A Specialist in Periodontics, Alan qualified from Kings College, London in 1968 and, following practice in UK and New Zealand, spent 16 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service.

During that time he completed a Masters degree in Periodontics at London University, gaining a Distinction. Since then he has devoted most of his time to Periodontics as both a clinician and a teacher of dentists and hygienists, within the Service and later as a lecturer at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London.

Previously a Council member of the British Society of Periodontology and founder member of its Education Committee, he plays a keen role in the development of the regulations for the introduction of Specialists into European and UK dentistry.

Alan left the Royal Navy in 1990 and gained the Membership in Restorative Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1995.

At its inception in 1998, Alan was entered onto the GDC Specialists List in Periodontics and in 1999 was invested as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists in recognition of his services to Periodontology. He now only accepts patients for periodontal and implant-related treatment.

Over the past 15 years Alan has taken a keen interest in the development of regenerative techniques for new bone and its support for failing teeth. He has achieved notable clinical success, successfully using these techniques with grafting procedures for the restoration of missing soft tissues, thus gaining visible improvement where gum recession has caused cosmetic problems.

Alan has also placed over 200 implants in the "aesthetic zone", where the relationship between the implant, its crown and the soft tissues is vital for a good cosmetic result.

Alan relies on his team of three highly experienced dental hygienists for much of the initial and supportive care of periodontal patients, which is complemented by an efficient chairside and support staff. This support ensures the smooth running of the busy department, which cares for over 700 patients.

Colin Dale heads up the on-site dental laboratory. Colin served a five year apprenticeship in a commercial laboratory in Southampton, before joining the Royal Navy's civilian laboratory workforce for 12 years at HMS Nelson in Portsmouth. This is where his specialisation in ceramics began.

He then went to the Eastman Dental Hospital in London as a Senior Dental Technician. Promotion to Dental Instructor to MSc student dentists at the Institute of Dental Surgery London soon followed. He started his own business with a former colleague from the Eastman, in 1993.

The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre team also consists of three hygienists, nine Dental Nurses, a General Manager, a Finance Manager, a Business Development Manager, three Dental Technicians, three Receptionists, and two General Assistants.

Ken Harper graduated with BDS Honours in 1983 from Edinburgh University Dental School with the Gold Medal. Following 2 years hospital training, Ken joined the RAF as a Dental Officer.

After a broad grounding in general practice, Ken was awarded his Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FDS) and Membership in General Dental Surgery (MGDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons. Ken then undertook specialist training; attaining an MSc in Conservative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute and his Membership in Restorative Dentistry (MRD).

Ken's Consultant specialist training was undertaken at Guy's Dental Hospital, where he received the Royal College FDS in Restorative Dentistry and GDC Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training. Ken is a Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FFGDP(UK)).

From 1994, Ken was stationed at the Defence Dental Agency Postgraduate Institute & Centre for Restorative Dentistry in Buckinghamshire, providing specialist treatment for members of all three Armed Services at clinics across the width and breadth of the British Isles and Cyprus. Since leaving the Armed Forces in 2004 he has been appointed as a Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Department of Continuing Professional Development of The Eastman Dental Institute in London.

Ken also works extensively as an examiner and lecturer at the highest level of dental education, both in the UK and internationally.

Ken is married with two young children. His personal pursuits include sailing and skiing. He has competed internationally in the Whitbread Round the World Race (1989), and had the honour of representing Great Britain as a member of the 1991 British Admirals Cup team.

Specialist in Prosthodontics, Martin qualified from University College, London in 1974 with a cadetship from the Royal Naval Dental Services. During his 17 years service he completed a Masters degree in Conservative Dentistry and his membership in General Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Martin is now an examiner for that Membership examination and has recently served as the Director of the Wessex Division of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK).

After leaving the RN in 1990, Martin devoted much of his practice to the treatment of complex restorative problems and he has remained active in post-graduate circles encouraging others to achieve high standard in dentistry.

Martin has been elected a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists, in recognition of his contribution to dentistry. He is a member of Denplan's professional review panel and is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics.

Specialist in Prosthodontics, Michael Thomas qualified from Guy's Dental Hospital in December 1989. Following 6 months as a Dental House Officer and Senior House Officer he joined the Royal Naval Dental Services for a 5 year commission. He then returned to London in 1997 to study a Masters programme in Conservative Dentistry whilst working part-time in General Dental Practice. In April 2000 he gained his Membership in Restorative Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and was registered as a Specialist in Prosthodontics by the General Dental Council in July 2000. He has taught dental undergraduates since 1997 at Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Dental Institute and prior to the Wessex Specialist Dental Centre worked alongside specialist colleagues in Wickham and for Boots Dental Care as a Prosthodontist.

Michael is a tutor for the MFGDP examination and an NVQ assessor and examiner for the National Examining Board of Dental Nurses. He sits on the Board of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is a member of several professional organisations including the UK Association of Dental Implantology and the British and American Academies of Cosmetic Dentistry. A Registered Specialist in Prosthodontics, his interests are in providing implant and tooth restorations of high quality and brilliant appearance.

Specialist in Oral Surgery, Stephen qualified from Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1976 and whilst still a student, was commissioned by the Royal Navy.

On qualifying he remained at Guy's Hospital for 6 months undertaking a House Officers position in Oral Surgery. The next 18 years were spent in the Royal Naval Dental Service which saw appointments at all three Naval Hospitals, namely Plymouth, Haslar (Gosport) and Gibraltar.

In 1987 he returned to Guy's Hospital to study a Masters of Science Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and graduated with distinction in October 1988. In 1995, on leaving the Royal Navy, he joined the National Health Service and was appointed to the Maxillofacial Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Stephen is also a Fellow in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and holds a membership to the recently designed diploma in surgical dentistry. He is an expert in implant placement and bone grafting, averaging in excess of 500 implant cases a year.

Specialist in Orthodontics, Stewart qualified BDS at University of Dundee. After spending time in general practice and gaining his Surgical Fellowship he undertook postgraduate Orthodontic training at Guy's Hospital, London where he gained his Orthodontic qualifications.

Stewart also established an Orthodontic practice in Winchester in 1988 and has now opened a second branch in Andover.

Stewart has delivered lectures to the British Orthodontic Society on root resorption, bonding techniques and practice management. He has held many administrative posts in the British Orthodontic Society and Local Dental Committees. He is a member of the World Federation of Orthodontists, the European Orthodontic Society and the American Association of Orthodontists. Stewart has particular experience and enthusiasm for treating adult Orthodontic patients, using cosmetic fixed appliances and the Invisalign technique, for which he was one of the first accredited UK users.

Rachel Evans has over seven years experience in Oral Surgery, qualifying from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1998 and gaining membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery in 2002. Rachel has worked in the Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery departments at both Queen Alexandra Hospital and Southampton General Hospital. Widely accredited, Rachel has received a Staff Achievement Award and the North of England Odontological Society Elective Award.

Endodontist Stanley provides endodontic treatment at the Centre on Fridays, in between running his own practice in Portsmouth and working at his twin brother’s practice in Warsash. Both twins graduated from Bristol University in 2000, and have moved down to the South coast to escape the hustle of London life, where they have been based since University. Stanley then went on to study a Masters in Endodontics at King’s College in London, and was awarded the Practitioner Prize from the British Endodontic Society in 2006.

Stanley originally thought about a career in engineering, after realising that he was very good with his hands, but finally settled with dentistry after becoming interested in the technical expertise involved.