Tonbridge Dental Centre Private dentist in Tonbridge, TN9 1BX

Your clinicians

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  Dr.Filippos Matsakas Qualified from: DipDS Greece, 2008 GDC No: 176287
  Filippos qualified in dentistry from Aristotle University in Greece. After working as a dentist for the Greek military, he relocated to the UK. His passion for restorative dentistry has been his driving force and he has completed his Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute (London) in 2015 with Distinction. Since arriving at Tonbridge Dental Centre, Filippos’ friendly and empathetic nature has made him a firm favourite with patients. He provides implant solution based dentistry ranging from single tooth replacement, to bridges and denture stabilisation using the Straumann implant system. He enjoys working with modern techniques and materials to ensure predictable results with minimal intervention. Filippos has compiled a portfolio of advanced restorative and periodontal cases. His particular interest is in restoring the worn dentition as well as treating gum disease patients. In his spare time, Filippos loves cooking and living healthily.
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  Dr.Lastelle van Wyk Qualified from: BChD Stell, South Africa, 1984 GDC No: 72613
  Lastelle graduated as a dentist in 1984 from the Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She also obtained a post graduate diploma in restorative dentistry in 2001. She practiced in her own private practice for 10 years before moving to the UK in 2003. Lastelle has been at Tonbridge Dental Centre since 2005 and has a very loyal base of patients. She strives to deliver excellent and honest dental work. Lastelle has travelled the world with her husband and two daughters, and has also lived in Canada and Namibia. Lastelle is a keen lover of great food and wine and all outdoor activities. She also enjoys the cinema and some retail therapy in her spare time.
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  Dr.Leon Bellingan Qualified from: BChD Stell, South Africa, 1984 GDC No: 81720
  Leon has been with Tonbridge Dental Centre many years and is very well known in the Tonbridge area due to his large following of patients. He qualified from Stellenbosch University and relocated to the UK in 2003. He has a special interest in root canal therapy and carries out this procedure for referring dentists. His motto with dentistry is to “Keep it Simple”. With that in mind, he works closely with our specialists, to ensure his patients have the very best treatment under one roof without the need for endless referral letters between practices. Away from work, Leon has three grown up daughters who all live in different continents which ensures he keeps his air miles topped up. He is keen golfer and is consistently improving his handicap and when the weather clears up he is also an amateur gardener.
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  Dr.Ross Barden Qualified from: BDS London Lond,United Kingdom, 2001 GDC No: 79739
  Ross qualified from Guy’s hospital in 2001, with degrees in Psychology and Dentistry. Ross has an academic mind as well as practical hands and so embarked on a career based both in hospital and specialist /general practice. He quickly became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and has been a clinical teacher at King’s and Guy’s hospitals. Before joining TDC in 2011, he worked in a oral surgery referral practice for 6 years. He particularly enjoys treating anxious patients and is fully qualified to administer intra-venous sedation. Ross takes referrals from his colleagues and local dentists for difficult extractions, anxious patients and medically compromised patients. With his excellent surgical skills, Ross places many implants for both his own patients and those from other dentists within the practice, and the cross team approach is something which Ross particularly enjoys. Ross is nearing the end of his Masters Degree in Dental Implantology, at the University of Bristol. This is a highly regarded degree course, at one of the country’s top universities. Ross was selected for the course because of his broad experience in general practice and his dedication to implantology and surgical aspects of dentistry. Ross has also been a stand-up comedian in London and is a keen cyclist, swimmer and devoted father.
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  Dr.Daniel De Jager Qualified from: BChD Pretoria 1982 South Africa, 1982 GDC No: 59309
  Danny has many years of experience in general dentistry having trained originally in Pretoria, South Africa, and has been at Tonbridge Dental Centre since 2003. He treats many families in the local area through several generations and his new patients often come as referrals from his current patients. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, in particular, placing comfortable dentures, conventional crown and bridge work and root canal therapy. He has a ground floor surgery will full disabled access. When Danny is not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two grown up children and the odd round of golf.
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  Dr.Gareth Williams Qualified from: BDS MJDF RCS DIP CLIN HYP MORTH RCS DDSC (ORTH), FIRST DEGREE FROM CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, SPECIALIST DEGREE FROM LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY United Kingdom, 2005 GDC No: 85271
  Dr Williams was awarded his second degree, a Specialist Doctorate degree in Orthodontics from Liverpool University, where he won the Liverpool Orthodontic Shield and Membership in Orthodontics case prizes reflecting the exceptional regional and national standard of his clinical work. He was also awarded the Geoffrey Fletcher Scholarship to undertake further research in America, where he performed research on 3 dimensional facial symmetry and taught trainee orthodontists. Dr Williams gained his initial qualification as a Dental Surgeon in 2005 where he won numerous awards. He was awarded membership to the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009. He has worked and trained in various parts of Wales, England, and Australia. Gareth enjoys achieving excellent results for his patients. Having worked in many locations, he has a wealth of experience in all forms of orthodontic appliances and treatment types, including Aligners, Lingual, Conventional appliances, Surgical cases.
• Ms.Gemma Clark Qualified from: Dip Dent Hygiene RCS United Kingdom, 2011 GDC No: 161434
• Mrs.Susan Leigh Qualified from: CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene 1974 United Kingdom, 1974 GDC No: 1176

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