Warm and welcoming ambience

Dimitri Baciu
Principal Dentist
Dimitri qualified at The Royal London Hospital in 2009 and went on to complete a year of Vocational Training at a Dental Practice in Bishops Stortford, where he stayed on as an associate before settling down at New Road in 2012. During this time, Dimitri has passed entry examinations and completed portfolio of evidence for the prestigious Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons. Dimitri has a particular interest in restorative dentistry and has completed a year of part-time study at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute, obtaining the Postgraduate Certificate qualification.
Dimitri thoroughly enjoys working in general dental practice and believes in delivering high quality patient-centred care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Outside of dentistry, Dimitri enjoys playing tennis, basketball, travelling and spending time with his young family.
GDC Reg No 178486
BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) PgCert RDP (UCL)
Deborah Johnson
Associate Dentist
Dr Deborah Johnson graduated from Leeds Dental School with a Bachelors of Dental Surgery in 1999, gaining certificates of merit (with distinction) in Restorative, Preventative and Paediatric dentistry. She has considerable experience in general practice and has since demonstrated her commitment to creating bespoke smiles by pursuing and completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Her passion lies in utilising the latest techniques and technologies and communicating well with patients so that they can lead their journey to better oral health.
Outside of dentistry, Deborah is a keen hockey player and enjoys decorating cakes.
GDC Reg No 76095
BChD (Leeds) PgCert (Restorative)
Linda Valatka
Associate Dentist
Having qualified in Riga, Latvia, in 1999, Linda has been practicing in the Cambridge area since 2006 and brings a wealth of experience to New Road.
Linda is passionate about providing general dental care and finds the positive impact of restorative work particularly rewarding. To further her skills in the restorative field, Linda has completed the Postgraduate Certificate course at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in London.
Outside of dentistry, Linda is a keen tennis player and enjoys spending time with her family.
GDC Reg No 100864
DDS PgCert RDP (UCL)
Ruth Gough
Hygienist
Ruth has always had a keen interest in dentistry, since leaving school to start her career as a dental nurse she then went on to qualify as a Dental Hygienist at King’s College London in 2003.
Ruth focusses on helping patients achieve a high standard of oral care and always ensuring patients are put at their ease during dental hygiene visits.
She enjoys treating nervous patients and helping them through treatment to become more relaxed in the dental surgery.
In her spare time she enjoys baking and spending time with her family and friends.
GDC Reg No 6257
DipDH (Lond)

Lily Ayres
Hygienist
Lily’s career in dentistry began in 2016. Having completed Dental Hygienist training at the University of Essex, Lily has been practicing at practices in London and Hertfordshire before joining New Road.
Lily is passionate about using her expertise to help improve dental health for her patients and finds increased tooth longevity and smile appearance very rewarding outcomes.
Lily enjoys socialising with friends and family, trips to the theatre, and settling in with a good book. She is an avid explorer and aims to travel the world in a camper van!
GDC Reg No 269125
Julie Grant
Head Receptionist
Julie has been welcoming patients into the practice for over 20 years now. In this time, she has seen the practice go through numerous upgrades, including digitisation and decontamination room installation.
Julie is a pivotal team member highly knowledgeable about Denplan and patients often comment on how pleasant, professional and efficient she is.
Kathryn
Lead Nurse
GDC Reg No 272581

Laura
Nurse Receptionist
GDC Reg No 276239
Continuing Professional Development

