Meet the Team
A warm and welcoming ambience
At New Road Dental Practice, we aim to provide the highest standards of dental care in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We offer a range of oral care services including cosmetic dentistry, oral hygiene and dental treatments.
Patient surveys repeatedly show that our friendly and welcoming team is one of the things they like most about New Road Dental practice team.
Our clinical team are highly trained, qualified and experienced dental professionals registered with the General Dental Council.
Dimitri Baciu
Principal Dentist
Dimitri qualified at The Royal London Hospital in 2009 and went on to complete a year of Vocational Training at a Dental Practice in Bishops Stortford, where he stayed on as an associate before settling down at New Road in 2012. During this time, Dimitri has passed entry examinations and completed portfolio of evidence for the prestigious Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons. Dimitri has a particular interest in restorative dentistry and has completed a year of part-time study at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute, obtaining the Postgraduate Certificate qualification.
Dimitri thoroughly enjoys working in general dental practice and believes in delivering high quality patient-centred care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Outside of dentistry, Dimitri enjoys playing tennis, basketball, travelling and spending time with his young family.
GDC Reg No 178486
BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) PgCert RDP (UCL)
Deborah Johnson
Associate Dentist
Dr Deborah Johnson graduated from Leeds Dental School with a Bachelors of Dental Surgery in 1999, gaining certificates of merit (with distinction) in Restorative, Preventative and Paediatric dentistry. She has considerable experience in general practice and has since demonstrated her commitment to creating bespoke smiles by pursuing and completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Her passion lies in utilising the latest techniques and technologies and communicating well with patients so that they can lead their journey to better oral health.
Outside of dentistry, Deborah is a keen hockey player and enjoys decorating cakes.
GDC Reg No 76095
BChD (Leeds) PgCert (Restorative)
Andrea Wildsmith
Associate Dentist
Andrea graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 2002 having originally embarking on a career in finance. She moved down south in 2005 and has worked in mixed and private practices providing general dentistry and enjoys the diversity this brings.
She particularly enjoys restorative dentistry but is particularly proud of her ability to calm nervous and anxious patients and give them the best dental journey possible.
Her ethos is to build a lasting and trusting relationship with her patients so visiting is a far more positive experience and tailoring treatment that patients feel comfortable and confident with.
She is committed to attending courses to ensure she continues to deliver high quality dental care.
Outside of dentistry, her passions are her family, cats, city breaks and watching her daughters play netball.
GDC Reg No 80628
BDS Newcastle University 2002
Ruth Gough
Hygienist
Ruth has always had a keen interest in dentistry, since leaving school to start her career as a dental nurse she then went on to qualify as a Dental Hygienist at King’s College London in 2003.
Ruth focusses on helping patients achieve a high standard of oral care and always ensuring patients are put at their ease during dental hygiene visits.
She enjoys treating nervous patients and helping them through treatment to become more relaxed in the dental surgery.
In her spare time she enjoys baking and spending time with her family and friends.
GDC Reg No 6257
DipDH (Lond)
Lily Ayres
Hygienist
Lily’s career in dentistry began in 2016. Having completed Dental Hygienist training at the University of Essex, Lily has been practicing at practices in London and Hertfordshire before joining New Road.
Lily is passionate about using her expertise to help improve dental health for her patients and finds increased tooth longevity and smile appearance very rewarding outcomes.
Lily enjoys socialising with friends and family, trips to the theatre, and settling in with a good book. She is an avid explorer and aims to travel the world in a camper van!
GDC Reg No 269125
Julie Grant
Head Receptionist
Julie has been welcoming patients into the practice for over 20 years now. In this time, she has seen the practice go through numerous upgrades, including digitisation and decontamination room installation.
Julie is a pivotal team member highly knowledgeable about Denplan and patients often comment on how pleasant, professional and efficient she is.
Michelle
Nurse Receptionist
GDC Reg No 163980
Laura
Nurse Receptionist
GDC Reg No 276239
Claire
Nurse
GDC Reg No 195346
Continuing Professional Development
In order to maintain the highest quality expected by our patients and adhere to General Dental Council standards, New Road Dental Practice is committed to continuing professional development and training.
Our Team:
Dimitri Baciu BDS (Lond) 2009: GDC Reg No 178486
MJDF RCS(Eng) PgCert RDP (UCL)
Deborah Johnson BChD (Leeds) 1999: GDC Reg No 76095
PgCert (Restorative)
Andrea Wildsmith BDS (Newcastle) 2002: GDC Reg No 80628
Ruth Gough DipDH (Hygienist): GDC Reg No 6257
Lily Ayres (Hygienist): GDC Reg No 269125
Michelle Barrett Nurse/Reception: GDC Reg No 163980
Laura Hill Nurse/Reception: GDC Reg No 276239
Stella Gardner Nurse: GDC Reg No 226202
Claire Bambridge Nurse: GDC Reg No 195346
Julie Grant: Head Receptionist
Testimonials
Chrissie Parker
3 months ago
Always excellent care and advice. I have complete trust in Deborah and her staff
Ron Docking
3 months ago
Broken tooth and chip stuck under gum while on holiday. First day back, Dmitri carefully removed broken chip,filled remaining tooth.Excellent speedy service!
