Meet the Team at Bristol Dental Specialists

Specialist Oral Surgeon and Partner

BDS(London), MSc(Bristol), FFD RCS(Irel), FDS RCS(Eng), PG Cert Clin Ed, FHEA GDC No. 64065

"I value being able to work in a multi-disciplinary team of specialist clinicians whose shared goal is to provide the very best patient-centred care."

Eithne enjoys being part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team, working alongside colleagues who aim to provide the very best patient-centred care.

Having graduated as a dentist from Guys hospital in 1988, Eithne embarked on her junior hospital training posts in the South West. She was awarded her Fellowship in Oral Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 1992 and from the Royal College of Surgeons England in 1998. She was registered as a Specialist Oral Surgeon with the General Dental Council in 2001.

Eithne completed her MSc in Palliative Medicine at Bristol in 2008, with a research interest in quality of life for patients with oral/head and neck cancer. Her main clinical interests are the surgical management of diseases and disorders of the mouth and she routinely carries out dental extractions and minor oral surgery. Eithne also has many years of experience in the administration of Botox for therapeutic use in the management of facial pain.

Working part-time as a Consultant Oral Surgeon at Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Exeter, she is programme lead for the recently established MSc course.  She works part-time as an Associate Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at University Hospitals Bristol, where she also teaches and examines both undergraduates and postgraduates and is a clinical supervisor for trainees in Oral Surgery.  Eithne is a founding partner of Bristol Dental Specialists and brings a wealth of hospital experience to the practice.

Eithne’s four children keep her rather busy but she likes to squeeze in some social running, cycling and dancing in her spare time.

Specialist Orthodontist and Partner

BDS(Wales), MScD(Wales), MFDS RCS(Eng), MOrth RCS (Edin). GDC No. 80759

"I love the journey patients take as I treat them. Many start lacking confidence, part way through treatment they feel more positive and by the time they finish they are beaming a radiant smile."

Ben loves the journey his patients take throughout their treatment. Many patients start out concerned about the appearance and lack self-confidence. Part way through treatment, they start to feel much more positive about making self-improvement and by the time they finish they are beaming radiantly at everyone they meet.

Qualifying as a dentist form the university of Wales in 2002, Ben spent 15 happy years as a dentist in the British Army, working in Germany, Africa, Cyprus and Gibraltar. After a year working as a Senior House Officer in the maxillofacial surgery department in Portsmouth, he was selected to undertake 3 years further Specialist training in Orthodontics and completed this in 2011, he is now registered as a Specialist with the General Dental Council.

Ben is able to offer several aesthetic Orthodontic options to both children and adults. His focus during the consultation phase and treatment is to determine a patient’s dental desires and to address each of these individually.

He has a particular interest in multi-disciplinary dental treatment of adults with worn and compromised teeth, which is why he was thrilled to become a founding partner of Bristol Dental Specialists.

He is also delighted to offer Invisalign treatments (removable clear aligners) to children as well as adults.  This is a relatively new offering in the UK and is increasing in popularity. It can work extremely well for children from 8 upwards who lack confidence due to the appearance of their mixed dentition or have lost functionality of the teeth and are unable to play an instrument, sing or perform as well as they would like.

Ben is also interested in developments in 3D imaging and completed his MSc dissertation on the accuracy of these techniques. He believes that the integration of these new technologies, can help with multi-disciplinary treatment planning, can make treatment more predictable and in some cases quicker. Setting Bristol Dental Specialists up from scratch has allowed us to integrate all of these technologies under one roof with top of the range x-ray and scanning machines.

Ben is a keen cyclist and lives a contented life with his wife and two children in the countryside near Bristol.

Specialist Orthodontist and Partner

BDS(Bristol), MScD(Wales), MFDS RCS(Eng), MOrth RCS (Edin). GDC No. 74471

"I am proud to be able to give my patients a smile they have always wanted, it’s the ultimate job satisfaction."

It’s fair to say that Beth loves her job and is proud to give patients the smile they have always wanted, whilst boosting their self-confidence - it’s the ultimate job satisfaction. Her relaxed manner puts patients at ease, delivering treatments with patient care at the forefront and her attention to detail second to none. She always aims to get the best possible result achievable and is passionate about her work.

Having qualified as a dentist in Bristol in 1998 and then completing her Specialist orthodontic training in Cardiff in 2005, Beth then moved back to Bristol to work in a Specialist orthodontic practice treating both children and adults alike. With 14 years’ experience, Beth has developed her skills in all types of braces, including ‘invisible’ braces such as Incognito lingual braces (fitted on the back of the teeth), Invisalign removable aligners as well as clear ceramic fixed braces on the front of the teeth.

