We’re Accepting New Patients!
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!
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Crowns
Crowns are advised when it is necessary to protect, strengthen and restore teeth. They may also be used to cover discoloured or misshapen teeth to improve the overall appearance of your smile.
Available in a range of materials, our crowns permanently sit over the entire visible surface of your existing tooth and are made to look as real as your own natural tooth.
The procedure takes two appointments. At the first appointment, we minimally shape the tooth and place a temporary crown. About 14 days later at your second appointment, we remove the temporary crown, place your new crown and check the fit and your bite.
The crown can last for many years if good oral hygiene is maintained, depending on the condition of the original tooth. Additional care should be taken to keep the crown and surrounding area clean. Your Sturminster Dental Care dentist or dental hygienist will recommend an appropriate home care regime.
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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.
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
826 Reviews
24th April 2026
I broke a tooth the night before. I turned up unannounced and asked if I might be seen. The reception team were able to book me in and I was treated. Thank you delighted as ever by your excellent service.
22nd April 2026
The whole experience feels very personal. I have every confidence in what is being said and done. Everything is calm and professional but friendly. I know my teeth and gums are in good hands.
18th April 2026
I have used the Practice for 26 years and I have always been very impressed but I now have slight doubts that the high standards will be maintained.
18th April 2026
Excellent service from Ian - very personal- he always makes you feel like his most important patient
17th April 2026
As always, I feel relaxed as soon as I enter the building. The receptionist on duty always greets me with a smile...and any queries I have (ie future bookings etc) are dealt with immediately. This warm and relaxed atmosphere continues when Mr Makam appears. He greets me with a smile and ushers me into his treatment room with great courtesy, introducing his assistant politely to me. He listens carefully to any concerns I may have, and makes a careful examination of my teeth and gums and throat. He then advises me with smiling kindness on any future changes I myself might care to make...if I want my teeth to continue to be strong and healthy for another 70 odd years!! We laugh together and I leave, knowing I am in excellent hands. Thank you!
15th April 2026
The whole team at SDC are super and I cannot fault them. They have always been professional, courteous and frIendly - making the whole dental experience as good as it can be. In view of the dental provision in this country at the moment, I am relieved to be on their books! Both my husband and daughter also attend SDC and are equally satisfied.
15th April 2026
Brilliant support from Colin Orman fully explaining the required treatment correcting a previous problem. We have therefore requested a transfer to this dentist for our family. The treatment has clearly worked.
14th April 2026
My husband was treated with care and respect and all the staff were very supportive and helpful
Paul Gristwood
We are relatively new to this practice but very happy we chose them. As you enter, you feel that this is a quality dentist. The environment is very clean, well laid out, and lots of information to look at as you wait to be seen. I like the video screen giving you pictures and information about the team, how long they have been there, and their level of qualification. The receptionist staff are very welcoming as you come in, and they are full of advice. They really seem to know their stuff. Our initial dentist their was great, but we only saw him once as he was leaving to work nearer to home. But we have been told good things of our new one, so we will edit in a line or two about him after we have seen him. But we have to say that we are very impressed with our Hygienist Darren Hutchinson. He is very welcoming and friendly, and he really knows his stuff, leaving your teeth feeling polished and sparkling. When leaving Sturminster Dental Care after a treatment, you do feel satisfied with the work done. This is a top class practice. It is purely a private clinic, but they do offer good, affordable dental plans. I highly recommend this dental practice.
13th April 2026
Very friendly relaxed atmosphere
10th April 2026
Courtesy and efficiency of all staff.
9th April 2026
All staff and clinicians very welcoming, respectful and highly professional. Despite being a 'nervous' patient, the care provided made me feel m7ch more relaxed.
9th April 2026
A very efficient friendly team which runs together like clockwork
9th April 2026
Everyone at the practice were lovely. Their whole attitude was reassuring, kind with no element of patronising or making you feel like you're a nuisance. My checkup identified fillings were needed but there was nothing said that panicked me. Since coming to Sturminster Dental Care i have calmed down with regards visiting the dentist for the first time in 50 years. Thank you guys..
8th April 2026
Great efficient and friendly staff, who are very knowledgable and professional. The practice is light, airy and very clean. The practice has cutting edge technology and offers a variety of treatments for young and old.
8th April 2026
Everyone is kind listen and very helpful all staff totally professional
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.