Andrew graduated in 1984 from Sheffield, where he initially worked in hospital practice for a short period. He then served in the Royal Navy for 9 years, including 2 years in Hong Kong. After leaving the Navy in 1993 he worked in Crewkerne and in Street before taking over and developing the Bruton Dental Practice. Andrew lives locally with his wife and Ben the spaniel, his 3 grown up children have flown the nest. He enjoys walking, the theatre and travel