Our Team – Jersey Dental Care

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Meet the Team

Derik Mare

Dr Derik Mare
BChD (Pretoria)

A passionate and engaging academic with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and advanced restorative treatments, Derik has over 30 years’ experience in caring for patients.

Originally graduating from South Africa, Derik has trained with some of the leading practitioners in their fields. Mike Wise, who is recognised by The General Dental Council as a specialist in oral surgery and restorative dentistry; and world renowned oral surgeon Buks De La Rey, with whom he undertook five years implant surgery mentoring, have both been involved in Derik’s journey to himself being an innovator in cosmetic and restorative treatments.

By keeping up to date with best practice and new techniques from the UK, Europe and the US, Derik ensures Jersey Dental Care remains at the forefront of both cosmetic and restorative treatments in the Channel Islands.

Even the most nervous patient will have absolute confidence in Derik, and can be assured that his care, understanding and calming influence are all underpinned by a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Derik is a sea rower and private pilot, passions he shares with his wife and two sons.

Peter Richardson

Dr Peter C. A. Richardson
BDS (U.Lond)

A University College, London graduate who has a special interest in anxiety management, Peter has a passion for family practice and advanced restorative dentistry.

Following graduation, Peter worked briefly in Wandsworth Community Dental Service, followed by a few years spent in general dental practice in South London. His native Island of Jersey finally called him back home in 1985. General dentistry is where Peter happily resides, taking care of family members of all ages and stages. Peter leads through innovation and application to develop advanced dentistry techniques and practices.

He has a vested interest in anxiety management and patient support and has 25 years restorative dentistry on the clock. An experienced pair of hands with fingers firmly on the pulse of modern dentistry.

When he’s not in practice, you will find Peter spending time with his family at home or sailing. A keen DIY enthusiast, Peter is a ‘maker, doer and fixer’ of things both in practice and at home.

Peter Silver

Dr Peter T. Silver
BDS MSc MFGDPRCS

Peter is a passionate trainer and educator. He is passionate about all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in restorative, cosmetic and the treatment of worn teeth.

With a Masters degree in Restorative Dentistry Peter went on to obtain membership of the Faculty of General dental Practitioners of the Royal College of surgeons England.

In 1998 he completed a year of implant training at the Eastman Dental Institute one of the country’s premier postgraduate training centres. A keen trainer and educator himself, Peter worked for two years at Newcastle University Dental Hospital delivering teaching and clinical supervision to final year undergraduate dental students. Peter continues to pass on his knowledge in contagious style.

When not in practice or the classroom, you will find Harley enthusiast Peter hitting the open road. When a change of pace is needed, Peter can be found with guitar in hand.

Jamie Godsell

Dr Jamie Godsell
BSc (Hons) BDS (Exeter)

Before joining Jersey Dental Care in 2019, Jamie was in practice in Weston Super Mare for 7 years. With a BS Honours in cognitive neuroscience from Exeter University, he has specialism in relaxed vs. anxiety states and how to overcome phobia; which is particularly helpful for nervous patients.

His accompanying BDS (Bachelor Dental Surgery) from Exeter, is an award winning, patient centred degree programme which focuses on providing the very best care tailored treatment for each individual patient’s needs.

Postgraduate study towards an MSc in clinical periodontology (gum disease treatments) at UCLAN in Preston, as well as being a fully accredited Invisalign (invisible teeth straightening) Provider means that Jamie’s skills and experience compliment perfectly the other dentists at Jersey Dental Care.

A keen surfer and sports enthusiast, Jersey is an ideal place for Jamie to enjoy the best of outdoors that Jersey has to offer.

Elizabeth Butler

Jersey Facial Aesthetics

Having qualified as a Nurse from University of Southampton in 2005, Elizabeth began her career by specialising in Emergency Nursing, with an interest in nurse-led treatments and patient centred care.

In 2011, she re-specialised and diversified into aesthetics, training in the therapeutic use of lasers and light, dermal fillers, skin peels and anti-wrinkle injections and more.

Elizabeth believes that facial aesthetics should enhance the natural beauty of the face, improving symmetry and refining features. Techniques are continually evolving, but the ethos remains, using simply the most refined, advanced and safest technology and products available, EBA and JDC are committed to continually providing the finest personalised treatment with natural results.

Yasmin Rasul

Dental Hygienist/Therapist
BSc (Glas)

Yasmin graduated with a BSc (Merit) Oral Health Science Degree from the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School. Yasmin was granted the Excellence in Clinical Practice award, sponsored by BSDHT and achieved the highest mark within her cohort during the final year of study.

Yasmin’s aim is to promote positive dental experiences for patients who attend Jersey Dental Care clinic, by making them feel as comfortable as possible through her warm and friendly nature. She has a genuine interest in giving advice and support to patients to maintain optimal oral health.

As our dental hygienist and therapist in the team, Yasmin helps to prevent and manage periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay and is able to carry out a range of procedures such as scaling and polishing (under local anaesthetic where necessary), impression taking, fissure sealants and routine restorative treatment.