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Open any woman’s magazine and you can’t fail to notice adverts for cosmetic dentisty... they’re crammed with them! The obligatory before and after pictures remind us that however bad our teeth, the Hollywood smile is attainable.
DENTISTS ON PARADE
Jennifer met the James Hull team for a morning stroll along Penarth Pier and talked to them about the unique qualities they bring to the practice.
One company stands out as the absolute leader in this field and that is James Hull Associates. What you may not know is that this highly successful corporate company with over forty eight sites located throughout the UK had its humble beginnings twenty years ago in south Wales.
As a previous very satisfied customer of James Hull, I wanted to find out more about the talented team who had worked to create a smile that I am now proud of.
Because I have lived with a chronic illness from a young age, which wasn’t diagnosed until my late thirties, I had been given a cocktail of drugs which had badly discoloured my teeth. I had perfected the art of smiling without actually opening my mouth. Over the years, the treatment I had received to try and rectify this had left me with teeth in a variety of shades. To say I was self conscious about it would be an understatement.
My existing teeth made me look and feel older than my years and I had read that getting your teeth whitened could take years off you. I don’t mind admitting to being a little vain so I decided that the time had finally come to put this right. The next step was to find a competent dental practice in whom I could trust and could give me the result I wanted.
I scoured many magazines, trawled the internet and asked friends and colleagues if they could recommend anyone. One name kept coming up and that was James Hull. So I made an appointment with them at their Cardiff Bay practice where my thirty minute consultation was informative and reassuring. I was taken through the process and informed of the cost for my treatment. I was fortunate that at the time I didn’t need to take advantage of their finance facility, but it’s worth mentioning here as you can spread the cost over a period of time if needs be.
My next appointment consisted of filing my teeth down and fitting temporaries which were to stay on for two weeks while the final veneers were being prepared. In that time I had to visit the Parade practice for some adjustments before the final fittings could take place. This was my first meeting with Gareth Jenkins.
With crowns and veneers, fit is everything and what really impressed me about James Hull was that nothing was too much trouble, even to the point of getting Gareth Jenkins involved to ensure that the fit was absolutely perfect.
With this kind of work, getting it right is of paramount importance. If it’s not done properly, you will end up being in a lot of pain. Because I presented with an especially difficult bite (trust me!), Gareth’s particular expertise was needed. An appointment was made for me at The Parade practice and it was at this point that I met Gareth. He again put me at my ease and further work was done to ensure that the fit was absolutely perfect. What I didn’t realise then, was that Gareth and his associates who treated me at The Parade are amongst some of the most talented dentists in the UK, if not the world.
At the final fitting, I was handed a mirror and saw that my teeth had been transformed. I had promised myself that I would keep my emotions in check but immediately burst into tears. I was so happy, my smile said it all!
| The Parade Specialist Dental Care (part of the James Hull Group) 23 The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AB Tel 029 2048 1486 Fax 029 2049 7983 theparade@jameshull.co.uk Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm The group is led by Chief Executive Officer Dr James Hull who started the group in 1987 with his first dental practice in Newport. He continues to maintain his clinical skills as a dentist. |
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THE BRIGHT MINDS BEHIND THE BRIGHTEST OF SMILES!
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Gareth Jenkins
BDS (Wales); MScD (Wales); FDS, RCS (ED) Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Implant Surgeon
After qualifying in 1970 at Cardiff Dental School and obtaining a Fellowship in Dental surgery in Edinburgh, I opened The Parade Specialist Dental Centre in 1975, while continuing to teach on a part-time basis at The Dental School, where I obtained my Master of Dental Science.
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I have over thirty five years experience in advanced restorative treatments, such as implants and precision attachments and, during my career, have placed over 6,000 dental implants.
I am a past President of The British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and of the Association of Dental Implantology as well as being a Fellow and Diplomat of The International Congress of Implantology. I am also a past Chairman of the south Wales and south west of England Private Practitioners Group.
