We are delighted to announce that Dr Nissit Patel was a finalist for Practice Principal of the Year for London at this years Private Dentistry Awards 2023. The Private Dentistry Awards is held every year in December to showcase the very best in private dental care throughout the UK. To be nominated as a finalist is a great achievement and testament to the dedication of all of the staff at the practice; after all it is all about the team. 

There was also cause for a double celebration with November marking 14 years as Practice Principal for Dr Nissit Patel. In 2009 the practice was barely open with a dilapidated premises, run on paper and with a poor reputation within the local community. The changes could not be more drastic with improvements made every year. We now boast a modern, fully digital practice with the latest technology including both types of dental laser, CBCT scanner, 2 intra oral scanners, surgical microscope, surgical ultrasonic and much more. Our team consists of two dentists, four dental hygiene/therapists, an endodontist, specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon, facial aesthetics medical practitioner and of course, our amazing Practice Manager and assistants. We're planning further investment and improvements for 2024, so watch this space! Stay tuned for exciting updates at our dental practice in Fulham.

Our case of the month for last month February 2021 is a stunning case which involves a smile transformation using three techniques:

1. Lingual Braces

2. Tooth whitening using a take home whitening kit

3. Cosmetic bonding 

We like to call this a Progressive Smile transformation as there is no drilling, no injections, no pain and the process is affordable and easy to maintain. In contrast to porcelain veneers or crowns which require drilling away of healthy tooth enamel to cover the teeth with the ceramic. Granted, this may look good to begin with but what about in 10 years? Biologically, removing the enamel means that the hardest tissue in the body can no longer protect the underlying tooth which could lead to bacterial leakage and infection. Why risk this? 

We are delighted to say that from the 8th June we have opened our dental practice after a huge amount of work behind the scenes to keep our staff and patients safe. We have made a major investment in our business including: 

Newly painted exterior and signage. No more black!
 

It's that time of year again, Christmas! We will be taking a short break over the festive period. Our opening hours are: Monday 23rd December 0900-1300 Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Closed Friday 27th December Closed Saturday 28th Closed Monday 30th 1000-1500 New Years Eve Reception only 0900-1500 New Years Day Closed 2nd January Normal opening hours resume Should you have an emergency out of hours, please e mail info@progressivedentistry.co.uk and a dentist will respond as soon as possible. We do have access to an emergency clinic that will accept patients for urgent care over the Christmas period. The number is 0207 2441199. We look forward to seeing you in 2020! Best wishes From all the team at Progressive Dentistry.
 

It's early in June but we could not wait to post our case of the month. As you may be aware, we believe in the least invasive techniques to create stunning smiles which look natural and healthy. After all, it is pretty obvious when a smile is false- just look at various celebrities on TV (no names mentioned!) 

Our patient requested a drastic improvement on his smile using lingual braces as he did not want the brace to be visible for work reasons. The treatment was a great success and the improvement as profound. We discussed the need for teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding after treatment to enhance symmetry. Often, teeth are asymmetrical due to tooth wear, grinding at night, genetic reasons or past treatments. 

Pre treatment:
 

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 in your married life.

A very warm welcome to our 2014 Christmas Newsletter. This year has flown by and the festive season is now in full swing. If you are in the area please pop in and view our fantastic Christmas display. It has been a busy time for the practice with new advancements in the way we work, changes to the business structure and a new member of the team, Dr Deborah Philips. A milestone was reached this Autumn with my five year anniversary as Principal at the practice. 2014 also saw the incorporation of Progressive Dentistry into a limited company. I would like to reassure you that this does not affect the working of the practice in any way and I remain the sole Clinical Director. Dentistry has been in the headlines over the last few weeks, making mostly unpleasant reading. However, we would like to assure you that at Progressive Dentistry, we remain at the forefront of the profession and continually seek to improve our practice and services. Major recent advancements at the practice include:

1. The installation of new sterilisation equipment with data printing that verifies that correct temperatures and time frames have been reached for every sterilisation cycle.

2. New medical flooring within the surgeries which is anti bacterial, non-slip and hygienic.

3. The purchase of the latest technology in aqua abrasion, adhering to our key principle of minimal intervention in dentistry. This unit will allow us to remove tooth decay without drilling and often without anaesthetic!

4. New LED lights installed throughout the practice, which are energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

5. New dental implant equipment and systems.

6. Philips LED Zoom in-chair tooth whitening, which is now available (please see below).

I strongly believe in life long learning and have recently attended the American Academy of Implant Dentistry's Annual Conference. The emphasis was on digital dentistry with lectures given by some of the most renowned speakers in dental implants and packed full of ground breaking educational content. With the technology now available, there has never been a better time to consider dental implants to replace missing teeth.

On a personal note, after seven great years as a Clinical Teacher at Guy's Hospital I decided it was time to leave my post. I am however, remaining in the teaching profession having accepted a role with the postgraduate Master of Clinical Dentistry department at King's College Hospital. This is where I undertook my postgraduate training and I am delighted to be joining the team there.

