Bristol and South Cotswold Scheme Educational Supervisors 2023 - 2024
Educational Supervisor:
Eric qualified in 1999 from the University of Pune. He relocated to the United Kingdom in 2005. Eric has a keen interest in Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and is currently developing his skills in Implant Dentistry. He is committed to Post Graduate Education and Continuing Professional Development and strives to keep himself updated by attending regular courses.
Practice Information:
The practice has been in its current location since 2008 and was taken over by Eric in 2018. Since then, it has gone through major refurbishment and modernisation. It is a family friendly practice with a good reputation in the area for providing the highest quality dental treatment.
The practice has 2 surgeries which are fully computerised and have all the modern equipment, including Digital Radiography and Rotary Endodontics. There is a well-equipped and modern Central Sterilization room. The practice is supported by friendly staff.
Location and Living:
The Practice is located in Horfield, just off Filton Avenue and has excellent transport links via bus to Bristol City Centre. Filton Abbey Wood train station is only 0.9 miles from the practice. There is plenty of free parking around the practice. The area offers good rental residential properties and is very popular amongst students of both UWE and University of Bristol.
For further information: Please visit www.millenniumdentalcare.co.uk or to visit the practice contact Eric Ahaley at millenniumdentalcare@btconnect.com and via phone on 01179694696.
Educational Supervisor:
Neelum is an enthusiastic Educational Supervisor who will be able to provide you with support and assistance that will benefit the early stages of your career. She is a dedicated dentist and an accomplished professional. Neelum has a particular interest in facial aesthetics and oral surgery. At Grendon Lodge you will gain support from the whole team to enable you to fulfil all the requirements for a successful FD year both clinical, administrative and portfolio completion.
Practice Information:
The 4 ‘state of the art’ surgery practice was recently fully remodelled. Your large bright surgery is modern, air conditioned and well equipped. You will benefit from central sterilisation with a full-time decontamination nurse, full R4 computerisation, digital radiography, a hygienist and a team of cheerful, helpful staff including an experienced dental nurse and a receptionist who looks after you and your patients.
The practice aims to support and provide for a wide range of experiences during your FD year including in house CPD events and training, and access to observational sessions with dentists who have additional skills in oral surgery, implantology, facial aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry and endodontics.
Location and Living:
Clevedon is a beautiful Victorian seaside town just over 10 miles from Bristol. Water sports are a feature of the local scene with clubs for canoeing and sailing as well as a variety of other sports such as cricket, rugby and football. Clevedon has a golf club, bowling club and riding club which means there is something for everyone's taste. Accommodation can be arranged if required.
For further information or to visit the practice please contact Mrs Lynda Karlsson on 01275 342183 or visit www.houstondentists.co.uk
Stephen Clarke
Bupa Dursley
40 Parsonage Street
Dursley
Glos GL11 4AE
Tel: 01453 542695
Educational Supervisor:
Stephen Clarke qualified at Bristol in 1990. He has been an educational supervisor for the last twenty years and is particularly interested in oral surgery and prosthetics. Outside of work he has a young family and enjoys sport, gardening and DIY.
Practice Information:
Bupa acquired the practice in 2019. It ispredominately NHS with nine surgeries, eleven dentists, and a hygienist. The surgeries are well equipped, spacious and fully computerized with digital radiographs. The practice has a best practice decontamination suite and an onsite prosthetic's laboratory.
Location and Living:
Dursley is an historic market town on the edge of the Cotswolds. The practice is within easyreach of Bristol, Gloucester, Bath and Cheltenham. Although there is limited public transport, your own transport would be preferable.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Cassie Reid by email dursley@bupadentalcare.co.uk or telephone on 01453 542695
Katie Davies
Oldland Dental Practice
206 High Street,
Oldland Common
Bristol BS30 9QW
Tel: 0117 9324455
Educational Supervisor:
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, Katie gained her Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies, and in 2012 gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education. Katie worked between 2008 - 2022 as a Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Bristol University. Katie was first appointed as an Educational Supervisor in 2006.
