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Richard studied at the University of Bristol Dental School and qualified in 2001. Having come from Neath originally, he came back to South Wales to develop his dentistry further. Having worked in General and Family Dental practices in South and West Wales since qualifying, he has invested a great deal of time on many courses across the UK to enhance his skills in Cosmetic and Complex Dentistry. Richard is committed to post graduate education and has travelled extensively to further his knowledge and skills in cosmetic dentistry and has undertaken a year-long Certificate Course in Dental Implantology with one of the UK’s leading Implant Dentists.
Richard is also an Educational Supervisor for Dental Foundation Training and has completed Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education with the University of Bedfordshire. Richard enjoys his work with the Wales Deanery helping mentor young dentists and aid their career progression.
Richard aims to provide the latest techniques and experiences here to Swansea without you having to travel further afield. Richard has a calm and caring manner and loves to build a rapport with his patients, especially those that follow his beloved Ospreys!
When away from work Richard has a young family and feels he has to be just as quick as when he did Athletics just to catch up to them. Having always enjoyed sports Richard has now hung up his boots but still actively follows the Ospreys and the Swans, as well as almost any other sports. In his spare time, Richard enjoys travelling, sampling foods and cultures. Richard brings this home and is a keen amateur cook, you never know one day he may even enter Masterchef!!!
Originally from Neath, Chris followed in his brothers’ footsteps and studied dentistry at the University of Bristol (BDS). Following graduation Chris returned to South Wales to pursue his career, starting in a general dental practice and later as a Clinical Assistant in Oral Surgery at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil. He decided to further his surgical skills and maintained posts as Senior House Officer and then Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. Extensive training at the Royal Gwent Hospital led to Chris being awarded The Diploma in Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MFDS RCS), in recognition of the development and depth of his surgical knowledge and skills.
Following the hospital appointments, Chris returned to general practice in 2008, combining his surgical skills with an interest in complex restorative dentistry. This has naturally led to an enthusiasm for placing and restoring dental implants, which marries the surgical and restorative fields of dentistry.
Chris is committed to post graduate education. He has completed a year-long Certificate in Implant Dentistry and studied for the 2-year Diploma programme in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Chris is also an Educational Supervisor for Dental Foundation Training and has completed PgCert Dental Education with the University of Bedfordshire. This has enabled Chris to mentor many young dentists and pass on some of his knowledge and experience, as well as his enthusiasm for all aspects of dentistry.
Chris loves to build a rapport with his patients and hopes this comes across in an enthusiastic, caring and approachable manner.
Chris is the proud father to wonderful (and very cheeky) twin girls who occupy most of his free time. In his rare spare time, Chris has a love of the outdoors, particularly enjoying skiing and mountain biking. However, his other hobby is cooking (and subsequently eating). He hopes to get the balance right at some point before his waistline expands too far!
Geraint is originally from Merthyr Tydfil. He qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1984 initially working in the Oral Surgery department before entering general practice in Cwmbran as an associate. He started his own practice back in Merthyr in 1986, becoming a vocational trainer, mentoring young dentists and developing this to a three dentist and hygienist practice. In 1997 he started working as a clinical assistant in Orthodontics at Prince Charles Hospital and completed the Welsh Postgraduate Orthodontic Training Scheme. Spending more of his Clinical time treating Orthodontic patients, in 2007 he was on the first intake of students on the Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontic Course run by the Royal College of Surgeons and the British Orthodontic Society, qualifying in 2010.
He sold the practice in 2014, and now spends the majority of his working time treating adults and children with fixed, removable and Invisalign braces in several practices. He is married with two grown up children and two dogs. He enjoys gardening, diy, going to rock concerts, often to see groups he grew up listening to ( the numbers of which are decreasing rapidly ! ). On an active note it’s yoga, walking and the occasional ski trip (trying to keep up with the kids and failing), that have taken over from running and karate.
Having being brought up in Newport, Jonny didn’t travel far to study dentistry at Cardiff University where he graduated in 2017.
Since graduating he has worked in the Swansea area and joined our practice in early 2022.
Jonny is enthusiastic about all aspects of dentistry with a special interest in cosmetic and restorative cases. Jonny is continuing to expand his knowledge and skill set so he can continue to offer the very best treatment for his patients. In 2023 he completed a post graduate certificate in advanced restorative dentistry with the highly renowned Tipton Training Academy.
In 2021 he qualified to provide IV sedation with SAAD to provide for those who are more anxious to receive dental treatment in a calm and relaxed environment.
Outside of work Jonny spends most of his time exploring the country with his extremely active working cocker spaniel. In his spare time he likes to unwind in front of the telly watching rugby and formula 1.
