The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre Our team

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

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

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

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

Fiona is a general dentist at the dental centre.

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.

Michael Norman is an enthusiastic and friendly dental practitioner, who after graduating from King's College London went on to do a maxillofacial/oral surgery post at the Royal London Hospital for one year.

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

Mina is a general dental practitioner at the centre.

Richard is a registered specialist oral surgeon with experience in complex dental conditions, wisdom tooth surgery and dental implants. He is particularly focused on helping anxious patients and aims to provide optimal care and outcomes for all.

Dr Shubhra Mantri is a registered specialist in periodontics. She accepts referrals for complex or advanced periodontal disease, surgical treatments, dental implant complications and cosmetic treatments.

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

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

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

Thomas has followed a pathway that allows him to focus on his special interests of cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontics, in particular complex rehabilitation and management of tooth wear.

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.

Jennie qualified from King's College London in 2000. She started her career in specialist dentistry in central London before moving to Cardiff, where she spent 15 years working in a specialist centre focusing her interest in periodontal and implant dentistry. She was awarded Hygienist Of The Year for the James Hull and Associates Group for her contributions in this area.

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

Naomi has worked in dentistry since 1997, starting as a dental nurse. She qualified as a dental hygienist and therapist in 2008.

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

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

Katie has worked with us since 2020. She works alongside Dr Alistair Bunting and our hygienists.

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

Laura joined our practice in 2022 and works with the oral surgery team.

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

Matilda joined the Wessex Dental Specialist Centre in 2022.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Louise joined our reception team in 2022

Natasha joined the Wessex Dental Specialist Centre in 2023.

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

Rebecca is a practice coordinator and has worked at The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre since 2012.

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

Tina joined our team as a receptionist in 2022.

Zoe joined the reception team in 2023.