BDS Lond 1997. GDC No. 73507

Richard qualified in 1997 and then worked for a year as a junior house surgeon in maxillofacial surgery and restorative dentistry. In 1998 he moved to Dorset to complete his vocational training in general practice in Sandford and Wareham. In 2006 he took over the Canford Cliffs Dental after a short period of working with the previous owner Mr Alan Tetlow, and has since developed it into the successful family orientated practice it is today.

Richard enjoys looking after his family, and tries to get out waterskiing as often as possible. He also enjoys running and playing squash.

BDS Lond 1998. GDC No. 74989

Catherine qualified from the University of London UMDS in 1998 and moved to Dorset, first working in Bournemouth. She has continued to work in the Bournemouth and Poole area before coming here to work with her husband Richard on the 8th of January 2019.

She is committed to providing excellent quality dental care in all areas and strives to get to know all patients personally, ensuring they are comfortable and happy.

Catherine enjoys spending time reading and attends regular gym classes. She has two boys who keep her busy when not at work.

Alice started her journey in dentistry as an apprentice dental nurse in 2010. Alice has gone on to qualify as a dental nurse and dental assessor. Alice joined Canford Cliffs Dental in 2020 as the practice manager and enjoys all aspects of her role.

When Alice isn’t at work, she is busy chasing after her little boy and their dog!

Dip Dent Hygiene RCS Eng 2006. GDC No. 103698

Dawn began her career in dentistry as a dental nurse where she first worked alongside Richard at a previous sister practice in Wareham. She later went on to qualify as a dental hygienist from The Eastman Dental Hospital London in 2006. She is originally from Poole and is based in practices around Dorset.

Dawn started working with us in 2008 and has enjoyed watching the practice grow and being part of our friendly team. She has a gentle and thorough approach to treatment and takes special interest in gum health. Dawn can work with you to prevent as well as treat dental disease.

In her spare time Dawn enjoys travelling, walking and beach sports.

Bev started dental nursing in 1984 and has worked in two practices before joining the Canford Cliffs Dental. She feels very fortunate to work in an excellent practice and enjoys working with a happy team providing high quality care. Now working as a receptionist she loves to give a warm welcome to all our patients and make them feel as comfortable as possible.

Outside of work she loves to keep fit, her happy place is spending time with family by the sea.

Caroline qualified as a dental nurse in 1978. She joined the practice in 2006 and is now working as a receptionist. Caroline enjoys meeting patients of all ages and putting them at ease with her approachable manner and friendly smile.

Her spare time is spent with her family including her cat and grandchildren as well as meeting up with friends.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013. GDC No. 246456

Sarah has worked as a Dental nurse since 2012 and joined Canford Cliffs Dental in September 2018. Sarah is a naturally outgoing and friendly part of the team and therefore enjoys spending time getting to know patients and making them feel at ease.

Should a patient have any questions regarding a treatment plan – Sarah is able to discuss each option in depth to help gain a better understanding overall. Sarah lives locally with her two children and has an interest in health and fitness.

NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nurse City & Guilds 2011. GDC No. 232220

Gemma started dental nursing in 2011 and joined us in November 2018. Having gained experience in all areas of dentistry, Gemma has found that general nursing was her favourite and enjoys spending time getting to know all the patients. She is most experienced with cosmetic dentistry and works closely with patients helping them to achieve their dream smile.

Originally from Scotland, Gemma moved to England in 2016 and enjoys spending time with her son and husband exploring the beautiful coast.

National certificate for Dental Nurses 2000. GDC No. 142332

Kary qualified as a Dental nurse in 2000 and joined the practice in October 2020. Kary enjoys all aspects of dentistry and loves being part of Canford Cliffs Dental team. Kary has a cheerful disposition, is very chatty and makes people feel at ease.

Kary also helps her parents run a long established local pub. She enjoys spending time with her partner and her two children. She is an animal lover has 2 cats called Cosmo and Tiny and enjoys long walks with her French Bull dog Narla.

NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nurse City & Guilds 2014. GDC No. 249405

Tanya qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2014 , she joined Canford Cliffs Dental in September 2020. She has over ten years clinical experience working in various different practices in the South West.

In her spare time she enjoys keeping fit by doing Muy Thai and weight training and spending time with her son.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2024. GDC No. 314643

Lizzy started her dental nursing career in 2021 and has since qualified at the beginning of 2024. She feels very fortunate to work in a friendly practice with a lovely team to make sure you have a comfortable and happy experience during your visit with us.

In her spare time Lizzy enjoys keeping active and spending time with friends and family.

Initial consultation (new patient 18 and over) – £88.00
Initial consultation (new patient 13-17 yrs) – £48.00
Initial consultation (new patient 6-12 yrs) – £38.00
Initial consultation (new patient 0-5 yrs) – £16.50

Routine examination (18 years and over) – £55.00
Routine examination (13-17 yrs) – £38.50
Routine examination (6-12 yrs) – £27.50
Routine examination (0-5 yrs) – £11.00

X-rays £16 each

Fluoride Varnish application – £5.00

Routine Hygienist appointment – £92.00
Treatment for Gum Disease with dentist – £190.00
Simple scale and polish – £45.00
Intensive scale – £92.00

Fillings:
(a) small (from) – £115.00
(b) medium (from) – £160.00
(c) large (from) – £200.00

Acrylic denture (from) – £700.00
Metal denture (from) – £1150.00
Valplast Nylon denture (from) – £920.00

Gold crown – £POA
White crown – £650.00
Veneers (from) – £550.00
Bridges (per unit) – £650.00
Root Canal Treatment (incl. x-ray & filling):
Incisor – £480.00
Premolar – £550.00
Molar – £670.00

Extractions (from) – £175.00

Re-cement crown (from) – £105.00
Re-cement bridge – £120.00
Sports gum shield – £140.00
Repair/addition to denture (from) – £165.00
Reline denture – £175.00
Study models – £88.00