David Perks
3 months ago
Courteous and helpful service. I have been a client for many years for regular tooth maintenance and repair
Rod Parrish
3 months ago
Elliot
3 months ago
Been coming here since I was 8. It is a very nice practice and everyone is very welcoming
Vicky Salter
4 months ago
I have been coming to New Road Dental practice since I was a baby. I am now 34 and this will always be my dentist. I am always treated with such great care and patience. From the dentist to the hygienist, I am always given such great advice on how to keep my teeth and gums healthy. Reception are always the loveliest ladies too.
Maximilian Harazin
5 months ago
I’ve been going to New Road Dental for my regular checkups and dental work for years, and I couldn’t be happier. My dentist, Debbie, is absolutely wonderful. She always treats me with outstanding professionalism, genuine friendliness, and respect. I highly recommend her and the practice to anyone looking for a great dentist!
Alison Speed
5 months ago
All team members are Friendly & helpful
John Willis
5 months ago
The staff are all very cheerful, welcoming and professional. It is easy to make an appointment and once at the surgery there is very little waiting time. I have been coming to this practice for dental treatment since 1981 and I have always been extremely satisfied with the service.
Ken Snow
6 months ago
I’ve received dental treatment at NRDP over many years and have always found them to be very professional & accommodating. Equipment is modern and under Dimitri’s leadership the Team provides a warm & friendly environment in which to have treatment . Ken S.
Rosalind Pritchard
6 months ago
Excellent level of treatment, good clear explanation of work required. Very friendly staff who go the extra mile to be helpful. Thank you all.
Sam and Samantha Orsborne
6 months ago
From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel really welcome. The receptionist was so friendly and kind, and took the time to chat with us which instantly put us at ease. There’s parking right outside the building as well, which made getting there really easy and stress-free.
We went for teeth whitening, and before anything started, Dimitri explained everything properly to us in a way that was easy to understand. We never felt rushed and could ask as many questions as we wanted, which made us feel really comfortable and confident from the start. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients and want you to feel relaxed.
The clinic itself is very modern and spotless, with really impressive equipment. We had 3D scans done for the moulds, which was such a cool experience and made everything feel very high-tech and precise. Throughout the whole appointment we felt like we were in safe hands and were looked after so well. Overall, it was such a positive experience and we received amazing care from start to finish.
Cezary Kucewicz
7 months ago
I came in for an emergency appointment, which ultimately led to the extraction of my wisdom tooth. I’m usually quite nervous about visiting the dentist, but Debbie and her team were absolutely incredible – without a doubt the best dental experience I’ve ever had!
From the moment I walked in, their warmth, friendliness and professionalism immediately put me at ease. The whole procedure was carried out quickly, smoothly and completely painlessly, bringing instant relief after several days of tooth pain.
I’m so grateful for the care I received and couldn’t recommend New Road Dental Practice more highly. Truly outstanding!
Robert Moss
8 months ago
I have been with this Surgery since 2020 and have always received an excellent service from the team. Communication is a massive plus especially the appointment reminders.
Christine Bainbridge
8 months ago
Dimitri and his team strike the right balance between top-notch professional clinical treatment and a friendly atmosphere. It’s a pleasure to go to New Road Dental practice, where I know I can expect first-class care. Excellent patient experience: if I could award more than five stars, I would! Thank you everyone.
Beverley Elston
9 months ago
Dr. Deborah Johnson is my dentist.
I’m a new patient at this practice and I have received nothing but great service from all the staff members, a warm welcome.
Thorough and great results from my treatment.
I would highly recommend this dental practice.
Thank you to the team Beverley
Chris Dyson
10 months ago
I am usually reluctant to post reviews in case it jinxes an otherwise good product or service, but in the case of New Road Dental practice I have no such reservations. They are excellent! During an appointment with Debbie today, I had what I shall call a composite reconstruction. Most of my tooth was gone but she did an amazing job of rebuilding it so that it is now indistinguishable from the one next to it. All the while taking care to keep me informed in her friendly and professional way. Many thanks to Debbie, her able assistant and all the team at New Road Dental practice.
Kathryn Bowman
10 months ago
From the moment you arrive you are met with a welcome smile.
All the team are kind, friendly and professional.
I’ve been a patient of Dimitri’s for a few years now and he is so patient, putting you at ease and explaining fully the required treatment.
“Kindness, professional expertise and reliability in an emergency…the perfect Saffron Walden dentist.