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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 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 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

810 Reviews

5.0

1st April 2026

Dental surgeon is very engaging and all treatments to date have highly satisfactory

1st April 2026

As always, the service provided by the Practice was professional, friendly and caring. I was totally comfortable in trusting the Practice team with the extraction of my tooth. The procedure was stress free and virtually painless. After care to aid my recovery was fully explained to me and a week on my gum has fully healed. A big thank you to everyone.

30th March 2026

Efficient, kind, skilled practitioners The staff know me and I feel care is authentic and thoughtful.

27th March 2026

Friendliness and competence of Helen who as been my hygienist for about 10 years.

27th March 2026

In my whole life time Ian is the only Dentist I have never worried about seeing!

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A M Lord

Having had a wobbly wisdom tooth occur unexpectedly, I called this practice for help and feel the receptionist went above and beyond to help me. The whole team I met were happy, helpful and most of all, competent. Thankyou

25th March 2026

Very professional team throughout. Also really impressed with Dentist. All procedures are well explained and delivered with great attention to detail. Brilliant

24th March 2026

I have always had the best treatment, and this time having two implants it was carried out with the same professional manner. Every stage being explained After being abit nervous my fears were completely allayed

24th March 2026

Very well organized andpolite

24th March 2026

I have also been very nervous going to the dentist but I am always made to feel at ease and cannot fault the staff I came into contact with, definitely recommend the dentist to my friends and relatives

23rd March 2026

Welcoming informative personable staff, excellent magazine selection, helpful, clean tidy premises

23rd March 2026

I have been a patient there for a number of years and still return after having moved 32 miles away as the service has always been brilliant. My dentist, Ian, always goes above and beyond. My extraction was more complex than usual, but Ian kept me fully informed before, during and after, with good aftercare advice. I could not recommend the Practice too highly

23rd March 2026

Every member of staff is incredibly helpful. The dentist was absolutely fantastic with both of my children, especially as they have lots of sensory issues around their teeth.

21st March 2026

It's a very modern, professional set up with pleasant staff. It's also relatively easy to park.

21st March 2026

Professional, thorough care by dentist who made me feel at ease. Polite and welcoming greeting from reception staff.

19th March 2026

My appointments ran to time. Staff are extremely nice, patient and caring.

19th March 2026

Friendly high quality dental care

18th March 2026

Friendly staff; same clinician each time.

18th March 2026

All the team are friendly, approachable and extremely helpful

18th March 2026

Helen the hygienist took the time to explain the numbers and gave great advice on how to maintain my gyms and bone health bettershe advised on the type of product which would help my issue with plaque build up and reassured about the temporary staining of teeth

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