Antonia Paolella's Covent Garden practice provides gentle dental care for all but has a particular reputation for empathy, support, and care for nervous and anxious patients. The team consists of Antonia, her specialist colleagues, and highly trained, sympathetic assistants. The atmosphere is relaxed and the surroundings tranquil.
It's a veritable oasis in the heart of the Covent Garden and, when it comes to dental care, the emphasis is on standards of excellence, as well as dedication to the needs of the patient as an individual. We look forward to meeting you at your initial appointment.
It's a veritable oasis in the heart of the Covent Garden and, when it comes to dental care, the emphasis is on standards of excellence, as well as dedication to the needs of the patient as an individual. We look forward to meeting you at your initial appointment.
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May we take this opportunity to introduce Dr Paolella and her exceptional team, all of whom are specially trained to give you support to enable you to relax and gain confidence. Dr Paolella has had over 40 years of experience in private dental practice and has established herself as one of the most experienced general dentists in the UK.
Dr Paolella has had over 40 years of experience in private dental practice and has established herself as one of the most experienced general dentists in the UK. She has an enduring passion for her profession and has therefore always kept abreast of the latest advances in dental techniques and technology and works only with state-of-the-art equipment.
Sally has had her roots clearly implanted in dentistry ever since her work experience at Guys Dental Hospital at the age of 15. Her fascination with dentistry following this initial exposure lead to two years training at Guys Hospital Dental School (the best dental school in the world according to Sally!) Sally qualified in 1996 and, having gained extensive experience in all areas of dentistry, settled with Toni nearly 20 years ago.
Christopher has recently joined the team at 'the gentle dentist' as an associate dentist and we are delighted and privileged to have someone with his special skills and caring personality. He graduated from Bristol University in 2007 and then undertook further specialist training in sedation techniques for anxiety management.
We are excited and privileged to be able to introduce Ms Rosa Santa Cruz, a Consultant Surgeon with a special interest and specialist training in facial aesthetics, particularly non-surgical techniques, to discreetly transform and refresh your face.
Dr Paolella has always been concerned in relation to the lack of regulation, training, and experience required to offer dermal fillers and Botox but, in Rosa, we have finally found someone we can trust and recommend to our valued patients.
Dr Paolella has always been concerned in relation to the lack of regulation, training, and experience required to offer dermal fillers and Botox but, in Rosa, we have finally found someone we can trust and recommend to our valued patients.
Reviews (10)
Jane Linton
Apr 03, 2021
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The Gentle Dentist team are amazing. Very good with nervous patients through their encouragement and consistency with the dental approach.
Our mission was to save my teeth. It’s a scary realisation to be faced with no teeth and no option for implants before the age of 50. Now, many many years since I walked through the GD door, I’m happy to say I still have the majority of my teeth and last year, for the first time in over a decade, I was able to bite into an apple.
If dentists are scary to you too or you just want to feel more confident with your smile then The Gentle Dentist is the place
Our mission was to save my teeth. It’s a scary realisation to be faced with no teeth and no option for implants before the age of 50. Now, many many years since I walked through the GD door, I’m happy to say I still have the majority of my teeth and last year, for the first time in over a decade, I was able to bite into an apple.
If dentists are scary to you too or you just want to feel more confident with your smile then The Gentle Dentist is the place
Sarah Holt
Mar 03, 2021
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The Gentle Dentist is our family dentist and we cannot fault it. The atmosphere as you enter is incredibly friendly and relaxed thanks to the wonderful Sally. Toni is unbelievably professional and we all feel totally safe in her hands. My youngest child had a tooth removed and it was dealt with such sensitivity, any anxieties disappeared and since, loves visiting for her check-ups. Keep up the fantastic work all 👏👏
George Cook
Feb 25, 2021
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Having avoided seeing a dentist for a decade due to past experiences and sheer terror, I had nearly written off getting my teeth fixed.
This place was a revelation and experience here was incredibly positive. Everybody at the gentle dentist was so understanding of a fully grown adult behaving like a child as soon as I sat in the chair and they could not have made me feel more comfortable or at ease.
Having had a fair amount done, I am chuffed with the results of their work, and the use of a monthly payment plan made it affordable, even for a hospitality worker in the middle of a pandemic.
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This place was a revelation and experience here was incredibly positive. Everybody at the gentle dentist was so understanding of a fully grown adult behaving like a child as soon as I sat in the chair and they could not have made me feel more comfortable or at ease.
Having had a fair amount done, I am chuffed with the results of their work, and the use of a monthly payment plan made it affordable, even for a hospitality worker in the middle of a pandemic.
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Natasha Aldridge
Feb 17, 2021
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I have been visiting The Gentle Dentist for some time for myself and my family and I can’t thank them enough for the excellent service, care and attention to detail. My son in particular was very nervous after an awful experience elsewhere but Toni and the team treated him like a Prince. We’ve all had various services and have been over the moon with everything. Special mention to Sally on the front desk who can’t be more accommodating, she’s fabulous. Toni, Chris, Karine and Sally, thank you all so much!
Michael Simply Mike Piggott
Feb 15, 2021
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Being sure of a warm and friendly welcome have been visiting Antonia in London over many years. Always attracting the best in staff and colleagues and using the finest equipment. Excellent professional care and attention covering fillings to crowns and implants. Dental work of 20 years remains as good as new. As an anxious patient the best place to be. Able to arrive at ease, to leave at ease and with confidence. A wonderful team.
Peter Parker
Feb 14, 2021
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Esther Kennard
Feb 13, 2021
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As soon as I walked through the door I felt at ease. The whole experience is a warm, caring environment and everyone in the practice is there for me. It’s a very pleasant experience. Sally with her caring, kind and patience is able to provide guidance about what is required and Toni was able to to show me everything as the pictures and x-rays taken was evidence of the necessary treatment.
A very happy customer.
A very happy customer.
Jill Anderson Mc Donald
Feb 01, 2021
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I was sitting on the couch mourning for my father's death due to coronaviros when the cell phone he used rang and the name "the gentle dentist" automatically appeared, I did not answer the call because I was not in the mood to talk to anyone and a person called Corrine left a voice message saying that the clinic is open and caring for patients and that he was due for his hygiene visit, if he wanted to go there, just return the call and they were happy to see him. Can anyone tell me if they are working legally? I am sure that in terrible times like now, they should be encouraging people to stay
Mike Oman
Jan 23, 2021
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Toni, Chris, Sally and the team have been amazing over the many years our family has been with the practice. They helped me get back on track with taking care of my teeth but also made sure i was set up to have a positive association with making regular visits to the practice. I would say they're no nonsense but in a caring way so you understand the options and outcomes available to you. Sally always works hard to squeeze you in to appointments or work out the best payment plan if it's required. Chris actually made me look forward to going to a hygienist for the first time ever and you can tell
Stacey Pinkney
Sep 05, 2020
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As a very nervous dentist patient, the team at the gentle dentist made me feel extremely relaxed and at ease. I came in for a routine check up & Dr Tony found i needed a couple of fillings, he ensured that i was pain free and comfortable, giving me options of what type of filling i would like. All of the staff were kind and friendly and made me feel welcome. Would highly recommend.
