Meet the team
Our clinical professionals, nurses, office and support staff all work diligently to provide excellent healthcare services for our customers, all while supporting each other.
Staff Overview
Owner/Proprietor & Dental surgeon:
Dr Jillian M. Geaney
Dental Team:
- Dr Kate Pearce
- Dr Vineela Lanka
- Mrs Gil Le Grys
- Ms Jenna Benns
- Dr Nusaybah Al-Mamun (starting September 2025)
- Dr Khizar Shahzad (starting September 2025)
Dental Nurses:
Caitlin, Gemma, Justine, Leanne, Molly, Shania, Sophie C., and Wendy
Reception and Support Staff:
Christine, Clare, John, Lisa, Maz, and Sophie M.
Get to know your dentist, dental therapist and hygienist:
Please note that we occasionally use a locum dentist or hygienist to cover leave and absence. Patients would be made aware of changes.
Dr Jillian Geaney
B.D.S, M Dent Sci, M.Sc. Med. Ed., Diploma in Implantology, FHEA.
Dental Surgeon & Practice Owner
[GDC No. 63650]
Dr Jill M Geaney has practiced general dentistry since 1989 (implantology since 2002) during which time she has owned NHS and private dental practices in the Wirral and Suffolk.
In 2024, she celebrates over 25 years practising in Stowmarket. Jill travels around the world as much as possible to teach implantology and occlusion, and is also a part-time clinical dental lecturer at NHS Barts, Queen Mary university, London.
Dr Kate Pearce
B.D.S., B.Sc. hons , PGCert ClinEdu
Associate Dentist
[GDC No. 251817]
Dr Kate Pearce has been a Dentist at Wedgwood house since 2014. She offers both private and NHS dental services.
As well as her clinical work, Kate has a passion for helping newly qualified Dentists and Dental Nurse Trainees further develop their practice.
Kate enjoys providing a calm and relaxing environment for all patients, particularly children, while promoting good oral hygiene from a young age.
Dr Vineela Lanka
B.D.S., M.Sc.
Dental Therapist
[GDC No. 318453]
Dr Vineela Lanka has been a dentist since 2013 (India) and in 2024, she obtained her master's degree in dental materials at Queen Mary University of London. In the UK she is registered as a Dental Therapist and Hygienist.
February 2025, Wedgwood House dental practice welcomed her to the team to support both our NHS and private customers.
Ms Jenna Benns
B.Sc. Oral Health (1st Class Hons)
Dental Therapist
[GDC No. 295635]
Hi, I'm Jenna! I'm a Dental Therapist at Wedgwood House. I qualified from Queen Mary University of London School of Medicine and Dentistry in July 2025 with a First Class Honours degree, and was proud to receive both the BSDHT Graduation Award and the award for Best in Finals Exams.
Having started my career as a Dental Nurse back in 2019, spurred on by my own anxieties with dentists after many years of invasive orthodontic treatment, I wanted to be able to provide the comfort and understanding I needed to patients who felt like me. My approach to both my paediatric and adult patients is understanding, non-judgemental, and empathetic. I focus mainly on educating and empowering my patents with the information they need to find, the importance of oral health and general health, and the tools they need to help themselves while we work collaboratively to a brighter, healthier smile.
Outside of the surgery I like to read, be outdoors and adore my animals of all shapes and sizes. I'm no stranger to a weird pet!
September 2025, Wedgwood House dental practice welcomes Jenna to the team to support both NHS and private customers.
Mrs Gil Le Grys
B.Sc. Foundation Degree in Oral Health (with Distinction)
Dental Hygienist
[GDC No. 180245]
Mrs Gillian Le Grys qualified as a dental nurse at the Eastman Dental Hospital and went on to work for a leading London periodontist. Gil’s path to becoming a dental hygienist began in 2010, and she qualified with distinction at the University of Essex in 2012. She began working for a number of dentists in London’s Harley Street area, and was a finalist in the 2014 Dental Hygienist of the Year Awards.
A change of pace brought her to Suffolk in 2018, where she has since exercised her passion for prevention and education.
Dr Nusaybah Al-Mamun
B.D.S. (with Distinction in parts 1, 2 & 3)
Foundation Dentist 2025-26
[GDC No. 329245]
Dr Nusaybah Afronza Bint Al-Mamun graduated from Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in May 2025.
September 2025, Wedgwood House dental practice welcomes Nusaybah to the team to support our NHS customers.
Dr Khizar Shahzad
B.D.S.
Foundation Dentist 2025-26
[GDC No 329265]
Dr Khizar Shahzad graduated from Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in May 2025.
September 2025, Wedgwood House dental practice welcomes Khizar to the team to support our NHS customers.
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