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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Patient reviews

869 Reviews

5.0

23rd May 2026

It all worked the way it should have worked.

23rd May 2026

I was seen by the Hygienist who is lovely and always gives me great tips on dental care. The staff are always welcoming. The dental surgery is comfortable and very clean.

22nd May 2026

Experienced professional friendly

21st May 2026

Friendly smiley reception team, friendly dentist (Darren) who took plenty of time to answer my questions and was very professional and kind, lovely dental nurse, clean and tidy throughout.

21st May 2026

Very friendly and approachable staff

20th May 2026

All the staff put me at ease. I feel very confident in all the staff.

20th May 2026

I am delighted to find an implantologist near to where I live as my existing implantologist (at Bath) is retiring. AJ at Sturminster Newton is excellent and I will be booking regular yearly check ups with him. He explained and discussed my existing problem and rectified this at the time of my initial appointment.After my next hygienist appointment at my existing clinic (which is already booked) I will also move this to the Sturminster Dental Care. I will then have AJ (the implantologist) and hygienist under one roof. The staff are excellent, most helpful and friendly. Overall a great experience.

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Metin Sen

Nicky was very friendly and I felt very well looked after by Colin

19th May 2026

First class all round as usual.

19th May 2026

I am completing this survey based on my appointment with the hygienist, which is and always is with Helen, my regular hygienist - excellent.

18th May 2026

A nearly 10% increase in price from 6 months' ago is a bit steep so we'll most likely stretch the time between appointments as long as our teeth are in good health. But Ian is a great, kind and considerate dentist who epitomises what being a good clinician is all about. Finding an NHS dentist in this area is also a reason for staying!

17th May 2026

My treatment ender up being more complicated due to my previous dentist (different practice). I felt so well looked after even though I know it got quite complex. Because Has took his time I have no pain which is amazing considering how deep he had to go.

16th May 2026

Always friendly reassuring and professional. I see the same dentist and hygienist whom I trust every time.

15th May 2026

Very professional and personable dentist

15th May 2026

Professional and explained everything

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Claire Delaney

Had a loose tooth and in awful pain. Called surgery and they fitted me in the same day. I saw Colin and he was wonderful. Lovely sense of humour and very knowledgeable. Explained everything clearly. Numbed the area perfectly and removed the tooth within seconds. Highly recommend Colin and the surgery.

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Wendy Dorrington

Im not good with the dentist but Colin was great, I knew he would be from previous experience. Lovely staff all round, won't worry about my next appointment thankyou all.

14th May 2026

The friendliness and gentle approach made it very comfortable and relaxing.Ian was very thorough and took great pains to explain the mechanics of my problem, even using diagrams .I could not be happier with the treatment I received.

13th May 2026

It’s always very friendly, and very professional, and you are treated like an individual…

11th May 2026

An efficient,caring, professional dental practice. The best.

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