Dorset and Wiltshire Scheme Educational Supervisors 2025 - 2026
Educational Supervisor:
Benedict graduated from Cardiff University in 2019, completing his foundation training in Ringwood prior to relocating to Bournemouth in 2021. Over the past several years Benedict has been involved with assisting Foundation dentists at both practices in an informal capacity but has opted to take a more hands on role moving forwards.
Outside of work Benedict enjoys travel and the outdoors, has a love of live music and a sense of adventure
Practice Information:
Located in the centre of Bournemouth, we are a friendly, modern eight-surgery, mixed NHS/Private family practice offering general dentistry, with special interest for aesthetics, oral surgery, implants, orthodontics, and endodontics. 1 FD position is available within the practice, supported by experienced staff, fully computerised with digital radiography. 1-minute walk to town and 10 minutes from the beach.
Location and Living:
Bournemouth is a popular seaside town boasting the benefits of a lively, vibrant nightlife as well as its scenic beach and coastal regions. An ideal area for those keen on water sports or those who enjoy the beach life. Public transportation runs 24 hours a day with direct trains to Southampton & London. Rental prices are reasonable away from the town center.
Further Information:
Practice websitewww.dentistinbournemouth.com
Practice manager Nikki Baker vianikki@ringwooddental.co.uk
Bournemouth Tourismwww.bournemouth.co.uk
Educational Supervisor
William graduated in 2010 from Manchester Dental School and relocated to Bournemouth in 2016. He is the principal partner at the practice, which he runs with his partner Clare. The practice recently underwent major development and modernisation. 2025/26 will be William’s 4 year as an Educational Supervisor
Practice Information
New Leaf Dental is a 7-surgery practice. There are currently 5 dentists with 2 hygienists and 2 dental therapists. We have a visiting implantologist, orthodontic dentist and seditionist.
As the practice is a partnership it can call on the different attributes of the partners, including one partner who has dual medical and dental qualifications and has recently retired from medicine. He has also worked as a trainer previously.
Location and Living
The practice is located 2 miles from the center of Bournemouth and is serviced by public transport links. Bournemouth is a popular seaside resort and university town, with a vibrant nightlife. As we are located on the coast and a short drive from the New Forest, there are plenty of activities to suit all interests and lifestyles.
Further Information
For further information please contact our practice manager Aga on 01202 529552 or email Practicemanager@newleafdental.co.uk
Alastair Hetherington and Karan Ghataaura
The Savernake Forest Dental Practice
Marlborough Business Park
Salisbury Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire,
SN8 4FD
Practice Tel: 01672 512418
Educational Supervisor:
Alastair graduated from Bristol University in 2011. He then spent two years working as an SHO in oral surgery and oral medicine at Bristol Dental Hospital and RUH in Bath. He has an MSc in Dental Implantology and is experienced in oral surgery. He enjoys being involved in DFT and helping his FDs through their first year in practice. The practice ethos is to provide great patient care with an emphasis on prevention and high quality restorative care.
Karan graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2016 and completed his training year on the Salisbury scheme where Judith Denning was his Educational Supervisor. Together Karan and Judith have a joint interest in the management of nervous patients and Karan is in the process of becoming an accredited sedation provider. Karan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and strives in providing ethical care. Outside of work Karan enjoys travel and culinary exploration.
Practice Information:
The practice was purpose-built in 2010 and has a modern, bright atmosphere. There is ample on-site parking. The practice has 9 surgeries and the experienced nursing team supports 10 dentists and 2 hygienists. The practice also has a private orthodontist, a periodontist and a dentist with a special interest in endodontics. All surgeries are well equipped and fully computerised with digital radiographs. FDs will have a dedicated surgery. We aim to give our FDs the same nurses each week so they can have a consistent and supportive working environment.
Location and Living:
The practice is half a mile from the centre of the beautiful market town of Marlborough. There is limited public transport but good road links. Previous FDs have happily rented in Marlborough or commuted from Reading, Salisbury or Swindon.
Further Information:
For further information visit the website and view our practice video tour. To visit the practice please contact us via email or phone.
www.Savernakedentistry.co.uk
01672512418
Info@savernakedentistry.co.uk
Nigel Jones
East Street Dental Practice,
27 East Street,
Blandford
Dorset DT11 7DU
www.blandford-dental.co.uk
Tel: 01258 452522
Educational Supervisors:
Nigel has previously been an ES to 23 FDs. His first job was a Royal Navy Dental Officer, but for many years has been a GDP. For six years he worked part time in a hospital Orthodontics unit. He is a Director of the BDA sitting on their "PEC".
