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Meet the DENTIST From straightforward fillings and hygiene, to implants and the perfect smile; there’s a world of dentristy out there, and these three practices are poised to welcome you
Cornelius Krause
Ceri Owen-Roberts
Paula Jay
Tell us a bit about yourself I graduated from Humboldt University in 2003. A friend introduced me to dentistry, and I was interested in the variety of skills needed to achieve the best outcomes for patients. I enjoy meeting lots of nice people and being able to help them. I value all my patients so I think it’s a profession where I can meet people from different paths of life.
Tell us a bit about yourself After graduating from Bristol Uni, I have now settled in my adopted city. Outside work I¹m kept busy with my three-year-old twin girls, Orla and Ruby.
How did you get into dentistry? I got into dentistry after successfully replying to a job ad aged 19 years to become a dental nurse.
CK Dental 0117 906 4868 www.ckdental.co.uk
How would you best define modern dentistry? Modern dentistry is a combination of proven techniques together with new advances in technologies and materials. This means patients get the very best outcomes possible. Why are some people scared of going to the dentist? The main reason for being scared is past experiences, hearsay and the fear of the unknown. At CK Dental we use the latest techniques to make dental treatment as comfortable as possible. Our genuine friendly approach allows us to provide a more relaxed treatment. Why should we come to you? CK Dental is a unique dental practice. Our patients can have general as well as cosmetic dentistry of a high quality in one place. Our focus is on the individual and not on factory work. We take our time to get to know the patients and their individual preferences. On top of that we can do all this and more under Sedation or General Anaesthetic.
86 I BRISTOL LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
Elgin Park Dental 0117 973 5677 www.elginpark.co.uk
What’s special about your practice? We are an independently owned family practice offering a range of treatments from routine dentistry to cosmetic work and dental implants. What’s the best bit about your job? I enjoy building good relationships with patients, and involving the practice in the local community. We are proud to support local artists, and always have something interesting on display in the waiting area. Why come to you? We are a friendly team, and have a wealth of expertise between us. We use a CEREC machine which allows us to make single visit computer designed crowns, in as little as 7 minutes, without the need for traditional impressions! What’s your special interest? I take great pride in placing dental implants in simple and complex cases. as well as giving lectures nationally, I organise local talks from some of the worlds experts in Implant dentistry. As a mentor, I teach others how to place dental implants, helping new dentists learn this life-changing technique.
Hygienist; White Dental Practice Clifton 0117 973 9346 www.whitedentalpractice.co.uk
Did you always want to be a dental hygienist? I wanted to work in the caring profession. I then moved to London in 2002 to further my career to become a dental hygienist. Describe your ideal day My ideal day is a mixed day of new patients where I put together a treatment plan for getting their mouth clean and healthy to meet their expectations, and also seeing my maintenance patients to continue their preventative treatment; great job satisfaction! Why are some people scared of going to the dentist? Some people are scared of dentistry because it is very much in someone’s personal space and they feel out of control. Regular dental visits will mean you can build trust and confidence with your practice and prevent tooth pain and excessive treatment. How would you best define modern dentistry? Modern dentistry is a good mix of ‘prevention rather than cure’ – although we do cure tooth ills!, and enhancing and making patients confident with their smile and appearance knowing the health of the mouth is paramount.