Beth feels it is important to spend quality time with people and for her patients not to feel rushed, whether in the clinic with her, on the phone or at reception. For Beth it is not just about the treatment the patient receives, it is about the experience you have during your journey on creating your own smile. Beth always strives to provide excellent customer service which is what Bristol Dental Specialists is all about.

When she is not busy working, Beth loves spending time with her husband and two children. She loves food and tries to keep physically fit with running and swimming or an exercise class here and there. To keep relaxed mentally she enjoys yoga and meditation.

Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

BDS(Cardiff), MSc (UClan), MFDS RCSP (Glas), FDS (Rest.Dent) RCS (Eng). GDC No. 194496

"I always endeavour to save teeth where possible and this starts first and foremost with a healthy foundation, the gums. I am passionate about Periodontics (gum treatment) and working closely with my patients to achieve optimum gum health to ensure the best possible long-term results."

James graduated from Cardiff University. After a number of junior hospital and dental practice jobs he was then appointed as a specialist registrar at Bristol Dental Hospital, where he completed a five year full-time specialist training programme in Restorative Dentistry. During this training he developed a particular interest in periodontology.

James was awarded his membership of the faculty of dental surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2012 and was awarded his fellowship in 2018.

In 2017 James was appointed the Lead Consultant for Restorative Dentistry for CTM University Health Board and in that role he provides prosthodontic, periodontic and dental implant oral rehabilitations for patients following surgery for head and neck cancer. He also rehabilitates young patients with dental developmental anomalies.

James has benefited from dental placements in the United States of America and has published a number of scientific articles in dental journals, as well as presenting at international scientific meetings.

James main clinical interests are in the management of peri-implantitis, periodontal soft tissue surgery, guided bone regeneration, non-surgical periodontics, removable prosthodontics, minimally invasive adhesive dentistry, management of toothwear and provision of dental implant retained prosthodontics.

When not working James enjoys travelling with his wife, they have a ‘scratch map’, which they are doing their best to complete! In his ‘down’ time he can be found at his local tennis club.

Specialist Prosthodontist

Rachel Tabor BDS (Cardiff), MFDS RCS(Ed), MSc Advanced studies in Dentistry (Geneva), MPros RCS(Ed) GDC no. 114192

"I enjoy planning complex cases together with Specialist colleagues and the patient which allows me to provide excellent results that meet the patients’ expectations and personal requirements. I always put a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction, it’s so important."

Following her graduation from Cardiff university with a degree in Dentistry, Rachel completed several hospital posts and worked in general practice gaining a breadth of knowledge and experience.  She also gained a membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh).

In 2012, Rachel was awarded a prestigious International Team for Implantology Scholarship position with the University of Geneva. Following this, she was appointed as dental faculty staff and completed Speciality training in Prosthodontics in Switzerland over a full-time training period of 4 years. Whilst in Geneva, Rachel completed a Masters research thesis on dental adhesion to zirconia (a dental ceramic material) and has published articles in peer-reviewed dental journals.

Rachel worked in several Swiss private practices during her 7 years.  She was awarded UK membership in Prosthodontics by the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and registered a Specialist on the General Dental Council Specialist list. Benefiting greatly from her time in Switzerland, her focus is on minimally invasive adhesive dentistry using the latest digital dental technology. This gives excellent results without unnecessary removal of healthy tooth tissue.

Rachel’s main clinical interests include the treatment of hypodontia (missing teeth), tooth-wear and provision of implant supported dental prosthodontics.

In her spare time Rachel enjoys yoga, reading and cooking new recipes with varying success!
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Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

BDS, MDS(Mangalore), MFDS (Edin), MPaed Dent (Eng), FDSRCS (Eng) (Paediatric Dentistry). GDC No. 85168

"My intent is to provide children with good oral health and create a positive attitude towards dentistry."

Rebecca is currently working as Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Bristol Dental School and Hospital where she is the academic lead for the undergraduate programme in paediatric dentistry. She also leads a post graduate course on dental trauma, is a clinical supervisor for specialist registrars in training and assessment lead for paediatric dentistry.

After graduating from Mangalore University (India), Rebecca pursued a two-year post graduate programme in Paedodontics in the same university. Thereafter, she moved to the UK and worked as a Senior House Officer at Edinburgh, Liverpool and Sheffield. During this time, Rebecca achieved her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, before starting her five-year specialist / consultant training at Bristol. Since then, she has been working at the Bristol Dental Hospital as Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. She has obtained her Membership and Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.  

Having had several years of experience of treating children with complex dental needs, Rebecca strives to provide the best quality care in a safe, comforting and friendly environment. This includes care for children who require treatment for tooth decay (fillings, crowns), preventive treatment, congenital or acquired dental anomalies, dental trauma, root canal treatment and minor oral surgical procedures. She successfully uses behaviour management techniques and inhalation sedation for management of anxious children who require dental treatment.

