News about Practice (page 10)
Meet Kathy Wotton, one of our Dental Nurses at SpaDental Plymouth
Meet Kathy, our Dental Nurse, and longest serving member of staff here at SpaDental Plymouth. Kathy has been a Dental Nurse for thirty seven years, and she has been with us for over fifteen years now. Kathy is especially good with nervous patients as she has a calm personality. She quickly puts patients at ease….
Read more »Blue Wednesday is 15th November 2017
We all know about blue Mondays! Those Monday morning blues after the weekend never quite seem to leave you. For mouth cancer patients, their cancer blues will almost never leave them. There will always be a reminder of what they went through. Whether it’s their speech, their ability to eat and drink, or even just…
Read more »School Meals Week 2017
National School Meals Week 13th-17th November 2017 supported by SpaDental Today is the first day of the LACA special focus week, organised to encourage healthy eating and food awareness. School meals are a hot topic! School meals have changed for the better. Every morning children at school look forward to their lunch break. Children like to…
Read more »Sweet treats?
Sweet choices We’ve just had Hallowe’en – sugar-laden ‘treats’ ranging from traditional boiled sweets to chocolate bars and gummy things. And then Bonfire Night – toffee apples, caramel popcorn and perhaps some toasted marshmallows. Now we have the lead-up to winter festivities that may include hot chocolate and even advent calendars that have chocolate ‘treats’…
Read more »Thumbs up for an implant- another happy patient!
We’d like to share with you a testimonial from one of our implant patients. We value patient feedback as helping you feel good is our most important target. Mr B was wondering whether to have an implant. His comments are so positive, and helpful for anyone else who is thinking about similar treatment! How did your…
Read more »Meet our Dental Hygienist at Plymouth
Zoe Williams qualified as a Dental Hygienist from The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 2002. After working as a dental nurse, Zoe decided to focus her professional training on dental hygiene. It’s a field she finds fascinating because it is so vital to oral health and the needs of her patients. Just one session with…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth – we love events!
Wear it Pink – Last Friday was fun and a great success! The staff had had great fun getting involved with this national charity day and accessorising our uniforms with pink. With all sorts from hats, bows, shirts and shoes in all shades of pink, we couldn’t help smiling! Wear it Pink in Plymouth, with…
Read more »Do you need a night guard to protect your teeth?
A night guard? I’d never thought about one! You might recognise my name from SpaDental Plymouth, but I am writing this as a mother. My son’s problem: On a recent family holiday, I shared a hotel room with my children. Only then did I realise that the strange noise I had been hearing at home was my…
Read more »North/South divide shows in our babies’ teeth
A recent study by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry has revealed that children under the age of two years old in the North of England are more than twice as likely to be taken to see an NHS Dentist than infants in the South. Are our babies’ teeth at risk? Dental professionals are keen to ensure…
Read more »Children’s Days this Week at SpaDental
Was your child’s last dental examination more than six months ago? Request an appointment now at either the Plymouth or Whitchurch Children’s Days this week . What do we do? The practices make it a fun and informative way for the whole family to find out about how to look after their teeth and oral health The practice staff are…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth is proud to introduce Lucy Smith – Dental Surgeon
SpaDental Plymouth is pleased to introduce you to Ms Lucy Smith, dental surgeon. If you feel nervous at the dentist, then Lucy is here to help. As well as routine checks and treatments, Lucy’s areas of special interest are helping nervous patients and prosthetic solutions. She joined SpaDental Plymouth in September 2017. Trained at the…
Read more »Louise Burgess – Practice Manager & Partner
Updated August 2019 Louise is currently the practice manager at SpaDental Saltash and SpaDental Plymouth joined SpaDental Plymouth in 2011 as Lead Dental Nurse and became Practice Manager in 2015. She has been working in the dental industry for over twenty years, and qualified as a dental nurse in 2007. During her career, Louise has absorbed…
Read more »The Wedding Show is only two days away!
