The Team

Dr Kenton Payne

BDS. MSc. MPDC RCSEd
Principal Dentist

GDC Number: 66210

Kenton is the Practice Principal. He qualified in 1990 at Kings College London and after completing his Vocational training here at The Elms has gained further experience in several Practices in the New Forest area. He has completed a clinical attachment in Oral Surgery at Winchester hospital. Kenton has also completed an Msc with distinction in Advanced General Practice at The University of Birmingham and has been awarded a membership in primary dental care from Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons. In addition, Kenton has passed the entrance examination to study for two years for a diploma in Endodontics. He will commence his studies in 2019. He also has a keen interest in dental photography.

Outside of work Kenton is a keen cyclist and has completed many rides for charities such as the Oakhaven Hospice, British Heart foundation and Dentaid.

Kenton also likes to play the piano for relaxation and has provided background music in local restaurants for functions and weddings.

Dr Tanya Burton

BDS. MFGDP. Grad Cert Clin Dent
Associate Dentist

GDC Number: 76529

Tanya grew up in the New Forest before moving to London to study at Guy’s Hospital. Upon qualifying in 1999, Tanya joined the Royal Navy serving as a Dental Officer in a variety of locations and ships around the world. She returned to the New Forest working locally, before continuing her Naval career in Australia. Tanya has completed postgraduate studies with both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the University of Sydney, maintaining a keen interest in restorative dentistry.

Tanya is an enthusiastic sailor with several ocean crossings, who regularly enjoys dinghy sailing. She is a keen walker and can often be found enjoying local walks or more challenging mountainous regions around the UK.

Sarah Bokota

Dip Dent Hygiene RCS Eng
Hygienist

GDC Number: 212590

Sarah is our gentle hygienist who also qualified at The Eastman Dental Hospital in 2011. She firmly believes that the key to successful hygiene therapy is to be able to carry out comfortable treatment whilst also empowering patients with the knowledge necessary to keep the gums and teeth healthy with a good home care strategy.

Sarah has a very active life outside of work and takes part in activities such as Kayaking and Ceroc dancing as well as a passion for growing her own organic vegetables!

Our Nurses/Reception

Here to assist in every aspect of your dental care and experience here at The Elms Dental Practice.

Charlotte Clinkaberry – GDC Number: 145436

Molly Hartwell – GDC Number: 270217

Karen Coucher – GDC Number: 128141