Our Private Dentists

Our private dentists are carefully selected for both their extensive skills in dentistry and for their attention to detail. Our first priority is your comfort and safety.

OUR TEAM | PRIVATE DENTISTS

WHY CHOOSE US

The highest standards of clinical care and skill are taken as read at VIDA; what we look for in our dentists is so much more. Our dentists have been chosen for their personal qualities as much as their clinical expertise. Each dentist has a caring manner, time to spend with their patients, and the support team and facilities which allow them to do their job to the very best of their abilities.

Each VIDA dentist has at least one area of particular interest to ensure the team covers all areas of dentistry under one roof. The team are here for you 6 days a week so you can fit your dental care around busy lives.

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DR CLARE BRITTON BDS (Lond) MFGDP (UK) | GDC No. 79867

VIDA Dentist, Clinical Director and overall Clinical Lead, Practice owner

Specialist Interests: Implants, tooth straightening including Invisalign

Currently Clare is preparing for examination at the Royal College of Surgeons of England for a Diploma in Implant Dentistry and Advanced Certificate in Implants, following in the footsteps of Dr McInerney who founded the practice as an implant referral centre over 20 years ago.

Dr McInerney and Clare work very closely on many implant cases at VIDA. They share the belief that providing routine dentistry is the same privilege and honour as providing life changing dentistry, made possible by advances in dental implant science. Dr McInerney is focused on passing on his unique skill set and expertise to Clare to ensure the patients he has cared for over the past 30 years are in the very best hands for future years.

Clare’s passion is natural looking dentistry, replacing missing teeth with implants, and subtle tooth straightening to improve aesthetic harmony. Clare is also an advocate of socket preservation, a technique that helps patients maintain bone and shape in areas where they are having tooth extractions.

Contact us by email or telephone for a free, no obligation consultation with Clare to discuss how VIDA dentistry can help you improve your dental health and confidence.

More about Clare’s qualifications

Clare trained at the United Medical School of Guy’s and St Thomas’ London, gaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001. Clare had a busy career in hospital dentistry, working in children’s orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, before choosing private dentistry as a career in 2003.

Clare holds the prestigious Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (Royal College of Surgeons on England, 2008), the Certificate in Restorative Dentistry (Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 2011) including a Distinction in the Restoration of Teeth, the Certificate in Advanced Restorative Dentistry (2006) and a further Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry (St Ann’s Dental Education Centre, Manchester (2007).

Currently Clare is working towards her Diploma in Implant Dentistry (Royal College of Surgeons of England) and Advanced Certificate in Implant Dentistry (Royal College of Surgeons of England).

Clare works closely with the clear brace providers Invisalign and other removable orthodontic systems such as Inman Aligner.

DR JOHN McINERNEY BDS, DipImpDent RCS (Eng) FGDP | GDC No. 50438

VIDA Implantologist

Special Interests: Implants and grafting

John’s passion for dental implants is second to none. John is extremely highly regarded within Hampshire and the UK dental profession as one of the first dentists in the UK to place dental implants. With 30 years of expertise, the practice accepts referrals from dentists across the South for dental implants and advanced sinus surgery.

John is much loved by his patients and his calm, reassuring manner puts new patients at ease. John often sees patients who feel their problems are too great for any dentist to manage, yet in his long career he has helped many who have previously thought they were beyond help or rehabilitation.

In his time away from VIDA he examines and teaches dental implantology at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. John is committed to training the VIDA team to ensure they deliver the highest standards in treatment.

More about John’s qualifications

John qualified at Birmingham University Dental School in 1976, going on to work at hospitals in London, Cheltenham and Gloucester and several dental practices before setting up his own practice in Fareham in 1981.

He is a mentor for the Association of Dental Implantologists in the UK, a member of the British Dental Association and the Royal College of Surgeons. He is also a tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons where he gained his Diploma and Advanced Certificate in Implant Dentistry in 2007.

As an established implant centre, VIDA provides training and education within the practice and John continues to lecture on dental implants both in the UK and as far afield as Australia.

DR BRETT LEFKOWITZ BDS MSc (Dent) (Witz) GDC number 69167

VIDA Dentist, Clinical Lead for Periodontics at VIDA

Special Interests: Periodontics (gum disease), Prosthodontics (rebuilding teeth), Dentures, Oral surgery, anxious patients

Brett is the VIDA dentist with a particular interest in gum problems, how to keep gums healthy and he heads up our experienced Gum Health team.

Brett qualified as a dentist in 1988 and has an impressive career as both a surgeon and a general dentist. His surgical skills are extensive and he worked as a Registrar in Maxillofacial and Oral surgery before taking the decision to devote his time to helping patients in general practice. His passion for surgery has helped him with management of challenging gum problems and also extensive tooth loss, as Brett is vastly experienced in replacing dentures with implants, or alternatively placing only a few implants to help stabilise troublesome full arch dentures. Brett is also an advocate of socket preservation, a technique that helps patients maintain shape in areas where they are having tooth extractions. There isn’t much Brett hasn’t studied in great depth, but what is most striking is that his primary focus is always the patient, what they want or need, and how his skills can be used to help them achieve it.

For particularly nervous patients, Brett’s gentleness and vast experience prove a winning combination. Many patients find their confidence in visiting the dentist returns once they’ve met him.

