A North Wales dental practice has welcomed a new team member.
Alison Kime has joined West End Dental’s Porthmadog surgery, further strengthening a team that already serves patients across North Wales from its Llangefni, Prestatyn and Colwyn Bay clinics, where the group’s headquarters are based.
Originally from North Yorkshire, Alison brings almost four decades of clinical expertise spanning both general and special care dentistry.
Alison said:
“Joining such a patient-centred practice as West End Dental is fantastic. The feedback and warmth from patients and colleagues alike have been incredible.
“I’m passionate about minimal intervention dentistry, which is all about preserving natural teeth wherever possible, and I look forward to many happy years providing this kind of care in Porthmadog.”
Alison qualified from Guy’s Hospital in London, where she was introduced to the then-radical concept of minimally invasive dentistry. This philosophy, focusing on preserving natural teeth and reducing unnecessary intervention, remains central to her methods today.
Her career has been wide-ranging; having returned to North Yorkshire she provided care as a family dentist, before moving to the Midlands to take on specialist roles treating patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries and advanced neurological conditions.
Since relocating to North Wales in 1997, Alison has combined over a decade in community dentistry with time in general practice in Penrhyndeudraeth.
Alison also brings expertise in innovative treatments such as Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)—a quick, effective and non-invasive treatment for active caries. While SDF is widely used in the US, it remains relatively uncommon in the UK.
Aaron Ferguson, Managing Director of West End Dental, said:
“We’re delighted to have Alison on board. Her career reflects not only clinical excellence but also a true commitment to putting patients at the heart of everything she does.
“At West End Dental we pride ourselves on that personal touch, and Alison’s patient-centred approach and wealth of experience fit perfectly with our values.”
