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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!

Dental fillings

Dental fillings are used to fill a cavity (a hole that has formed in your teeth) or other damage such as a chipped tooth. Cavities get bigger over time and can progress to more complex concerns, so the sooner they’re spotted and filled, the less likely you are to have problems later.

These days, no one needs to know if you have a filling. Your Sturminster Dental Care dentist will carefully craft a natural looking filling that’s virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth.

Our focus at Sturminster Dental Care is on preventative dentistry. During your routine oral health assessments your dentist or dental hygienist will flag any concerns they spot that may lead to cavities, advising a home care routine to focus on these areas before they progress.

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

747 Reviews

5.0

26th October 2025

It is very reassuring to have such a brilliant dentist and team. I have been having a particularly distressing problem with my teeth following sepsis and I county myself as very lucky to be able to trust that I am getting the best care possible.

24th October 2025

I was seen promptly and given good care

24th October 2025

I am unable to find one thing wrong with the practice. I have been a patient for several years and am completely happy with my dentist and hygeniest and all of the reception staff who are delightful, knowledgeable and helpful.

23rd October 2025

Friendly and cared about my needs and treatment, uses humour to relax me!

22nd October 2025

After moving to the area, I needed to find a new dental practice. I had been with my last practice since childhood, so a big move! Sturminster have provided a very good level of care, with questions re the rational for a treatment schedule explained well, leaving me able to make good, informed choices re how I wish to proceed and advice given to make theses choices confidently. As a retired person, dental care is a big expense, but I have no doubt that working with Sturminster I will continue to be able to make choices based on their excellent care.

20th October 2025

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20th October 2025

Everyone is exceptionally friendly and efficient! Had never experienced such amazing dental care prior to joining this practice. Consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found you!

19th October 2025

Ian is a brilliant dentist with a fantastic manner. He puts you at ease and explains what he is doing, which is very calming for a nervous patient.

19th October 2025

Friendly and thorough

18th October 2025

The staff are always courteous and helpful.They are highly trained professionals.We are very lucky in Sturminster Newton to have such a good dental practice.

17th October 2025

Easy, efficient, reliable.

17th October 2025

Very thorough hygienist, no plaque left unturned! New dentist who made me feel comfortable and took time to explain everything necessary to me. Reception staff are always polite and helpful. The surroundings. Dry clean and tidy, comfortable to sit in. I’m a long standing client and have always had good service here.

16th October 2025

Helpfulness all the way!

15th October 2025

This is a well organized, efficient and friendly dental surgery.

13th October 2025

Friendly and efficient staff from reception to clinicians.

13th October 2025

I don’t like going to the dentist but realise how lucky I am with Wendy my Hygenist and Ian my fetist how they look after me. And the girls in reception are always so professional

10th October 2025

Really lovely staff, and great clinical treatment

10th October 2025

Veryy effective and friendly treatment by Ian

9th October 2025

Polite & courteous staff & so friendly. The dentist & hygienist are always easy to talk to & very caring, makes going to the dentist much more enjoyable. Thank you all

9th October 2025

Professional, courageous and just what was needed.

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