Rebecca lectures nationally and internationally on paediatric dentistry.  Her national leadership roles  include that of, Specialty Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and she is an External Examiner for other universities.

Outside work, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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Specialist in ENDODONTICS

BDS (Wales) BSc, MJDF RCS (Eng.), MSc (Endo), MEndo RCS (Edin) GDC No. 85984

“ I feel extremely lucky to be able to combine my dental career with my passion for sport. I have treated and managed the most complex and challenging trauma / Endodontic cases on professional athletes to get them back competing again. This has given me a huge amount of experience as well as job satisfaction”

Lyndon graduated from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2000 with a degree in Dental Technology and then from Cardiff Dental School in 2005. He completed the MJDF examination at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009. He went on to further his Endodontic studies by gaining a Masters in Clinical Endodontics from The University of South Wales in 2015. In 2019 he successfully gained his Membership in Endodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and was subsequently admitted onto the General Dental Council specialist register.

Before becoming a specialist, Lyndon worked for many years in general practice undertaking NHS and private care in South Wales. He worked as a staff grade in Restorative Dentistry at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, and went on to develop the departmental role of speciality dentist in Endodontics. He broadened his endodontic experience by working at the prestigious department of Dental Traumatology and Endodontics at Kings College Dental Hospital London. In both hospital roles, Lyndon provided treatment on referral to patients requiring complex Endodontic and Dental Trauma care.

Lyndon is currently a Postgraduate Clinical Lecturer and examiner in Endodontics at Cardiff University Dental School and visiting lecturer at UCL Eastman London. He also works in private practice in South Wales carrying out Endodontic treatment on referral from general practitioners.

Lyndon’s clinical and research interests include immediate management and subsequent Endodontic rehabilitation of teeth, following traumatic injuries. He also has a keen interest in sports dentistry.

He has several journal and textbook publications and lectures nationally. Within his clinical interest Lyndon was proud to have been a council member of the UK faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and Dental Trauma UK. He contributed and helped develop several policies and position statements regarding Oral Health and Dental Trauma within sport.

Lyndon provides advice on Dental trauma to the England and Wales cricket board, and played his part in providing Dental treatment in the athlete’s village polyclinic during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. He was honoured to be the pitch side Dentist as part of the medical team for Rugby World Cup 2015 and the Champions League final in 2017.

Currently on match days, Lyndon can be found as part of the medical team pitch-side providing immediate care and advice on dental trauma to the senior squads and opposing teams with the Welsh Football Association, Welsh Rugby Union and Cardiff City FC.

Lyndon has extensive experience in accepting and managing complex Endodontic referrals under operating microscope. He is happy to accept and discuss any referral cases.

Lyndon feels lucky to be able to combine his passion for sport with his work. In his spare time, he enjoys keeping fit and travelling far and wide with his young family.

Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist

GDC No. 72019

“Radiology is such an important diagnostic tool in healthcare and I very much value and enjoy working with the teams across all dental specialties.”

Rebecca Rebecca Davies is a Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist who has worked as a Consultant at the University Hospitals Bristol since 2008.

Having obtained a dental degree with Honours from Leeds University in 1996, Rebecca spent several years in General Dental Practice and then commenced staff grade positions in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Bath and later Oral Medicine at Bristol Dental Hospital. Prior to starting four years of specialist training, Rebecca obtained an MSc with distinction in Dental and Maxillofacial radiology.

Rebecca is a member of the Royal College of Radiologists examining board for the diploma in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology and is a Specialty Advisory Representative for training.

Within the specialty, her main interests lie in Head and Neck ultrasound and Cone Beam CT. Rebecca provides a private radiology reporting service.

Rebecca is married with two children, as a family they enjoy spending their weekends out in the fresh air riding horses Albie and Daisy.

Receptionist

Jessica began developing a career in customer service in 2012 which included gaining valuable people skills and gave an insight into the importance of quality service.

Later Jessica went on to fulfil the position of lead administrator, developing skills such as organisation and diary management.

Jessica is very much a people person and decided on a career ‘front of house’ so she can interact with patients and offer exceptional customer care.

Jessica also has a degree in television production and in her spare time she enjoys filming. She runs to keep fit, loves travelling to different countries and is a keen wildlife photographer.

Receptionist

“I love helping people and making them feel at ease”

Joining us in early 2020, Helen is a very calm and welcoming receptionist who has worked within customer service since 1983. She has been working in the health sector for several years now and loves helping people and making them feel at ease.

There have been many changes in Health care over the years, however Helen firmly believes that customer care should not change and she prides herself on her high standards of care.

Helen is married with two grown up children, and a chocolate Labrador.  They all enjoy long walks and travelling.  She loves watching wildlife, especially the hedgehogs and foxes in her garden.  

To relax she enjoys Pilates, parkrun, reading and spending time with her family.