PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PAUL VIVIAN General Dental Practitioner and Facial Aesthetician Widcombe Dental Practice Did you always want to be a dentist? There was never any doubt I’d be a dentist. My father and grandfather were both dentists so I was literally born into the profession. I even used to complete my homework in the practice I now own. What has been your proudest accomplishment so far? After taking on my father’s practice in 2012, I spent a lot of time and energy modernising it and I am extremely proud to have been able to continue to serve the community for so long. How would you describe your job? Dentistry is a demanding profession but it is highly rewarding, in particular when it comes to nervous patients, especially when they are pleasantly surprised by the positive experience. What you are like as a patient? I confess to finding it difficult to relax and relinquish control! Describe your ideal day at the practice... Finishing a complex treatment plan, which has taken a great deal of careful planning and execution, and seeing a huge grin on the patient’s face when they see the final result.
SANDRA MAS General Dental Practitioner Bath Spa Dentistry Why did you decide on dentistry? I like health and natural science, dealing with people, and manual work – so I thought dentistry could give me everything. Do you think people have any misconceptions about dentists? People often think that dentists are expensive and cause pain. At Bath Spa dentistry we practice preventive dentistry, taking care of people’s oral health before they start to experience toothache or develop gum disease. What you are like as a patient? I am a very good patient, although I have never had toothache. What do you love about Bath? I’m from Spain so I find Bath a beautiful place to live in; it has everything I need… except sunshine and a beach! But this is a compromise I am willing to make – I can always take holidays! Did your mum ever have to tell you to brush your teeth? Yes, I have to admit that I wasn’t very good when I was a teenager. What’s your favourite sweet thing? I love anything with chocolate – brownies, ice-cream and biscuits. www.bathspadentistry.com
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Were you good at brushing your teeth as a child? My parents would both have to sit on me to keep me still enough to brush my teeth, it worked though as I have still yet to have my first filling! What’s your favourite pudding? Creme brûlée, I could eat it every day of the week. www.widcombedentalpractice.co.uk