About Our Bristol Based Dental Practice
Please meet the Promenade Dental team…
Regina Bormann BDS DPDS
Principal Dentist
Regina opened the Promenade Dental practice in February 2003 with the aim of building a family orientated treatment environment welcoming to all. With this as the guiding principle the practice has grown significantly to now include four treatment rooms with a committed and enthusiastic team of dental professionals. Qualified in 1996 in Germany, Regina has over 25 years of experience in practice. Her area of interest is cosmetic treatment. GDC No. 72808
Michael Lavelle BDS (Bristol)
Associate Dentist
Michael graduated from the University of Bristol in 2007 and has spent the large majority of his time since in general practice building a wide reputation as a kind, thorough & empathetic practitioner. Over the past 3 years Michael has been proudly undertaking the role of FD trainer in his practice where he has been responsible for mentoring and guiding three new dentists through their first year of practice and into the world of dentistry. Clinically, Michael takes pride in being able to help patients make measured improvements to the form and functionality of their smiles, whilst always respecting the integrity of the teeth using minimally invasive techniques and cosmetic tooth aligners such as Invisalign GO where appropriate. In his spare time Michael is a keen cyclist and plays football and golf more socially, as well as enjoying many family pursuits. GDC no. 112814
Aida Abas Burgos BDS , MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice (University of Birmingham), Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry (CEOSA, European Orthodontic Centre)
Associate Dentist
Aida joined us in May 2021. Originally from Madrid, Spain, she has been working in the UK since 2010 and has over 20 years of experience as a dentist in private and NHS dentistry, as well as in mentoring dentists . She moved to the UK because of her love of the UK culture and she has made Bristol her home . She has recently graduated with Distinction from her Masters degree at Birmingham University , enabling her to deliver first class evidence- based general dentistry to her patients and with a minimally invasive approach.
Although Aida enjoys all the aspects of dentistry, she has a passion for Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry . She also loves doing non-invasive facial aesthetic procedures such as Dermafillers and Botox.
Aida prides herself from being empathetic , enthusiastic and honest , caring very much for people. Before she moved to the UK she became and active member of “ Dentists without limits” , a charity organisation which she travelled to Nicaragua with to treat thousands of patients in need that had never received medical or dental attention.
In her personal life , Aida is a travel -addict and an animal right defender and fought for animal rights in Spain for many years . She also loves long distance swimming and surfing. GDC No: 185517
Alessandro Teale BDS (Bristol)
Associate Dentist
Alessandro graduated from Bristol University in 2020 and has most recently completed a restorative and community Dental Core Training year in Cardiff Dental Hospital. This follows a couple of years working in general practice in Weston-super-mare. Alessandro is bilingual in English and Italian; born in Milan, Italy and then moving to England at 10 years old.
In addition to all aspects of general dentistry, Alessandro’s areas of particular interest include minimally invasive cosmetic restorative treatments and endodontics. He especially enjoys conducting root canal treatments, aesthetic composites and has trained for certification to deliver Invisalign Go procedures.
Alessandro has a friendly, calming and attentive manner with his patients, with the aim to improve their smiles’ appearance and function for everyday life.
Outside of work, he is keen to continuously develop as a dentist and in an abundance of hobbies. Interested in most sports; football, tennis and swimming, to name a few. He additionally enjoys travelling, music, food and socialising with friends.
GDC number 291047
Dental Hygiene Team
Hygienist – Monique Henderson
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Sheffield) GDC no. 272739
Monique is the latest addition to our team.
Monique is committed to delivering high-quality dentistry and patient care. She enjoys working with patients to achieve better oral health and maintaining healthy gums and teeth through preventative care management.
Monique is a member of the British society of dental hygiene and therapy and the Bristish society of periodontology. This allows her to keep up to date with all the newest innovations within dental hygiene and therapy.
Outside of work Monique enjoys travelling, keeping fit and pottery. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Our Reception & Nursing Team
Helen Williams GDC no. 223168 – Practice manager
Helen joined us in February 2023 and has taken on the role of practice manager.
Helen is a qualified dental nurse and has over 20 years experience since gaining her dental nurse diploma at Bristol dental hospital.
Most of her nursing career has been spent being a lead nurse in specialists practices that offer Orthodontics and facial aesthetics. She has also gained her qualification in Radiography.
The last few years she has taken on roles overseeing compliance for Dental practices.
Pat Clarke
Head Receptionist
With Promenade Dental since it opened, Pat has been a key support as the practice has developed. Pat manages the reception area and takes pride in dealing with all the demands of this role in a calm and professional manner.
Marie Lip – Lead Nurse – GDC No. 116603
Hannah Donovan – GDC No. 252956
Hareiz Salih – GDC Number 298471
Jessica Kemp – Dental Nurse
All our dentists adhere to the General Dental Council standards for dental professionals www.gdc-uk.org
General Dental Council 37 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8DQ
Promenade Dental is the trading name for Dr IR Bormann
