Dr Gareth Crowther is the Managing Director and Principal Dentist at Brynhyfryd Dental Practice in Swansea. After growing up in Cwmbran, Dr Crowther completed his BDS at Cardiff University Dental School in 2009. Following this, Dr Crowther completed his Vocational Training in Cardiff before undertaking a Certificate of General Professional Training, which included work at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and as a Community Dental Officer around the Rhondda, Merthyr, and Ogwr valleys. 

Soon after, Dr Crowther started working in dental practices in Barry and Bridgend. Throughout his time in general dental practice, he continued to develop his skills and knowledge and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry from Cardiff University in 2015 as well as a Foundation in Implant Dentistry Certificate from Straumann and the International Team for Implantology in 2016.

After working at the Brynhyfryd Dental Practice in Swansea for a brief period as a locum, Dr Crowther bought the clinic. 

Alongside his dental practice, Dr Crowther is also a speaker at international conferences. He co-chaired the first day of the 2018 Rome Dental Conference and Expo and spoke at the Global Experts Meet on Holistic, Alternative and Traditional Dentistry and Medicine in Japan in 2018. 

In 2021 and 2022, Dr Crowther served as co-chair of the Independent Dental Association Wales, an organisation for which he has previously served as general secretary. In addition, he is a member of the Denplan Future Leaders steering group. Within this role, he works on white papers that advise government policy and networks with MPs and UK dental leaders. 

As a Dental Phobia Certified dentist, Dr Crowther is committed to providing a comfortable experience for all patients. His gentle and caring approach helps reduce anxiety. For nervous patients, he can provide conscious sedation. which allows for a pain and stress-free treatment experience. 

The areas of treatment Dr Crowther enjoys providing include cosmetic dentistry, dental implant placement, teeth whitening, sedation dentistry, and facial rejuvenation. 

Dr Crowther is married and lives in Swansea. When he isn’t working, he enjoys long walks with his dog and travelling. 

Brynhyfryd Dental Practice

With a reputation spanning four decades, Brynhyfryd Dental Practice is a well-established clinic close to Swansea city centre, serving both NHS and private patients. After being bought by Dr Crowther in 2017, the clinic has won the Best Team in Wales at the 2018 Dentistry Awards and the Best Website and Digital Marketing Campaign at the 2019 Dental Awards. 

Since 2019, the clinic has operated from new, purpose-built premises with modern decontamination facilities. 

The team at Brynhyfryd Dental Practice provide warm and caring dental services without judgment. Treatments available at the clinic include teeth straightening using the Smilelign clear aligner system, dental implants, fillings, facial rejuvenation, and more. Patients can take advantage of 0% finance payment options available at the practice.