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The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre

Our team

Meet the team

At Wessex Dental Care, our team applies their skills and expertise to provide you with excellent specialist care.

  • Dentists
  • Hygienists
  • Dental Nurses
  • Practice

Alistair Bunting

GDC - 76476 BDS Lond 1999, MCS, MFGDP (UK) Royal College of Surgeons of England 2006 Dentist

Alastair has a keen interest in restorative dentistry with particular focus towards worn dentition with adhesive techniques.
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Angus Pringle

GDC - 79324 BDS University of Glasgow 2001, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003 Specialist Orthodontist

Angus can provide a wide range of orthodontic treatments and is an orthodontic specialist as recognised with the General Dental Council.
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Benedict 'Ben' Davies

GDC - 76115 BDS University of Sheffield 1999, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons of England 2005, MFGDP(UK) 2005, PG Cert(Med Ed) Dentist/Specialist in Oral Surgery

Ben is a registered specialist in oral surgery with a particular interest in complex dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal. Ben also has a wealth of experience in helping anxious patients.
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Bernadette Shipley

GDC - 60562 BDS University of Liverpool 1985, MSc University of Manchester 1997 Dentist

With experience working in hospitals and dental services, Bernadette now focuses on restorative endodontic dentistry. She is experienced in treating nervous patients and children.
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Fiona Keoghane

GDC - 64985 BDS Lond 1989, LDS Royal College of Surgeons of England 1990 Dentist

Fiona is a general dentist at the dental centre.
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Michael Heffernan

GDC - 66168 BDS Lond 1990 Specialist in Prosthodontics

Michael is a specialist in prosthodontics who has won several awards for his aesthetic dentistry work. He has lectured both in the UK and internationally about implant dentistry.
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Michael Thomas

GDC - 65063 MSc BDS LDS RCS Assoc. FCGDent MRD RCS Cert. Ed. FICD Specialist in Prosthodontics

Michael provides fixed and removable solutions for worn, broken and missing teeth and is a GDC registered specialist in prosthodontics.
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Rajiv Anand

GDC - 64967 BDS Lond 1989, FDS Royal College of Surgeons of England 1995, MB BS Lond 1998 Dentist

Rajiv has extensive training in dental surgery and maxillofacial procedures. He is also the deputy lead for the skin cancer specialist group of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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Richard Ramsey

GDC - 79250 BDS University of Glasgow 2001, MSc, FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh MFGDP(UK), PG Cert (Med Ed) Dentist

Richard is a registered specialist in oral surgery. He’s experienced in providing wisdom tooth surgery, dental implant placement and managing complex dental conditions. Richard aims to provide optimal care and outcomes for his patients, and he has a particular focus on supporting nervous patients.
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Richard Snoad

GDC - 54159 BDS University of Dundee 1980, MGDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1992, MSc Lond 1996, FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003 Dentist/Periodontics Specialist

Richard is a General Dental Council registered specialist in periodontics and was previously responsible for training military dental professionals.
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Somayeh Modarres-Simmons

GDC - 83687 BDS Lond 2004 Specialist Endodontist

Somayeh is a General Dental Council registered specialist in endodontics, with a focus on complex restorative problems.
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Stephen Taylor

GDC - 50619 BDS Lond 1976, MSc Lond 1988, MSurgDent Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003, FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2006 Dentist/Specialist in Oral Surgery

Stephen is one of our specialists in oral surgery and has extensive experience fitting implants and performing bone grafting procedures.
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Thomas 'Tom' Aldridge

GDC - 77665 BDS University of Bristol 2000, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons of England 2003 Dentist

Tom holds keen interests in facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, skin surgery and dentoalveolar surgery.
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Una Man

GDC - 78120 BDS Lond 2000, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons of England 2002, MSc Lond 2018, PG Cert (Med Ed) Dentist

Una qualified from The Royal London in 2000 and was awarded the Constance Klein Memorial Prize in restorative dentistry. She has an interest in paediatric dentistry and accepts referrals for the management of dental caries, developmental anomalies and dental trauma in paediatric patients. 
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Christina 'Tina' Partington

GDC - 2683 CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1996 Dental Hygienist

