Contemporary Dental

(GDC: 64913) 

Mark purchased Contemporary Dental in April 2019 and has worked around the South and South West of the country, formerly owning two prominent dental practices. After the rapid growth and sale of his Bristol practice, Mark worked for the Army at Lynham Barracks before completing the acquisition of Contemporary Dental. 

Since qualifying from Birmingham University in 1990 he has completed numerous postgraduate courses.

Mark was also a clinical instructor in the Prosthodontic department at Bristol Dental Hospital. He has also started his MSc in Dental Implantology

 which is due to complete in 2023.

Mark is now investing in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to build on the already exemplary reputation of Contemporary Dental.

Bob set up Contemporary Dental as a centre of excellence for private dentistry in 1994 and sold the business to Dr Mark Russ in 2019. Prior to his move to the Southwest he owned his own practice in London for five years and was a member of a Harley Street Study Club on advanced Crown and Bridge work.

Originally from Scotland, Bob qualified in Dundee in 1975 and has a long history of postgraduate study including extensive training in Implant Dentistry. He gained Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1998 and was director of the Southwest group for the Faculty.

He has been a member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) since its formation in 1989 and now has more than 30 years’ experience placing and restoring dental implants. He is also the ADI mentor for Devon and is providing mentorship to Dr Mark Russ as he works towards his MSc.

Sarah qualified as a hygienist in 1987, while serving in the armed forces. With over thirty years’ experience of working with patients, she has an accurate and gentle touch and will carefully clean the parts of your mouth which are difficult for you to reach. 

More than 80% of tooth loss is caused by gum disease, so Sarah has a very important role in our practice to help you achieve a high standard of oral hygiene, which will contribute to your overall health and well-being.

Sarah is a member of the South West Peninsular Group for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. She is currently the treasurer and is involved in the organisation of Continual Professional Development for Dental Care Professionals. She has a special interest in the treatment of Perio-Dontal Disease and Peri-Implantitis.

Sarah likes to keep fit and enjoys Yoga and dog walking.