Meet the team

Dr James Critchley is an enormously experienced restorative dentist with over 21 years in practice in and around Cheltenham providing family, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. James’ passion for dentistry started at an early age following his father who was one of the UK’s leading implant dentists. Such was James’ interest in dental implants that he started his post-graduate training before he had even completed his dental degree, spending time at the home of dental implants in Gothenberg Sweden. This was followed by time in America being mentored by some of the world's top cosmetic dentists. To date, James has completed 1600 cases.

His post-graduate training is still focused on spending time directly with the worlds leading dentists in the fields of implant dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. This has meant James has built a particular reputation for his skill in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including the all-on-four technique, straightening teeth using invisible orthodontic aligners, and dental implants.

When James is not at the practice he spends most of his time with his family. His interests are anything outdoors from Rugby to skiing.

Claire qualified in 2003 from the University of Liverpool. Since then she has gained experience in hospital, community and dental practice settings. Claire takes great pride in enabling her patients to relax by treating them with care and understanding.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her young family and doing Pilates.

Practiced in Manchester for 4 years in general family practice as well as emergency dental care.

Has worked in general family practice in Hereford since 2012 offers social orthodontics, and anti /ageing wrinkle treatments, dental implants and conscious sedation.

He finds the most rewarding parts of my role are being able to stabilise and maintain patients and bring nervous patients back into the fold of regular dentistry.

A farmer’s son from Usk, he relocated home 5 years ago to be closer to his family and help out on the farm when he can. In his spare time he enjoys restoration work on the cottage and country pursuits. He is a keen scuba diver & rugby fan.

Graduating from Cardiff University with a first-class honours degree and several academic awards in 2008.

Whilst undertaking Vocational Training he completed his Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons exams, it was also during this time he developed a keen interest in endodontics (root canal treatment).

For the past four years Mark has been working two to three days a week within a fully private practice in Swindon and recently Gloucester, and three days a week within a mixed practice in Neath.

Mark enjoys high quality dentures, extensive crown, veneer and bridge work, cosmetic orthodontics, restoration of implants, root canal treatment and the management of periodontal issues including splinting of periodontally involved teeth. He has also provided botulinum toxin treatments and dermal fillers for over 5 years and can provide dental acupuncture.

He is a member of the British Endodontic Society, British Society of Periodontics and RCS Edinburgh. Mark is working towards the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation.

Mark lives in the South Wales Valley with his family. He has a small holding with horses and sheep and enjoy DIY and family activities. Mark's major hobby is long distance Triathlons and endurance events.

Richard is pleased to be joining the practice after spending several years working in the South Island of New Zealand. Herefordshire has always had a special attraction to him since he first visited the area over 30 years ago and so he is delighted to get this wonderful opportunity to come to St Martins and take on this exciting role of caring for all dental needs.

Richard is originally from Cheshire and had his own practices in Sheffield and Jersey. He enjoys most aspects of dentistry and looks forward to being able to help all patients have a healthy mouth and a smile that they can be proud of!

He is looking forward to strolling the beautiful Herefordshire countryside with his two Bernese Mountain Dogs who are from New Zealand, please make them welcome if you meet them in the outdoors or down at the local hostelry! Richard is also a keen golfer, music lover and enjoys cooking for friends and family.

Gareth was born and raised in North Wales and undertook his Dental training in Manchester graduating in 2000. Since then he has worked in Wales, Surrey and Berkshire before settling to work in Hereford.

Gareth takes pride providing careful, gentle dentistry to a high standard.

Gareth also has a keen interest in dental technology, adhesive dentistry and Endodontics (Root Canal treatment).

When not looking after patients he can usually be found playing golf or socialising with friends.

David Rossington qualified from Birmingham in 1993 with a Distinction in Clinical Dentistry and the Alexander Youngson Prize for Dental Prosthetics. Since then he has continued to build his skills and knowledge particularly in the areas of restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

David has studied postgraduate restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Manchester, performed orthodontic treatment referrals for several dentists over eight years and spent twelve months as an approved mentor to a newly qualified dentist. He is a member of the British Dental Association.

He takes a pride in providing quality general dentistry with a personal and caring approach, with particular enthusiasm for complex restorative work including endodontics, orthodontics and cosmetics.

Outside of dentistry he is an enthusiastic rock/blues guitarist, and is passionate about live music. He is a long time motorcyclist, and enjoys running and walking to enjoy the countryside and connect with nature.