Dr Rex Yetton

Rex is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. His career spans General Practice and full-time Hospital Anaesthetics. Rex has provided anaesthetics and sedation in dental surgeries for over forty years, bringing a wealth of experience.

Nowadays general anaesthetics are confined to hospitals and 'conscious sedation' has provided a safe and effective means to help people through any fears of dentistry – the motto 'aware but don't care' fits perfectly. The drugs used are short-acting, and they are largely eliminated by the end of the appointment – there will still be some bits of the drug remaining, so an escort is required to go home. You are advised not to do business work, paperwork, online shopping or social media for the rest of the day, as mistakes can be made. Driving is not permitted for 24 hours after the appointment and it is best to eat lightly and drink normally before an appointment.

Away from the practice, Rex is a keen sportsman having played rugby at the county level, team squash and tennis. Nowadays, Rex spends time with his family, plays a more sedate game of tennis and enjoys riding his electric mountain bike on the Downs.