I have written many published articles and a book on Advanced Restorative Dentistry. I lecture both nationally and internationally, and I am on the editorial boards of the journal of Independent Dentistry. I was honoured in Washington DC at an international conference for my contribution to aesthetic dentistry for which I am particularly proud. ....................................................................................................................
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David Guppy
BDS; MSc; MRDRCS Specialist in Endodontics Implant Surgeon
I qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1987and established a practice in London that accepted referrals from other practitioners. |
I was awarded a Masters Degree in Endodontics (Endodontists are trained to save badly broken down teeth that otherwise may need extraction) with Distinction from The University of London in 1997.
Following further study in Scandinavia and the USA I attained Membership in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons. I have been accredited Specialist status from The General Dental Council. I lecture widely at Postgraduate level and have held clinical posts at The University of London Dental Institute, supported by Nobel Biocare; the world leader in Dental Implantology.
I have found it particularly satisfying helping to train other dentists to use dental implants. I am a member of The British Endodontic Society, The British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and The Association of Dental Implantology. My research has been published internationally.
My clinical practice encompasses all aspects of restorative and aesthetic dentistry including implantology and Endodontics. ....................................................................................................................
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Adrian Binney
BDS; MScD, FDSRCPS Specialist in Periodontology Implant Surgeon
I qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1987 having gained the Year Prize in Othordontics.
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Following several hospital positions in restorative dentistry and oral and maxilla facial surgery where I gained valuable surgery training, I returned to Cardiff to complete a Masters Degree in Periodontology (the treatment and cure of gum disease).
In 1994 I was awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow.
Since joining The Parade team in 1997, I have completed implant training in the UK, Germany and the USA, and was awarded Specialist status in Periodontics by the General Dental Council in 2000 in recognition of the extensive training I had taken.
Presently I am Chairman of the south Wales British Dental Association and the Wales Representative for the Association of Dental Implantology.
I am a Clinical Lecturer teaching postgraduates at Cardiff Dental School, something I enjoy immensely.
My clinical practice involves treating all aspects of restorative and aesthetic dentistry in addition to simple, advanced periodontal implant cases and bone regeneration and grafting.
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Mary Murray
BDS (Wales)
I graduated from Cardiff University in 1988. Following this I took up posts as junior and senior house officer Periodontology, Restorative dentistry and Oromaxillofacial surgery. I then embarked on my career in General Dental Practice.
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In 1991 I joined the James Hull group originally working alongside James in the Bassaleg practice. I then built up a loyal following as the principal dentist. During this time I took a year out to travel the world and more recently to have our three beautiful children.
I have a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, creating beautiful smiles with crowns, veneers and tooth whitening. I am also experienced in Ozone technology which treats decay without injections or drilling.
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Michael Page
BDS (Wales)
I have gained considerable experience and insight into the demands of patient care during my career.
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My particular field of dentistry is in placing implants and the challenges that more complex restorative cases bring. My other strengths lie in my people skills as I am able to put people at ease with my caring good nature and keen sense of humour which is most beneficial in a dental environment when people can sometimes feel stressed. I am a member of the British Dental and Dental Protection Associations. ....................................................................................................................
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Mirko Barth
Specialist in Orthodontics
I graduated from Donezk Medical Institute in the Ukraine in 1985. Between the years of 1985 and 1989, I conducted further studies and trained as a specialist orthodontist in German.
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In 1990 I was employed by the German Government as a general dental practitioner.
Then in 1992 I set up my own dental practice and over the next nine years continued to develop the practice and attained orthodontic status in 2001. Subsequently I worked as a general dental practitioner and orthodontist associate in a German dental clinic based in South Africa.
I registered with the General Dental Council in the United Kingdom in 2004 as a general dentist and gained specialist status on the dental practitioner’s list as a Specialist Orthordontist.
I specialise in the field of Children, Adults and Aesthetic Orthodontics. I am in the unique position of being able to offer specialised orthodontic treatments in a number of dental practices within south Wales, as well as the ability of incorporating a multidisciplinary approach with other specialists in these practices.
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