Fun Fact: In his teens Jonny achieved Grade 8 in both guitar and piano.
Originally from Porthcawl, Georgia studied in the University of Cardiff and graduated in 2020. Since graduating Georgia has moved to the Swansea area to pursue her career at Woods dental.
Georgia strives to provide a comfortable and friendly environment in which patients have full confidence in being provided with optimum care with an ethical, holistic and minimally invasive approach.
Georgia has a particular passion for cosmetic cases, continually attending courses to enhance her skillset in this area. Her work is based around the philosophy of minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry, recognising the importance of creating a beautiful, natural smile while preserving the health of the tooth.
She has recently completed a post graduate certificate in aesthetic dentistry with the famous Tipton training academy – a private dental training institution based in London. In addition she has completed a composite masterclass course with the award winning Dr Monik Vasant. Georgia is an Invisalign Go provider offering a simplified approach to straightening teeth with clear aligner technology. She strives to offer high quality treatment and care for her patients.
Georgia is also a facial aesthetic practitioner, regularly offering a clinic at the practice for anti- wrinkle and dermal filler treatments.
Outside of work Georgia enjoys nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. She is a keen gym goer and loves spending her weekends keeping active with strolls around the beautiful Gower coastline, having recently moved here.
Gareth graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2003 with the HR Williams prize for oral surgery. He has spent his dental career working in general practice where he has developed a special interest in Implantology. He spends most of his work time running Monmouth Dental Practice, with his wife, where he became principal dentist in 2011. He also visits practices in Cheltenham and Hereford to provide implant treatments for their patients. The Implantology side of his work ranges from single teeth, to full arch restoration with sinus augmentation and vertical and horizontal bone grafting and extra-maxillary implants such as pterygoid, nasals and zygomatic implants. He receives referrals for complex implant work from across the region.
Gareth has invested a lot of time in furthering his implant knowledge, attending courses in South Africa, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Italy and Hungary. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Bone and Soft Tissue Regeneration and Sinus Grafting, and an Advanced Certificate in Full Mouth Oral Implant Rehabilitation. He has also completed the Regenerator Program: Advanced Surgical Master Curriculum in Regenerative Implant Dentistry, University of Szeged, Hungary, under the tutelage of Professor Istvan Urban.
Gareth lectures other dentists on advanced dental implant techniques ranging from single teeth to full arch treatments and enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with colleagues.
Educating is something that he enjoys outside of a work setting too, as a cricket coach for both Monmouth CC and Cricket Wales East, which is part of the Glamorgan junior pathway. Sport has always played a big part in his life having previously played rugby, completed three ironman triathlons and several ultra marathons. He is still a keen cricketer and gets a huge amount of enjoyment from taking to the field with his two sons, having enjoyed playing with his Dad for many years previously.
Sam studied at the university of Cardiff, and trained within dental school at the Heath Hospital, graduating as a dental hygienist in 2019. Sam works alongside other hygienists at the practice to enhance patients awareness of their own oral hygiene as well as undertaking preventative treatment to care for his patients oral hygiene. Sam enjoys building a rapport with his patients and takes pride in trying to break the fear of seeing a dental hygienist through reassurance as well as support.
In his spare time Sam enjoys being around family and friends. Being Welsh, Sam has a big love for rugby both locally as well as on the international level, with his favourite rugby team being the Scarlets. Sam has also recently started indoor rock climbing.
Ceri started her career as a general dental nurse and qualified in 2012.
After qualifying as a Dental Nurse, Ceri had the opportunity to join a Specialist Orthodontic Practice where she gained her Orthodontic Nursing, Radiography and dental impression taking qualifications.
Ceri later qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2015, Dip Orth Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Ceri’s aim as an Orthodontic Therapist is
help everyone gain the confidence to smile again.
When not in work you’ll find Ceri chasing after her very lively daughter and making memories with her family and friends..
Alix is originally from Cardiff, and studied at the University of Birmingham and graduated with a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2021. Alix has a keen interest and a wealth of experience in the treatment of Periodontal Disease, as well as great experience in restorative procedures in both adults and children. Alix enjoys tailoring specific advice to her individual patients, to motivate her patients with their oral hygiene and strives to help her patients maintain good long-term oral health through education and motivation.
Alix likes to provide thorough and gentle care, and likes to work alongside patients who are nervous at the dentist. She aims to get her patients to the stage where they feel comfortable and the dentist is no longer something for them to fear or worry about.
In her spare time, Alix enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Alix especially enjoys running, hiking and yoga. She has recently completed her first ever race and has ambitions to complete many more in the future. Alix is also an avid reader, and enjoys discussing her current reads.
