Meet The Team
Our dedicated team are passionate about Dentistry and delivering superb patient care. They have a wealth of skill and experience, and are committed to providing the very best possible dental care to every patient, every time.
Superbly supported by our skilled and knowledgeable nurses and admin staff, our team will make you feel immediately at ease - you are in safe hands. Our mission is to focus on patient experience and aim to always exceed our patients' expectations.
We also aim to provide an exceptional workplace for our team - with a focus on clinical excellence, personal development and teamwork.
Our Clinicians
Dr James Hayden
Principal Dentist, James Hayden, qualified at the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a distinction in Clinical Dentistry, and has since gained significant experience in General Dentistry across the UK, including placing and restoring Dental Implants. He has also gained valuable experience in Maxillofacial Surgery, and completed his Dental Implant training in 2013. He recently completed a Masters Degree in Dental Implantology and is a member of the International Team for Implants, and Director of the Regional Study Club for South Wales. James builds such trust and rapport with his patients, that some travel from London, Manchester and even abroad to continue seeing him. Proud father to four sons, he can usually be found on a sporting sideline, or on the beaches of Pembrokeshire surfing, sailing, or trying to balance on a wing foil when he is not in clinic.
Dr James Hayden | Principal Dental Surgeon | BDS (Birm) MFDS Dip. MJDF (RCS), MSc Dent Imp, MCGDent | GDC 112822
Dr Cerys Edwards
Cerys Edwards graduated in 2010 from the University of Cardiff Dental School. Cerys has since gained significant experience in both General Practice and also in Hospital. She recently completed her Dental Implant training and is pleased to now be offering dental implant surgery and restoration to her patients. Farmer's daughter Cerys is passionate about Dentistry; her studies and volunteering projects have taken her all over the world. Cerys's patients absolutely love her. They value her relaxed, informative and extremely professional approach. Outside of work, Welsh-speaker Cerys enjoys baking, making and creating with her two young daughters, and is a keen snowboarder.
Dr Cerys Edwards | Associate Dental Surgeon | BDS (Wales) MJDF RCS (Eng) | GDC 194492
Dr Nadia Khan
Nadia Khan joined us in Summer 2018 having gained experience in Swansea following her graduation. Originally from Cumbria, Nadia fell in love with Wales during her time at Cardiff University, and has been making her way West ever since. Nadia is a skilled and dedicated Dentist, committed to going the extra mile for her patients. She completed her Facial Aesthetics training in 2021 and recently completed her Dental Implant training - both treatments she now offers within the practice. Proud Mama to little Rhys, Nadia is a big sports fan and loves her American Football. She is also the most fabulous Social Sec and Mrs Claus for the Hayden Dental Team.
Dr Nadia Khan | Associate Dental Surgeon | BDS (Wales) | GDC 265109
Dr Sara Herbert-Evans
Sara Herbert-Evans joined us in 2021 having gained experience in Swansea following her graduation from Bristol in 2014. Fluent Welsh speaker Sara is originally from Carmarthenshire and some of you may recognise her from her Young Farmers' Club heyday. A keen sportswoman, skier and outdoors enthusiast, Sara takes full advantage of our glorious coastal location in West Wales and loves to travel with her young family farther afield whenever she gets a chance. Sara is a highly skilled and confident clinician - keen to keep her skills updated, she regularly undertakes additional training to broaden her scope of practice and enjoys offering Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics treatments.
Dr Sara Herbert-Evans | Associate Dental Surgeon | BDS (Bristol) GDC 252787
Dr Teleri Rosie
Teleri Rosie (née Perks) qualified at the University of Cardiff in 2010, and has since gained experience in all areas of dentistry both in Wales and in Australia. A keen runner and cyclist, Teleri is as likely to be found winning a long distance sporting challenge as she is knocking up a perfect Victoria sponge with her two young daughters. Teleri's patients love her gentle, patient and empathetic approach. She is Carmarthen born and bred, and is a fluent Welsh speaker. Teleri has completed additional training to offer Invisalign treatment and enjoys completing orthodontic work within her general practice.
Dr Teleri Rosie | Associate Dental Surgeon | BDS (Wales) MFDF RCS (Ed) | GDC 194514
Dr Will Gough
Will Gough started his career as a Dental Officer in the British Army, serving for 8 years in the UK and Germany and travelling extensively. Will has since gained 8 years experience in a family dental practice in Dorset. We met Will in Summer 2022 when he and his family were planning their move to West Wales, and he joined us on arrival in January 2023. A busy husband and father to three young children, Will is a keen sportsman and enjoys running, cycling and touch rugby. He also has an interest in Mountaineering, having climbed Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn as well as various peaks in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan. Will is a committed and enthusiastic dentist, with an interest in Restorative Dentistry (Crowns & Bridges) and a distinction from the Eastman Institute (PGCert Restorative).
