About the team
Grace and Gareth took over the ownership of the Practice from Grace’s parents Mr and Mrs Dentith on their retirement in 2013. Grace is the Principal Dentist and Gareth the Practice Manager. Between them they run the practice with the same values and ethos which with it was created.
All of our highly trained staff are carefully selected to continue to provide the superior quality of care and personal service that our patients have come to expect over the years.
Principal Dentist
Miss Grace Dentith BDS (Newcastle 2005), MFDS RCS (Ed), Dip Con Sed
GDC Registration: 85688
Grace qualified from Newcastle Dental School in 2005 and has since worked in general practice in Ashington, a postgraduate training post at Newcastle Dental School and as a Senior House Officer in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Middlesbrough Hospital.
In 2007 Grace also gained Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Grace returned to Rutland from the North East with Gareth in 2008 to take over her mother’s patient list following her retirement from clinical work.
Associate Dentist
Mr Rishi Bathia BDS (Kings 2013)
GDC Registration: 244391
Rishi Bathia joined our team in 2020 and replaced Miss Hampton. Mr Bathia qualified from Kings College London in 2013 and has since worked in general practice. Rishi has a keen interest in all aspects of general dentistry and strives on providing excellent patient care. Outside of work, Rishi enjoys most sports and plays badminton and tennis regularly.
Associate Dentist
Mr Riyan Rughani BDS (Birmingham 2021)
GDC Registration: 296122
Mr Rughani joined our team in 2025 after qualifying from The Birmingham University Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry in 2021.
Riyan has completed courses in Clinical Photography and Rubber Dam techniques and is also currently studying to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry.
Associate Dentist
Mr Shahil Barot MDDr (Masaryk 2013)
GDC Registration: 245641
Mr Barot has been a member of our team since 2022.
Having a Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics and a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry Shahil is experienced in providing complex treatment plans and is currently training and organising to provide Dental Implants at the Practice.
Shahil has also been a Mentor to help younger Dentists successfully achieve their Vocational Training Programs in order to work in the NHS.
Associate Dentist
Dr Duncan Ralston BDS (Birmingham) 1984, Dip Implant Dent RCS (Eng)
GDC Registration: 59425
Dr Duncan F. Ralston graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1984 and has over 40 years of experience in providing comprehensive dental care. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to postgraduate education, continually refining his knowledge and clinical skills to provide the highest standard of treatment for his patients.
Duncan has a special interest in dental implant dentistry and was awarded the prestigious Diploma in Implant Dentistry (Dip Implant Dent RCS (Eng)) by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2010. This advanced qualification reflects his dedication to clinical excellence and the provision of evidence-based implant treatment.
To further enhance his expertise, Duncan has travelled extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, learning from internationally renowned clinicians and visiting many centres of excellence in implant dentistry. This wealth of experience enables him to provide predictable, long-lasting solutions for patients who have lost teeth or require complex restorative treatment.
In addition to implant dentistry, Duncan enjoys all aspects of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He is known for his calm, caring and approachable manner, taking time to listen to his patients and ensuring they feel informed, comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey.
Outside dentistry, Duncan enjoys spending time with his family and making the most of the outdoors. His interests include golf, skiing and gardening, and he also has a long-standing enthusiasm for high-performance cars.
Duncan is delighted to have joined the team at Dentith & Dentith and looks forward to welcoming everyone to the practice.
Dental Hygienist
Miss Rebecca Bakewell Dip DH
GDC Registration: 102886
Becky joined the practice initially as dental nurse in 2002 and was then selected for hygienist training at Newcastle Dental Hospital where she completed her Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2006. Becky has built up an excellent rapport with her patients and recently has dropped to part time hours with the birth of her two young sons.
Dental Nurses
All of our dental nurses are registered with the General Dental Council or currently undergoing training to gain their National Diploma in Dental Nursing as certified by the NEBDN to achieve registration.