We are particularly excited to be working with Brett to increase our provision for dementia patients or those with associated concerns, both at homes and in care centres.

More about Brett’s qualifications

Brett is currently enrolled on the Periodontics Masterclass and he is a speaker at the dentist and patient education events held at VIDA.

Previously Brett was MD at Megagen Dental Implants UK and Training Programme, managing three implant clinics for the prestigious Portman Dentalcare. He has worked at prestigious practices around the UK, including several years at the private practice of the UK’s leading expert in tooth whitening, Dr. Linda Greenwall.

As with every VIDA dentist, Brett combines incredible clinical experience and technical skills with a clear view of why a VIDA dentist comes to work; to help patients solve their problems but still retain a natural quality to their appearance and quality of life.

MR SAMI STAGNELL BDS MFDS(RCSEd) MSc MFGDP(UK) AKC MOralSurg(RCSEng) | GDC No. 177758

VIDA Dentist, Specialist Oral Surgeon, Clinical Lead for Sedation at VIDA, Clinical Lead for Facial Aesthetics at VIDA

Special Interests: Wisdom tooth removal, extractions, facial aesthetics (including Botox, fillers, nonsurgical facelifts, medical grade skincare), implants, sedation, cosmetic dentistry

As our resident dentist and sedationist Sami helps many patients overcome the problem of nervousness during dental treatment.

Sami is a gifted and friendly dentist who enjoys routine dentistry as much as helping patients with more challenging problems. Sami’s love for dentistry and helping people is evident from the moment he greets you. Once Sami has treated you, expect to want him as your regular dentist.

Sami understands how Botox wrinkle relaxing injections and facial fillers restore the appearance of youth. Sami’s ethical and holistic approach to facial aesthetics and skin health takes into account the importance of medical grade daily skincare and lifestyle choices when making investment in facial aesthetic treatments. Sami was a contributor to the development of the VIDA skincare range. Sami can provide dermal fillers, peels and a bespoke skincare package, ensuring the daily products you use suit your specific skin health and cosmetic requirements.

Sami offers complementary consultations if you need to decide whether any of these treatments are right for you — he’ll ensure you make the right decision and have a positive experience.

More about Sami’s qualifications

Sami qualified from Kings College London in 2009 and worked as a Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery at the Barts and the London NHS Trust.

In 2016 Sami passed his exams with flying colours to become a Specialist Oral Surgeon. As our resident Sedationist, he is a Member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD) and is Clinical Lead for Sedation at VIDA.

Outside of practice, Sami has strong interests in academic work, holding positions as postgraduate Examiner at King’s College London and Academic Supervisor at the University of Kent. Sami is also involved in public health and is a Health Education England Fellow in Clinical Leadership and a Vice Chair for the Young Dentist’s Committee.

Sami has completed the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery exams with the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and also gained an MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry, making him particularly well qualified in the art of beautiful dentistry.

At VIDA Sami is able to pursue his passion for facial aesthetics, which brings together his strong academic knowledge, impressive surgical skills, and enjoyment of the art of creating harmonious dental and facial aesthetics.

Sami is also proud of the VIDA skincare range he helped create with VIDA. Sami shares the VIDA passion for scientifically proven results with aesthetic qualities. This medical grade skincare range forms a sound basis for many of the facial aesthetic work undertaken at VIDA.

DR PETER BAILLON BDS OTAGO 1993 | GDC No. 69899

VIDA Dentist

Dr Peter Baillon has high quality family dental care etched in his mind. As the father of three young boys, he understands the role every Dentist plays in raising a generation whose dental health exceeds the generation that went before, as well as caring for those generations who have experienced a different style of dentistry, and are faced with higher maintenance mouths as a consequence.

Peter is committed to private dentistry, and has over 16 years of private practice experience. Peter’s passion is bringing the convenience of patient-friendly technology, such as digital scanning, into general practice. Peter was the first dentist in the Channel Islands to use scanning instead of traditional impressions when making dental crowns.

Peter’s belief that technology should drive high standards in general dental care sits comfortably at VIDA, where we are continuing a long history of high quality dentistry, known for our ability to provide more technically advanced solutions to every day problems.

Peter is available on Saturdays and Fridays at VIDA, which are popular times for families and those requiring dental care outside their normal working hours

DR RICK NORTON LDS RCS (Eng) GDC number 65705

VIDA Dentist

Rick is an experienced private dentists who provides all the general and cosmetic dentistry you and your family may need.

Rick has a particular flair for tooth coloured composites and dealing with patients who have worn teeth from grinding, and admits he finds being a dentist really quite a lot of fun.

Rick has been in Dentistry since 1990 and owned his own practice in Hampshire for many years, reducing his commitments only recently choosing to focus his energies on his clinical work.

In his spare time, Rick spends time with his son and also has an exciting alter ego as a music producer penning songs for artists and composing music for film and TV.

With Rick you can rest assured that your regular visit to the dentist for the usual checks will pass humorously and painlessly and if you do have anything you wish to discuss in more detail, Rick will be happy and able to schedule time to do so.

Rick is also caring for Dr Audrey Adamson’s patients while Audrey is on maternity leave.