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 JAMIE DURRANT – FELLOWS BDS (PCMD) 2011 GDC number 212442

VIDA Dentist, Clinical lead in periodontics at VIDA and Clinical lead in Facial Aesthetics

Special interests: Periodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Facial Aesthetics, Endodontics

Jamie’s adult life started in the Royal Navy, where he spent 10 years based in various establishments including the Royal Hospital Haslar, HMS Nelson.

Now living in Fareham, Jamie has many years of experience as a private dentist. With two young daughters of his own, Jamie understands the importance of having a family dentist you can trust.

Jamie focuses on family dentistry but he is also a cosmetic dentist and has been taught by Dr Chris Orr, a leading UK Cosmetic Dentist. Jamie has also under taken many courses in tooth straightening and smile design. With your needs in mind, Jamie can help you achieve the smile you deserve.

Jamie is an expert facial aesthetician and trains other doctors and dentists for one of the leading Harley street based training companies. This includes wrinkle relaxing injections (such as botox®), lip enhancement, dermal filler treatments and medical grade skin care and peels.

Jamie is also experienced in less widely available techniques such as Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty (nose correction), under eye (tear trough) treatments and the longer lasting treatments such as Voluma used in the 8 point face lift.

Jamie offers free consultations for general advice if you wish to meet him before booking a New Patient Consultation.

More about Jamie's qualifications

Jamie qualified as part of the inaugural intake at Plymouth Peninsula Dental School (One of the top 3 Dental Schools in the UK)

Since qualifying Jamie spent his first years in General Practice before undertaking a rotation at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at the Derriford Hopsital (the south west’d trauma centre). Following this Jamie has stated in General Practice.

Jamie has completed the Advanced Dental Seminars certificate in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry program and, has undertaken multiple courses in cosmetic restorative and orthodontic (tooth straightening) treatments. Jamie is about to embark in a 12 month Orthodontic training program to enable him to treat complex cases.

Jamie is currently working towards the full accreditation program with the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Jamie has completed a great number of advanced training programs in Facial Aesthetics. These have been in many area and include Advanced uses of Botulinum Toxin (Botok ®) and dermal fillers and specific advanced medical skin management systems such as Obagi.

Prior to his career in Dentistry , Jamie served in the Royal Navy, initially as a Medical assistant, then later as a Registered Nurse in Queen Alexandras Royal Naval Nursing Service where, he focused his career in Emergency Nursing.

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.

Mr JAMES ESCODA FRANCOLI LIC Odont Catalan 2004 GDC number 256969

VIDA GDC Registered Specialist Oral Surgeon

James is an extremely experienced GDC Registered Specialist in Oral Surgery, and undertakes the most complex surgical procedures at VIDA as well as more routine extractions. James recently left his position of Consultant in Oral Surgery at Southampton General Hospital in order to focus on Oral Surgery in General Dental Practice.

Experience

James undertook his Specialist training in Spain where the comprehensive Specialist training program also leads to the title of Master in Implantology and Periodontology. Through this appreciation of the periodontal tissues around our teeth, and his expertise in implantology, James is a particularly sensitive surgeon and will preserve as much as possible of the delicate bone and tissues around your teeth during a dental extraction. This particular skill is in great demand at VIDA where many of our extraction patients are hoping to proceed with implants at a later time, and will require adequate and healthy tissues around the socket to do so.

Research and publications

James holds an Advanced Doctorate Degree and is an 11^th year PhD student, as well as authoring several publications of Oral Surgery and Implantology in indexed scientific journals and being Awarded Best Article in Oral Medicine in 2008 for his report on Nasopalatine duct cysts.