GDC Registration Number 69629.
Suzy qualified from the University of Leeds in 1993 and then undertook vocational dental training at a family practice in Sandbach, Cheshire.
She moved to Taunton in 1997 and worked at North Petherton Dental Practice and Shepton Mallet for 7 years. She then moved to Yarde House Dental Practice in Taunton and practised there for 8 years.
Suzy has a family ethos to her dentistry and has many generations of families under her care. In addition to general dentistry, Suzy has a special interest in making dentures, both partial and full. She is very experienced in this area.
Suzy enjoys cooking, gardening, pilates, learning to play golf (unsuccessfully) and travelling. Suzy and Ian have 2 children, Tom and Maddie.
Dr Daniella ‘Dani’ Jones BDS (2010)
GDC Registration No: 191763
Daniella ‘Dani’ qualified from Bristol Dental Hospital in 2010. In the ensuing 11 years she has undertaken many postgraduate qualifications in general practice, most recently having undertaken the post-graduate diploma in Implantology from the Royal College of Surgeons. She has also undertaken several years of service as a speciality doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. She continues this role at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Dani has a specialist interest in Oral surgery and will be offering the full range of General Practice services to her patients as well as Implants, Oral Surgery, and cosmetic dentistry.
Dani will work half the week at Whyman House Dental Practice and the other half in the hospital setting.
Dani lives in Somerset with her family and 2 cats. In her spare time, she has a passion for keeping fit and spends most Sundays pottering in the garden.
Carriann Ridgment. Dental Therapist
GDC Registration No: 249441
Carriann has worked in the dental industry for more than 10 year starting her career initially as a dental nurse where she found her passion. Carriann then moved to Newcastle to pursue a degree in Oral and Dental Health Sciences.
Carriann enjoys supporting patients to manage their oral hygiene and stabilise gum disease. The most rewarding aspect of the job for Carriann is to see the results from the hard work that patients and the dental can achieve together.
In her spare time Carriann spends time with her family enjoying the Somerset countryside.
Hannah Tucker. Dental Nurse
GDC Registration Number: 277738
Hannah joined the team at Whyman House in 2023 and has been dental nursing since 2016. With a vast scope of experience through working in both general practice and the oral surgery department, Hannah enjoys general dentistry as well as surgical procedures and implant placements.
Hannah works 4 days a week, predominantly with Suzy, but can also be found supporting at front of house on occasions.
In her personal time Hannah enjoys physical activity; she takes part in ariel hoop and is a keen runner most recently completing the 2023 London Marathon.
Beckie Loader. Dental Nurse
GDC Registration Number: 269070
Beckie joined the practice in June 2023 and has worked in dentistry since 2015 and qualified in February 2017. She has since undertaken study to become an Oral Health Educator.
Beckie is a full time member of the team and has great experience with implant surgery. Mainly working alongside Dani Jones enables Beckie to coordinate the smooth running of our implant and oral surgery patients.
In her spare time, you will find Beckie out paddle boarding or mountain biking with her husband.
Kate Liscombe. Receptionist
Kate is our very experienced and professional receptionist. Nothing will be too much trouble for her and she will deal with your enquires to the highest standard. Kate has been at Whyman House Dental Practice since 2010 and knows all the patients personally.
Lotte Yarde. Practice Manager
GDC Registration Number: 224092
Lotte originally joined the team at Whyman House in 2015 and has been in Dentistry since 2010. A qualified dental nurse, Lotte has worked in a variety of general dental practices as well as the oral surgery department in Musgrove Park Hospital.
In her personal time Lotte enjoys physical activity and spending time with her husband and two young children.
As practice manager, Lotte is happy to help with any concern or query you may have.