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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 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

772 Reviews

5.0
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Henry Ellis

Amazing friendly staff, dentist was great too

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Matthew Robson

I recently moved from Bupa to Sturminster Dental care. I can’t fault it, a much better service throughout. Highly recommend.

27th February 2026

The friendliness and professionalism of all concerned at the practice plus the spatial rooms themselves.

26th February 2026

All staff polite and friendly. Well qualified dentists who explain everything well. Surgery always scrupulously clean.

26th February 2026

Immanuel has been great, the previous dentist at the same practice was but but I’ve found Immanuel to be very calm, kind a patient and thorough

26th February 2026

Emmanuel the dentist was brilliant- really nice manner - explained what he was doing and got on with it - top draw - his dental assistant was very effective- supportive and worked as part of the team - I felt relaxed and was very impressed with the outcome-The receptionist was calm and clear The environment of the clinic was clean and relaxing- thank you

25th February 2026

Pleasant staff. Hygiene treatment accomplished pain free and with explanations of the treatment.. Check up with dentist seemed thorough.

20th February 2026

Great staff.

20th February 2026

All excellent especially all staff. One request please; the piped music in reception was too loud, it became an irritation and annoying after a short while, please turn it down.

18th February 2026

The reception staff are all so friendly and do their best to accommodate patients.However, I feel that of late, it has become increasingly difficult to make an appointment to see the dentist as quickly as one would like to. It appears that the practice has more patients on its books than it can comfortably deal with. One expects to have to wait perhaps a couple of weeks or more, but when the next free appointment is not for longer than 8 weeks, then I think something is wrong!If the dentists were not all so good, one might consider moving elsewhere, but you know that the treatment at Sturminster Dental is very good.

17th February 2026

The efficiency and professionalism of the staff.The bright surroundings whilst waiting. Plus a good choice of reading materials.

17th February 2026

Both reception and clinical staff always friendly and helpful, clean and tidy premises, no upselling from anyone.

16th February 2026

Lovely staff and premises. Excellent service.

15th February 2026

Good service, good options

14th February 2026

Technical examinations and treatment were as I wanted and people very pleasant

12th February 2026

The Dentist and Hygenist are friendly, polite and very helpful.

12th February 2026

Ian is a wonderful dentist, so caring, kind and patient...all the nurses are also always great, unfortunately I can't remember her name but this particular lady was absolutely wonderful. Reception staff also always excellent. I arrived almost crying and left laughing and smiling, what more can I say...

12th February 2026

Extremely friendly and polite staff across the board. I'm a new nervous patient to the practice and the team put me at ease and have increased my confidence in returning.I have avoided a dentist for 5 years and was difficult to have the courage to make an appointment but the team have been great and I feel confident to return for the treatments I need. 10/10 for all team members who have made that possible for me.

9th February 2026

Everyone knew what to do and did it well.

6th February 2026

They are always gentle, caring and patient. They explain everything and allow you to ask any questions. They have never rushed me, or the appointment. They really genuinely care for me, so I assume thats how It is with everyone. I have no doubts that everyone else has a pleasant experience with them. The dentist is a really scary experience for some people. Yet, I no longer have any fears thanks to the dental care team at Sturminster Newton. I would like to mention specific people but I feel like thats unfair as everyone Ive spoken to has always been great.

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