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About Us
dentons is your local directory.
Over 50 years serving local communities.
For more than five decades, we’ve helped local businesses reach thousands of new customers.
The first dentons was published in Bath in 1967. More than fifty years later, we now distribute over 500,000 directories to more than 50 areas in the South West.
Simple. Affordable. Effective.
We offer fuss-free, targeted advertising for all businesses to suit all budgets. Research shows that most people want to buy goods and services from businesses in their area. This is why dentons has built such a trusted reputation with users and advertisers over the years.
Accurate, useful and always at hand, our directories are the first place people turn to find local businesses which is why our customers come back to us, year after year.
The Complete Solution.
From directory and online advertising to your very own website, at dentons, we offer the complete package.
dentons don’t just produce quality, effective business directories: dentons.net is our online national business directory giving you the same accuracy of information found in our printed directory.
If that’s not enough, our Creative Services has been designing and building bespoke websites and effective web solutions for over 10 years.
Origins of Dentons Directories
1967.
In 1967 and working from his home in Bath, John Denton (left) developed an idea to create a local business and services directory to bring in advertising revenue with copies then delivered free to every residential and commercial address within the Bath area and as such, the first ever dentons directory came to be.
When the Bath directory proved successful, John expanded the idea to the surrounding area. The directories took on a distinctive visual style, the front cover of each directory being a hand drawn sketch by John Denton’s son, Roger.
The original Bath cover is shown below.
In 1985, Roger Denton joined his father in the business, with his brother Robin Denton following a year later. Roger and Robin bought the business from their father in 1988 and in 1989, Dentons Directories Ltd was formed. In 1994, Ken Birleson joined the board as a Director.
In recent years, the number of printed directories has increased to 25 and national directory information is now available online through dentons.net. Dentons also offers digital marketing services through its in-house creative department.
In 2011, the company purchased Bridge House in Westbury and relocated its operations there.
Our people.
At Dentons, everyone is encouraged to play a part in driving the business forward. We recognise our people as our greatest asset and we are proud to include in our team, long-servers who have been with the company for over 15 years, with some approaching 20 years.
Our board.
Our Board has responsibility for the continued overall development of the company.
Robin Denton
Managing Director
with Dentons since 1985
with Dentons since 1985
Dave Birleson
Sales Director
with Dentons since 2000
with Dentons since 2000
Chris Birleson
Finance Director
with Dentons since 2002
with Dentons since 2002
Our management team.
Our Management Team has responsibility for day-to-day departmental operations.
Phil Plested
Head of Creative
with Dentons since 2023
with Dentons since 2023
Annette Oddy
Area Sales Manager
with Dentons since 2004
with Dentons since 2004
Tony Heywood
Head of SEO
with Dentons since 2016
with Dentons since 2016
Our customer services team.
We have a dedicated team of experienced professionals to help guide you through the wide range of our products and services.
Kath Coley
Sales Consultant
with Dentons since 2017
with Dentons since 2017
Lisa Cawkill
Sales Consultant
with Dentons since 2022
with Dentons since 2022
More of our key people.
Our key people bring a wealth of reliable experience to the Dentons’ team.
Marianne Spratt
Accounts
with Dentons since 2000
with Dentons since 2000
Tracie Maton
Accounts
with Dentons since 2013
with Dentons since 2013
Rich Chappell
Accounts
with Dentons since 2016
with Dentons since 2016
Lucille Parker
Marketing
with Dentons since 2014
with Dentons since 2014
Dave McGuffog
Web Design & SEO
with Dentons since 2011
with Dentons since 2011
