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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Nervous patients

Whatever your negative dental experiences, with our help you can leave your fears where they belong: in the past. With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients throughout Sturminster Newton manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too.

It’s important that you look after your oral health. Your lifestyle, psychological well-being and dental health depend on it. If you continue to avoid the dentist, this can lead to severe, perhaps irreversible, damage.

So, take the first step. Work with us. Tell us everything. In detail. We understand the panic. The sweaty palms. The rumbling tum. The unsteady legs. The tears. We also know how to ease these symptoms. As your confidence grows, they will disappear for good.

No pressure—you are in control 

  What does and doesn’t happen is up to you. You do not have to do anything out of your comfort zone. Why not start with driving by Sturminster Dental Care. You don’t have to do any more than this for starters. We have a beautiful practice with a calm, friendly, family vibe, which you will discover if you come in and say hello. Why not bring a friend or a family member?

 A Painless Solution for Anxious Patients and Needle Phobias

Are you one of the many individuals who feel anxious or fearful about visiting the dentist due to the thought of needles and injections? At Sturminster Dental Care, we understand how important it is to provide a comfortable and stress-free experience for all our patients. The Wand is a state-of-the-art dental tool that has transformed the way local anaesthesia is administered. Developed with patient comfort in mind, The Wand replaces traditional syringes with a pen-like device that offers unparalleled precision and control during the injection process.

the wand

No pressure—you are in control

What does and doesn’t happen is up to you. You do not have to do anything out of your comfort zone.

Why not start with driving by Sturminster Dental Care. You don’t have to do any more than this for starters. We have a beautiful practice with a calm, friendly, family vibe, which you will discover if you come in and say hello. Why not bring a friend or a family member?

We are happy to chat

This is your chance to tell us why the dentist gives you the heebie-jeebies—we will understand. Sit down and have a cuppa or two on the house.

Our staff are happy to discuss your concerns. We are trained, qualified and experienced in dental phobias. If this is enough, leave and have a think.

Meet the team—tour the premises

If you are ready for the next step, you can meet the Sturminster Dental Care team. All of us. Putting faces to names can help to break down barriers. As does understanding our systems and processes, our treatments and technology.

You get to know us. We get to know you. Have a guided tour of the building. Ask as many questions as you like.

Choose your dentist

Getting to know you means we get to play matchmaker. Partnering you with the dentist we feel is the most sympathetic to your personality and individual requirements. But, if you have a preference, we are happy to oblige!

Your first dental health assessment

Comfy chair, feet up, music in the background. We are happy to tailor the tunes to your taste. Or you can bring your own music and headphones and zone out to your favourites while we check your dental health. It doesn’t take long and is painless. We can stop at any time if you need a break.

Your first dental treatment

This can be as simple and pain-free as polishing your teeth or a sealant filling. You won’t feel a thing and will walk tall when we’ve finished. And don’t forget the music!

If you need a course of treatments, we plan these close together. This means you don’t have the time to fret and undo all the good work that has got you this far. Take the first step today…why not give us a call on 01258 473397 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Dentist

Ian Mercer

Ian joined {{ practice_name() }} in January 2016. lan-qualified from Guys Hospital Dental School in 1991 and has spent much of his professional career in the Royal Army Dental Corps including operational commitments in many countries. lan left the army in 2012 after serving for 21 years. Ian is really enjoying being part of the team and providing the best care to all of our patients.

Ian Mercer
Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Sturminster Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

676 Reviews

5.0

13th August 2025

Staff always friendly and smiling, hygienist and dental nurse very attentive to make sure I was comfortable.

13th August 2025

Friendly highly professional staff with focus on detail. A very minor issue is that there are experienced dental professionals nearing retirement so the patient cannot always see the same clinician every time for continuity. This is okay as the standards are high and record keeping, from my experiences, good.

9th August 2025

Always given great advice, often with options, which makes me feel I have agency, a rarity in most dental care.

8th August 2025

The people. The staff are friendly and very helpful and understanding. We always feel at ease when we arrive as we are always greeted cheerfully.

7th August 2025

Efficiency and professionalism throughout

7th August 2025

Reception and dentists all very friendly and professional. However, if you were to include value for money in your survey the score would not be so good. This dental Practice is rather expensive.

1st August 2025

The staff are very personable and I have complete confidence in their technical ability.The whole atmosphere of the practice is professional and friendly. The premises is also light and airy.

31st July 2025

All the team were very helpful and friendly. I am a nervous patient but felt very relaxed

31st July 2025

Dentist very helpful and listened

30th July 2025

Friendly professional service. I was well taken care of from the moment I walked in until I left.

30th July 2025

It was the First time I had seen this dentist and he was polite and introduced himself. Explained to me what was wrong and the treatment I needed. He removed my tooth carefully and I was satisfied with the result. I have been a patient with this dental practice for over 20 yrs and have no intention of going elsewhere. The reception staff were caring as always and phoned me later that afternoon to check that I was ok. All in all I trust the practice completely with my treatment and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

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Simon A

I have been with Sturminster Dental Care for quite a few years and have received excellent care throughout. Each visit has been a nice experience, especially as I am not a lover of going to the dentist. Recent staff retirements have been a distraction for me but so far I'm ok with that.

11th July 2025

Efficient, good communication, felt as though put at ease throughout

7th July 2025

Excellent care. But over 18 months the prices have increased well above inflation so I have reduced all the families visits by 1/3rd pa

3rd July 2025

Always listen / Clean / organised

3rd July 2025

All very good

2nd July 2025

Personal and friendly

26th June 2025

Promt and orderly

6th June 2025

All staff were friendly and welcoming. A comfortable and spacious waiting area. The treatment was pain-free, and thorough.

5th June 2025

Clean, friendly and efficient

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