The people - Lynda Allman

GDC No. 62237
BDS (Edin) 1987

Originally from Northern Ireland, Lynda is a graduate of Edinburgh University. After working in Hospital Dental posts in Edinburgh and Newcastle and General Practice in Northumberland and York, Lynda took over Acomb Dental Practice in 1997.

Lynda has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics and regularly attends post graduate training to keep at the forefront of this ever growing field of dentistry. Most recently she has completed courses in Smile Design and is currently undertaking a year-long course in advanced restorative dentistry techniques with the North of England Dental Academy

Lynda is married to husband Chris and has two children.

What do you enjoy most about your role?

It has to be the lovely people we have the pleasure of treating and the relationships we build up with our patients over the years.

I also love the fact that as dentists we can be both clinician and artist. There's nothing better than creating a beautiful smile and helping people feel better about themselves.

What makes you happy?

My family, my friends and my garden.

What do you do in your spare time?

I run a personal taxi-service for my children, help with my local girl-guide unit and I enjoy gardening, cooking and socialising with friends. On holiday I love to ski and read a good book - but not at the same time. I am also a sucker for a reality TV programme!

What would you be if you weren't a dentist?

I would have to use my hands and do something creative. I am fascinated by history and forensics so I'd like to be the person that recreates faces with modelling clay from ancient fragments of skulls.