Bath Scheme 2016-17
Katie Davies
Oldland Dental Practice, 206 High Street,
Oldland Common, Bristol,
BS30 9QW
Tel: 0117 9324455
Trainer:
Katie qualified from Bristol University in 1997. She worked as an associate for 5 years before she set up Oldland Dental Practice in 2003 as the principal dentist. In 2001 she gained her Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies.
Katie was first appointed as a trainer in 2006.
Katie also works as an honorary clinical teacher In Bristol Dental School where she teaches 3rd, 4th and 5th year dental students Child Dental Health. In 2012 Katie gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education.
Katie has always worked in general practice, and enjoys the variation and challenges working in practice brings but particularly enjoys prosthetics, oral surgery and children’s dentistry.
Practice Information:
The practice has been established since 2003, and over the years has gradually expanded to 4 surgeries, having 5 dentists (including 2 FDs) and a hygienist. The practice offers affordable and quality dental care in a friendly, relaxed environment and is proud to be small and independent.
The practice is fully computerised and all surgeries are fully equipped with digital x-rays, and rotary endodontics. The practice is easily accessible to wheelchair users. There are two spacious ground floor surgeries and disabled toilet facilities. There is also a DPT machine, a dedicated decontamination room and on-site parking.
Location and Living:
Oldland Common is a busy village located between Bristol and Bath, which makes it easily accessible from both cities. The practice is located in a beautiful, detached Victorian building in the heart of the village and has good road links with the M4, Keynsham train station and other routes. Most FDs have chosen to live in Bristol, but it is far easier to commute from Bath to the practice. Accommodation in the immediate area is plentiful and much cheaper than the city.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice please telephone the practice on 0117 9324455 or email to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Anna Brown
Oriel Villas Dental Surgery
1 Oriel Road
Cheltenham GL50 1XN
Tel: 01242 523531
Trainer:
Anna qualified from Newcastle University in 2009, and completed her MJDF Diploma in 2011. Following her FD year in Bristol, she gained experience as an Oral and Maxillofacial SHO at Frenchay and Southmead Hospitals. Anna has been an associate at Oriel Villas Dental Surgery for 4 years and is currently working towards MClinDent in Restorative Dentistry. Anna also enjoys helping patients to improve the appearance of their smile, through CFast cosmetic tooth alignment. Outside of dentistry Anna interests include travelling, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Practice Information:
Oriel Villas is a busy, well established family practice. It is a predominantly NHS practice with a growing demand for private dentistry, including orthodontics and implants. The practice benefits from a well experienced team of 7 dentists, 2 hygienists and 12 nurses and receptionists, working full and part time. Oriel Villas has 5 well equipped, fully computerised surgeries, with digital radiography, intra-oral cameras, and rotary endodontic equipment.
Location and Living:
Oriel Villas Dental Surgery is situated in the heart of Cheltenham, which is a Regency spa town. Cheltenham hosts numerous festivals including literature, food and music festivals, and is of course famous for horse racing. It boasts a vast collection of stylish shops, restaurants and bars. Cheltenham offers plenty of affordable accommodation, but is also commutable from Bristol.
Further Information:
You are welcome to arrange a visit to the practice. Please contact Anna via email or visit our website.
Olivia Mitchell and Katie Davis
Wylye Valley Dentistry
1 Station Road, Warminster
Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
email
Practice Tel: 01985 212777
Trainer:
Olivia Mitchell qualified from UCH London in 1981. She opened her practice in Warminster in 1988 and became a DF trainer in 2002, at first on the Wessex scheme and then in the Bath section of the South West scheme. Olivia has a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and an MSc in Experimental Oral Pathology from the University of London. She treats a wide range of patients for general dentistry but particularly enjoys Endodontics, Oral Surgery and Aesthetic dentistry.
Katie Davis qualified from Bristol University in 2010 and was awarded the BDA medal for the Bristol division. After working in private practice in Bath for a few years Katie has rejoined our practice as an Associate Dentist. Katie has gained a postgraduate MJDF qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and is currently studying for a postgraduate qualification at Birmingham University to gain a Masters in Advanced General Dental Practice. Katie is able to provide intravenous sedation, and also has interests in adult orthodontics and is qualified to provide Inman Aligners and fixed short term orthodontics.
