We’re Accepting New Patients!
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!
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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
819 Reviews
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.
13th April 2026
Very friendly relaxed atmosphere
10th April 2026
Courtesy and efficiency of all staff.
9th April 2026
All staff and clinicians very welcoming, respectful and highly professional. Despite being a 'nervous' patient, the care provided made me feel m7ch more relaxed.
9th April 2026
A very efficient friendly team which runs together like clockwork
9th April 2026
Everyone at the practice were lovely. Their whole attitude was reassuring, kind with no element of patronising or making you feel like you're a nuisance. My checkup identified fillings were needed but there was nothing said that panicked me. Since coming to Sturminster Dental Care i have calmed down with regards visiting the dentist for the first time in 50 years. Thank you guys..
8th April 2026
Great efficient and friendly staff, who are very knowledgable and professional. The practice is light, airy and very clean. The practice has cutting edge technology and offers a variety of treatments for young and old.
8th April 2026
Everyone is kind listen and very helpful all staff totally professional
1st April 2026
Dental surgeon is very engaging and all treatments to date have highly satisfactory
1st April 2026
As always, the service provided by the Practice was professional, friendly and caring. I was totally comfortable in trusting the Practice team with the extraction of my tooth. The procedure was stress free and virtually painless. After care to aid my recovery was fully explained to me and a week on my gum has fully healed. A big thank you to everyone.
30th March 2026
Efficient, kind, skilled practitioners The staff know me and I feel care is authentic and thoughtful.
27th March 2026
Friendliness and competence of Helen who as been my hygienist for about 10 years.
27th March 2026
In my whole life time Ian is the only Dentist I have never worried about seeing!
A M Lord
Having had a wobbly wisdom tooth occur unexpectedly, I called this practice for help and feel the receptionist went above and beyond to help me. The whole team I met were happy, helpful and most of all, competent. Thankyou
25th March 2026
Very professional team throughout. Also really impressed with Dentist. All procedures are well explained and delivered with great attention to detail. Brilliant
24th March 2026
I have always had the best treatment, and this time having two implants it was carried out with the same professional manner. Every stage being explained After being abit nervous my fears were completely allayed
24th March 2026
Very well organized andpolite
24th March 2026
I have also been very nervous going to the dentist but I am always made to feel at ease and cannot fault the staff I came into contact with, definitely recommend the dentist to my friends and relatives
23rd March 2026
Welcoming informative personable staff, excellent magazine selection, helpful, clean tidy premises