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 5 surgeries, having 4 dentists, 1 FD 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
Mohammed Ghafoor
Purple Dental Care
104-108 Gatcombe Road
Bristol
BS13 9RG
Practice Tel: 0117 964 9895
Educational Supervisor:
Mohammed Ghafoor qualified at the Royal London in 2002. He is a GDP with a particular interest in dental implantology, facial aesthetics and Invisalign treatments. Outside dentistry he enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with his family.
Practice Information:
The practice is a predominantly NHS practice caring for around 11000 patients. The practice has 4 surgeries and is staffed by an experienced team supporting 4 dentists and a dental hygienist. The surgeries are well equipped and are fully computerised with digital radiographs and rotary endodontics.
Location and Living:
The practice has close links to Bristol City centre and public transport is readily available.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Elisha on info@purpledentalcare.co.uk. Please visit our website at www.purpledentalcare.co.uk
Educational Supervisor:
Andrew and Tom qualified from Bristol University in 1995 and 2002 respectively and are co-owners of Portishead Dental Practice. They have been joint trainers on the Bristol & Taunton Schemes for 9 years. The allocation of two Foundation Dentists at the same practice offers a useful extra layer of support for you during your year. Tom and Andrew enjoy all aspects of general dentistry and aim to provide a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere at the practice.
Andrew has been educational supervisor for the newly created Academic Foundation dentist for the past two years
Andrew has an interest in Sports Dentistry and is fortunate to be the dentist for Bristol Bears.
Practice Information:
The practice was established in 2011. We have six fully computerised surgeries and a central sterilisation room. The practice has a digital radiograph system and all surgeries have access to reciprocating endo systems, apex locators and DSLR camera. We also offer private orthodontics, facial aesthetics and hygienist services.
Location and Living:
Portishead is a thriving, expanding commuter town approximately 7 miles from Bristol centre. The practice has dedicated parking and overlooks the Lakegrounds park and has beautiful views over the Bristol Channel. Commuting from Bristol is easy with the practice being a 20 minute drive from Clifton.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice please contact our practice administrator on 01275 399845 or visit our website www.portisheaddentalpractice.co.uk
Educational Supervisor:
Aidan qualified in Cardiff in 1987 and has been a Foundation Educational Supervisor since 1996. He worked as a clinical teacher at Bristol Dental Hospital from 1993 - 2003.
Practice Information:
Redland Park is a recently modernized, air-conditioned three-surgery practice. It is fully computerized with digital x-ray system. There is excellent administrative and nursing backup and we have a hygienist, CBCT, IOS and all surgeries are equipped to a very high standard. Redland Park is a family based practice and we carry out a full range of treatment including IVsedation and implants.
Location and Living:
We are fortunate to be situated just off Whiteladies Road in Clifton which has a wonderful combination of tree-lined residential areas adjacent tonumerous shops, cafes and bars. Most of our previous FDs have had a 5 -10 min walk to work as they have chosen to live nearby as the Whiteladies Road area is one of the most popular rental areas in Bristol.
Further Information:
If you require any further information, please call us on 0117 973 3308 or you can email Aidan on aidan.moran@redlandparkdental.co.uk or visit our website https://www.redlandparkdental.co.uk/
Educational Supervisor:
Leo O’Hara has been an ES for over 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.
Alex Poore graduated from King's College London in 2014 and joined the practice initially as a foundation dentist. He has a particular interest in preventive 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, digital scanner, intra-oral scanner and lateral ceph and a networked computer system. We have a friendly and professional team, including a hygienist and a therapist. The practice also offers implants and has a full time Orthodontist.
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 or drop us an email stroud-pm@mydentist.co.uk
Educational Supervisor:
Suganthy Suthagar qualified at the University of Sheffield in 1993. She has been an educational supervisor for nine years. With special interest in cosmetic dentistry. Outside of dentistry Suganthy’s interests are walking, reading and has just started a flower arranging course.
Practice Information:
The dental practice was established in the 1980’s, Suganthy took the practice over 12 years ago and renovated the whole practice 7 years years ago, making it into a bespoke dental surgery. The practice has recently been taken over by BUPA. The practice has four surgeries, which comprises of three dentists and a dental hygienist, it is staffed by an experienced team of nurses. We also offer specialist dental treatment in Oral Surgery, Implants and Periodotnology. We are soon adding additional surgery and looking to recruit another dentist.
