Our dental surgeons, Dr Philip Pettemerides, Dr Gerry Davies and Dr Sally Davies are highly trained and keep themselves up-to-date with the latest advances in dental techniques and materials. Our main aim is to provide high quality dentistry, using the highest quality materials and equipment and to provide the very best that we can for our patients.

Dr Philip Pettemerides BDS qualified as a dental surgeon at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield University in 1976 and has practiced in Bradford on Avon, Bath and Derbyshire before returning to his home town, acquiring the Practice in 1984.

Philip’s interests are aesthetic dentistry, implantology and orthodontics. He has gained the Bristol University Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies in Orthodontics, Prosthetic dentistry, Restoration of Tooth Wear and Prothetics. He is currently the Honorary Clinical Assistant in the Department of Orthodontics at the Royal United Hospital in Bath and is a member of the British Orthodontic Society. He has recently completed research on Bond strength of orthodontic bracket adhesives at Bristol University and has had papers published in The Journal of Orthodontics and The European Journal of Orthodontics.

Philip is dedicated to a holistic approach to dentistry, treating the patient as a whole, not just a set of teeth. He does not use silver mercury fillings.

Continuing professional education is of prime importance – Philip was awarded the Diploma in Implantology from the International Centre for Excellence in Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London. He gained accreditation in the Brånemark Implant System in 1994 and has since attended advanced coursed under the tutelage of French and American Implantologists. He has attended conferences and courses in the USA and Europe, where new advances in implant treatment have been introduced.

He is one of the first implant dentists in the UK to have used the recently introduced Nobel Perfect implant system

Philip presents courses and lectures to other dentists and hygienists on dental implant therapy.

Dr. Gerry Davies BDS MSc graduated from Manchester University in 1987. After a short spell working in Crewe, Cheshire, he ran his own successful practice in Greater Manchester before deciding to broaden his horizons and study other aspects of dental surgery. This led to a Masters degree in Oral Surgery from Manchester University in 1998. The amount of medication needed during and after surgery led Gerry to seek alternative therapies and he graduated from The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital in 1999.

Gerry has a special interest in Implantology and sedation. He has attended the renowned Hilt Tatum Institute in Lille, France to further develop his surgery and implantology skills, altogether giving a treatment philosophy combining the highest conventional methods alongside complementary alternatives.

Gerry is a member of the Association of Dental Implantologists and attends many conferences at home and abroad.

Dr. Sally Davies BDS qualified in 1990 from Guy's Hospital, London.

In her ten years of practice based experience she has continued professional development, attending many courses on modern techniques and is a member of various clinical societies local to Bath.

Having joined the practice in February 2000, Sally realises the importance of patient care and in earning the respect of old and new patients alike.

She believes patient care is a two-way relationship between patient and dentist and is happy to discuss any concerns and anxieties about treatments recommended.

Her philosophy is that from the first baby tooth, prevention of dental disease is the best cure.

Gillian Boswell Gillian Boswell qualified from Bristol University in 1983 and spent 8 years with the Royal Navy before entering general practice. She commenced her MSc
in Endodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital in 1995 and is now a
registered specialist in Endodontics. Gillian is on the teaching staff at
the International Centre for Excellence in Dentistry and at Bristol
University. She has published articles on Endodontics in a number of
refereed journals.

Helen Knight qualified from Birmingham University in 1976. She began her
orthodontic specialist training in 1980 at the Eastman Institute. She was
appointed as NHS Consultant at the Royal United Hospital and Clinical
Lecturer at the University of Bristol Dental School in 1988. She is a
member of the Specialist List in Orthodontics. Helen is particularly
interested in the treatment of adults and people with facial deformity. She
is married with two daughters and enjoys music, ballet, food and wine.

Gaston King BDS (NZ), MDSc (Melb), PhD(Lond)

Gaston graduated in 1982 from Otago University, New Zealand, and completed his postgraduate training in periodontics at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has been involved in both postgraduate and under graduate education and has given many presentations and courses in the UK and overseas.

Gaston practise is limited to gum health (periodontics). This includes treating gum disease (periodontitis) cosmetic periodontics, including the treatment of gum recession and gummy smiles.

He holds a clinic on Wednesday evenings between 6.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m.

For a consultation, please call our reception team.