Welcome to Bupa Dental Care Poundbury
Our team consists of three dentists who offer oral surgery, dental implants and orthodontics, as well as three general dentists. They’re supported by our dedicated hygienists, dental nurses and support staff who are excited to welcome you into the practice.
We’re also wheelchair friendly.
What makes us different
Free Wi-Fi
Free on-site parking
Wheelchair friendly
3D CBCT scanner
We're accepting dentist referrals
Over 10 years' placing dental implants
Dedicated treatment coordinator
Payment options available
Our treatments
Offering a wide range of treatments, we’re here to support patients at every stage of their journey to a better smile.

General dentistry
We’re always here for check-ups, hygienist appointments, fillings, tooth extractions, and emergency appointments.

Restorative dentistry
Let us repair and protect your smile with dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and root canal treatments.

Cosmetic dentistry
Composite bonding, home teeth whitening kits, and in-practice teeth whitening including Philips ZOOM!

Orthodontics
Teeth straightening with systems such as Invisalign aligners, fixed brace solutions, cosmetic teeth straightening.
How to pay for your treatment
You don’t need Bupa health insurance to use our dentists. Simply choose a Bupa dental practice and pay for the treatment you need, whenever you need it. We also offer other ways to help make caring for your teeth easier.

Pay per appointment
You can pay for your dental treatment as and when you visit the practice, whether for an NHS or a private appointment.
Bupa Smile Plan
A dental payment plan that’s kinder on your pocket.
Spread routine dental costs throughout the year†. Tell us how many check-ups and hygiene appointments you need and we’ll take care of the rest.
Finance options
Spread the cost of your dental treatment so you can get started.
Choose an amount you can afford each month‡, so you don’t have to pay for your treatment all in one go – with different options available to suit your situation.
Dental insurance
You pay the dentist first, then claim back your money.‖
We’ll help cover the cost of preventative and restorative treatment, including emergencies and cancer cover for complete peace of mind.
Health insurance
Self-paying Bupa private health insurance customers have a new dental allowance to use at our practices.
Meet the team at Poundbury
With different skills and expertise, our team offers excellent routine care and specialist treatment.

Ali-Reza Shayestah
Ali joined our practice in 2022. He qualified in Prague in 2009 and since then has built up a large portfolio of experience. He has completed a one-year restorative course at Tipton academy in Manchester and a one-year Nobel BioCare Implant course in Cambridge. He particularly enjoys aesthetic work and helping people to smile confidently.

Philip Laws
Phil is experienced in both clinical and technical aspects of denture production. He has been with us for several years now and is popular with his patients due to his caring and calming manner.

Serena McKenna
Serena joined our practice in 2014. She qualified in 1990 from London University (Guy's Dental School) and since then has been working in general practice. Serena keeps up to date with modern techniques with regular postgraduate education and strives to provide excellent dental care in a caring and ethical manner.

Diana Nuca
Diana is an experienced dentist who qualified in 2007 with a particular interest in restorative work and composite bonding. Our patients love her calm and caring attitude, and her sense of humour is extremely popular with everybody. She also treats children who adore her and her sticker collection.
How to find us
We’re just a few minutes’ drive from Dorchester, on Bridport Road. We have free on-site parking for patients and there’s free parking on the surrounding streets of the practice. Dorchester South train station is a 20-minute walk from the practice and the number 6 bus stops nearby the practice regularly. There’s also a bike rack in our car park for cyclists.
Bupa Dental Care Poundbury
Opening hours*
Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Other nearby practices
‡Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment. All loans are subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check. T&Cs apply. Finance is available on private dental treatments only.
The minimum spend for finance is £250 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 36 months subject to the amount of credit. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited, Vantage Office Park, Bristol, BS16 1GW, whose company registered number is 00478127. Oasis Dental Care Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA registration number 710559. Oasis Dental Care Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.
Finance is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. Registered Office: Novuna House, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HP. Registered in Cardiff under company no. 1630491. The register can be accessed through www.fca.org.uk.
‖Bupa Insurance:
Bupa Dental Insurance is provided by Bupa Insurance Limited. Registered in England and Wales with registration number 3956433. Bupa Insurance limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.Arranged and administered by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales with registration number 3829851. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ.
†Bupa Smile Plan:
Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Payments are collected by monthly Direct Debit.
*Equivalent appointment prices of included treatments (check-up & hygiene appointments) are an average of 10% less than when booked as a standalone appointment. (77% of 332 participating practices.)
^ We may record or monitor our calls.
Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited. Registered in England and Wales No: 00478127. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.
Oasis Dental Care Limited has a number of trading names including Bupa Dental Care. Please see the list of our different trading names.