Alison has been a registered specialist in orthodontics since 2001.Alison qualified as a dentist at the University of Manchester in 1992. After gaining experience in general dentistry and the hospital service, she returned to Manchester where she became a specialist orthodontist in 2001. She also has a master's degree in orthodontics.
Alison has worked in specialist practice, the hospital service and at the University of Manchester as part of their clinical seminar programme. By supervising the clinical work of postgraduate dentists, she has helped them obtain their Memberships in orthodontics and become specialists. Alison is a representative on the Greater Manchester Managed Clinical Network and a member of the local Dental Committee.