Practice Information:
Our 4 surgery practice is situated in a charming Grade 2 listed building, right in the heart of town. We are a BDA Good Practice.
Do check out our website at www.blandford-dental.co.uk
Location and Living:
Blandford is a Georgian market town set in un-spoilt North Dorset. The town is a focus for many smaller villages nearby. Blandford is a market town roughly equidistant from the county town of Dorchester, the harbour of Poole or the Cathedral city of Salisbury.
Further Information:
If you want to visit us please email us (njones@btconnect.com) or phone 01258 452522
Rajan Mehta & Neal Mehta
Sarum Dental Practice,
208 Castle Street,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire SP1 3TE
Practice Tel: 01722 333324
Educational Supervisors:
Raj and Neal are brothers who both qualified from Cardiff University. Raj has a particular interest in Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons and the young BDA committee and has recently completed his PG certification in Dental education. Neal enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has completed both his PG Certification in Dental Law & Ethics and Dental Education. They both enjoy keeping active and playing golf.
Practice Information:
Sarum Dental has been established as a Dental Practice for over 30 years. They carried out a full refurbishment that completed in April 2017. We are fully computerised, and have the latest equipment for digital radiographs, digital photography and rotary endodontics. We have a friendly team of four dentists, four dental nurses, a hygienist and Special Interest Implantologist.
Location and Living:
Salisbury is a medieval city famous for Salisbury Cathedral and is only about 9 miles from Stonehenge. There are plenty of flats/houses available to rent in Salisbury walking distance from the practice. If you don’t mind commuting by car or public transport, there are options of living in surrounding locations such as Southampton, Dorset and Bournemouth.
Further Information:
Further information on the practice can be found on our website www.sarumdental.com
Jane Tidmarsh and Keith George
Wichelstowe Dental Care
Staldon Court
East Wichel
SN1 7BY
Tel: 01793 864999
JDFCT Year 1 Practice
Please note: This position is linked to the SW Swindon 2 year JDFCT post. It is therefore allocated to those Foundation Dentists allocated to that rotation.
Educational Supervisor:
Jane has worked as a GDP since qualifying from Kings College in 1990 and has been an Educational Supervisor since 2009 both at her previous practice in Swindon, where she worked as an associate for over 21 years and now here at Wichelstowe Dental Care. She enjoys treating children but mainly enjoys the mix of treatments found in general practice and uses this experience to supervise Bristol Dental students one day a week on their outreach placement.
Keith has also worked as a GDP for over 30 years since qualifying from Kings in 1990 and has been both a post graduate tutor for the south west dental deanery for over 10 years and taught undergraduate dental students at Bristol Dental school for over 15 years. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry but is particularly good with the elderly population. He is also passionate about Welsh rugby and his beloved Man city football team , whom he started supporting as a child when they hadn’t had so much success.
Practice Information:
The practice was opened as a brand new practice in 2018 by Jane and Keith and has 3 surgeries. It is a mixed NHS and private practice, located in a constantly expanding residential area with plenty of patients of all ages. As you would expect from a modern practice the FDs surgery is air conditioned, fully computerized and equipped with digital radiographs, fibre optics and an ambidextrous dental chair. We have a dedicated decon room, scanner and highly experienced staff, use to supporting FDs. We also have a visiting dentist to do our challenging extractions, a visiting implantologist and hygienist that complete the team.
Location and Living:
The practice is situated in Wichelstowe, a new development south of Swindon town centre and close to the M4. It has been tastefully developed with plenty of open space, lakes and a canal. There is plenty of free street parking in the neighbourhood. It is within walking distance of Old Town, the historical heart of Swindon, and the village of Wroughton on the edge of the Marlborough Downs. Due to Swindon’s location previous FDs have found it an easy commute from Bath, Bristol, Cirencester and Marlborough.
Further Information:
If you would like any more information please contact Jane, Keith or Wendy one of the following;
Telephone 01793 864999
E-mail reception@wichelstowedentalcare.co.uk
Website: www.wichelstowedentalcare.co.uk
Arkadiusz Sobota & Shahbaz Akhtar
Smile Dental Care
1-3 The Crescent
Boscombe, BH1 4EX
Practice Tel: 01202392202
Educational Supervisor:
Dr Arkadiusz Sobota He has been a trainer for over 20 years. He is a GDP with a particular interest in endodontic dentistry. Outside dentistry he enjoys spent time with his family.
