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Meet our Dental Therapist – Louis Sparling
What can Louis Sparling do for you? essential oral hygiene care and advice maintenance or restoration of gum health fluoride application extractions and fillings tooth whitening skin smoothing dermal fillers First and foremost Passionate about oral health, prioritises the needs of his patients. He understands how important it is to build a trusting, friendly relationship…
Read more »Dentist Aryaan Khalid takes Saturday appointments
We are delighted to let our patients in the Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye region of Herefordshire know that our popular dentist is booking Saturday appointments. Aryaan welcomes patients in SpaDental Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best oral and dental health and especially enjoys restorative work. We know that quite often people…
Read more »Can qualified dentists from overseas work in England?
SpaDental is aware that talented dentists from around the world would like the opportunity to work in the UK. We already have some associate dentists in our practices who have trained overseas and found their own way to us. Now we are actively inviting applications from overseas qualified dentists seeking employment in England. We’re inviting…
Read more »SpaDental Whitchurch dentist: Adindu Etugo
Since he began at SpaDental Whitchurch over a year ago, has become a firm favourite with his patients. Working as much as allowed throughout the pandemic, Adi has helped his patients access the care they need to feel comfortable. What happens during a new patient appointment? Read more about the Whitchurch team Adindu Etugu provides…
Read more »Choose to challenge – women in dentistry
The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is #Choose to Challenge. Today is a good day to look at the important role women play in dentistry. Choose to Challenge Throughout the last century, most dentists were men. Indeed, if we look at the percentage of male to female dentists over 55, it’s still predominantly male….
Read more »SpaDental Group Clinical Director Appointed
Dentist appointed Clinical Director of the SpaDental Group. Lucy joined SpaDental several years ago as a talented and forward-thinking member of the SpaDental Plymouth team. Subsequently she moved to our Somerset practices, SpaDental Chard and SpaDental Glastonbury. What does a clinical director do? Ensuring that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their individual…
Read more »What’s fluoride varnish? And why do children need it?
Featuring expert advice from dental surgeon Lucy Smith, to help protect your children’s teeth. We all want our children to have the best – and that includes wanting them to have the healthiest teeth possible. Taking good care of children’s teeth from when they’re very small helps them to have stronger teeth as adults. Which…
Read more »Why healthy gums can help save your life
With growing evidence of a link between gum disease and life threatening complications of COVID-19, there has never been a more important time for us to look after our oral health. Please read our advice and guidelines from , dental hygienist at SpaDental Chard. She explains why gum health is more important than ever, and…
Read more »Safe oral hygiene appointments and aerosols explained
Adaptations for oral hygiene safety this year include increased infection control and prevention. It means that even your regular dental hygiene appointment is not quite the same as it used to be. As we adjust to new ways of working, we thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to read our advice and…
Read more »Meet Laura Watson – Practice Manager
Practice Manager has recently joined the SpaDental teams in SpaDental Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and Tewkesbury. Laura grew up on the outskirts of Birmingham and then lived in North Wales before settling in Gloucestershire. With over ten years of experience in the dental sector as a nurse and as a practice manager, she brings experience and enthusiasm,…
Read more »Meet Nader Botros – SpaDental Ledbury and Ross on Wye
We’re delighted to welcome dentist to SpaDental. Nader joined SpaDental earlier this month, and he’s enjoying getting to know his new patients in Ledbury and Ross on Wye. A skilled hand, an aesthetic eye Two qualities that make a great dentist! Nader has been working as a dentist for over twelve years. Developing his general…
Read more »Answering patient enquiries, meeting your needs
We’re pleased to be able to introduce you to who will be helping answer your telephone and email enquiries, as well as booking appointments. Grace joined the team just before the country went into lockdown, and has now resumed work. She has been to meet with the staff of SpaDental Chard to observe the new…
Read more »Essential precautions to keep safe during the pandemic closure
