Dr John Edward

BDS MFDS RCS GDC No. 82101

Dr John Edward graduated from the University of Bristol in 2003. In 2006 John then went on to complete the MFDS at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.

John spent the first few years of his professional career working in general practice in Swanage, Dorset before joining the team at Southampton General Hospital as a Senior House Officer in the maxillo-facial department. John joined the team at Shaftesbury Dental Practice in 2006.

Over the years John has developed a strong professional interest in endodontics and has undertaken many continued professional development courses to further his skills in this field. John is now a member of the British Endodontic Society and has been accepting referrals for endodontic treatments from dentists in the local area for the past two years.

John’s future plans include entering into the field of dental implantology and he hopes to study the Implant Diploma at Bristol University within the next few years.

Dr Magda Owen

DMD 1998 GDC No. 84962

Magda Owen graduated as a doctor of dental medicine from the Medical University of Lodz, Poland in 1998. She then went on to work at the University and within private practice until 2005 when she relocated to the UK.

Magda has spent the past five years working in private practice in England and in 2007 she started studying at the University of London, Kings College Dental Institute for the MClin Dent in Prosthodontics. She is now completing the final year of this programme. Upon completion of this qualification Magda will then embark on the path to achieving entry onto the Specialist Register for Prosthodontics.

Magda enjoys all aspects of prosthetic dentistry, particularly construction of complex denture work and she is happy to receive referrals on this basis.

Magda is a member of the British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS), British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) and the British Society for the study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD).

Dr Susan Heselton

 BDS MSc MFDS RCS Ed MGDS RCPS Glasg GDC No. 65365

Susan graduated from Edinburgh University in 1990 with a Degree in Bachelor of Dental Surgery. In 1991 she joined the Royal Army Dental Corps as a Dental Surgeon providing all aspects of dental surgery. From this Susan soon developed a keen interest in periodontics and decided to pursue advanced training in this field.

From 1998 to 1999 she studied for, and was awarded, the Degree of Master of Science in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute (University College London). Since 1999 she has provided a periodontal referral service for the diagnosis, treatment and management of periodontal disease.

In 2000 Susan gained the Diploma of Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Membership in General Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2002.

In 2008 Susan left the army to pursue a career in private practice and in 2009 she gained a Degree in Bachelor of Law (Honours) then in 2010 completed a two year course in Implant Dentistry provided by the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK) Royal College of Surgeons of England. She is a member of the British Society of Periodontology and the Association of Dental Implantology (UK).  

Susan joined The Minster Dental Health Centre in 2010 and practices general dentistry as well as accepting referrals for both implants and periodontal disease.

Satvinder Sekhon

CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1997 GDC No. 5283

Satvinder trained as a Dental Hygienist whilst in the army service with the Royal Army Dental Corps. He qualified in 1997 and was posted to Blandford Camp.

After leaving the army in 2000 Satvinder joined Shaftesbury Dental Practice and has been with the practice ever since. Satvinder keeps up to date with the latest trends in dentistry by regularly attending update courses.

Satvinder is originally from Newcastle and is an avid fan of Newcastle United.