I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team and I look forward to seeing you in 2015. CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Our Christmas opening hours are as follows: Monday 22/12/14 9am -5pm reception only Tuesday 23/12/14 8am-4pm Christmas eve 9am-12pm Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Closed Saturday 27/12/14 Closed Monday 29/12/14 9am-5pm reception only Tuesday 30/12/14 8am-4pm New Years Eve 10am-4pm New Years Day Closed Friday 2/1/15 and onwards - usual opening hours.

If you require assistance out of hours, please e mail info@progressivedentistry.co.uk for immediate advice. 
 

WHITER TEETH IN ONE HOUR! 

We are delighted to announce the arrival of the latest Philips Zoom LED tooth whitening at Progressive Dentistry. We can now whiten your teeth in the dental chair in just 1 hour. The technology has advanced greatly, with patients reporting minimal sensitivity and fantastic results. If you want instantly whiter teeth for those Christmas parties, this is definitely the treatment for you! Our special introductory offer is just £499 and this includes the in-chair treatment as well as a full take home kit, which includes customised whitening trays, Philips Zoom whitening gel and toothpaste (worth £395) This special offer has a limited availability, so please contact us today to reserve your treatment.
 

MEMBERSHIP SCHEME

Joining our membership scheme is the best way to ensure consistent dental health whilst saving you money. Our Membership package includes: 
 

- 2 examinations. 
 

- 4 standard.

- 2 intensive hygiene appointments.

20% off all treatments including cosmetic, dental implants and orthodontics. All dental X rays (unlimited). All follow-up appointments after procedures. Emergency cover when abroad or within forty miles of home. Access to priority appointments- early morning, late evening and Saturday. The Progressive Dentistry membership works in partnership with Denplan. The monthly membership is just £25.13 from January 2015, what better way to start the New Year by protecting your dental health! To join, please contact our Practice Manager, Paula at paula@progressivedentistry.co.uk
 

HYGIENE TIPS 

At this time of year, it is difficult to abstain from the sugary treats that seem to be everywhere. Whilst obviously delicious, they also increase the risk of developing tooth decay. Here are some simple tips to minimise the potential damage:

1. Try to eat the sugary snack in one go rather than over a long period of time. This will reduce the amount of time your teeth are exposed to the sugar.

2. Clean your teeth afterwards using a fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash. Do not rinse with water afterwards, you will simply wash away the anti- cavity effect of the fluoride.

3. Clean in between your teeth at least once a day using floss, interdental brushes or even the new pressure washers. Philips have developed a great product for this, the Airfloss, which is available at the practice.

4. Sugar free chewing gum is recommended, especially after consuming acidic foods or drinks. This will increase saliva flow and help to neutralise acids.

5. For sensitive teeth, rub some sensitive toothpaste over the affected area and leave overnight. Repeat for at least ten days.

Needless to say, if you experience continued symptoms such as gum bleeding, sensitivity, pressure pain or throbbing, contact us as soon as possible.
 

DR DEBORAH PHILIPS

Dr Philips qualified at Paris Descartes University in 2012. Deborah and has dual nationality so she is able to discuss treatment plans in both English and French. Prior to graduating she spent the last term of her internship in Umeå University in Sweden. Deborah spent over a year in a practice in the Parisian suburbs whilst completing a French postgraduate in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry. She was also a clinical teaching assistant in the endodontic and Restorative Dentistry department of the "Assistance Public des HôHopitaux de Paris".

As our name suggests, we are Progressive in nature and continually improving. We do not believe in standing still. So what's new? Well, we have had many improvements this year within the practice. These include:

1. New LED lights fitted throughout the practice just this weekend. These are energy efficient, produce minimal heat and last for many years. Environmentally friendly and emit wonderful light for dental work.
2. New sterilisation equipment. We have purchased a new Little Sister 2010 autoclave with a data printer to verify the correct sterilisation temperatures have been reached.
3. New surgical flooring. Medical grade, non slip, anti bacterial and easy to clean.
4. E-mail and text reminders sent for each appointment.
5. Consent forms sent via Echosign, an online signing facility provided by Adobe. We are trying hard to go paper free!

As you can see, it is not just the clinical side of dentistry that we improve upon. The little things matter, this is what makes us stand apart. If you would like to visit our practice for your first initial examination and see the improvements first hand, please contact us 020 7731 1162 or e mail info@progressivedentistry.co.uk.

There are many ways to reach us, all modes of transport are viable. This is unusual in London! Here are the options:

1. Car- parking is available on Fulham High Street, which intersects Fulham Road and New Kings Road. Parking is ONLY 40p per hour. We do not believe there is parking in London for less.

2. Bus- numerous bus services stop at Fulham High Street. 17,74, 220, 414 and 430 can be used.

3. Underground- Putney Bridge underground station is only 5 minutes walk from the practice. Parsons Green station is only 10-15 minutes away.

4. Train- Putney Train station is a short walk over Putney Bridge, located on Putney High Street.

5. Boris bikes- there have been Boris bike stations recently added in the Fulham area. 

Please ask us if you would like further information. We are always happy to help.