BRYONY SOUTHORN | SURGEON COMMANDER

Graduating from the University of Leeds, Bryony joined the Royal Navy in September 2006 following completion of her VT training in NHS practice. Completing initial military training she gained her MJDF qualification from RCS Eng. Over an 18-year Naval career Bryony served in Kenya, Australia and on a number of ships at sea as a Dental Officer.

In 2011 she completed her OMFS SHO training at QA hospital in Portsmouth and gained her MFDS qualification. Notably she was then the first Royal Navy dentist assigned to HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, Britain’s largest Aircraft Carrier, with responsibility for commissioning all aspects of the dental surgical facility.

Bryony has also supported the Royal Marines and Special Forces with her broad military experience. Selected for promotion to Commander in 2019 she worked as a Senior Dental Officer and Foundational Trainer for new graduates gaining a PGCert in Dental Education in this role. She started her MSc training in Endodontics in 2022, and is currently working with the Defence Centre of Restorative Dentistry in Aldershot.

Bryony has a keen philosophical interest in Buddhism and meditation and is Secretary of the Defence Buddhist Network. Bryony is married and lives in Portchester with her partner. Her interests include road cycling, hiking, and Yoga. 

DR JAMES PUGH  | BDS (WALES) PGCert MJDF RCS (Eng)

GDC No. 85261

VIDA Dentist, Clinical Director, Sedation Provider and Practice owner

James joins the team at VIDA Dentistry with over 19 years of experience in providing high quality dental care.

Since qualifying from Cardiff University in 2005, James has worked in Australia and completed a six-year commission as a Dental Officer in the Royal Navy, reaching the Rank of Surgeon Lieutenant Commander. Since 2013 James has worked exclusively in private practice, engaged in all aspects of family dental care.

Passionate about helping his patients receive the best possible care James has undertaken considerable post graduate training. He has passed the membership exams for the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons and has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced General Dental Dentistry from King’s College London.

For patients seeking cosmetic improvements to their smile, James has completed two courses at the Advanced Dental Seminars training facility, run by the renowned Dr Chris Orr. The year-long Cosmetic Dentistry & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry course followed by their Advanced Treatment Planning course have given James the ability to understands his patients’ aspirations and deliver a range of treatments to suit all tastes and budgets to a high standard.

For patients who struggle to access dental care due to fear and anxiety, James is a certified Member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD). Trained to provide intravenous sedation (adults only), James leads the sedation service at VIDA, enabling even the most nervous patients cope effortlessly with their dental care.

Communication and patient-centred care is at the core of James’s approach to dentistry and James’s calm and gentle manner ensures that his treatments are delivered in the most comfortable and relaxed way possible.

Outside of dentistry James is married with two young boys, Benjamin and Edward, who keep him busy, but when time allows he enjoys playing sport, especially golf and tennis.

DR KONSTANTINOS NAZER  | GDC No.261563

VIDA Dentist
Special Interest: Dental Implants and cosmetic

Kostas is a General and Cosmetic dentist with emphasis on all types of aesthetic tooth restoration. Kostas is particularly interested in composite reshaping of teeth that are worn down or broken. Composite treatments can also help patients who wish to enhance the harmony of their natural smile. Kostas is a certified provider for composite veneers  using the Smile Fast system (as seen on social media).

Kostas is also experienced in clinical research and has presented work to the European Oral microbiology workshop following studies across clinics and laboratories. Kostas was also chosen as an Oral Health examiner in a National Survey of gum disease and dental decay (Greece).

Kostas is currently undertaking a implantology postgraduate degree at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

During his free time, Kostas exercises and enjoys a good home-made BBQ!