Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East England and North West England

Alan Tumlinson

Business Development Manager

Managing your region and team of expert consultants

"I’m responsible for an exciting team of highly motivated and knowledgeable Business Development Consultants who are all enthusiastic about supporting their clients in achieving their dental practice goals.

I joined Denplan back in 2014, initially supporting practices in Scotland and Northern Ireland.  My career started as a Sales Consultant in the Advertising & Marketing industry with some of the UK's leading media titles.

My spare time is spent socialising with family and friends. Most Saturdays you’ll find me watching my local football team."

Heather MacMillan

Business Development Consultant

Scotland - Aberdeen, Dundee, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Outer Hebrides, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kirkwall, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell, Paisley, Perth, Galashiels, Lerwick

"I joined Denplan in May 2020, having spent over 30 years in the dental industry. I was a dental nurse in a practice for many years in a Denplan member practice, so I have first-hand experience of the benefits to patient and practice alike. I’m really excited to be able to work closely with practices to help them not only achieve their business goals but also provide the quality dentistry their patients deserve.

Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, spinning & travelling."

Gillien Duncan

Business Development Consultant

Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire, Inverness

“After a career in dental practice, I moved on to be a Key Accounts Manager at a global dental consumables business supporting practices in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Since then, I’ve had roles with various leading dental manufacturers and retailers, and before joining Denplan in 2022. With my experience in dentistry, I have a strong understanding of customers’ needs and requirements. I’m adaptable to various dental environments and have extensive knowledge of all things dental.

Outside of work, I enjoy travel, my favourite destination is Sri Lanka, and I enjoy attending sporting events such as Wimbledon & The Ryder Cup.”

Dawn Pringle

Business Development Consultant

North West England - Carlisle, Blackpool, Lancaster, Preston, Wigan

"I have 21 years of experience working for Denplan. My local knowledge and expertise in the dental market is such that I am best placed to support and navigate my clients to achieve their business and clinical objectives in a professional yet personable fashion.

My main outside interest is physical fitness. I’m a fully qualified Personal Trainer."

Joanne Hall

Business Development Consultant

Northern Ireland and Isle of Man - Belfast

"I joined Denplan in 2007, having previously worked in sales consultant roles. My previous 11 years of experience working in dental practices have provided me with extensive knowledge of the dental industry and the local dental marketplace. My passion and belief in Denplan, together with my dedication, keep me enthusiastic and focused on supporting local practices and driving business and development needs.

In my spare time, I keep fit in the gym and enjoy watching sporting events such as rugby."

Wendy Upton

Business Development Consultant

Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Peterborough

“I have been with Denplan for 12 years, looking after practices in the East Midlands, and developing strong relationships with Principals and practice teams. I have a background in business development and marketing in dentistry, medical and other industry sectors. Before joining Denplan, I worked in dental and medical practices, training Practice Managers and Receptionists, and helping them to achieve their NVQ goals.

I live in Derbyshire, so I am well placed to meet with practices across this area.”

Emma Anderson

Business Development Consultant

North East, Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

“With a strong foundation starting as a trainee dental nurse and progressing through clinical and management roles, including coordinating the reception teams across multiple specialist orthodontic sites and leading practice mergers, I have a deep understanding of the dental industry from the ground up. I’ve managed multi-site dental clinics across the North East and recently driven business development for a start-up aligner company and a full-service private dental laboratory. My passion is supporting dental practices in achieving their goals.

When not working, I love spending time outdoors walking my dog, Dexter, enjoying country music, and diving into crime thriller novels.”

Rachel Dukesell

Business Development Consultant

Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester

“My background has always been in Dentistry, having worked as a Nurse from 1997 and then progressing to a Practice Manager role and TCO. I have lots of experience in practice, actively growing the businesses I have worked with and using a dental plan to help facilitate this, too. My career then moved to being a Business Development Consultant with a major dental products supplier. Most recently, I have been involved in a training academy designed to help dentists increase their implant uptake and train other TCOs, which I am very passionate about.

Outside of work, I live very close to the Peak District with my husband, 3 daughters and cockapoo called Buster, who keeps me extremely busy, but when I do get some time to myself, I also enjoy running and reading.”

Leia Stephenson

Business Development Executive 

"I joined Denplan in 2021 following a successful career in advertising & marketing with some of Northern Ireland’s leading Publishing & Exhibition Houses and, most recently, with a leading Manufacturing Company. Joining Denplan has been a real learning curve for me, and Dental itself is such an evolving landscape. I am thoroughly enjoying the consistent education with Denplan, which is truly helping me to further my knowledge in dentistry. I have a true passion for developing and growing business relationships and love to work closely with members as we move forward together to achieve their ambitions for their practice.

In my spare time, I love to spend quality time with my gorgeous son and husband. Outside of that, I’m a regular at the gym and love a good glass of wine or a few cocktails. I really look forward to supporting you and your Practice with Denplan."