About Us

Mark Howe

Mark qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1988. After 4 years in general practice he joined the Royal Air Force Dental Branch on a Short Service Commission. He served both in the UK and overseas and gained experience in oral surgery and advanced dental treatments. Additionally he gained his Diploma and Membership exams in general dental surgery. On leaving the RAF Mark completed his Fellowship to the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FFGDP). Mark has practised at Broadway Dental Care since 1998 having purchasing this long established practice and settling locally with his wife Clare and their three children. To keep up-to-date he attends many conferences both in the UK and abroad. Mark provides a referral service for other dentists and and has spent time as a Research Committee member for the College of Dentistry England and examiner for the Royal College of surgeons Edinburgh. Mark was an Honorary Associate of the University of Liverpool from 2015-2018. He was awarded the In Practice Research Award from the British Society of Prosthodontics BSPPD in 2016 and commenced further postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford in September 2016. He was awarded an MSc in Evidence Based Healthcare from the University of Oxford in 2019. Mark is now working towards his PhD at the University of Plymouth Peninsular Dental School.

Mark is a member of the following associations:
British Society of Peridontology
British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD) College of General Dentistry – Setting standards, supporting careers

Mark & his wife Clare have 3 grown up children. Outside of work where possible Mark enjoys adventure sports & the great outdoors.

Clare Howe

Clare is Mark’s wife and as the practice manager is responsible for compliance and the day to day running of the practice, having qualified as a dental nurse she provides additional support when staff are away from the practice. From 2013 to 2023 she was a member of the General Dental Council’s fitness to Practise Panel. Clare enjoys socialising with friends as well as pilates and occasional visits to the gym.

Lucy Brown

Lucy has been a member of our team since 2002. Having worked with us for many years she knows our patients’ needs and with her wealth of experience as a dental nurse she cares for our patients in a caring and profession way and with a great sense of humour. Lucy has 2 children who keep her busy outside work.

Irina Middlebrook

Irina qualified as a dental nurse in 2012 and worked at 2 practices in Leicestershire before moving to Worcestershire and joining us in July 2018. She brings a caring, relaxed and supportive approach to the practice. In her spare time she enjoys walking and exploring the area.

Hannah Price

Hannah joined the practice as a trainee Dental Nurse in September 2021 & quickly became confident in her new role, qualifying in August 2023.

Leah Sallis

Leah joined the practice as a trainee Dental Nurse in November 2021 & qualified in August 2023. Leah enjoys spending time with her young family.

Katie Whittle

Katie is our newest member on the practice, joining us in February 2022. Katie has 10 years dental nursing experience, having worked in several other dental practices. She brings her warm & upbeat character to the practice. In her spare time she enjoys socialising with family & friends & taking long walks with her dog.