David Langham, Specialist in Endodontics

David is dedicated to providing high quality dental care. He holds the specialist membership in restorative dentistry (MRD), from the Royal College of Surgeons of England,  and Fellowships with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of General Dentistry. He has undertaken specialist training in Endodontics at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute. He has a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontology degree (MClinDent).  He has previously received a prize for clinical research from the British Endodontic Society. David qualified in Dentistry with his primary degree from the University of Bristol in 2005. He lives locally and can normally be found on the sidelines of the local Rugby and Football Pitches with his sons at weekends, and further afield with his Daughter at Ballets and dance competitions. Registered with the General Dental Council: 85733

Paul White, Dentist

BDS (Bristol) DPDS

Paul has practiced locally for the last 30 years. He qualified from Bristol in 1990 and completed his vocational training in North Petherton where he remained in practice until 1995 before moving to Bridge Street Dental Practice where he practices until 2024.  Paul gained the renowned Postgraduate Diploma of Dental Studies from the University of Bristol in 2008.  With over 30 years of experience and long term follow up of his patients, he has a deep insight of long term outcomes in restorative and preventative dentistry for every age group. In his spare time, Paul enjoys outward bounds in the Quantock Hills and Exmoor and is a keen gardener. Registered with the General Dental Council: 65820

 

Lucy Whitby, Dentist

BDS PGCE MClinDent (Prosthodontics) FRP (Lond)

Lucy focuses on delivering high-quality, gentle care to all her patients. Since graduating from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Dental School in London in 2001, she has dedicated herself to building her knowledge and skills. Lucy chose to focus her studies on the restorative aspects of dentistry and in 2019, she gained a double master’s in Prosthodontics from King’s College London. These studies gave her much greater insight, allowing her to plan and deliver predictable, functional, and beautifully natural-appearing smiles. She focuses on listening and understanding situations and finding the best options that suit the patient. Be it a simple approach or the more advanced option that involves implants and dentures. Lucy has a particular interest in working with patients who are nervous and require some additional time and care.

Alongside her clinical role, Lucy held several teaching posts at universities across the Southwest. Her present role involves overseeing the training and assessment of recently graduated dentists in the Southwest.

Lucy’s passion for learning continues with her love of art. She completed an art foundation in Falmouth and loves to spend time making prints and experimenting with colour. Lucy’s love of travel and adventure has taken her across the world. She is delighted to start sharing this spirit of adventure with her 11-year-old twins as we all explore the world together. Registered with the General Dental Council: 79818

 

Dr Phil Bennett, European Expert in Implantology

LDS RCS Eng 1979, BDS Lond 1978 GDC: 52604

Phil is dedicated to providing surgical and implant treatment to the highest standards. He is a past President of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and Director of Education. In 2009 Phil was recognised as a European Expert in Implantology by the European Dental Association, and he continues to serve as the UK’s representative on the European Dental Committee.

To quote Phil “I love my art, I have a passion for it that infiltrates my whole life, and after all, not many professionals get the chance, or have the ability, to truly transform some patients lives for the better.”

 

Claire Bennett, Therapist

Diploma in Dental Therapy

Claire provides Dental Hygiene and Therapy care to patients in a caring fashion, and has been in practice locally since qualifying. Registered with the GDC: 138679

 

Amy Cave, Secretary and Reception

Amy has provided her secretarial and reception skills at the practice for the last 6 years. She lives locally and enjoys walking her miniature Poodle and cycling.

 

Charlotte Flack, Secretary and Reception

Charlotte provides secretarial and reception skills and has sigificant experience in similar roles in Optical practices.

 

Rachel Last, Senior Dental Nurse

Rachel is an experienced Dental Nurse, and is excellent at ensuring patients are comfortable during treatment. She is a keen cyclist, and has cycled a number of the Tour de France routes. Registered with the General Dental Council: 139738

 

Bridie Virgin, Dental Nurse

Bridie qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2022, and has been Paul’s nurse for the last 5 years. Registered with the General Dental Council: 304514

Constantia Mariana Barbu, Dental Nurse

Mariana is a caring and attentive Dental Nurse and notably also holds a Batchelor Degree in Medical Physics.  Registered with the General Dental Council: 315176

 

Samantha Footit-Tarr, Trainee Dental Nurse

Sam is possibly the most operatively experienced Trainee Dental Nurse in the country, and is excellent at ensuring patients are comfortable during treatment. She enjoys running, cycling and walking her two minature Poodles.