Meet the team at Bristol Specialist Dental Clinic
Your practice team
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Andrea Sheldon
Practice Manager
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Samantha Welsh
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Bindhu Koshy Periodontist
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2004 MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2003 MClinDent Lond 2002 BDS Mangalore 1994
GDC No: 83910
Dr.Bindhu Koshy provides specialist treatment for periodontal diseases (gums). She obtained Specialist qualification from the University of London in 2001 and then spent a few years working at London hospitals and Specialist Practice. In 2006 she became Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at Cardiff University also researching periodontal destruction and peri-implantitis. She holds a teaching qualification from Cardiff University, MPhil from Cardiff University, membership of the Royal College of Surgeons; she is a Fellow of the Higher Educational Academy and is on the GDC Specialist list in Periodontology. Dr Koshy presented her work nationally, internationally and published in leading international periodontal journals. Her expertise covers all aspects of periodontics including nonsurgical and surgical management, regeneration, aesthetics, supportive periodontal therapy and she limits her practice to specialist periodontics. Dr.Koshy welcomes referrals and self-referrals for consultations, second opinions and treatment to stabilise periodontal condition and monitoring for optimal dental health.
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Robert Kelly Endodontist
Qualified from: BDentSc Dubl 2010
GDC No: 193648
Dr Rob Kelly graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2010 and has developed extensive experience across both primary care and hospital‑based specialist services. Early in his career, he gained broad clinical expertise through roles in maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry and oral surgery, building a strong and diverse clinical foundation. He later worked as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham while undertaking specialist training in restorative dentistry, before progressing to advanced postgraduate training in endodontics. This combination of clinical and academic experience enables him to deliver evidence‑based care to the highest standard. As a registered Specialist in Endodontics, Dr Kelly is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a calm, supportive and professional environment. He uses advanced techniques and modern technology to achieve precise, predictable outcomes, with a strong focus on patient comfort, long‑term oral health, and the preservation of natural teeth wherever possible. Dr Kelly is committed to clinical excellence and ensures every patient receives high‑quality, personalised treatment tailored to their individual needs.
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Dr Massimo Giovarruscio Lead Clinician
Qualified from: Dip Dent Rome 1994
GDC No: 101522
Dr Massimo Giovarruscio, having graduated cum laude from the University of Rome, brings extensive expertise in Endodontics, Restorative, and Aesthetic dentistry. Elected to the Endodontic Specialist register in 2008, Massimo has a rich background in teaching, having lectured at Kings College London and Valencia University. He is now renowned for his national and international lectures and contributions to dental literature, including articles in the dental press and chapters in Endodontic textbooks and university training manuals. As an active member of various endodontic societies, including Style Italianos Endodontics, Massimo is committed to promoting excellent standards in Endodontics worldwide. With a focus on endodontic excellence and the aesthetic perfection of final restorations, Massimo is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to his patients.
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Simon Martin Implantologist
Qualified from: Ch B University of Bristol 1996 MB University of Bristol 1996 FDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 1992 BDS University of Bristol 1987
GDC No: 62618
Dr Simon Martin is a highly accomplished dental surgeon and qualified doctor, having obtained his degrees from the University of Bristol in 1987 and 1996, respectively. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Simon's expertise extends to oral surgery, where he holds accreditation as a Specialist in Oral Surgery. With over 25 years of surgical experience, Simon has dedicated his career to caring for patients requiring surgery of the jaws, mouth, and face. Simon's passion lies in the development of oral surgery techniques, with a focus on anxiety and pain management. He has been actively involved in the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants for jaw, facial, and dental reconstruction since 1989. Through his dedication to advancing surgical practices and his commitment to patient care, Simon has established himself as a trusted authority in the field of oral surgery.
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Laura Collins Oral Surgeon
Qualified from: BDS University of Bristol 2014
GDC No: 251621
Dr Laura Collins is a GDC‑registered Specialist in Oral Surgery with extensive experience across both primary and secondary care. She graduated with Merit from the University of Bristol before completing her speciality training at Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the UK’s leading centres for complex oral surgery. Her clinical expertise includes the management of soft-tissue lesions, complex extractions, impacted wisdom teeth, dental implants, surgical endodontics, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and jaw cysts. She is committed to providing safe, effective and evidence‑based care tailored to each patient’s needs. Alongside her work in primary care, Dr Collins also practises as an Oral Surgery Consultant with Practice Plus Group and at Cardiff University Dental Hospital. She is an active member of BAOS and BAOMS, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development, education and research. Known for her calm, reassuring manner and patient‑centred approach, Dr Collins helps patients feel at ease throughout their treatment. Outside of work, she enjoys dog walking and Ballroom and Latin dancing.
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org