Meet the people behind your care.

Fiona Sutcliffe has been practising cosmetic and restorative dentistry for 32 years. Fiona qualified as a dentist from Leeds University in 1991 with a distinction in oral surgery and has since completed several postgraduate courses in advanced restorative dentistry to develop her expertise in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She joined the Whalley practice in 1997, becoming a partner in 2003.

Rebecca qualified from Sheffield University in 2007 and is one of the partners at Macfarlane Dental Practice. Since qualifying, she has developed a passion for all aspects of dentistry and particularly enjoys helping patients feel relaxed and at ease, creating a calm and welcoming environment where people can feel comfortable throughout their dental journey.

Alongside caring for patients, Rebecca has also enjoyed teaching and supporting newly qualified dentists over the years, helping them develop confidence and skills as they begin their careers.

I qualified from the University of Manchester gaining a dental degree in 2008. With a passion for further learning and training, I successfully completed the advanced certificate in facilitating learning in healthcare practice from the University of Central Lancashire in 2010. I then sat further exams, which gained me membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) with The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2012.

I developed a strong interest in orthodontics and very much enjoy carrying out this treatment for patients of all ages. This naturally led me to start orthodontic training in 2016 and passing the Membership in Orthodontics exam (MOrth) three years later with The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. I carried on learning and undertook further training to provide aesthetic orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, composite bonding and advanced tooth whitening.

I am passionate about giving all my patients the best possible experience and standard of care when they come to see me. I enjoy finding out more about my patients' stories so I can get to know them as individuals. So many dental patients have had bad experiences in the past that they then carry with them. I am committed to helping these patients regain their confidence to enable them to receive the treatment they may want or need to improve both their smile and their dental health and general wellbeing.

I am absolutely delighted to be part of such an amazing team here at Macfarlane Dental Partnership.

I qualified as a Dentist from the University of Manchester and, following a year working in a dental practice in South Manchester, began my time at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. I have been working at Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery on a full time basis since 2016. Within my role I carry out a wide range of surgical procedures under local and general anaesthetic - from routine dental extractions, to the repair of facial trauma such as broken jaws and cheek bones.

I have been placing dental implants in the hospital setting for a number of years, often for patients who require complex bone grafting and extensive rehabilitation.