Practice Information:
Our friendly 5 surgery practice is conveniently located in the centre of Warminster. We have four associate dentists with a wide range of interests including orthodontics, Periodontics and implants. We have a dedicated hygiene surgery for our hygienists. There will be opportunities to do some Oral Surgery including removal of wisdom teeth and apicectomies, and also to use rotary endodontic instrumentation and thermal obturation techniques.
Location and Living:
The practice is 200 yards from the railway station and we are equidistant between Bath and Salisbury. Most of our FDs have shared flats in Bath, though some have rented houses in Warminster.
Further Information:
Our practice is a member of the BDA Good Practice Scheme.
Phil Loughnane & Manisha Mehendale
Chipping Manor Dental Practice Wotton
10 Long Street
Wotton-Under-Edge
Gloucestershire
GL12 7ER
01453 844646
Trainers:
Phil & Manisha are enthusiastic Educational Supervisors who will ensure you have a fantastic year with us by providing excellent clinical opportunities and a high level of support.
Manisha has been with the practice since 2005 and brings a great wealth of experience to the trainer role. She is friendly, approachable and always on hand to provide any level of support needed whilst encouraging independent practice and decision making. Manisha has been an MJDF examiner since 2011 and would be a good mentor for anyone wishing to take this exam.
Phil is also the Bristol Training Programme Director so brings a wealth of understanding of Foundation Training to the role. Phil is a member of the senior clinical team for the dental charity Bridge2aid and provides a wide range of NHS treatment and Inhalation Sedation.
Practice Information:
Chipping Manor has six surgeries, staffed by a team of five dentists supported by a therapist and two hygienists. In fact, three of these dentists carried out their Foundation Dentist Training at Chipping Manor and have stayed or returned to become associates. The practice is predominately NHS and plays a prominent role in the local community and with the dental charity Bridge2Aid. The DF1 has dedicated support from a team of committed, enthusiastic nurses who have extensive experience working with newly qualified dentists. The surgery is air conditioned and fully equipped and computerised with digital intra/extra-oral radiographs. There is also the facility to provide relative analgesia, IV Sedation, Implants and Private Orthodontics at the practice.
The practice is now part of the Rodericks group which provides on going support and training days for DF1s and the potential for career opportunities at the end of the year.
Location and Living:
Wotton-under-Edge is a picturesque town on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and surrounding areas. There is parking available at the practice, there is very limited public transport and own transport is essential.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice phone or email the practice manager, Alison Chomette
Simon Albiston and Jenny Collins
7A Church Street
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9AA
Tel: 01963 33930
Trainer Information:
Simon Albiston qualified from Liverpool University. Simon has special interests in IV Sedation, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Dental Implants. Simon works at the Orthodontic department at the RUH, Bath on a Monday morning. Simon is an enthuastic cyclist and is a very keen golfer.
Jenny also qualified from Liverpool Dental School and has spent the last 11 years in the South West. She has worked predominantly in General Practice but also for the Community Service, as an ACF and Clinical Supervisor at Peninsula Dental School. Jenny has 3 children and enjoys running, baking and drinking wine.
Practice Information:
The practice has been established for about 35 years, It is a grade II listed building which has some fantastic architecture, especially the ceiling in Simons surgery. It has three surgeries, welcoming staff and friendly patients. The practice treats a variety of patients, either privately, Denplan Care or the NHS. It is also a BDA good practice member.
It offers a new modern air conditioned surgery with fibre optics, fully computerised and digital radiography. It has an OPT , digital SLR camera, rotary endodontics, fully trained and qualified support staff with a part time hygienist.
Location and Living:
Wincanton is rural town with excellent road links just off the A303, which traverses the east to west. It makes London a 2hr road trip, with Bath and Bristol just 50 mins away. They are commutable but this will add to your working day. It has close rail links, but ideally your own transport is recomended.
Further Information:
For further information you may contact the Practice Manager Emma Nash on 01963 33930.
Adam Wilson
The Rodney Dental Practice,
31 Rodney Road,
Cheltenham, GL50 1HX
01242 522616
Trainer:
Adam Wilsonqualified from Bristol in 1992. After managing clinics in Australia and Cyprus he bought the Rodney Dental Practice in Cheltenham 10 years ago. Adam enjoys general dentistry and the challenge of complex cases. Outside of work his main pastime is ultra-running.
