Meet The Team

To find out more about the team at Charminster please select from the categories below to find out more.

  • Dentists
  • Hygienists
  • Support Staff

Dentists

CliveClive Nicholls: Principal

Clive qualified in 1979 from The Royal London Hospital, and went on to train for a further 2 years in Connecticut U.S.A. to become a Specialist in Periodontology (gum disease).

On returning from the States, Clive took up associate positions with prestigious practices in Newbury and Tunbridge Wells before opening Charminster House Dental Practice in his hometown of Bournemouth in 1985. Over the years the practice has evolved from initially opening part time with just Clive and Gloria, to now employing two associate dentists, and three hygienists as well as other qualified members of staff.

Clive has been involved in teaching at Kings Dental School, has published numerous original research papers in the area of his specialty, and has lectured nationally and internationally for many years.

In 2006 he was honoured by being made the President of the American Dental Society of London, and continues to be actively involved in this prestigious society, attending meetings in London and in Europe

 

DappieDappie Prinsloo: Principal Associate Dentist

Dappie qualified from the university of Pretoria in South Africa in 1979 and worked in both the health service and private general practice in the UK.

He has an experienced and balanced approach in all aspects of general dentistry with a special interest in orthodontics and restorative dentistry. He also holds a BA, BD degree in Theology, acquired in 1996 at the University of Pretoria which gives him a capacity to listen to patient’s needs and concerns in an empathetic way.

His family is important to him and he has been married to Lucia for 28 years. His wife and four children share his love for sport and adventure. He is a keen tennis player and loves the high mountains.

His passion is to render an excellent service for every patient that is part of the family of Charminster House Dental Practice.

 

PhilipPhilip Mc Cauley - BSc, BDS, MFDS RCS ED. FICOI

Philip has been working at Charminster House since May 2006 and is responsible for the care of patients with dental implants. He graduated from Queen's University Belfast Dental School in 1999. After a year in general practice Philip then worked for a year as a Senior House Officer in the Oral Surgery department at Poole General Hospital gaining valuable experience in dentoalveolar surgery as well as passing the MFDS examination in May 2001.

Philip completed the osseointegrated year course at the Walpole Street Practice in June 2002 and has been placing and restoring implants in general practice since November 2002. In January of 2005 he took up a part time post at the Walpole Street Practice working closely with Dr Eddie Scher who runs a well renowned implant referral practice in Chelsea, West London. In July 2005 he was awarded a Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Philip also lectures on the use of implants for restoration of missing teeth to other dentists and has now placed and restored over 1000 implants.