Dr Rachel Hartley
Principal Dentist
Rachel opened Brookhaven in 2009. She sees a lot of nervous patients and families, and has a special interest in gentle, preventive dentistry.
English
GDC No. not shown on demo · BDS, University of Manchester (UK)
About us
A welcoming practice, proudly part of Didsbury
NHS care for children, NHS and private care for adults, and a team that takes nervous patients at their own pace. Check-ups to emergencies, all under one roof.
Our story
Brookhaven Family Dental opened its doors in 2009, with a simple goal: to make going to the dentist feel calm, friendly and genuinely caring. As an independent, locally-owned practice, we’re not a corporate chain. We’re part of the Didsbury community, and many of our patients have been with us for years.
We take the time to listen, explain your options clearly, and never rush you. Whether you’re here for a routine check-up, bringing in the kids, or thinking about cosmetic treatment, you’ll always be looked after by people who know you.
17+
Years caring for the community
11
Team members
4.8
Google rating
6,000+
Patients
We speak your language
English, Urdu, Polish
Modern, comfortable rooms, designed to put you at ease.
Our team
The people who’ll look after you
Everyone on our clinical team is registered with the General Dental Council. Their GDC numbers, qualifications and where they qualified are listed with their names below.
Dr Mark Ellison
Dentist
Mark enjoys restorative and cosmetic work, and is known for explaining the NHS and private options side by side, without any pressure.
English, Polish
GDC No. not shown on demo · BDS, University of Leeds (UK)
Amara Okoye
Dental Therapist
Amara looks after children and adults with hygiene visits, fillings for children and preventive care, with a calm, reassuring manner.
English, Urdu
GDC No. not shown on demo · Dip Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, University of Manchester (UK)
What we stand for
Care the way it should be
Independent since 2009
A family-run Didsbury practice. You’ll see the same familiar faces every visit.
Gentle with nervous patients
Longer first appointments, a stop signal you control, and no judgement about how long it’s been.
Honest about NHS and private
We tell you what’s available on the NHS first, and give you private costs in writing.
Modern, comfortable care
Digital X-rays and scans instead of messy moulds.
Easy to budget
A monthly care plan for private check-ups, and finance on larger private treatment.
Easy to get to
Step-free entrance, a ground-floor surgery, and Metrolink a short walk away.
We’d love to meet you
Call our friendly team or send an enquiry. We’ll get back to you quickly.