NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - Practice News - PAGE 6

We are thrilled to hear that we have reached the final stages of this years Dentistry Awards yet again. We have 3 key categories; Best Dentist in London, Best Team in London and Best Patient Care. It is a great honour to be recognised by our peers in this way. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff. Every year we aim to improve in every professional way possible; not only in clinical terms but also in terms of our overall service.Being past winners of Best Dentist London, Best Young… READ MORE

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. At Progressive Dentistry, we have been placing and restoring dental implants for over 12 years with a fantastic success rate. Over the years, Dr Patel, our Implantologist has studied extensively in the UK, Europe and the USA to offer the very best dental implant treatment. He is familiar with a number of systems including Nobel Biocare, Implant Direct, Astra Tx and Straumann to name a few.We have now expanded our systems to include the latest denta… READ MORE

Considering dental implants? We understand it can be a big decision. That's why we offer a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Patel to answer your questions and discuss your individual needs.During your consultation: Discuss your dental history and goals. Receive a thorough examination and X-rays. Learn about treatment options, timeframes, and costs. See real-world examples of implant success through before-and-after photos. There's no pressure, obligation, or sales pitch. We simply want to provide the… READ MORE

A client came to see us recently, who was kindly referred by another patient, who was fed up of seeing a different dentist every time she went for an examination or treatment. Not only was she nervous of treatment in the first place but the fact she required substantial treatment made things even worse. A dentist should be a person of trust whom you will allow to help you through a journey to maintained oral health. This simply cannot happen if you are seen by differing personnel, where you have to explai… READ MORE

Today is the 47th anniversary of the moon landing. Just think what has happened in the world over those past years. Our world revolves around dentistry. The change in dentistry in just fifteen years has been incredible. Here are some of the major advancements that we have seen in the world of dental care: Digital x rays - in the past x rays would have to be developed in a dark room or processed taking more than ten minutes. Today, scanning of phosphor plates takes seven seconds or images are available imm… READ MORE

We appreciate that we all have very busy lives and we rely on public transport to run to schedule. However, recently many of you have been arriving late for appointments. Turning up late can disrupt the entire morning or afternoon. It is unfair to the patient booked directly after you and any subsequent patient. This is the sole reason why we run late for appointments and is incredibly unfair to all concerned. Please check the transport updates prior to making your journey and aim to arrive to us at least… READ MORE

The Summer is here, the sun is shining and it's now a great time to whiten your teeth. We have 3 great ways to whiten your teeth this year: Philips Zoom LED - this is our best tooth whitening technique by far with consistently excellent results achieved. The process involves a 90-120 minute session at the practice for instant results. We provide a FREE take home kit to continue at home for 3-5 days and maintain your new pearly whites. We have a special offer at just £499 at present. (usual fee £795) Phi… READ MORE

We will be closed on Friday and Saturday 27th/28th May for a very special reason- we will be attending the wedding of Jenny our excellent hygienist and therapist. Jenny has been with us for over six years and proven to be an invaluable asset to the practice. Her attention to detail is second to none and she is known for her gentle and caring manner. Many of our clients comment on how their past hygiene treatments were painful and sore; not with Jenny. Congratulations Jenny, we all wish you the very best i… READ MORE

There are literally hundreds of dentists in London and choosing the best dentist in London for you can be a daunting task. We have 5 key factors which will help you to make the decision: Credentials: It is important to look for experience, post graduate qualifications and continuing education. Dentistry is an ever changing profession with major differences between basic and advanced dental care. Make sure your dentist is properly trained and well thought of in the profession. Case studies: Ask to see cas… READ MORE

The Easter break is over for this year and the clocks have gone forward. Time for a spring clean! We have just had the practice refreshed with a new lick of paint all over and a steam clean. So follow our lead and book your spring clean. We have dental hygiene appointments available throughout the week including early mornings on Tuesday, late evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday and every Saturday. We offer a walk-in service which means you can book directly for a dental cleaning without having to see the den… READ MORE