Felicity Bender

Clinical Director
BDS (Peninsula) 2011, MFDS RCS (Ed)
GDC No. 212504

Felicity started her dental career as a Dental Nurse in 2003. Working in a variety of practices in West Cornwall. In 2007 Felicity took the decision to become a Dentist and set about gaining the academic qualifications to pass the GAMSAT exam to meet the entry criteria for a graduate Dentist degree.

In 2008 Felicity successfully gained a place at Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth to study for the BDS Dental Surgery graduate degree. During this period Felicity learned and developed knowledge of clinical and communication skills, professionalism and management and leadership skills; applied dentistry science, and knowledge of the comprehensive delivery of clinical dentistry including: restorative dentistry for children and adults; dental radiology; oral surgery; pharmacology and therapeutics; oral medicine; oral pathology; medicine and surgery applied to dentistry; preventative dentistry; dental public health; evidence-based dentistry; health & safety; communication skills; professionalism; and law and ethics.

Felicity excelled at patient assessment, treatment planning and delivery and was noted for her quiet and professional manner.

Felicity graduated top of her year in 2011.

Following graduation Felicity worked in a variety of NHS practices before taking up a Civilian Dentist appointment with the Ministry of Defence at HMS Raleigh, Torpoint. During this appointment Felicity was responsible for ensuring that her patients were dentally fit for military operations and deployments. Whilst at HMS Raleigh Felicity studied for the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCS Ed) - one of the oldest and largest of the surgical and dental colleges in the world.

Felicity became a member of the RCS Edinburgh in 2014.

Felicity took over Archway Dental Surgery in December 2017 and was Principal Dentist until recently, when she became Clinical Director of Archway Dental Surgery at Kelly Bray. Since being a practice owner and Principal Dentist, Felicity has a special interest in Clear Align Orthodontics and is currently studying a Diploma in Clear Aligner Technology.

Felicity is married to Dave, and they spend their time with their children Evelyn and George. When not discussing teeth, they enjoy cooking, “amateur” wine tasting, walking, and gardening. Felicity is an excellent baker so look out for the Great Archway Bake Off!