Poundbury Dental Practice

GDC no. 54846) Principal Academic: Qualified Newcastle 1980 Previous practices: 104 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Weymouth Community Hospital. Previous positions held: Associate in London, Associate at 452a Chickerell Road, Weymouth (her brother’s practice), Marks and Spencer (Oral Screening Service).Has lived in West Dorset since 1983, is married to Tim and they have four daughters. Hilary contributes towards Dentaid, a charity that supports the provision of dentistry in third world countries and also fundraises for Samaritans of Dorset through the Chesil Rocks music festival.In her spare time Hilary plays the piano, enjoys gardening and art and has exhibited at a number of venues, including the practice. In 2005 she set up Poundbury Art for local artists.

Academic: Qualified  in Johannesburg, South Africa 1996Previous practices:  South Africa, New Milton and BournemouthPrevious positions held: Associate in general practice in South Africa, New Milton and Boots Dentalcare in Bournemouth. Locum for Optical Express/The Dental Clinic all over the UK.Other positions: Partner in private practice in Bournemouth.

Our Team Leader Academic: MA in Police Studies, Exeter, 1992 Previous positions held: Police officer in Dorset for 30 years. Positions held: Member of Dental Practice Managers Association. Tim is married to Hilary and joined the practice in 2006 after retiring from a police career. He is a member of the Dental Practice Managers Association and project managed the installation of our second and third surgeries. He also markets the practice and has responsibility for reception and our staff. He is our team leader! Tim enjoys a number of sports including tennis and volleyball, has travelled widely, likes live music and supports Samaritans of Dorset through the Chesil Rocks music event. He has been a volunteer at Dorchester Work Club since 2011, and gives people who have been searching for work for some time, information, advice and guidance.