Rhys qualified from Cardiff University Dental Hospital in 2007 and has worked in General Practice since. He has worked at Bethcar Dental Practice since 2013 when he and his wife Laura purchased the practice.

In 2009 he became a member of the Joint Dental Faculties, following the successful completion of the MJDF examination awarded by the Royal college of Surgeons of England. This then led to a Masters degree in Forensic Dentistry from the University of Glamorgan in 2012. 

He was awarded a distinction in a Diploma in Endontology (Root Canal Treatment) from the University of South Wales and Morriston Hospital in Swansea in 2016. He finds all aspects of dentistry rewarding particularly helping patients achieve the healthy mouths they deserve. In 2024 Rhys has also completed a Certificate in Dental Implants in Manchester and was awards the Best Dentist Prize.

Laura qualified from Cardiff University Dental Hospital in 2008 and has worked in General Practice since. Laura has worked at Bethcar Dental Practice since 2009 although she did undertake brief sabbatical to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation at Cardiff University. In 2013 she returned when she and her husband Rhys to purchase the practice.

Laura’s reassuring and gentle manner will appeal to any nervous patient, she prides herself helping patients understand what’s possible and working with them to achieve their aims, whether it’s a simple treatment or a complex rehabilitation. She always involves patients in decisions about their treatment so that they feel relaxed and empowered about the choices they make.

Over the past 5 years, Laura has in particular pursued her interests in cosmetic orthodontics, teeth whitening using tray bleaching and to compliment these cosmetic procedures she also performs wrinkle relaxing injections.

Sonam qualified from University Dental Hospital, Cardiff in 2015. Following further examinations in 2017, Sonam was successfully awarded a Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Prior to joining Bethcar Dental Practice in April 2018, Sonam worked in the Restorative, Oral Surgery, Orthodontic and Emergency Departments at the University Dental Hospital, Cardiff over a period of 2 years. She then joined the Oral and Maxillofacial Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport where she worked as a Senior House Officer. From these experiences, Sonam believes she has the skills to provide a holistic approach to treat a wide range of patients at Bethcar Dental Practice, from helping nervous patients overcome their anxiety to carrying out more complex treatment for individuals looking to enhance their smiles.

Sonam enjoys all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry, with the emphasis on preventing dental disease. She aims to make each dental visit as pleasant as possible and strives for patients to leave her surgery with a smile!

Lyndon qualified in 1970 from Bristol Dental School and, after a short associateship in Ebbw Vale, opened the current practice as a single handed business in 1973. The practice grew to its present size over the following 40 years.

His emphasis is to provide caring dental treatment to a high standard in a pleasant environment for both patients and staff. Over the years he has witnessed the transformation of very nervous and phobic patients into relaxed and accepting ones.

Lyndon enjoys all aspects of general dentistry especially cosmetic work.

He is currently working part time for three days a week on a private basis.

Tayla qualified from the University of Bristol Dental School in 2017 and then undertook her foundation training in the market town of Marlborough.

She went on to work as a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery over a period of two years, firstly at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and then at the University Hospital of Wales. During this time Tayla gained more experience in the assessment and treatment of oral diseases as well as carrying out complicated dental extractions. She also completed her MFDS examinations and is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery through the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

Tayla enjoys carrying out all aspects of general dentistry but has special interests in cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery. She is certified to carry out short term orthodontics in adults and is a registered provider of both Invisalign Go and Six Month Smiles and will happily discuss these with patients who are interested in straighter teeth.

Ceri qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 2002 with Distinction and Honours.

Mark qualified from the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2014, and upon completion of his foundation year joined Bethcar, where has been since 2015.

After 5 years of working in general practice, Mark decided to move into providing various orthodontic treatments for patient’s across South Wales and has rapidly grown his reputation in providing teeth straightening to a high standard of care.

In addition to providing various clear aligners and fixed braces systems, Mark is a clinical instructor for 6 Month Smiles, where he teaches other delegates how to use the system and help them in developing their orthodontic journey.

Mark is very passionate and enthusiastic regarding the orthodontic field, and is a keen advocate for early interceptive treatment and treating his patients at the earliest age possible. He has complemented his unique skills in dentofacial orthopaedics when successfully attaining his Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics with the London Dental Institute in 2022.

Deborah joined the practice in 1983 on a Y.T.S scheme and was employed as a permanent member of staff in 1984 working as a dental nurse for the first 10 years and since as a receptionist.

Deborah is our Practice Manager and ensures the smooth running of the practice on a day to day basis. She is only to happy to help all patients with any problems or queries relating to the practice.

Clare qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2008 at Cardiff Dental Hospital and has been working at Bethcar Dental since 2011. Prior to qualifying as a hygienist Clare worked as a Dental Nurse for 14 years.

Her nursing career started here at Bethcar Dental when she was only 18 years old before leaving to  join the Royal Air Force.

She thoroughly enjoys her job and is keen to help patients with all aspects of looking after their oral Hygiene.

Amy is a Dental Hygienist at Bethcar Dental Practice. Amy says, ‘I’ve spent my whole career in dentistry, spending 8 years as a Dental nurse before qualifying with distinction as a Dental Hygienist in 2019’. ‘The best part of my job is helping anxious patients that may have a fear of treatment, or had a bad experience in the past. It’s great to see people’s confidence and oral health improve’. ‘I always have time to answer any questions you may have’.

Anne-Marie joined the practice in 2002 and qualified as a dental nurse in 2004. She enjoys all elements of dental nursing as well as working on reception and assisting during domiciliary visits.

Anne-Marie has furthered her knowledge within dental nursing by studying and completing a certificate in conscious sedation nursing. Her calm and relaxed nature certainly helps to reassure anxious patients.

Adele started working in the practice in 1993 and since then has gained a vast range of experience working with many different dentists each having different skills and specific interests under the umbrella of dentistry. She has also worked closely with members of the public of all ages, backgrounds and medical status, and has always been comforting and reassuring while upholding the public’s rite of freedom of choice and confidentiality. Her work ethic is excellent and she is adaptable to any role required in the dental team as long as she feels comfortable that she has sufficient training, experience and competence to carry out the required task safely and to a high standard.

Natalie started working at Bethcar Dental Practice in July 2017. She has been a dental nurse since 2002. Natalie does a wide range of duties including all elements of dental nursing as well as working on reception and assisting in the decontamination room.

Natalie and her family have been patients of ours for many years and it is great to have her as part of the team.

Natalie loves her job as she enjoys meeting people and making them feel at ease in the dental environment.

Michelle has worked at the practice for 18 years where she started as Dental Nurse Trainee before completing a Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2006. She enjoys all areas of dental assisting but finds restorative dentistry the most rewarding.

Michelle loves the job and says that she takes great satisfaction in knowing she is helping patients with their individual problems and finds working as part of a team fantastic.

Sian joined the practice in 2014 but has been a qualified dental nurse since 2005. She is trained to take dental x-rays.

Sian is our Treatment Co-ordinator and is perfect at helping patients understand treatment and plan what procedures may be best for them. 

She enjoys all aspects of dentistry but being a nervous patient herself, has feels that it is of particular importance to make sure a visit to the dentist is as relaxed and stress-free as possible.

Sian has completed a conscious sedation course to allow her to assist in the provision of dental sedation.