BDS Lond 1997. GDC No. 73507

Richard qualified in 1997 and then worked for a year as a junior house surgeon in maxillofacial surgery and restorative dentistry. In 1998 he moved to Dorset to complete his vocational training in general practice in Sandford and Wareham. In 2006 he took over the Canford Cliffs Dental after a short period of working with the previous owner Mr Alan Tetlow, and has since developed it into the successful family orientated practice it is today.

Richard enjoys looking after his family, and tries to get out waterskiing as often as possible. He also enjoys running and playing squash.

BDS Lond 1998. GDC No. 74989

Catherine qualified from the University of London UMDS in 1998 and moved to Dorset, first working in Bournemouth. She has continued to work in the Bournemouth and Poole area before coming here to work with her husband Richard on the 8th of January 2019.

She is committed to providing excellent quality dental care in all areas and strives to get to know all patients personally, ensuring they are comfortable and happy.

Catherine enjoys spending time reading and attends regular gym classes. She has two boys who keep her busy when not at work.

NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nurse City & Guilds 2010. GDC No. 203395

Ailsa started dental nursing in 2008 and passed her dental radiography exam in 2011 which enables her to take dental X-rays under instruction from the dentist. She joined the practice in September 2017 as a dental nurse/receptionist. She has taken on the role of Practice Manager whilst continuing with her nursing duties so we keep her very busy.

Ailsa enjoys all aspects of dentistry and will always make you feel comfortable during your visit with us.

Dip Dent Hygiene RCS Eng 2006. GDC No. 103698

Dawn began her career in dentistry as a dental nurse where she first worked alongside Richard at a previous sister practice in Wareham. She later went on to qualify as a dental hygienist from The Eastman Dental Hospital London in 2006. She is originally from Poole and is based in practices around Dorset.

Dawn started working with us in 2008 and has enjoyed watching the practice grow and being part of our friendly team. She has a gentle and thorough approach to treatment and takes special interest in gum health. Dawn can work with you to prevent as well as treat dental disease.

In her spare time Dawn enjoys travelling, walking and beach sports.

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy 2016. GDC No. 238744

Kayley works at Canford Cliffs Dental on Wednesdays.

Kayley started her career in dentistry as a Dental Nurse in 2011 before pursuing her career as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. She successfully completed her training at the University of Portsmouth with a BSc Hons degree in 2016.

She later returned to the University of Portsmouth between 2020-2022 to teach undergraduate Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapists.

Kayley always strives to achieve outstanding dental hygiene care and oral health advice for all her patients. She enjoys continuing to develop her skills and maintains memberships in the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, British Association of Dental Therapists and the British Society of Periodontology.

In her free time, she enjoys dog walks with her two Spaniels, going to local comedy and music shows as well as swimming, running and strength training to keep fit. She ran the London Marathon in 2025.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013. GDC No. 246456

Sarah has worked as a Dental nurse since 2012 and joined Canford Cliffs Dental in September 2018. Sarah is a naturally outgoing and friendly part of the team and therefore enjoys spending time getting to know patients and making them feel at ease.

Should a patient have any questions regarding a treatment plan – Sarah is able to discuss each option in depth to help gain a better understanding overall. Sarah lives locally with her two children and has an interest in health and fitness.

National certificate for Dental Nurses 2000. GDC No. 142332

Kary qualified as a Dental nurse in 2000 and joined the practice in October 2020. Kary enjoys all aspects of dentistry and loves being part of Canford Cliffs Dental team. Kary has a cheerful disposition, is very chatty and makes people feel at ease.

Kary also helps her parents run a long established local pub. She enjoys spending time with her partner and her two children. She is an animal lover has 2 cats called Cosmo and Tiny and enjoys long walks with her French Bull dog Narla.

NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2011. GDC No. 232220

Gemma started dental nursing in 2011 and joined us in November 2018. Having gained experience in all areas of dentistry, she has found that general nursing was her favourite and enjoys spending time getting to know all the patients. Gemma is most experienced with cosmetic dentistry and works closely with patients helping them to achieve their dream smile.

Originally from Scotland, Gemma moved to England in 2016 and enjoys spending time with her son and husband exploring the beautiful coast.

Wuraola joined the practice in January 2026 as our trainee dental nurse. She recently relocated to Bournemouth and has been enjoying getting to know the area and the team!

Wuraola enjoys exploring new places and cooking in her spare time. She is excited to discover all that Bournemouth has to offer.

Initial consultation (new patients 18 and over) – £100.00
Initial consultation (new patients 13-17 yrs) – £55.00
Initial consultation (new patients 6-12 yrs) – £44.00
Initial consultation (new patients 0-5 yrs) – £22.00

Routine examination (18 years and over) – £66.00
Routine examination (13-17 yrs) – £44.00
Routine examination (6-12 yrs) – £33.00
Routine examination (0-5 yrs) – £16.50

Radiographs £19.50 each

Routine Hygienist appointment – £98.00
Extended Hygienist appointment – £130.00
Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment with dentist – from £190.00
Simple scale and polish – £55.00
Intensive scale – £110.00

Fillings:
(a) small – from £135.00
(b) medium – from £185.00
(c) large – from £225.00

Acrylic denture – from £850.00
Metal denture – from £1250.00
Valplast Nylon denture – from £980.00

Gold crown – £POA
White crown – £780.00
Veneers – from £850.00
Bridges (per unit) – £780.00

Root Canal Treatment (incl. x-ray and filling):
Incisor – from £550.00
Premolar – from £650.00
Molar – from £770.00

Extractions – from £200.00

Re-cement crown – from £120.00
Re-cement bridge – £140.00
Sports gum shield – £150.00
Repair/addition to denture – from £180.00
Reline denture – £190.00
Study models – £105.00