Tina qualified as a dental hygienist with the Royal Navy and joined the Wessex Dental Specialist Centre in 2012. She carries out routine hygiene appointments and is available for direct access hygiene appointments.
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Jennie Haywood-Hull

GDC - 5623 CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 2000 Dental Hygienist

Jennie qualified with the gold badge award from King’s College London in 2000. She worked in a specialist practice for three years in central London gaining valuable experience and understanding of periodontics and implants.
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Kendal Williamson

GDC - 4200 CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene 1991 Dental Hygienist

Starting her career in the Women’s Royal Navy Service, Kendal originally trained as a dental nurse before qualifying as a hygienist.
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Alison King

GDC - 111220 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2001 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2009, Ali is an experienced dental nurse who works alongside Dr Alistair Bunting.
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Carla Maurin

GDC - 264636 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City and Guilds 2016 Dental Nurse

One of our friendly dental nurses, Carla has worked with us since 2016. She works alongside our dentist, Dr Angus Pringle.
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Charlotte Flew

GDC - 287066 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2019 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2020, Charlotte works alongside Bernadette Shipley and Dr Benedict Davies.
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Chloe Bannister

Trainee Dental Nurse

Chloe is a trainee dental nurse and joined our team in 2020. She enjoys supporting our general dental practitioners and helping patients.
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Donna Curtis

GDC - 276797 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City and Guilds 2018 Dental Nurse

Donna joined our centre in 2018 and helps support Dr Fiona Keoghane.
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Katie Smith

Trainee Dental Nurse

A trainee dental nurse, Katie has worked with us since 2020. She works alongside Dr Alistair Bunting and our hygienists.
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Laura Fell

GDC - 272511 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2019, Laura works alongside Somayeh Modarres-Simmons and Dr Michael Heffernan.
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Laura Adams

GDC - 261993 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City and Guilds 2016 Dental Nurse

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Marie Richards

GDC - 132181 Qual- Cert of Higher Education in Dental Nursing Portsmouth 2005 Dental Nurse

Marie began working with us in 2013. She’s an experienced dental nurse and supports Dr Alistair Bunting.
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Samantha Martin

GDC - 255572 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2015 Dental Nurse

Sam is a dental nurse and has worked at The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre since 2021.
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Tatiana Shpega

Dental Nurse

One of our dental nurses, Tatiana has worked at our practice since 2020. She supports dentists Dr Benedict Davies, Dr Rajiv Anand, Dr Richard Ramsey and Stephen Taylor.
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Alice Stewart

Practice Manager

Our centre manager, Alice has worked with us since 2004. She’s passionate about supporting our patients and the whole team.
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Catherine Murphy

Secretary

Our centre secretary, Cath has worked at The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre since 2007.
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Claire Brecknell

Receptionist

Claire joined us as a receptionist in 2021. She enjoys being a part of our dedicated team.
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Debbie Frost

Receptionist

One of our friendly receptionists, Debbie began working with us in 2020.
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Jacky Wright

Receptionist

An experienced receptionist, Jacky joined our practice in 2018.
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Kerry Tripp

Patient Coordinator

Our centre coordinator, Kerry has worked with us since 2011. She enjoys being a part of our supportive team.
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Louise Wood

Receptionist

Louise joined our reception team in 2022.
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Pamela Symons

GDC - 119051 Qual- National Certificate NEBDSA 1988 Practice Co-Ordinator

Joining us in 2005, Pamela works with us as a patient coordinator.
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Rebecca Irish

GDC - 147767 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing and Indp Asses City and Guilds 2006 Patient Coordinator

Our patient coordinator, Rebecca became a part of our team in 2005.
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Rebecca Uren

Receptionist

Rebecca became a part of our friendly reception team in 2019.
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Sam Willis

Lead Receptionist

Our lead receptionist, Sam joined us in 2011 and enjoys assisting our patients.
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Sheila Tickle

GDC - 112464 Qual- Cert in Dental Surgery Assisting NEBDSA 1983 Patient Coordinator

A patient coordinator, Sheila joined us in 2004 and enjoys supporting our patients.
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Tina Kirby

Receptionist

Tina joined The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre as a receptionist in 2022.
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We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.

Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.

No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.

First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.

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