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 Sturminster Dental Care 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 compliment 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…

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Patient reviews

910 Reviews

5.0

15th July 2026

Dentist (Ian) was super friendly and professional. He made my pain go away within 24 hours which was superb.

9th July 2026

Easy, friendly, on time

9th July 2026

The dentist, Emanuel, is delightful, gentle and competent

9th July 2026

Great service, very informative and quick service

9th July 2026

Long term customer. Always friendly, professional and make sure I fully understand the process. Excellent

8th July 2026

All staff polite, helpful and professional. Ian is extremely knowledgeable and can alleviate any fears I may have as well as being very thorough. I have a very confidence in him and the reception team.

7th July 2026

I phoned Sunday and left a message explaining my problem. I had a text message on the Monday morning asking me to phone the practice. I phoned and was offered an appointment for that morning. I was thrilled!! The result of the filling on my front tooth was absolutely fantastic..I’m so very happy with the result. Thank you Dr Orman

5th July 2026

Disappointed that for first appointment of day at 08:30 doors were not opened earlier, say at least 10 minutes before hand!

4th July 2026

The knowledge , professionalism and empathy shown by Haseeb, the dentist.

2nd July 2026

Everything runs so smoothly, and the filling was done without me experiencing any discomfort

29th June 2026

Clinicians always show excellent knowledge of my history, always thorough, always give clear & detailed explanations, FOH always work hard to ensure timely appointments & are knowledgeable about clinical procedures, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. I ALMOST enjoy going to the dentist !!!!

29th June 2026

Professional, friendly attitude of all the staff. Cleanliness of surgery, which is modern and light.

26th June 2026

I have been using Sturminster Dental Care for over 4 years and have always found the service I have received to be excellent. The staff are helpful caring and they make me feel at ease.

26th June 2026

Ian is brilliant best filling experience i ha e ever had usually nervous about it all but no need to be in and out like nothing happened! Very good however they should offer blue light discount as one day they may need us!

26th June 2026

I experienced painful dental treatment as a child and have always been apprehensive.Sturminster Dental Care has been excellent in every way and I can see the same dentist every time which helps à great deal. Ian is great and very reassuring.

25th June 2026

Everything

24th June 2026

the clinicians are excellent : highly professional, careful and cheerful. As are the receptionists.

24th June 2026

Generally I would have no complaints at all as all of the staff are always so kind aand welcoming, however with my treatment this week I personally would have preferred to be told what was being done when at each stage of the treatment; all I could see was lots of different things being put in my mouth but not knowing why etc. The dentist explained what he was going to do, ie root canal however I have to admit I was a little anxious and I feel that if I was told along every step this may have eased this a little. This is why i have used the 'neither satisfied nor dissatisfied' option on the section relating to satisfaction. Other than this, no issues

20th June 2026

All the staff are polite friendly and helpful Reassuring

19th June 2026

Seen on time, everyone is friendly and helpful, very clean premises

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