New signing Eddie Byrom top scored with 78 on his home debut as Glamorgan were bowled out for 309 early on day two of their LV= Insurance County Championship match against Gloucestershire.
In reply, the away side reached 224/4 before bad light brought an early end to proceedings, with the wickets coming through two superb catches by skipper Chris Cooke, and two wickets in three balls by off-spinner Andrew Salter (2/47).
"I enjoyed it a lot, nice to get a score together, it was a pretty good pitch but there was always a ball with your name on it so you had to stay wary," said Byrom.
"We were happy with getting to 300 and I think we bowled pretty well, but Dent put us under pressure. Wickets have fallen in clusters so hopefully we can get a few early and go from there.
"Matt's a great guy, he gave me my first opportunity and saw what I could do, he was a great batter himself and can offer a lot in terms of advice.
“It was good to get a score and it was great to repay the faith he has shown in me. It makes me feel more comfortable around the boys in a new dressing room.”