Dr Shahbaz Akhtar has been qualified in India in 2013 and gained valuable experience working in diverse clinical setting across the country. He is GPD with particular interest in endodontics and growing passion for aesthetic dentistry including smile design. He completed mandatory training with Smile Dental Care in Slough in 2022. Outside dentistry he enjoys playing cricet and exploring different cuisines.
Practice Information:
Our dentist had been shortlisted as a finalist for Aesthetic Dentistry Award took place in London in 2018.
Crescent Dental Practice has been serving the local community from its accessible location in the Crescent in Boscombe area. We provide high-quality private and NHS dentistry for the entire family, with services ranging from routine check-ups to restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
With a comfortable, clean relaxing environment will always be made to feel welcome to our practice. We have 5 surgeries in our practice and full facilities. The surgeries are well equipped and is fully computerised with digital radiographs.
Location and Living:
Boscombe is situated between the somewhat older village of Pokesdown and Bournemouth Square was part of the great heathland which covered much of western Hampshire and extended well into eastern Dorset. From Norman times it was the Liberty of Westover. From the beach and cliffs the whole of Poole Bay stretching from Hengistbury and Swanage bays to the south can be seen.
Also, Boscombe has a very good connection with Poole and Bournemouth public transport.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Mrs Anna Fiodorow on poolemanager@smiledentalcare or visit https://www.smile-dentalcare.co.uk/dentist-boscombe/
Katie Perkins and Andrew Morgan
BUPA Dental Care Warminster
1 Station Road, Warminster
Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
Tel: 01985 212777
Educational Supervisor:
Katie is a friendly, forward-thinking ES with experience in general dentistry and Invisalign. She brings a strong focus on evidence-based care, communication, and professional development.
Andrew provides calm, thorough care with a particular interest in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. He supports team learning and values structured, high-quality patient care.
Practice Information:
A busy, well-equipped mixed NHS/private practice with six surgeries. Facilities include digital X-rays, iTero scanning, rotary endo, endodontic microscope, CBCT, and DPT. The team benefits from a supportive culture and regular sessions with a visiting implantologist. The practice has been a training site for over 20 years.
Location and Living:
Warminster offers affordable living, countryside walks, and good transport links. Bath and Salisbury are under 30 minutes away, with Frome’s cafés, markets, and arts scene nearby – ideal for a new graduate seeking balance.
Further Information:
Any further questions can be sent to Katie via email to Katie.Davis@bupadentalcare
Education Supervisor:
Dr Baphelile Masango Qualified at BDS MEDUNSA IN 2000. She has been at Smile dental care for 6 years. She is a GDP with a particular interest in preventive and Restorative dentistry. Outside of dentistry she enjoys Travelling, cooking, gardening and spending time with family. Baphelile has a kind and caring outlook on life which also reflects in her dentistry.
Practice Information:
The Practice opened in 2006 and is a predominantly NHS practice caring for around 10000 patients. The Practice currently has 4 fully equipped surgeries also with digital radiographs. The practice is well staffed by an experienced team who support two Dentists, a part time Hygienist and Part time Dental Therapist.
Location and living:
Sturminster Newton is a beautiful picturesque town with a real village feel. We are 20 minutes from Blandford forum, Gillingham, 40 minutes from Yeovil, Dorchester and roughly 1hour from Bournemouth/Poole. There is limited public transport so you may feel that having your own transport is essential. Rental properties however are considerably cheaper than living in a big town.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the Practice Manager Charlotte Hayward on
1 Lanark Villas
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4QH
Practice Tel: 01747 822 444
Educational Supervisor:
Cynthia is a key member of the team and is always happy to help any of her colleagues. She has been working in the UK since registering with GDC in 2008. She has been working within the NHS and private practices for 17 years with a wide range of experience in various aspects of general dentistry. She has successfully mentored a VTE dentist within practice and an FD dentist in 23/24. Cynthia has keen interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry and provides clear aligners such as Invisalign and clear correct. She is very passionate about dentistry and strives to provide the best for her patients.
Practice Information:
The practice has recently been refreshed. The practice has 5 surgeries and 1 Hygienist room. Outside garden space and a large staff room.
The practice is located on the high street.
Location and Living:
Gillingham is a small and friendly town, surrounded by beautiful countryside, with excellent rail transport links to London and Exeter. The historic city of Salisbury is 30 minutes away by train and the Jurassic Coast is only an hour away by car. Gillingham has a fantastic leisure centre that offers gym membership and a swimming pool. There are numerous supermarkets, cafes, and places to eat in town.