A dental practice was established in this building in the early 1920's. Antony Borthwick has worked here since he qualified and took over as principal in 1985. Tim Jukes joined the practice in 1993 and Chris Beavan has been at the practice since 2003. We aim to promote a complete preventative approach to dentistry and offer the services of our full-time hygienist, Denise Lannen.
We recommend that you have regular check-ups with your dentist. If dental problems are treated at an early stage, this will benefit your dental health and is likely to reduce the cost of your treatment.
We recommend that you have regular check-ups with your dentist. If dental problems are treated at an early stage, this will benefit your dental health and is likely to reduce the cost of your treatment.
Services
The NHS provides the minimum treatment that is necessary to maintain a reasonable state of oral health. There are obvious limitations, particularly in the field of cosmetic dentistry i.e. Denplan is a care scheme, which covers the cost of routine treatment (check-ups, fillings and gum treatment). The amount you pay per month is based on the condition of your teeth.
We will ask you about your medical history and any drugs you may be taking, please make a note of the names of them and let us know. Please tell us if you are pregnant, have recently been ill or if you are receiving treatment from a GP or hospital. If your personal details change i.e. your name and address, please let us know.
We can make arrangements to provide home visits for a limited range of treatment for those unable to come to the surgery. Patients who use a wheelchair or are unable to manage the stairs can be seen by prior arrangement in the ground floor surgery. Please be aware there is no lavatory on this level.
Are you concerned about any aspect of your dental appearance? Please talk it over with us, we will be happy to give you advice and a guide to the possibility of any necessary treatment. We currently offer 2 systems for tooth whitening. There is an at-home system where you are supplied with the whitening agent and custom-made trays and your teeth are whitened over a period of about two weeks.
If you are in pain outside surgery hours please call 0191 273 3554. Our answer phone will tell you the contact number for out-of-hours emergency treatment, although you will not be treated by someone from this practice. Patients with a dental emergency during surgery hours will usually be seen the same day.
Reviews (7)
Abul Khayer
Jun 17, 2021
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I have been registered in this practice for over 15 years and never had any issues every time I booked an appointment the receptionist was always happy to help. However on this occasion I had my appointment cancelled for some reason maybe they were short of staff, so when I rang to rebook the appointment the receptionist made me feel like it was my fault for canceling the appointment when I asked if I could book my 3 year old in she told me because he missed his first check up I would have to speak to the doctor to see if he would be allowed back in to join when I clearly remember I had to cancel
Cockatoo Danish
Feb 26, 2021
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I’m very dissapointed with this dentist I’m not 37 but 10-15 years ago I missed appointments being young foolish non responsible and they still penalising me for that by not letting me join yet when my brother in law has joined after missing so many appointments.
My wife and 5 year old daughter are is with them yet they have held something against me even thoh I apologised for the foolish behaviour being young and irresponsible
My wife and 5 year old daughter are is with them yet they have held something against me even thoh I apologised for the foolish behaviour being young and irresponsible
Laura Summerside
Nov 26, 2020
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I’ve been a member of this practice for many years and cant recommend it highly enough. Chris is my dentist, I feel completely safe in his hands, so much so I’ve registered my children with him too. He really knows his stuff and I’ve had many different treatments from him over the years. I never struggle to get an appointment, any dental issues I have are dealt with straight away, they are great with children and the staff are lovely.
Jayne Hall
Sep 16, 2020
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Chris Dotchin
Aug 29, 2020
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Sofia Zinane Baqouah
Jul 03, 2020
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Today I had very bad attention, I changed my dentist because they told me it is a good place. In fact I changed in December 2019 and waited anxiously for the first date 1 month and a half for me and my two children. After the first appointment it was a very good review, the doctor sent me an appointment for dental cleaning and for personal reasons I called 5 minutes before to let me know that I was 5 minutes late and the very angry receptionist told me that they were not attending to me. I took another appointment for the next day and I had the same problem, I had got a traffic jam on Fenham Avenue
No One
Oct 20, 2019
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I recently returned here having last used it in 1996! It remains a friendly and welcoming, old-school (I mean that as a compliment) proper local dental practice. I was given a next-morning appointment after ringing on spec. The reception staff both on the phone and at the practice were lovely and the dentist I saw was first rate. I couldn't fault the place and will be returning.
