Our Dentists
Laura Danaher, (GDC 251190) BDS, BSc(Hons), PG Dip (Restorative and aesthetics)
Practice Owner
Laura is a dedicated and highly skilled dentist with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. She began her academic journey with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science before earning her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from King’s College London in 2014.
Following her graduation, Laura completed her vocational training at a practice in Horsham, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Over the past decade, she has worked in general dental practice, offering a wide range of treatments to help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
Laura has a special interest in aesthetic dentistry and has completed a prestigious diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry under the guidance of world-renowned dentist Monik Vasant. Her expertise in this field led to her becoming a visiting clinical instructor on Dr. Vasant's esteemed Totally Composite courses, where she shares her knowledge and skills with other dental professionals.
In addition to her work in aesthetic dentistry, Laura has undergone further training to offer advanced orthodontic solutions, including Invisalign and Inman Aligners. These treatments allow her to help patients achieve straighter teeth and enhanced smiles with confidence and ease.
Laura’s commitment to continuous learning and her patient-focused approach make her a trusted and respected figure in the dental community. She strives to combine her technical expertise with a compassionate demeanour to ensure every patient receives the highest quality of care.
Sarah Mack (GDC 251921) BDS BSc (Hons) PG Cert (Education) PG Cert (Aesthetic)
Practice Owner
Sarah is an enthusiastic, friendly dentist with a relaxed chair-side manner helping put patients at ease. She believes in patient-centered dentistry, taking time to build positive relationships with her patients.
Sarah has an undergraduate degree in Bioscience from the University of Liverpool as well as her Bachelor of Dental Science which she attended Peninsula Dental School. Sarah’s post graduate training includes postgraduate certification in primary dental care from The University of Kent and in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry from the renowned Advanced Dental Seminars in London.
She is experienced in all aspects of general dentistry with a passionate interest in the provision of minimally invasive, aesthetic dentistry to restore the mouth back to full health. Sarah completed her vocational training in Weybridge and has been fortunate over the years to have great mentors enabling her work to develop from mixed practice to, in more recent years, having worked in a specialist private practice. Sarah has experience in tackling more challenging restorative cases and often has more complex cases referred to her by colleagues in the local area. She approaches each case on a whole mouth basis and enjoys the patient's journey of restoring form, function and confidence.
Being a passionate advocate for children’s oral health Sarah approaches each child’s dental care journey with patience, empathy and a commitment to building trust. She is also experienced at dealing with nervous patients, at Godalming Dental we offer treatment under IV sedation. Sarah is a contributing writer to the renowned Dentistry Magazine
Away from dentistry, Sarah is kept busy at home with her husband and two small boys. She enjoys house renovations and you’ll often find her with either a paintbrush or garden tool in her hand. Sarah also spends a lot of time in Cornwall breathing in the sea air in her downtime.
Kit Spears (GDC 209544) BDS (BRISTOL) 2011; MSC (DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY) 2017
Implant Surgeon
Kit is a multi award-winning implant dentist, and his clinical practice is focused exclusively on the provision of dental implant treatment. He graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 and has been placing implants for over 10 years. He completed his Master’s degree in Dental Implantology with merit in 2017, and was invited back to be an academic supervisor on the Master’s programme, becoming a University of Bristol honorary staff member.
Kit’s accolades include Best Multiple Implant Treatment in the UK, in the 2023 Dentistry Clinical Case Awards, and Best Young Implant Dentist in the UK, in the 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards, and he has been shortlisted for many other awards. In addition, Kit is a Course Leader on the Implant Diploma at Delta Dental Academy, Bristol, and is currently one of only nine UK dentists accepted onto the UK Implant Mentor Register, approved to teach & mentor all complexities of implant treatment.
Kit has attended numerous advanced implant courses across the UK and Europe to hone his techniques and skills, including an Advanced Surgical Fellowship with Professor Urban.
Kit is a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Association of Dental Implantology and the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Our Hygienist
Nicola Shaw (GDC 6295) RDH
Dental Hygienist
Nicola qualified as a dental hygienist at Liverpool University in 2003. She has gained a wealth of experience in the dental profession and prides herself in her friendly, gentle manner. Nicola has done further training to provide tooth whitening, dental acupuncture and cleaning and maintenance of dental implants, including all on 4 dental implant system. She keeps up to date with the latest techniques and is a member of the British Society of Periodontology.
Nicola works closely with our patients to improve and maintain excellent oral health which will lead to fresh breath and the confidence to smile every day. She provides general teeth and gum maintenance as well as more advanced periodontal treatment.
She loves to help those with dental anxiety gain confidence and can put even the most nervous patients at ease. Making your dental hygiene visit a positive experience is at the top of Nicola’s list and she will tailor your appointment to provide the best dental care for you.
Nicola lives in Farnham with her husband Will and her 2 daughters. She’ll often be spotted walking her dog, Indie. She also enjoys Yoga and Pilates and loves to dabble in home improvement!