Dental care with you in mind

At Barnbrook Dental Practice, we are aware that people are looking for different things when considering a dental practice. We offer customised treatments at our dental clinic in Exeter.

A little information for new patients

Barnbrook Dental Practice always welcomes new patients. Whether you have moved to the area, wish to try a new dentist, need emergency treatment, or have not had a check-up for years, our friendly team will be able to help you.

At your initial assessment, we will give you the opportunity to discuss your dental needs and expectations. We will gently and thoroughly check your teeth, gums, and mouth, as well as your head and neck. We may also take any necessary x-rays and maybe do additional tests to ensure we have all information prior to diagnosis or treatment.

We will then discuss your treatment plan and options. You will be supplied with an estimate of any proposed treatment. All private treatment charges will need to be paid at each appointment.

Extra information can be found on our private patient price list, which includes our full range of treatments ranging from standard inspections and fillings through to cosmetic dental procedures, extractions and more intensive treatments such as root canals.

A high standard of private dental care

Our aim is to provide preventive dentistry with modern techniques in a caring and sympathetic manner within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

We want you to consider this a partnership over the long-term to establish excellent dental health for life.

We are mainly a private practice with most adult patients on Denplan, either Denplan Care or Denplan Essentials.

We are not NHS dentists, but we do have a contract with Devon PCT to provide NHS treatments to children and payment exempt adults.

Nervous? There is no need to be!

We appreciate that people may be anxious about going to the dentist. Do let us know if you have any anxiety about your visit, because you are not alone.

We try to help by creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere at our dental clinic to help overcome any apprehension you may have. We take things slowly, make everything as easy as possible, and ensure that you do not feel any discomfort.

We understand and are here to help. We always give you the opportunity to stop at any time. We have good success in reducing anxiety, mainly with just a little time and TLC.

Meet the team

Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the best in dental healthcare with consideration and professionalism. You will always see 'your' dentist, except very occasionally for emergency treatment, complemented with our hygienist for preventive care.

Dr. Andrew Powell BDS – Dentist
Qualified in Sheffield in 1984
GDC No. 59609

After qualifying as a dental surgeon, Andrew worked in community dentistry treating children and disadvantaged adults, developing his approach to ensure all his patients feel relaxed and his interest in looking after those who are anxious or nervous.

Having gone to school in Exeter (Stoke Hill and Hele's), Andrew moved into general practice in 1990. Joining Denplan in November 2004 allowed him to provide patient-focused dentistry that he wished, giving time and focus on prevention resulting in healthier mouths and less fillings for his patients . He is married to Sandra and has two grown up children, Ruth and Laurence. He lives in the country with cows and sheep as near neighbours.

Dr Pauline Selley BDS DPDS – Dentist
Qualified in London in 1978
GDC No. 50482

Pauline qualified as a dental surgeon at Guys Hospital and then completed a postgraduate diploma at Bristol Dental Hospital between 1996 and 2001, specialising in orthodontics, oral surgery, oral medicine and preventive dentistry.

She held clinical assistant posts at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) in orthodontics for several years in the 1990s and then in the Oral Surgery Department in the day care unit, finishing in 2001.

Tonia Tyreman (Dip Dent Hygiene) -
Hygienist GDC No. 5296

Tonia has been qualified for over 20 years in dental hygiene and is known as being gentle but thorough. Tonia is excellent at ensuring patients leave with glistening pearly whites and a good knowledge of how to keep your teeth healthy!

Tonia has a dog named after the rapper snoop dogg and a cat called woody. Tonia works with us on Mondays and Thursdays, and often on Tuesdays as well.

The support team

Louise (GDC No. 141241), a qualified dental nurse, is our longest serving and valued member of the team here at Barnbrook starting here after leaving school. Her hobbies and interests include spending time with family and on-line shopping!, oh and of course chocolate!

Charlotte (GDC No. 269304 ) has been apart of the team since 2015 as a dental nurse. Charlotte and Ali our receptionist make a great team on the desk and can always ensure to make you smile. Charlotte likes to keep busy and ALWAYS makes sure everything is on point. Outside of work she enjoys going for walks in North Devon!

Daisy (GDC No. 295561) who started here in January 2019 and now has qualified and is an experienced member of the team. She is full of life with a good sense of humour, and has great patience and understanding with our patients who find attending the practice more difficult.

Alison is our receptionist, and is very freindly and approachable and definately has your best interests at heart. If you have any problems or concerns do talk to her and she will ensure that the team resolves any issues. Outisde of work Ali enjoys gardening and visiting local garden centres with friends!

Freya is a trainee dental nurse who attends Exeter College to complete her course. Freya has settled in really well and is excellent at commuincating with patients. Outiside of work she likes to hit the town with her friends.

Jamie-lee is our newest trainee and is really enjoying her role. Along side doing her course she takes part in stockcar racing, where she enters the track to compete against others, pretty successfully too!

All our staff are approachable and have your interest at heart. If you do have a question or problem, please do let them know so that they can help. Contact us to speak to a member of our team.

For a dental practice that cares about its patients, call Barnbrook Dental Practice in Exeter on

01392 273 450