Your Award-Winning Dental Team (Best Team Wales - 2018)

Born in Abergavenny and growing up first in New Inn and then in Cwmbran, Gareth qualified as Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Cardiff University Dental School in 2009. After Vocational Training in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, he attained his Certificate of General Professional Training comprising working first as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery  at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, then as a Community Dental Officer in the Merthyr, Rhondda and Ogwr Valleys. Following this Gareth began work in General Dental Practice Bridgend and Barry, later moving to Barry full time. During these years Gareth attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry from Cardiff University in 2015 and completed the Foundation in Implant Dentistry Certificate from Straumann and the International Team for Implantology in 2016. On 1st November 2017 Gareth completed purchase of the Brynhyfryd Dental Practice following a short period working here as a locum.

Whilst working in Merthyr Tydfil Gareth met his now wife Hannah, a Learning Disability Nurse, and having married in December 2015 at Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr, they live in Swansea with their two daughters and their dog.  

Professionally Gareth is Dental Phobia Certified and a member of the Denplan Future Leaders steering group which involves advising Government policy through the production of white papers and networking at Westminster with cross-party MPs and other leaders in UK dentistry. His interests are conscious sedation, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening,  short-duration aesthetic orthodontics for adults and facial rejuvenation treatments. Gareth is co-chair of the Independent Dental Association Wales for 2021-2023 having previously served as secretary in the organisation. He is also an international conference speaker which has included co-chairing the first day of the Rome Dental Conference and Expo in December 2018 and heading to Osaka, Japan in September 2019 to speak at the Global Experts Meet on Holistic, Alternative and Traditional of Dentistry and Medicine.

 Ashley is a warm, approachable dentist with a passion for making your visit to the dentist as relaxing as possible. She graduated from Cardiff Dental School and has since been dedicated to delivering high-quality care. Known for her gentle touch and calming presence, Ashley is committed to making even the most nervous patients feel at ease.

In addition to general dental care, Ashley is a certified provider of aligner treatments, helping patients achieve straighter smiles with subtle, comfortable solutions. She has also trained on the prestigious Harley Street, honing her skills in facial aesthetics, including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. Her goal is to help you achieve not just a healthy smile, but the look that makes you feel your best.

At Brynhyfryd Dental, Ashley’s approach is all about you—the patient. She believes in a patient-centered philosophy, where your needs, comfort, and best interests are always the focus.

When she's not at work, Ashley enjoys indulging in her love for food—both cooking and eating (she’ll gladly swap recipes!). She also enjoys staying active and exploring the outdoors. Ashley looks forward to welcoming you to Brynhyfryd Dental with a friendly smile and a commitment to making your visit something to look forward to!