Denplan appoints Dr. Matthew Nolan as Head Dental Officer
30 July 2025
Leading dental payment plan provider Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has appointed Dr. Matthew Nolan as Head Dental Officer. Matthew is Principal Dentist at Merivale Dental Practice and has been a practising Denplan dentist for over 25 years, as well as a Denplan Practice Advisor for the Southeast since 2020.
As Head Dental Officer, Matthew will play a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for Denplan’s network of more than 6,600 member dentists, championing clinical excellence, and delivering Denplan’s strategic vision for a sustainable future for dentistry.
Matthew graduated from Bristol University in 1999, gained his Master’s degree in Advanced General Dental Practice in 2016 from the University of Birmingham, and was admitted as a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry in 2023. Matthew is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London, where he has contributed to research exploring the link between psychology and oral health and has been published in risk communication and prevention studies.
With a career spanning more than two decades in clinical dentistry, both as an associate and a practice owner, Matthew brings extensive experience in patient care, practice leadership, and dental regulation to Denplan. He is committed to promoting high standards in dental practice, clinical governance, and preventive care.
Matthew is a passionate advocate for the profession and will continue to practice dentistry part time, ensuring his continued insight into the day-to-day realities and needs of dental practices, teams and patients.
Paul Schreier, Chief Executive Officer at Simplyhealth and Denplan, said:
We’re delighted to welcome Matthew to our talented Denplan team. Matthew’s dental experience, and longstanding connection to the company, first as a member dentist, and then as a Denplan Practice Advisor, makes him perfectly placed to lead our clinical team and champion dental excellence. As a key voice of our Denplan members, Matthew will play an important role in driving our work to secure a sustainable future for dentistry and improve access to healthcare for all in the UK.
Matthew Nolan said of his appointment:
I’m excited to be joining Denplan as Head Dental Officer. Having been involved with Denplan throughout my career, I’ve seen first-hand the many ways in which the company supports dentists and dental professionals. I’m joining Denplan at a critical time for the dental industry. There are increasing national challenges to dental access, and a corresponding increase in Parliamentary interest in oral health policy, making it all the more important for Denplan to advocate for its members. I’m looking forward to taking on that challenge with my colleagues.