Even while we are closed for face-to-face services, our teams take phone calls and respond to emails from our patients. While many staff can work from home, some are also coming into the practices. Two of the team explain the necessary precautions they take to keep safe working on site. In the video below you…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth team at home
For us all, patients and staff alike, we haven’t been spending our time as we’d expected! Here’s a snippet of what a few of the Plymouth team at home are getting up to. A common theme is caring – for family member or others in the community. As you know our staff from your visits…
Read more »Assistant Practice Manager Tanzy Cronshey
Assistant Practice Manager is already a firm favourite with patients who know her as a dental nurse. Not only is she a calm and reassuring presence, she’s also a driving force for getting things done. Congratulations! Our very best wishes to Tanzy as she begins her new role as Assistant Practice Manager as SpaDental Chard…
Read more »A warm welcome to implant dentist Kalina Borska
SpaDental is delighted to welcome implant dentist to the practice. Kalina chose to focus professionally on the area of implant dentistry because of the difference she knows it can make to her patients’ lives. As well as placing and restoring implants, Kalina is available to deliver orthodontic alignment with clear braces and facial rejuvenation treatments…
Read more »Meet implant dentist James MacDonald
SpaDental is delighted to offer patients the opportunity to have implant treatment with a respected dentist in either Glastonbury or Tewkesbury. Implant dentist James MacDonald joins the SpaDental team. James has been successfully placing and restoring implants for over ten years. Meet James James took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few…
Read more »41% of people snore. Often a dentist can help.
It’s a fact – people snore. But, while most of us snore from time to time, for some people snoring is a chronic problem. It can affect the health and wellbeing of the person who snores, as well as affecting other family members, and even work colleagues. If you’re concerned about your snoring, or someone…
Read more »Paula’s jumping for joy and helping children as well
Paula’s got a lot to celebrate and wants to give too …so she’s skydiving! By jumping for joy she’s actually helping disadvantaged children too! Paula says, “I’ve reached the age of 36 and done nothing exciting in my life. Mid-life crisis? Maybe so! But here’s my chance to make a huge difference.” “PLEASE SPONSOR ME…
Read more »Multi-tasking Practice Manager Paula Thompson
It’s coming to the end of ‘s first month as practice manager of three SpaDental practices: SpaDental Chard, SpaDental Glastonbury and SpaDental Tewkesbury. And she’s loving it! Meet practice manager Paula Thompson Q: You qualified as a dental nurse in 2001. Why did you choose dental nursing as a profession? Paula: “As part of my…
Read more »Are dental x-rays safe? What patients need to know.
Are dental x-rays safe? Recently a patient at SpaDental Plymouth questioned why the dentist did not offer a shield during a dental x-ray. Practice Manager shares her expert knowledge with us, as an experienced dental nurse: “In the past, the patient and the clinical staff used to wear lead aprons when taking an x-ray. This…
Read more »Book now to meet your new Glastonbury dentist
Exciting changes are going on in 3 Lambrook Street since Spadental acquired the practice. We hope you’ll come in soon to meet your new Glastonbury dentist, and find out more about what we can offer you, and how we can support your oral health. During July and August, SpaDental Glastonbury is offering new patient appointments…
Read more »I know flossing helps. How can I do it well?
We know that flossing helps to maintain a healthy mouth, but some of us worry we may do it wrong, or we’re just not certain we’re getting it right. Dental hygienist at SpaDental Glastonbury has put together useful tips to help us with daily flossing. Expert advice so your time spent flossing helps keep your…
Read more »Part-time work opportunities in Tewkesbury
As more patients are joining the practice, we’re hiring new staff. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to join a thriving practice offering a high standard of care. Now’s the time to join the team! Meet our practice manager SpaDental Tewkesbury is centrally located in this active Gloucestershire town that offers valuable services to the wider…
Read more »Warm thanks to practice manager Sarah Trout – Glastonbury
Last week we wished Sarah all the very best as she moved on to new opportunities. Including, we hope, extra time for walking with her lovely dog! For the last five years, practice manager has been a friendly, welcoming and efficient presence in the practice in Glastonbury. Sarah joined the James Main Dental Partnership in 2014,…
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