Introducing a new dental practice for Guernsey

G. David Rickard

GDC Number 53838

David graduated from Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1979 where he was awarded numerous scholarships for excellence in dentistry. He has a wealth of experience in many aspects of dental care provision. He ran his own large successful practice in Surrey for 35 years and his focus is on triage, treatment planning to get his patients from where they are to good dental health, including improving their knowledge about home prevention of disease.

In recent years David has worked as Foundation Dentist Trainer, Dental Advisor, Dental inspector for the UK Care Quality Commission and Mentor in Dental Practice.

He ha continued to acquire more expertise and certified training at the Royal College of Surgeons General Dental Practice Faculty throughout his career. He feels it is relevant to continue to treat patients so that he never loses the importance of a kind caring and considerate approach to his fellow man.

Born in Yorkshire David is plain spoken, has a good kind heart, a sense of humour and 2 grown up children living in London. His hobbies are golf and walking.

Dr Robert Cox

GDC 249231

Having graduated from the University of Bristol in 2013, Robert believes in the power of education and communication in order to best accommodate each individual need. Alongside genuine passion and motivation for dentistry Robert feels he is well equipped to focus on the health; function of each tooth individually combined to create a desired smile.

Since graduating Robert has been extremely proactive, completing his MFDS with the Royal college of Surgeons in Edinburgh and a post-graduate certificate in Medical Education from the university of Dundee coincidentally.

In addition, he has completed a diploma in restorative and aesthetic dentistry from Manchester University 2018. At the same time attending Paul Tipton course for aesthetic dentistry, passing an exam alongside numerous case presentations, accredited post graduate certificate in restorative dentistry 2019.

Finally Robert has completed many other courses such as simple and advanced Botox and dermal filler courses, as well as facial peels and micro-needling or better known as facial aesthetics.

Currently Robert is about to undergo more examinations for post graduate certificate in endodontics but wishes to pursue further as well as looking forward to living a more active and outdoors lifestyle.

Dr Juliette Brouard

GDC 125341

Juliette, as her surname suggests, is from Guernsey and has always been proud to call Guernsey her home. She has jumped at the chance to work with us at Little Grove Dental to provide affordable dental treatment within the island.

Juliette graduated from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2015 and is a member of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. Since graduation she has spent time working in dental practices in both London and Guernsey, as well Cardiff Dental Hospital where she gained experience in oral surgery, sedation, paediatric and emergency dentistry.

Juliette is also a qualified Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist; graduating from Cardiff University in 2008. During this time she worked in Cardiff, the City of London and Guernsey in practice and at the Guernsey Children’s Dental Service. This period saw Juliette working with anxious patients, children and under the guidance of a highly regarded specialist periodontist.

Juliette is passionate about Dentistry and the career pathways within the profession. She started her dental career locally working as a Dental Nurse on Saturdays and during her school holidays, having always had the ambition to be a Dentist. She was fortunate enough to be involved in the ‘skills mix research in Dentistry’ being carried out by Cardiff University. Juliette is now using her skills and knowledge acquired through her dental career to help train Dental Nurses on island. She is looking forward to working with our team of Dental Nurses at Little Grove Dental.

Whilst Juliette enjoys studying and teaching, her greatest enjoyment comes from treating patients. She enjoys getting to know patients and making them feel relaxed and comfortable, aiming to reduce the concerns of attending the dentist.

Juliette’s breadth of experience means she is able to carry out all treatments, she looks forward to meeting and treating you all at Little Grove Dental.

Outside of dentistry, Juliette is an active committee member of a local charity. She also enjoys playing Padel Tennis with friends, walking the cliffs of Guernsey and spending time with her family.