Dr Patric Aria Saraby has lived in Bournemouth since he was 5 years old and credits Bournemouth schools, community and his family background for helping shape his career, as he now combines work across two Dorset practices with postgraduate training in dental implants.
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Dr Patric Aria Saraby from Bournemouth, Bupa Dentist of the year 2025 (Image: Dr Patric Aria Saraby)
Dr Saraby said: “I always consider myself very fortunate in terms of the education I had in Bournemouth.
“I went to St Michael’s Primary school next to the triangle and from there went on to Bournemouth School for Boys.
“I would definitely say St Michael’s helped me settle in to a new life, especially considering at first I couldn’t speak English.
“The teachers were always very kind and supportive.”
Now 27 years old, Dr Saraby’s research on Nicotine Pouches and their effect on the gums was picked up by the media in a way that he says “snowballed” his career just 10 months after he graduated university.
Dr Saraby said: “It all started with the research I did on Nicotine Pouches.
“This article was published on Dentistry.co.uk and was then picked up by BBC News, which made me the youngest dentist to be featured on BBC News.
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Dr Patric Aria Saraby from Bournemouth, Bupa Dentist of the year 2025 (Image: Dr Patric Aria Saraby)
“This was all topped off by Bupa Dental Care naming me as the Best Dentist in south west England and Wales for 2025.
“I never imagined that all this would happen so quickly after finishing university, but you have to take your opportunities when they are presented to you.”
Dentistry has always been part of Dr Saraby’s life from a young age as he was initially inspired to take up the profession by his mother, who was the first dentist in his family. He recalls growing up around a dental practice environment and now very much enjoys the community aspect of his role as an associate dentist.
Dr Saraby added: “I love my home town and have a real connection with people here, it makes me sleep well at night knowing that I actively contribute to the community that raised me.
“If I can improve someone’s day, whether it be fixing your teeth or sometimes just having a deep chat with someone struggling, these are the moments where I feel a real human connection to the patients and what makes me profoundly proud of my profession.”
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