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 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

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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

892 Reviews

5.0

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

18th June 2026

The Hygeneist is a real professional as is her assistant.

17th June 2026

This is an excellent dental practice, from the helpful and friendly receptionists to the Hygienist and Dental Practitioner. Everyone is caring, friendly, kind and efficient. The waiting room is always a clean and pleasant place to sit with interesting and informative videos to watch while waiting.

12th June 2026

Just easy . Reception good , clinician thorough friendly and relaxed Check out easy

12th June 2026

Did what I expected

12th June 2026

From start to finish this is an efficient and welcoming surgery. Customer service is paramount and all members of staff are a delight.

11th June 2026

All staff are very friendly and helpful.

11th June 2026

Very professional approach to my treatment. Courtesy throughout and well informed staff.

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Richard Conder

My wife and I visited Sturminster Dental Care today having been away from the area for some time and having had to use other dentists. The reception and treatment we received was outstanding. The reception team are kind, professional, and welcoming. Emmanuel ( our dentist) was truly exceptional, so skilled, gentle and supportive … simply second to none. Darren ( our hygienist) is equally brilliant and uses new and modern techniques which are much more effective and gentle on the gums and teeth. A really outstanding practice which we highly recommend. In addition their fees are very reasonable for the service they provide. Thank you.

10th June 2026

I had never met the clinician before but he totally put me at ease. I was given the option of having the tooth extracted there and then or to wait for a later date.As I'm due to fly to Canada next week I opted to have treatment there and then. He was so gentle and explained each step of the process. Apart from the injection I did not feel anything - except relief when the tooth came out easily. I was given clear advice on what to do/not to do for the next 24 hours and to contact the surgery if I had any concerns. I am really grateful and pleased with the outcome ... no pun intended. :)

10th June 2026

Polite, efficient, respectful and a brilliant service

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Pauline Soper

An excellent dental surgery. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Ian is an excellent dentist and Wendy is without doubt the best hygienist I have experienced. Everywhere from the moment you step in the door looks and feels clinically clean.

6th June 2026

Very efficient and professional staff

4th June 2026

Ian Mercer is a likeable pleasant person and explains what is going to happen during any procedure

4th June 2026

Helen the dental hygienist is a lovely lady and very very good at her job. She always introduces me to the nurse and does her best to make me feel comfortable and always advises me of what she is going to do. Helen really encouraged me to give up smoking. With her gently persuasive approach. She also advises me on how to clean my teeth better. Thank you Helen for your service. Keep doing what you do.

3rd June 2026

As a very nervous patient they are always so helpful and professional and make me feel safe and relaxed

3rd June 2026

Always friendly and welcoming, takes the time to explain everything. Couldn't ask for better service!

2nd June 2026

Everyone was very polite, helpful, kind and considerate.

2nd June 2026

Professionalism, courtesy and friendliness of all staff in spotless surroundings. Thoughtful advice, excellent care through treatment.

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