Practice information:
Rodney Dentalis a long established practice in the center of town with and recently relocated to new premises. There are 4 air conditioned surgeries are fully computerized with digital x-ray and quality equipment. The friendly experienced team supports 3 dentists and 2 hygienists providing a wide range of services to both NHS and private patients of all ages.
Location & Living:
Cheltenhamis a central located regency spa town with a relaxed and stylish feel. Relax in its award-winning gardens, enjoy an impressive range of stylish shops and restaurants, or spend some time at one of the many fantastic cultural festivals - including horse racing, music and literature.
Further Information:
For further information contact the practice by phone on 01242 522616 or by email to Adam.
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Suganthy Suthagar
Courtlands Dental Practice
208 Painswick Road
Gloucester GL4 4PH
Tel: 01452 304800
Trainer:
Suganthy Suthagar qualified in Sheffield in 1993 and again in Ontario, Canada in 1997. She is a GDP with a particular interest in preventative and cosmetic dentistry. Outside dentistry she enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her family.
Practice Information:
Suganthy bought this well-established practice in 2011, it caters for both NHS and private patients. The practice has four surgeries and is staffed by a keen and experienced team supporting two dentists and a hygienist. The dental surgeries have all been recently refurbished, are fully computerized, with digital radiographs and imaging.
Location and Living:
Gloucester has a unique history from its Roman foundations to its Victorian docklands. The city is overlooked by the Cotswolds Hills in the Severn Valley and is easily accessible from all corners of the country. The practice is only two miles from the railway station, five miles from the M5, and ten miles from Cheltenham.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Kate Methven or visit our website.
Leo O’Hara
17, Nelson Street
Stroud
Gloucestershire GL5 2HN
Telephone:01453 764029
Trainer:
Leo O’Hara has been a trainer for twelve years and worked in the South-West and West Midland Deaneries. He is a GDP with a special interest in Orthodontics and Sports dentistry.
Practice Information:
A long established, mixed, family practice. We see NHS, Denplan and Private fee per item patients. It is a busy practice with four surgeries, digital radiographs, including OPG, and a networked computer system. We have a friendly and professional team, including a hygienist and a therapist.
Location and Living:
The practice is in Stroud Gloucestershire, a south Cotswold market town, which is in easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Birmingham. In the past FD’s have either stayed locally or commuted, depending on their individual circumstances.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice please call on 01453764029 or 01453764070.
Jane Tidmarsh
30 Victoria Road
Swindon. SN1 3AW
Practice Tel: 01793 522928
Trainer:
Jane qualified from Kings in 1990, completed a DPDS from Bristol in 2006, PGCE in dental education in 2012 and has been a trainer for the last 6 years. She enjoys escaping practice one day a week to teach at Bristol Dental Hospital. She appreciates the importance of a good work-life balance and relaxes by walking her dogs, cooking, singing in a local choir and enjoying spending time with her teenage family.
Practice Information:
The practice is a well-established three surgery mixed NHS/Private practice located in a Victorian terraced house. The FD’s fully equipped surgery is bright and airy and situated next to the trainer’s surgery. Five fully qualified DCPs and one receptionist make up the friendly enthusiastic dental team, who enjoy supporting our FDs. Patients of various ages provide a wide variety of experience.
Location and Living:
The practice is situated in a residential/business area within walking distance of Swindon town centre with its shopping facilities and Old Town with its bars, restaurants and night clubs. It is close to pretty Cotswold and Wiltshire countryside. It is reasonable to commute daily from Bath or Bristol either via train,( station within walking distance or car,( free parking for the FD).
Further Information:
Feel free to arrange a visit by contacting the practice on 01793522928. For directions see google maps.
Robert Middlefell
Tetbury Dental Practice
Tetbury Hospital
Malmesbury Road
Tetbury GL8 8XB
01666 500032 and 01666 502414
www.tetburydentalpractice.co.uk
Trainer:
Rob Middlefell has been a trainer since 2007. He graduated from Newcastle in 1997 and has worked in NHS dentistry ever since including posts at Newcastle and Bristol Dental Hospitals. Rob is currently a part-time clinical teacher at Bristol. He has an interest in all aspects of restorative dentistry including implants.
