About Us
Our Team
Meet The Team
Dr Tara Tabari
Principal Dentist
Tara is the Principal Dentist at Portway Dental Practice. She qualified from the Royal Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden in 2002.
She relocated to London soon after where she worked fulltime and started a family. She relocated to Somerset in 2014 and has lived and worked here since.
Tara is particularly interested in treating children and nervous patients and enjoys prevention, restorative work and smile makeovers.
In her free time, Tara loves cooking and baking, spending quality time with family and friends and practising Yoga.
Dr Ed Tyler
Associate Dentist
Dr Tyler graduated from Cardiff in 2005 (BDS) and went on to achieve a Postgraduate Dental Qualification (DPDS) from Bristol University Dental School in 2011.
Dr Tyler has enjoyed treating patients for over 14 years and has been working at Portway Dental Practice since April 2016 offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to our patients.
Dr Tyler particularly enjoys restorative dentistry to help his patients achieve a more comfortable attractive smile.
In his free time, Ed enjoys playing Golf and having been a rugby player, he supports his local team, Bath Rugby. He enjoys preserving food and cooking in general, gardening and spending time with his young family.
Dr Helen Bartlett
Associate Dentist
Helen graduated from Leeds University Dental School in 2001 and furthered her knowledge with a Postgraduate qualification from the Eastman Dental Institute in London, in 2010.
Helen has over 20 years of experience in dentistry and has worked in a variety of settings in Yorkshire and the South West. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is dedicated to providing high quality treatment for every patient.
Helen joined Portway in November 2024 and has fitted so perfectly into the Practice, its as if she has been part of the team for years.
Outside of work, Helen is kept busy with her two boys and their many hobbies! She also enjoys walking and spending time with family and friends.
Raminta Summers
Hygienist
GDC Registration Number 234089
Raminta joined the Practice January 2023 as our Hygienist. Raminta has fitted into the practice just perfectly.
Raminta graduated as a Dental hygienist and Dental therapist from King’s College Hospital, London. She is also a qualified Dental nurse and has been working in the Dental profession since 2012. Raminta is originally from Lithuania and moved to London in 2009. Raminta strives to deliver up-to-date, evidence-based treatment and enjoys attending courses and conferences.
She believes in a holistic approach when treating patients and that excellent oral health is the foundation to achieving good physical and mental wellbeing. Raminta is excellent in providing preventative advice and finds ways of improving everyone’s home self-care.
In her free time, Raminta likes cooking, crocheting, and walking her dog.
Polly joined the practice in April 2021 as our trainee dental nurse as she always had a keen interest in pursuing a career in Dentistry. During this time, she has Qualified as a Dental Nurse with the NEBDN, completed her Level 2 & 3 Infection Prevention Control course. In 2026, she started a Level 3 Management course and is now joint Registered Manager at Portway.
Polly enjoys assisting in treatments like Composite Bonding, Invisalign and Airflow treatment. She loves seeing patients gain confidence with their restorative work and being part of their smile makeover journey.
In her free time, Polly enjoys going to the gym and keeping fit, trips to Cornwall with her partner and socialising with friends and family.
Elisha joined the practice in October 2022 as our trainee dental nurse. Having already gained some experience in the field, she decided to pursue a career in dental nursing before joining Portway. Elisha has always had a keen interest in dentistry, particularly after undergoing orthodontic treatment herself.
Elisha enjoys all aspects of her role but has a particular interest in surgical extractions. She is passionate about ensuring every patient has a relaxed and comfortable experience during their visit.
Elisha successfully completed her NEBDN qualification and became a qualified dental nurse in July 2024, she also completed a Health and Safety Risk Assessment course. In 2026, she started a Level 3 Management Course and is now Joint Registered Manager at Portway.
In her free time, Elisha enjoys going to the gym and travelling with friends and family.
Katie qualified as a Dental Nurse in February 2024, and we were delighted to welcome her to our team in May 2026.
Katie particularly enjoys assisting with composite bonding, teeth whitening, and scale and polish treatments.
In her free time, Katie loves spending time with friends and family, going on holiday with her partner, and relaxing at home with her Maine Coon cat.
