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Refurbishment at Barker Dental Care
In March, we refurbished the practice giving the practice a brighter and more modern feel. We have added a television, new seating, and new pictures to the waiting room. There is also new lighting and flooring throughout the practice. We hope that our patients will enjoy the new surroundings on...
Tim Barkers Lake District 24 Peak Challenge to Raise Money for Operation Smile
In July, local dentist Tim Barker hiked the Lake District 24 Peak Challenge to raise money for Operation Smile....
2011 Patient Survey
The results of our patient survey are in. 100% of our patients who completed the patient survey forms agreed that they would be happy to recommend Barker Dental Care to their family and friends. The practice also received excellent reviews and comments for our customer service and clinical expertise. Thank...
Eastleigh College Training Ambassadors Award
Barker Dental Care was honoured with a Training Ambassadors Award for employer dedication in staff development by Eastleigh College in April 2009. The award was presented by Chris Huhne, the local Member of Parliament. Our practice was put forward by one of our staff members, Janet Green, who is currently...
Tim attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
In February 2009, Tim attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). The LVI is known as one of the most advanced cosmetic dentistry schools in the world. The LVI curriculum is centred around neuromuscular dentistry, which focuses on ensuring that a patient’s bite is in the ideal...
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
Over the past six months, the team at Barker Dental Care have received extensive training on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Medical Emergencies from a certified retired member of the Hampshire Ambulance Service. In addition to the CPR and Medical Emergencies training, we have also received significant training on the...
Continuum Level 2 course
Dr. Tim Barker attended the Continuum Level 2 course at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida in October 2007. While in Key Biscayne, Tim took part in an interactive class designed to help dentists learn the most advanced dental techniques. The Pankey Institute for Advanced...
Practice Refurbishment
Since buying the practice in March 2007, Tim and Amy have been hard at work refurbishing the practice. The newly re-decorated and refurnished waiting area, reception and hallways now have a more up-to-date and modern feel while preserving the friendly atmosphere of an established family practice. Tim and Amy look...
Tim and Amy purchase Barker Dental Care
Tim and Amy Barker purchased this dental practice on March 1, 2007 from Tim’s father, Machen Barker, who has been practicing at 9 Barnes Lane for the past 40 years. The practice was previously known as Machen Barker & Associates, but with the change of ownership, the practice name has...