Ian Mills established Torrington Dental Practice in November 1997 as a single surgery practice offering NHS and private dental care for the population of Great Torrington and the surrounding area.

The growth of the practice was astonishing and a second surgery was added in 1998. Growth continued and the practice relocated in October 2003 to enable further expansion and a partnership was formed between Ian Mills, John Evans and Zena Brenchley. A part time associate, Tom Greeves, then joined the partners.

 In March 2004, we became the first practice in Devon to enter PDS, operating a pilot scheme within the Southwest Peninsula Options for Change Programme. In August 2004, a fourth surgery was established after the successful recruitment of another dentist, Rhys Gabe, who became a partner of the practice in August 2005