Our Practice Team 

Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the very best in dental healthcare. Our dental team bring a wealth of experience to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification.

The Practice Team & Their Qualifications

Our practice team consists of:

Mr J (Rauti) Rautenbach

Dentist

B.CH.DU Stell 1983

GDC registration number: 57994

Mr Rautenbach joined the practice in 1986. He is originally from South Africa and qualified at the university of Stellenbosch near Capetown. He lives in Nailsea with his wife and four children. His interests include all outdoor activities and camping. His patients call him Rauti! He does not work on a Tuesday afternoon. He now owns the practice with Mr Roberts. Mr Rautenbach can provide you with Cerec crowns and inlays.

Mr David Roberts

Dentist

BDS Bristol 1983

GDC registration number: 57607

Mr Roberts joined the practice in 1998. He lives in Bristol with his wife. His hobbies include photography, music, small engineering and cars. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry. He now owns the practice with Mr Rautenbach.

Mr Stephen Collard

Associate Dentist

BDS Bristol 1981

GDC registration number: 55911

Mr Collard joined the practice in 1985. His interests include travel and keeping fit. He does not work on a Wednesday. He is married and lives near Bristol.

Mrs Barbara Bachtold

Hygienist

CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1995

GDC registration number: 3892

Barbara has worked at the practice since 1990. She was previously a dental nurse here. Barbara enjoys swimming, walking her Labrador and a healthy lifestyle. She has sessions at our practice on a Monday and Thursday.

Miss Emma Thomas

Hygienist

CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 2001

GDC registration number: 5878

Emma works here on a Wednesday and on alternate fridays.

Mrs Helen Harrington

Hygienist

Dip Dent Hygiene Ncle 2006

GDC registration number: 102884

Helen works at our practice on Thursdays. She won the 2006 General Dental Council prize for Professionalism (dental hygiene category). Helen says "to be nominated for the prize by my tutors at Newcastle is fantastic. I am overwhelmed at receiving the nomination and grateful for all the support I received which enabled me to perform to my highest standard".

Mrs Elizabeth Hardcastle

Practice Manager

Cert. DPM 2048

Elizabeth has been with the practice since 1990. She is also our Complaints Officer and will be happy to assist you if you have any questions about our service.

OUR NURSES

We have a team of 4 fully qualified nurses. They help the dentist and look after the surgery. They are all registered with the General Dental Council and undergo regular professional development. Mrs Lesley Gillett GDC 113375 Mrs Vicki Chetland GDC 123861 Mrs Suzanne Bywater GDC 113109 Mrs Helen Webster GDC 113110

OUR RECEPTIONISTS

We have 5 part-time receptionists - Wendy, Sally, Sue, Sandra and Carolyn. They are all friendly and approachable. They have many years of dental experience between them and are more than willing to help you with any queries you may have.