Peter J. Bishop, B.D.S., L.D.S.R.C.S.

Peter qualified at The Bristol Dental Hospital in 1973 and started work at the High Street as an associate.  Two years later he bought the practice.

Early in his career he developed a strong interest in occlusal therapy which is the study of how the teeth meet and the effects this has on the jaw joints, the muscles and the rest of the body.  Peter recognised that, in patients with a bite problem, there was a high incidence of headaches, arm pains, neck and shoulder pain and back problems.  In order to study this, he spent much time at The Pankey Institute in Miami, Florida, which is the centre of excellence for Occlusal studies.  He has also spent time studying at the Pain Clinic, at The University of Miami, and with personal tuition from many excellent leading practitioners* with a large experience in the field.

Because of his knowledge in this field, the majority of his patients are referred by other dentists, doctors, chiropractors and osteopaths and many by patients who have been helped by his expertise.  However, he is very happy to see patients without a referral.

Tied in with the occlusal work, he has also trained in Functional Orthopaedic Orthodontics with Dr. J. Wellington “Skip” Truitt (Gainesville, Texas). This is also known as “non-extraction” orthodontics because the focus is on developing the jaws to the correct size, allowing enough space for all of the teeth to be correctly aligned. By starting this work early, in children, many of the bite problems that Peter diagnoses and treats in adults are avoided. It also produces beautiful, wide smiles and attractive profiles.

Peter started The Bristol Dental Study Club in 1981 to encourage post-graduate learning on these particular subjects amongst his peers. He is a member of the American Equilibration Society, The British Society of Occlusal Studies, and a founder member and organizer of The Dental Chiropractic Study Group in the UK.  He has organized many courses for UK dentists with speakers from the USA, and still remains actively interested in studying, treating and preventing dental dysfunction.

* with thanks to: Dr. Henry Tanner (deceased), Dr. Michael Kadair, Dr. Henry Gremillion, Dr. Parker Mahan, Dr. Ron Presswood, Dr. Fred Cory, Dr. Pete Dawson, Dr. Alvin Fillastre et al.

Charlotte J. Bishop, B.D.S.

Qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 2000, Charlotte enjoys providing all types of dental care with a particular interest in Orthodontics, Root Canal Therapy, care of nervous patients, and rehabilitation of unstable and uncomfortable mouths.

Since joining the practice in 2001, Charlotte has taken every opportunity to learn from her father’s wealth of experience and knowledge, and regularly goes on courses to further her own skills.

She has a gentle touch, a caring approach, and sets herself very high standards in everything she does. Charlotte is a member of the American Equilibration Society and British Society for Occlusal Studies. She has completed the Clinical Foundation in Orthopaedics and Orthodontics courses, and is also involved with the Dental-Chiropractic Study Group.

Jill Bishop

Jill began running the practice soon after Peter purchased it in 1975 and has been the Practice Manager for over 30 years.  She now plays a mainly advisory role, but still has a keen interest in the business she helped to shape. Jill ensures that the traditional values of service and patient care are maintained by all of the staff, and now works on a part-time basis.

Michelle H. L. Sankey

Michelle qualified from the University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia in 2001.  Since graduating, Michelle has gained experience working as a dental hygienist in private and government settings in both Australia and the United Kingdom.  Her greatest satisfaction in her profession comes from helping patients achieve the skills and knowledge to enable them to have teeth for life! She strives to do this in the most caring and gentle way possible. 

Michelle is passionate about providing an exceptional level of patient care and enjoys attending continuing education seminars to provide her patients with the ‘most up to date’ care in dentistry.  She is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, British Association of Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists.

Andrea Goldsack

Andrea qualified from Kings College Hospital, London, in 2010.  She has dual qualifications from the Royal College of Surgeons as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. 

Andrea fully believes in building a rapport with patients through providing empathy, understanding and a gentle approach to treatment.  She enjoys building a trusting relationship with her patients and seeing them improve their oral health. Andrea particularly likes helping nervous and sensitive patients to overcome their fears by offering gentle yet effective treatment that puts the patient at ease.

Andrea is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy and British Association of Dental Therapists.  This allows her to keep abreast and informed with all the latest changes in her field.  She enjoys spending her spare time on the water sailing competitively and keeping fit through running, yoga and various gym classes. 

Kirstymay Page: Receptionist & Assistant Manager

Kirsty joined our team in 2010, with three years of experience as a Dental Receptionist behind her. Prior to that, she worked in medical clinics and with dyslexic and autistic children.

As a mother to two young boys, and with a wealth of experience in many aspects of running healthcare premises, she has proved to be a warm, friendly and very efficient team member.

Dorota Borowska: Dental Surgery Assistant

Dorota qualified as a Dental Surgery Assistant in 2000. She has nine years of experience working with private dentists in Poland. During this time, she was promoted to Dental Nurse Trainer at the Medical Vocational School in Rzeszow.

Now settled in Bristol, her expertise translates well and she has become an excellent part of our small team.

Natalie Hay: Dental Surgery Assistant

 
Natalie trained and qualified as a Dental Surgery Assistant in Devon. She moved to Bristol in January 2011 to join our team.

 With a friendly, confident and welcoming disposition, Natalie is a very reassuring presence for our patients, whilst also providing skilled support for the dentists.

 

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44 High Street, Bristol, BS1 2AZ.   Tel: 0117 9260265