Glenhaven Dental Care

BDS (Wales). DPDS. MFGDP .RCS (Eng) Senior Clinical Director, Principal Dental Surgeon Colin qualified from the Welsh National School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1977. Whilst there he won the prestigious Franklin Williams Elective Prize. In 1996, Colin gained the Postgraduate Qualification, Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (MFGDP) from the Royal College of Surgeons, London. In 2000, following 3 years of study, Colin was the first dentist in Wales to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Studies (DPDS). Colin has been involved in the postgraduate vocational training of dentists for over 20 years (DF1).In 2012 he was the only dentist in Wales to receive "The Best Award" presented by the Welsh Deanery of Postgraduate Medicine and Dentistry. Colin's special interests are in cosmetic dentistry and the treatment of anxious and nervous patients. Although interested in all sports, in his spare time, Colin plays golf(badly!) with a handicap of 14 and he loves to follow Rugby. GDC Reg: 51321

BDS. Hons (Wales) Director, Dental Surgeon Lara qualified as a dental surgeon from Cardiff Dental University with Honours, and has worked at Glenhaven Dental Care since graduating. Lara takes pride working alongside her father, Colin and is a director of the company. Lara has a keen interest in all aspects of dentistry but especially enjoys cosmetic dentistry. She has studied and written a paper on correct colour matching techniques in dentistry. She takes pride in providing the highest standard of care and is dedicated to producing the best aesthetic results. Her interests include tooth whitening and tooth coloured restorations. Since graduating Lara has continued her passion for aesthetics and has received post graduate training in facial aesthetics including advanced training in the use of facial fillers. Lara is continuing her Postgraduate education and is currently studying for the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF RCS Eng). Lara has also completed Postgraduate courses studying various tooth straightening techniques (Orthodontics) with the use of clear braces, and is currently undergoing further education with the use of Invisalign braces. Lara's artistic flare in dentistry is founded by her love and study of art. In her spare time she also enjoys socialising with friends and spending time at the gym. GDC Reg: 194481

BDS. Hons (Wales) Associate Dental Surgeon Mark, our Associate Dental Surgeon, qualified from Cardiff Dental School, with honours in 2011. From a young age, Mark has always wanted to pursue a dental career, much influenced by his grandmother and father (both dental technicians in the trade). Raised and educated in the Rhondda Valleys, Mark has loved working in Taffs Well and building a strong rapport with his patients. He strives to ensure that at all times his patients are treated with an honest, professional and caring manner. Mark also enjoys taking advantage of our digital x-ray and high-resolution photography equipment to involve his patients more in their treatment and make their experience of the dental chair more educative and interesting. Mark enjoys all aspects of his profession, and is very enthusiastic about restorative and aesthetic treatment procedures, and in 2012, won 1st prize for a presentation based on restorative treatment provided at our practice. He strives to further develop his postgraduate knowledge and skills as a dentist, and is currently studying for a Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF RCS Eng) Outside of dentistry Mark’s hobbies include swimming, playing the drums, and he loves all outdoor activities, especially walking. GDC Reg: 211165