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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.
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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
837 Reviews
2nd May 2026
This was an emergency appointment, I thought perhaps I had a gum infection.Antibiotics were recommended. 3 X- rays were taken. I was perfectly happy with my treatment. Since when the swelling on my face has gone down and the gum is more comfortable.
1st May 2026
All the staff and Dentist are always polite, friendly and efficient. It is always a pleasure to be seen at the Surgery. Whatever worries that I have about my teeth, I am made to feel at ease by my Dentist.
1st May 2026
The friendly and professional staff.
30th April 2026
I have been having regular checkups with Helen and Brian .. and more recently Mannie. All staff delightful and professional. Very friendly reception staff, lovely, professional Helen the hygienist and the charming, thorough and very informative Mannie. The questionnaire included a question regarding choice of treatment. My answer may have appeared negative but merely reflected the fact that I didn't need treatment owing to the excellent ongoing advice by Helen and Mannie. So see you in 6 months x
30th April 2026
Speedy, relaxed, informative response to emergency tooth extraction
Jane Rodgers
I went to Sturminster Dental Care with a broken tooth and fear of having the work done. However, Colin and the team did a great job in calming my apprehension and did a brilliant painless repair of my tooth. Well done.
29th April 2026
They are so helpful if I have emergency they help soon as they can and you see always smiling people
29th April 2026
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28th April 2026
My dentist listened to my opinion on the treatment I would like to have. We had a chat regarding my options and he was happy to proceed with the necessary treatment. He was kind understanding and put me fully at ease. I was very happy with the whole experience.
25th April 2026
Everyone always helpful and friendly.
25th April 2026
A pleasant experience as always from booking in with reception to visiting the dentist staff all are exceptionally polite thank you very much
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.