The Wedding Show! What a wonderful venue! SpaDental Plymouth will be at the St Mellion International Resort. It will be a treat for us! We’re looking forward to chatting with you lucky brides-to-be! We’ll share ways to help you look your best with treatments such as: Zoom Whitening, Invisalign or Facial Rejuvenation. We can help…
Read more »Thinking of giving up?
Ten reasons to quit smoking: Live longer – SMOKING KILLS! So quit smoking now. Family matters – it’s not just about the smoker. Second-hand smoke affects others too. Better sex – male or female, smoking can damage your sex life. Look younger- smoking discolours skin and hair and increases wrinkles. Smokers look older than they are. Smell better…
Read more »Tricky Teeth? Taking referrals – doing extractions
For a speedy extraction, ask for a referral What we offer SpaDental Plymouth offers a referral service for patients who require surgical extractions under local anaesthetic. You may need an extraction because of damage to your tooth, or as the first step in further treatment. We can help get your work started so you won’t have…
Read more »Fun at your practice with the SpaDental Group
SpaDental always encourages you to bring your children along with you to the dentist, even if they don’t need to be treated. It can be fun! Fun in the clinic Getting small children used to visiting the dentist is a good idea. Children can be put off even by the noise and the smell of the…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth is at the Wedding Show
We all love a wedding! SpaDental Plymouth looks forward to meeting brides-to-be at the Wedding Show on Sunday 22nd October 2017. The event is taking place in a beautiful wedding venue – St Mellion International Resort, Cornwall. Louise Burgess and Heather Cresswell will be on hand to discuss what treatments we have that will help…
Read more »Protect! Use a gum shield
Gum Shields Meet William. He’s 10 years old and has an overwhelming enthusiasm for life. That’s why William needs a gum shield. William first attended the practice at six months old and has been a regular attendee since with his Mum, Dad and younger sister, Fleur. At his last visit, William told his dentist, , that he’d…
Read more »Heather Cresswell – Business Development
Since returning to SpaDental Plymouth after a short career break, Heather is now focusing on communicating the range of dental and cosmetic treatment options available to our patients in her new role of Business Development and Treatment Coordinator, so now the dental team can offer all of the following procedures in-house: Treatment Options implants Phillips Zoom® tooth whitening Invisalign®…
Read more »Stoptober- October is the month to STOP SMOKING
Thinking of quitting? There’s never a ‘good time’ to stop smoking if you’re a smoker. So now is as good a time as any to give it up. If you want to stop smoking there’s a lot of support out there to help you on your way. Stoptober is the month to do it! Smoking…
Read more »Supporting future dentists – Tom Wardiell
Our dental therapist, Tom Wardiell, is back in school! Tom is lending a hand, using his experience to help others. He’s one of a team supporting future dentists. Tom has joined Plymouth University as a clinical advisor at the Dental Education Facility in Derriford. Tom is working alongside a team of qualified dentists, dental nurses and…
Read more »Tooth Fairy gets a pay rise
That’s inflation for you The tooth fairy pays out on average £1.49 per tooth collected. That is a five percent rise on 2016. Children living in London get the most. This means that they receive about £1.88 per tooth. Those that live in the South West wake up to a lower payment of £1.18 under…
Read more »Future-proofing your baby’s teeth – it’s never too early!
As parents, especially new parents, we want the best for our children. We ask questions: When will my baby’s first tooth appear? Will it hurt? Should I use toothpaste? How much? Which brush is best? We ask for tips to help guide us to be better carers. Be reassured – there is no better person…
Read more »Matthew Miller dentist at Plymouth
Matthew Miller qualified as a Dentist from the Peninsula Dental School in 2013. After leaving the dental school in Plymouth Matthew worked in London, soon returning to Devon to work in the Maxillofacial unit in Torbay hospital. Keen interest in Dental Implants Matthew has a keen interest in Dental Implantology, gaining invaluable experience by working…
Read more »Stephen Fletcher – master craftsman
Stephen Fletcher has been giving excellent dental care to his patients at SpaDental Plymouth for over ten years. He is particularly interested in restorative and aesthetic treatments. His aim is to maintain his patients’ dental health and improve their smile. Are you thinking of perfecting your smile with a cosmetic dental treatment? Or do you want to…
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