Dr Will Gough | Associate Dental Surgeon | BDS (Cardiff) PGCert Restorative Dip.MJDF MCGDent | GDC 103469
Dr Rohini Mohan
Rohini Mohan is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist, and the Clinical Lead for Paediatric Dentistry in Swansea Bay UHB and Powys Teaching HB. Rohini joins the team at Hayden Dental to establish a new children’s dental referral service in West Wales, and will initially be running monthly clinics commencing in March 2024.
It’s very exciting to be joining together to establish a new specialist service for the area. We welcome Rohini’s expertise and total passion for children’s dentistry, and are preparing for her arrival with new specialist equipment and training, meaning we will also be able to offer services such as sedation and The Wand pain free injection system.
As well as her role Specialist in Paediatric Dentist and Lead for Paediatric Dentistry in Swansea Bay University Health Board CDS and Powys Teaching Health Board, Rohini was the past Clinical Lead for CDS in SBUHB . Rohini has previously worked as a Senior Lecturer in Paed Dent at the University Hospital Wales (Cardiff). She has been an associate in General Practice, and her previous roles also include being the Specialist Dental Practice Advisor for SBUHB. She is the Chair of the Strategic Advisory Forum (SAF) for Paediatric Dentistry in Wales. She is Chair of the Managed Clinical Network (MCN) for Vulnerable Child and Adult group in South West Wales, and the Wales Council Representative for the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) UK, and BSPD representative for Child Oral Health Improvement Board UK. She is also the BSPD spokesperson for Wales. She is an examiner for the Tri- Collegiate membership exam for Paediatric Dentistry in UK. Rohini's passion is working to improve Child Oral Health and reduce inequalities in access to care for children.
In her free time (!), Rohini enjoys travelling and hiking, finds cooking and baking therapeutic, and fits in the Yoga where possible.
Dr Rohini Mohan | Specialist Paediatric Dental Surgeon | BDS, MDS (Paed Dent) MFDS RCPS (Glasg) | GDC 183715
Hygiene & Therapy
Sue Davies DipHE (Dent Therapy)
Sue joins us with a wealth of experience as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist over a career in Dentistry spanning many years. A busy Mum and Grandma, Sue is a passionate and pro-active clinician, who returned to University in 2012 to gain an additional qualification in Dental Therapy to add to her Hygiene degree and experience. Within her scope of practice, Sue undertakes emergency appointments and treatment sessions including fillings and extractions as prescribed by your dentist. Sue is a fabulous addition to the Hayden Dental Team bringing great wisdom and experience, and a huge amount of positivity and enthusiasm.
Sue Davies | Dental Therapist | RDH (CEB Cert, Kings), DipHE Dent Therapy (Bristol)
Tomas Pickering BSc (Hons) Dent Therapy
Tom joins us having graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Dental Therapy from the world-renowned Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Welsh-speaker Tom hails from Carmarthenshire and we're delighted to welcome him back to West Wales to join the team at Hayden Dental. He is passionate about his profession and using his skills and superb chair-side manner to provide exceptional care and help patients establish and maintain excellent oral health. Tom will continue to build on the extensive knowledge gained during his degree course by continuing his professional development in practice and via external postgraduate courses. Outside of Dentistry, Tom fits very well into our sporty team, with a keen interest in weight-lifting and callisthenics.
Tomas Pickering | Dental Therapist | BSc (Hons) Dent Therapy (London)
Our friendly, knowledgable support team have a wealth of experience helping dental patients to access care in a stress-free, comfortable way. Professional and approachable, our team are here to help whether you have a query about your appointment, you're feeling nervous about treatment, you'd like assistance in surgery, or you just want a friendly face to meet you and show you round the practice before you attend for the first time.
The team are all passionate about Dentistry and have a breadth of interests and additional qualifications, from Oral Hygiene Education to Fluoride Application, to Dental Implant Nursing Certificates. Many team members speak Welsh, and our talented team are also able to assist with Polish translation, just ask - we're here to help.
Our Extra Duties Dental Nurse, Celia, offers informative and helpful appointments for Oral Health Education and Demonstration sessions - please speak to reception for more information.
- 'Had a very informative appointment with the nurse today. Was really surprised to find out that the bacteria from plaque can cause infection which could result in heart disease and dementia! Celia is a lovely lady who showed me how to get rid of plaque in those little nooks and crannies between my teeth. Well worth a visit. She will also tell you your plaque score to make sure your cleaning your teeth correctly. I was so surprised how much sugar was in certain drinks and foods. Glad I went today, really pleased with the results of my nice clean teeth!' Mrs D, 2020
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