Simon graduated from Cardiff Dental School in 1981. On qualifying Simon worked in a general practice in Weymouth for 2 years before joining the Royal Army Dental Corps in 1983. He served in various locations in UK and overseas. Simon retired from the Army in 2002 and settled in North Yorkshire.

In addition to working at Clock Tower Dental Care, Simon works one day a week at a clinic in York that provides treatment for a range of special needs adults and children. He finds this work extremely rewarding

Simon is committed to continuing professional development. He was awarded the Diploma in General Dental Practice in 1995. In 1997 he was awarded an open university Certificate in Management. He was awarded the Membership Diploma in General Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2001. He was an accredited vocational trainer to the Defence Dental Agency in 2002. Simon is a member of the British Dental Association and a member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners.

In his free time Simon is a keen walker with his family and also organizes the annual "Practice Walk" for the staff at Clock Tower Dental Care.