About Cliffgar Dental
We are a family owned and run practice, established in Banbridge by the practice principal David Little in 1985. David’s son Andrew joined the practice as an associate dentist in 2009 and David’s wife, Lorraine, is practice manager. The practice has grown and evolved over the years, and now includes a team of almost twenty highly trained, skilled and enthusiastic staff, including two hygienists and dental technician.
The practice is set in its own grounds with free on-site parking, disability access and drop-off point. Surgeries are well equipped and the practice also has its own on site dental laboratory, OPG machine and cone beam CT scanner.
Practice Principle
David Little
BDS (QUB 1982)GDC 56678
Originally from Fermanagh, David settled in Banbridge in 1983 and has been running his practice in Banbridge since 1985.
Over the years he has developed particular interest in orthodontics and surgical dentistry, completing a certificate in dental implants in 2001 after which he introduced dental implants to Cliffgar Dental. He has years of experience and continues to offer a full range of routine dental care alongside his more specific interests, as well as having significant experience in conscious sedation and keeping up to date with developments by undertaking regular training across all dental disciplines.
Outside of dentistry David has a keen interest in antiques and collectables.
Associate Dentist
Andrew Little
BDS Hons (QUB),MFDS (RCS Edin) PG cert in Implantology.
Andrew qualified from Queen’s University Belfast in 2008 with a BDS honours degree; he then completed his vocational training and returned to Banbridge where he has worked ever since. Implant dentistry has been a large component of his clinical practice since 2010 and Andrew has undertaken extensive and continuous training in this time, all the while gaining a wealth of clinical experience.
After many years combining general dental practice with implant and surgical dentistry, Andrew’s extensive training – including from renowned clinicians such as Dr Raja Patel and Dr Ashok Sehti – and considerable clinical experience, has led to his clinical practice now being defined and refined to both implant dentistry and minor oral surgery procedures. This includes:
A wide range of clinical implant solutions, from single tooth to full arch solutions, as well as ‘teeth in a day’
Complex extractions including wisdom teeth and impacted canines
Surgical endodontics (apicectomies)
Periodontal (gum) surgery
other soft tissue surgery
Additionally, he is trained in and provides conscious sedation for patients and is a recognised mentor for the Society of Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry.
Andrew is registered with both the General Dental Council (UK) and Irish Dental Council.
Away from work, Andrew is kept busy with his young family, enjoys good food, walking in the Mournes - and going to the gym.
Jessica Nethercote
BDS (QUB) 2020,PGDip PCD (RCSI),
PGCert (Orthodontics)
Jessica is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics while undertaking further training in interceptive orthodontics. She has also trained in dental sleep medicine with the British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, enabling her to assess and support patients who experience snoring and sleep-disordered breathing.
She is particularly passionate about early orthodontic care and enjoys working with children, believing that thoughtful treatment during growth can support not only healthy dental development but also overall wellbeing. She has a particular interest in how facial and jaw growth interact with breathing and sleep during childhood.
Jessica takes a whole-person approach to treatment planning and, where appropriate, works within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive comprehensive care.
Outside of dentistry, Jessica is a self-confessed foodie who enjoys cooking, baking and trying new restaurants. As an animal lover, she could talk about dogs all day long, and has also recently taken up beekeeping!
Contact us today to book your appointment
Call us on +44 28 4066 2034 or email info@cliffgardental.com