"Along the way it’s been inspirational for me to see some of the people who have been through the business and how we’ve helped."
Jon Swarbrigg
Principal Dentist - Farsley Dental Practice
Clinical
Elevate your clinical skills. Grow your patient offering.
At PortmanDentex, we are redefining what it means to be a clinician in modern dentistry.
Overview
As one of the UK and Ireland's leading dental corporate groups, we offer unparalleled opportunities for dentists and clinicians to grow, develop and thrive in an environment that champions clinical excellence, professional development and career progression.
We provide dentists and specialists with access to cutting-edge opportunities, mentorship and industry-leading development programmes to enhance clinical capabilities.
Our Opportunities
Why join our clinical network?
Work amongst the best
PortmanDentex is home to some of the most highly-regarded and respected clinicians and specialists in the UK and Ireland. Our network of experts fosters an inspiring, collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do.
Industry-leading mentorship
We believe in nurturing talent. Our structured mentorship programme pairs developing dentists with leading specialists and senior clinicians to support career growth, specialisation and professional confidence.
Advanced CPD and training
Stay at the forefront of dentistry with our market-leading CPD training and development opportunities. We provide exclusive access to specialist-led training sessions, hands-on workshops, digital dentistry advancements and bespoke career-development pathways.
Clear Aligner Programme
As part of our commitment to modern patient-centric dentistry, we offer a tailored Clear Aligner Programme designed to upskill our clinicians. With market-leading training and ongoing support, we help our dentists enhance their treatment offerings and grow their practices.
Unique leadership pathways
PortmanDentex is pioneering a first-of-its-kind Practice Clinical Lead (PCL) opportunity allowing experienced dentists to take a strategic leadership position within their practice, driving clinical standards, mentoring colleagues and shaping the future of patient care; while continuing to deliver exceptional dentistry.
Clinical freedom
As a clinician at PortmanDentex and staying true to our values, you will retain full autonomy over your preferred equipment, materials, labs and referral pathways, ensuring you deliver the highest level of care. We champion you as a self-employed clinician while ensuring you maintain your unique identity.
"I think this practice is exceptional. I am so proud of it when people work in and they’re like this is amazing.. I’m really enjoying getting involved in the whole running of the practice more so than I had before."
Sue Hendrick
Practice Manager - Advance Dental Clinic
Our clinical leaders
Meet our highly-experienced team, driving excellence through their expertise, innovation and guidance.
Rebecca Sadler
Chief Clinical OfficerRebecca is a practising dentist with more than 25 years’ experience. A respected clinical leader, she drives quality, governance and policy, while championing clinician development and engagement to help people thrive and reach their full potential.
Catherine Tannahill
Director of Clinician Engagement, Principal Dentist at The Smile RoomsCatherine is at the forefront of clinician engagement and senior leadership. She manages and supports several talented teams across the UK and Ireland, including our clinician engagement leads, practice clinical leads and clinicians. She is also principal dentist at The Smile Rooms Dental and Implant Clinic.
Cathal Hayes
Head of Clinical Transformation and StrategyFormer dentist, Cathal leads on transforming the clinical estate, ensuring the group is equipped to manage and stay ahead in the ever-changing dental sector. He leads our Clear Aligner Strategy and developed our referral strategy, showcasing our huge clinical talent.
Kris Jackson
Head of Safety & QualityKris leads our clinical governance team with over 10 years’ experience in practical, people-first safety. From inspections to incident management, he supports teams across our practices to deliver safe, high-quality care every day – and is someone they know they can count on.
Emily Knapp
Dento-Legal Advisor & Complaints LeadEmily brings far-reaching expertise in regulatory, legal and ethical aspects of dentistry. She is a practicing dentist, spending most of her career in the Community Dental Service. She’s worked with adults and children with additional needs, handling difficult issues around consent and capacity.
Shilla Talati
Clinical Governance LeadShilla has over 25 years’ experience as a dentist – including owning a practice and consulting on regulatory and compliance matters. She ensures the highest standards of patient safety and quality while staying aligned with CQC regulations and supporting clinicians to deliver safe, effective care.
Education
Upcoming courses and training
Oral Cancer
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00
Ben Atkins
Free
Oral Cancer
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00
Ben Atkins
Free
Join us
A place that works around you
We know that every clinician’s journey is different. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, a broad choice of practice environments and a commitment to clinical autonomy.