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We are delighted to announce that late evening appointments are now available on Tuesdays until 8pm. This session will be taken by Dr Deborah Philips and will initially be available on alternate weeks. This will include general dental and hygiene appointments. So if you would like a dental appointment after work or in the evening due to other commitments, we have a solution for you. We are also open early morning every Tuesday from 8am, offer another late evening every Wednesday until 7pm and are open eve… READ MORE

BBC 1 recently screened the second part of the series The Truth About Teeth. The program highlighted some very valid points which are worth repeating: 1. Gum inflammation can cause inflammation elsewhere in the body taking years of your life. Many studies are now linking gum disease with other systemic diseases. Maintaining oral health has never been so important.2. Acid erosion is one of the biggest causes of tooth surface loss. Acid in foods and drinks can be deceptive. For example, fruit tea is incredib… READ MORE

We have recently been asked which types of dental implant systems we use at Progressive Dentistry.The answer is: 1. Nobel Biocare Implant System.2. Astra Tech Dental Implant System.3. Implant Direct System.4. Ankylos Implant System.5. Southern Dental Implant System.We also have restorative capability for the Straumann implant system. However, we are happy to accommodate any implant system. If you have a problem with your dental implants and need some help, contact us. We will not simply dismiss your case be… CONTINUE READING

The great advantage of screw retained dental implant crowns is that there is no cement at all. Therefore any of the potential problems of excess cement extruding beyond the crown margin and instigating Peri-implantitis is negated. Another advantage is that if the crown needs to be removed, it is relatively easy to do so and there is no damage to the porcelain work by forcibly removing the crown.… CONTINUE READING

When restoring dental implants, the choice is screw retained or cement retained. Cement retained crowns will often be used when the screw access hole is not positioned down the long axis of the implant. There may be angulation issues or aesthetic issues that arise from this. Cement retained crowns may also be preferred by the patient due to the unaesthetic appearance of the access cavity for screw retained crowns, which often looks grey and discoloured if the underlying crown has a metal sub structure. Pati… CONTINUE READING

We were recently shortlisted for the Best Aesthetic Practice South by the Aesthetic Dentistry awards, which was a fantastic achievement. The awards were held last night in central London. Unfortunately we did not win the title but to make the final was a real honour. Dr Veehar Malde also made the shortlist for the Best Case Full Mouth, which was a great achievement considering the level of expertise on show. His case was an amazing smile transformation and had a profound effect on the patient.Dr Nissit Pat… READ MORE

Following on from our two nominations at the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards for Best Aesthetic Practice South and Best Full Mouth case (Dr Veehar Malde), Progressive Dentistry have just learned about another nomination. Dr Nissit Patel has been shortlisted for Best Dentist South at the Dental Awards. The Dental awards are the longest running in the dental profession and to be shortlisted into the final for such a vast category is a huge achievement. The Aesthetic Dentistry Awards take place on the 20th March … READ MORE

We strongly believe in continual professional development or CPD for short. The developments in dentistry are moving at a rapid rate and it is vital to keep up to date with the these advancements. On Friday, Dr Nissit Patel and Paula Ryan will be attending a core CPD meeting in Kensington. This will address important issues such as oral cancer, dental radiology, medical emergencies, decontamination and cross infection. As a practice, we are committed to being at the forefront of dental care. We undertake … READ MORE

What is dental dam? Dental dam is essentially a drape for your teeth. It provides total isolation for the tooth or teeth in question. Thus it will keep the lip, cheeks, tongue and saliva away from the working field. This is vital in modern day dentistry where most treatment relies on adhesive bonding of some form. A dry field is crucial.Dental dam is also essential for root canal treatment. Powerful irrigants are used to clean the canal which contain sodium hypochoride and EDTA. It is not pleasant if these … CONTINUE READING

Following on from being nominated for the Best Aesthetic Practice South at the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards, we are delighted to announce that our dentist Dr Veehar Malde has been shortlisted for the best restorative case- full mouth. There is a shortlist of only eight cases throughout the UK, so to achieve the final is a fantastic achievement- well done! The awards are due to be held on March 20th and we will keep you posted.… READ MORE