Mile 1 · 2009Brightwater Dental opens
Dr Whitmore takes over a two-surgery practice on Victoria Road in Bristol.
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Now accepting new NHS patients for children and adults · Same-day emergency appointments, call before 10amGDC-registered dentistsAccepting new NHS patientsSame-day emergency slots0% finance on private care4.9★ from 1,400+ reviewsCalm, modern dentistry for the whole family in Bristol
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Chapter 2 · Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Brightwater Dental became Bristol's favourite practice.
Find us
Right in the heart of Bristol.
Brightwater Dental is an independent dental practice in Bristol offering NHS and private care under one roof: check-ups and hygiene, children's dentistry, emergency appointments, and cosmetic and orthodontic treatment from dentists who take the time to explain.
- Address
- 22 Victoria Road, Bristol
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Bristol
Brightwater Dental
Our manifesto
What we stand for.
We believe in straight answers, fair prices 
and doing the job properly. No shortcuts, no small print. Every one of our patients 
gets our best work, every single time, because here in Bristol 
most of them are neighbours.
Dr James WhitmorePrincipal Dentist · since 2009Book an appointmentRead our story- HonestyAlways
- CareEvery visit
- CraftNo shortcuts
- CommunityRight here
- ClarityPlain English
- RespectEvery day
The road so far
Every mile of the Brightwater Dental journey.
From the first day in Bristol to where we are now.
- Mile 1 · 2009
Mile 2 · 2014Room to grow
Two new surgeries and a dedicated hygiene room, with longer opening hours.
Mile 3 · 2019Going digital
3D scanning, digital X-rays and in-house implant planning arrive.
Mile 4 · 2023Accessible care
A step-free ground-floor surgery and hearing loop for every patient.
Mile 5 · 2026New NHS places
A new NHS contract lets us register 1,000 more children and adults.
Next stop: youBook an appointment
Meet the team
Collect the whole set.
Every one of our dentists is a rare find. Hover a card to see it shine.
Dr James Whitmore
#001Principal Dentist
Founded Brightwater Dental in 2009; special interest in implants and restorative dentistry. GDC registered.
- Patience
- 94
- Eye for detail
- 89
- Know-how
- 89
Brightwater Dental★★★ 1/5
Dr Aisha Rahman
#002
Associate Dentist
Gentle, unhurried general dentist and the person nervous patients ask for by name. GDC registered.
- Patience
- 92
- Eye for detail
- 90
- Know-how
- 98
Brightwater Dental★★★★ 2/5
Dr Ben Carter
#003
Associate Dentist
Looks after many of our younger patients and leads our children's dentistry. GDC registered.
- Know-how
- 93
- Team spirit
- 92
- Good humour
- 97
Brightwater Dental★★★★★ 3/5
Dr Olivia Grant
#004
Cosmetic & Orthodontic Dentist
Postgraduate training in orthodontics; plans our aligner, bonding and veneer cases. GDC registered.
- Eye for detail
- 85
- Know-how
- 94
- Team spirit
- 95
Brightwater Dental★★★ 4/5
Emma Doyle
#005
Lead Dental Nurse
Twelve years chairside, qualified in sedation nursing and our infection control lead.
- Patience
- 84
- Eye for detail
- 86
- Know-how
- 85
Brightwater Dental★★★★★ 5/5
Certificate of trust
This certifies that Brightwater Dental
has met every standard below, and is trusted by patients across Bristol.
- GDC-registered dentists
- Accepting new NHS patients
- Same-day emergency slots
- 0% finance on private care
- Rated 4.9★ by patients
Dr James Whitmore
Principal Dentist
Est. 2009
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