Location and Living:
BUPA Dental Care is situated slightly out of the city centre, there is plenty of accommodation in surrounding neighbourhoods’ and there is a reasonable bus service. We have a large carpark at the practice with plenty of parking spaces.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice on Suganthy.suthagar@bupadentalcare.co.uk
Matthew Thomas and Zac Warwick
Yate Centre Dental Surgery
2A North Walk Yate
Bristol BS37 4AP
Tel: 01454 312600
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRACTICE IS LINKED TO JDFCT BRISTOL POST, THEREFORE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL PREFERENCING FOR PRACTICE ALLOCATIONS
Educational Supervisors:
Matthew qualified from Bristol Dental School in 1999 and have been an educational supervisor since 2005. Since qualifying I have also gained a Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies in 2007 and 30 credits for a Dental Education in Practice Course in 2010.
I find training foundation dentists extremely rewarding and have gained a lot of knowledge and experience during my many years as an educational supervisor. I have lost none of my enthusiasm for the role and thoroughly enjoy the process of helping a new graduate become a confident and capable independent practitioner during their foundation year.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children, renovating my house and I am a keen gardener.
Practice Information:
The practice sees a wide range of patients but is primarily a family practice. There are four air-conditioned surgeries. We have a part-time orthodontist and hygienist. The practice is fully computerised and uses Software of Excellence’s Exact system and we also have Vistascan digital radiography. The surgeries are fully equipped with everything you will need including the use of a rotary endodontic system.
The practice is busy and will provide the foundation dentist with a wealth of experience in all the disciplines of general dental practice. Full nursing and reception support will be provided. The practice welcomed its first foundation dentist in 1997and has been a training practice ever since. We have a great team at Yate and they are very knowledgeable in providing the support a new graduate needs in their first year out of university, ensuring you will have happy and successful year with us.
Location and Living:
The practice is situated in the heart of a busy shopping centre in the outskirts of Bristol. Within two minutes walk there is a library, cinema and sports centre, not to mention an abundance of places to eat and shop. Free parking is also provided.
Yate has all the amenities you could possibly want should you choose to live locally. However, a lot of the previous foundation dentists have chosen to live in Bristol and commute to work, this is approximately a 30–35-minute car journey.
Transport links are good, with easy access to both the M4 and M5. There is also a bus and train station within walking distance of the practice.
Further Information:
If you would like any further information or would like to arrange a visit the practice to look around, please contact me on: matt.thomas@yatedental.co.uk
Frederick Tomas
Ashley Down Dental Care,
382 Gloucester Road, Horfield
Bristol BS7 8TR
Practice Tel: 0117 924 7005
Please note: This position is an Academic DFT post and is recruited to separately from National Recruitment. It is therefore not including in the general preferencing of practice allocations.
Educational Supervisor:
Frederick Tomas graduated in Stockholm, Sweden in 1992. In 2003 he acquired Ashley Down Dental Care where he now works as a GDP with a special interest in endodontics. Outside of dentistry Frederick enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, and he hosts a great barbecue.
Practice Information:
Ashley Down Dental Care was founded in 1954, andacquired by Frederick Tomas in 2003. We care for several thousand mixed NHS and private patients across four surgeries; each of which is fully fitted with digital radiography equipment. We are also equipped with an Itero intraoral scanner for restorative and cosmetic procedures.
The practice team comprises four experienced dentists, a hygienist and dedicated team of nurses, receptionists and admin staff.
Location and Living:
Bristol is a lively city located centrally to South West England. The practice itself is situated on Gloucester road which has a strong focus on local business and is well-known for hosting the longest row of independent shops in Europe.
There are good public transport links within the city and also to Bath, Swindon, Chippenham and Newport. The practice has nearby bus links to both major train stations in the city. You may wish to live nearer the northern half of the city, in order to avoid driving through the centre of town during rush hour. While the practice doesn’t have its own car park, there are many options in the immediate local area for parking.
