About Nathalie
Consultant and Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Learn more about Nathalie's specialist training, clinical experience and commitment to providing exceptional dental care for children across North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside.
ABOUT
Meet Dr Nathalie Gallichan
BChD, MJDF RCS (Eng), PGCert (Postgraduate Medical Education), FPaed Dent RCS (Eng), DDSc
Dr Nathalie Gallichan is a registered Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry and Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. She provides specialist children's dental care across North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside, welcoming both self-referrals and referrals from dental professionals.
Known for her calm, gentle and patient-centred approach, Nathalie is passionate about helping children feel comfortable and confident during dental treatment.
She believes every child deserves a positive dental experience and is committed to delivering personalised care tailored to each child's individual needs.
Outside of work, Nathalie enjoys spending time with her young family. She is a keen ballet dancer, and dabbles in baking sourdough.
Her experience as both a clinician and a parent helps her understand the concerns many families face when seeking dental care for their children, and she strives to create a welcoming and reassuring experience for every patient she meets.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Extensive Training in Children's Dental Care
Nathalie qualified from the University of Leeds in 2013 and has since gained extensive experience across hospital settings during Foundation Training and Dental Core Trainee in Yorkshire, Cheshire and Merseyside.
She worked across a range of dental and healthcare specialties, including:
Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Adult Special Care Dentistry
Dental Public Health
Community Dental Services
This broad experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of children's oral health and the wider factors that can influence dental care.
Nathalie completed her specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry at Liverpool Dental Hospital and Alder Hey Children's Hospital, as a NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow, and joined the General Dental Council Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry in 2023.
In 2025, she was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England, in recognition of her specialist training, experience and expertise.
SPECIALIST EXPERTISE
Recognised Areas of Expertise
Nathalie has developed specialist expertise in two key areas that make a real difference to children's dental health and wellbeing.
Dental
Trauma
Specialist Expertise in Managing
Dental Injuries
Nathalie is a leading specialist in the management of dental trauma in children. Her research and clinical work are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes when accidents happen.
✓ Doctorate in Dental Trauma (DDSc, University of Liverpool)
✓ Founder and chair of the Mersey & Cheshire Dental Trauma Working Group
✓ Regional Representative for Dental Trauma UK since 2018
✓ Several publications in well respected journals, and presented work at national and international conferences.
Helping Anxious
Children
Creating Positive
Dental Experiences
Nathalie is passionate about helping anxious and nervous children feel safe, comfortable and in control during dental treatment.
✓ Experienced in advanced behaviour management
✓ Sedation options available when appropriate
✓ Building trust and confidence at every visit
✓ Supporting children and families every step of the way
WHO I HELP
Specialist Care for Every Child
Nathalie accepts referrals for children aged 0–16 years, including those with:
✓ Dental anxiety
✓ Additional needs and neurodiversity
✓ Complex medical conditions
✓ Dental trauma
✓ Advanced tooth decay
✓ Developmental dental concerns
✓ Complex treatment needs
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual child, combining the latest evidence-based techniques with a compassionate and family-centred approach.
Ready to Book an Appointment?
Whether you're seeking specialist advice, support for dental anxiety, treatment following a dental injury or a second opinion, Nathalie is here to help.
Families
Book a consultation for your child with Dr Nathalie Gallichan.
Dental Professionals
Refer a patient for a specialist paediatric dental consultation with Dr Nathalie Gallichan.