Practice information:
The Practice has been established a number of years and moved to its current home at the local cottage hospital in 2006. We occupy the first floor and have developed some excellent links with the hospital itself, including a local maxillofacial consultant who does regular clinics, which FDs can attend. We have 6 surgeries and 2 decontamination units. All surgeries are well equipped including digital x-rays and rotary endodontics. The FD is a valued member of the team and everybody is more than happy to help out where they can.
Location:
Tetbury is a lovely historic market town in the Cotswolds. There are plenty of nice shops, cafes, and restaurants. It was recently one of Country Life’s top 5 places to live in Britain. It is about 25 miles from Bath and Bristol but public transport links are not great. Some of the other dentists live in Bristol and a lift share has worked in the past. You will need your own car, unless of course you wish to adopt the Cotswold lifestyle for a year and live locally, which other FDs have done in the past.
Further information:
For further information or a practice visit please contact Rob or 07867 520859.
Carl Fullaway
Bathampton Dental Practice
29 Holcombe Lane
Bathampton, Bath; BA2 6UL
Practice Tel: 01225 485303
Trainer:
Carl Fullaway is an enthusiastic GDP who qualified from Bristol and worked as associate in Blandford Forum until he set up the practice at Bathampton. Carl has been a trainer since 2005 and works one day a week as a clinical supervisor at Bristol Dental Hospital. He is a keen supporter of charity and went to Tanzania in 2013 with Bridge2Aid.
Practice Information:
The practice is fully computerised with three modern surgeries equipped with digital x-rays etc. There is a modern, calming feel to the building with a small garden in the middle. There is a fully functional kitchen with dishwasher, meeting rooms, and a shower room. We try and provide a family friendly environment for patients and have a great team of receptionists and qualified dental nurses. We have strong links with the Doctors. It is sometimes helpful to have a chat with them about any medical implications that may affect the patient, or to find out which "little pink tablet" the patient takes each day.
Location and Living:
Bathampton Dental Practice opened in 2003 and is situated within a health centre shared with a medical practice providing a fully integrated, caring and considerate dental service. Bathampton is a lovely village near Bath with a couple of good pubs near the canal (ideal for a walk leading to or from Bath); the village is located off the A36 - Bath to Warminster road. There is unlimited parking around the practice and a regular bus service to and from Bath.
Further Information:
We operate an open door policy, encouraging our FD to come to us for help and advice. We try and arrange occasional visits to dental laboratories or local specialists. At various points in the year our FDs will spend a bit of time nursing for Carl, and likewise Carl will nurse for FDs; past FDs have found this to be very helpful. We try to ensure that FDs leave with a clear understanding and appreciation of teamwork. Initially, FDs see new patients allowing them to get to grips with all aspects of the computer system, whilst honing treatment planning skills.
We wish to provide ethical, good quality dental care with a considerate approach, encouraging preventative techniques and putting the patient at ease with a laugh or two along the way. We wish for someone with a similar outlook to join us.
We would encourage you to try and arrange a visit to the practice if you are interested in coming here. Should you have any questions then please email Carl or contact us on the above number during working hours.
Michael Lavelle and Toheed Hamid
Archway Dental Practice,
40 Parsonage Street,
Dursley,
Glos, GL11 4AE
01453 542695
Trainers:
Michael & Toheed are associates who have been practicing at Archway for 5-6 years. They qualified at Bristol in 2007/08. Michael has a young family to keep him occupied at home. Toheed is a keen sportsman, enjoying cricket & golf. both joined the practice as FD’s and have stayed on!
Practice Information:
Archway is a majority NHS practice with nine surgeries, ten dentists and one hygienist. There is a prosthetics lab which provides good feedback/insight to GDP’s and also the opportunity to spend time in our practice in Stroud experiencing a different patient base and seeing how other practices function. The surgeries are well equipped, spacious and fully computerized with digital radiographs.
Location and Living:
Dursley is a small market town approximately 25 miles away from Bristol, with fairly limited transport connections, so having your own transport is preferable. It is around a 40 minute drive to Bristol in rush hour. Gloucester is also within easy commuting distance.
Further Information:
Please feel free to visit our website or contact our practice manager, Becky Jones on 01453 542695.