Glen Buxey-Softley qualified with a BDS from the University of Bristol in 1976, subsequently working in Stubbington and Portsmouth before joining Ken Coward in his Polygon practice in 1979. He stayed there until 2001 when he opened the St Francis practice with his friend and colleague Colin Goh.

In his very early days as a dentist Glen helped pilot an experimental vocational training scheme for newly qualified dentists. This scheme, now known as Dental Foundation Training, thrives today and remains an essential finishing school for newly qualified dentists.

Between 1989 and 1998 Glen also held a part-time post as Clinical Assistant in restorative dentistry and oral surgery at Southampton General Hospital treating patients with complex medical and dental conditions.

Glen was a member of the British Dental Association, SAAD, the British Dental Health Foundation and Denplan Excel.

From 1982 Glen was a continuous and a very active member of the Local Dental Committees (LDCs). Without people like Glen, who are prepared to get involved, LDCs would not exist to support dentists and patients. Glen was the current LDC Treasurer for Hampshire and Isle of Wight LDC and his LDC colleagues are devastated by his loss and will miss his key contributions.

Glen was also a past Chairman of Southampton Oral Health Advisory Committee working with local health managers to support and improve dental services for patients in Southampton and also a member of the Department of Health Oral Health Pathway Committee setting standards for dental examinations and providing advice to the National Institute of Clinical Excellence.

Last August Glen became a trainer for the Dental Foundation Scheme for newly qualified dentists. Deanery trainers and trainees held a minute's silence in the Deanery on Thursday 19 May, a unique event that had not happened before, speaking volumes about how he influenced his colleagues.

Glen died suddenly and unexpectedly to the great shock of all who knew him on Monday 16 May. His funeral drew a remarkable attendance from all ages and walks of life, demonstrating the esteem he was held in by family, friends and colleagues.