Further Information:
The practice manager Lucy Wallace would be very happy to answer any further questions you may have. You can contact her at dentistaddc@gmail.com, or visit www.ashleydowndentalcare.co.uk for general information about the practice.
Deepa Venumuddala and Emma Thomas
Filton Dental Practice
114 Gloucester Rd North, Filton
Bristol BS34 7PF
Tel: 0117 9692230
Educational Supervisors:
Deepa has been working as a General Dental Practitioner for 14 years in Bristol. Deepa graduated in India in 1998 and had her own Dental Surgery which she ran for 2 years before coming to the UK. Deepa is looking forward to her sixth year as an educational supervisor and feels she is fully equipped as she has been helping Renu (who was an ES previously) as a colleague in the past few years. Her special interests are Oral surgical procedures and Endodontics. Other than Dentistry Deepa likes playing different sports and just started venturing into yoga and meditation.
Emma qualified from Bristol University in 2011 and has been working as a General Dental Practitioner, firstly in her home town in North Wales for a couple of years before moving back to Bristol and Filton Dental Practice five years ago. She is looking forward to her fourth year as an educational supervisor. She has recently completed a diploma in dental studies with Bristol University and has a special interest in restorative dentistry and the treatment of anxious patients. Outside of dentistry she enjoys walking in the countryside and cooking.
Practice Information:
Filton dental practice is a family practice and has been around for over 50 years. We have recently been refurbished completely by {my} dentist. We are a predominantly NHS practice servicing approximately 15000 patients with 3 dentists, a FD and our hygienist Erica. Along with families we also service patients working in many of the companies that are in our area such as Rolls Royce, MoD and Airbus. The surgeries are very well equipped with a central sterilization room. We have a digital X ray system and also use the reciproc endodontic system. We are a happy, friendly and sociable practice. Debbi is the FDs full time nurse. She is experienced and great with computers! As an FD you will have the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients and try out everything from Emax crowns to cobalt chrome dentures. We are there to make your first year a great experience. Learn and enjoy the year with us at Filton.
Location and Living:
Filton dental practice is situated approximately 4 miles from Bristol city centre and Clifton. There is good public transport, bus and train, and we are close to motorway road links. Bristol is a lively and very popular city with a good range of affordable living options. There is onsite parking for staff and patients.
Further Information:
Do please get in touch if you have any questions you would like to ask. We would be very pleased if you would like to come and visit us for a cup of tea, cake and a chate! email- deepareddy@hotmail.com or Emma.c.thomas@hotmail.com
Educational Supervisor:
Andrew and Tom qualified from Bristol University in 1995 and 2002 respectively and are co-owners of Portishead Dental Practice. They have been joint trainers on the Bristol & Taunton Schemes for 9 years. The allocation of two Foundation Dentists at the same practice offers a useful extra layer of support for you during your year. Tom and Andrew enjoy all aspects of general dentistry and aim to provide a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere at the practice.
Practice Information:
The practice was established in 2011. We have six fully computerised surgeries and a central sterilisation room. The practice has a digital radiograph system and all surgeries have access to reciprocating endo systems, apex locators and DSLR camera. We also offer private orthodontics, facial aesthetics and hygienist services.
Location and Living:
Portishead is a thriving, expanding commuter town approximately 7 miles from Bristol centre. The practice has dedicated parking and overlooks the Lakegrounds park and has beautiful views over the Bristol Channel. Commuting from Bristol is easy with the practice being a 20 minute drive from Clifton.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice please contact our practice administrator on 01275 399845 or visit our website www.portisheaddentalpractice.co.uk
Educational Supervisor:
Adam Wilson qualified from Bristol in 1992. After managing clinics in Australia and Cyprus he bought the Rodney Dental Practice in Cheltenham 16 years ago. Adam enjoys general dentistry and the challenge of complex cases. Outside of work his main pastime is marathon & ultra running.
Practice information:
Rodney Dental is a long established practice in the center of town with and recently relocated to new premises. There are 5 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:
Cheltenham is 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.wilson@rodneydental.co.uk
Have a look at our website www.rodneydental.com