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SpaDental Chard – patients’ compliments

22nd December 2021 | Vanessa Giraud

“Lovely staff – I have been with you for 17 years and I am still coming to you. Every one is so helpful and always talks to you.” LE Thank you for your reviews The staff at SpaDental Chard feel proud to read your reviews. Your lovely comments, and  your good opinion mean a lot…

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Can qualified dentists from overseas work in England?

27th April 2021 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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SpaDental Whitchurch dentist: Adindu Etugo

29th March 2021 | Vanessa Giraud

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 Top class dentistry…

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SpaDental Group Clinical Director Appointed

22nd February 2021 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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What’s fluoride varnish? And why do children need it?

18th February 2021 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Why healthy gums can help save your life

9th February 2021 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Safe oral hygiene appointments and aerosols explained

30th November 2020 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Meet Laura Watson – Practice Manager

10th November 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

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,…

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Answering patient enquiries, meeting your needs

9th July 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Essential precautions to keep safe during the pandemic closure

27th May 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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SpaDental Plymouth team at home

6th May 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Assistant Practice Manager Tanzy Cronshey

8th November 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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A warm welcome to implant dentist Kalina Borska

25th October 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Meet implant dentist James MacDonald

8th October 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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41% of people snore. Often a dentist can help.

1st October 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Paula’s jumping for joy and helping children as well

31st August 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Multi-tasking Practice Manager Paula Thompson

21st July 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Are dental x-rays safe? What patients need to know.

12th July 2019 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Book now to meet your new Glastonbury dentist

11th July 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Part-time work opportunities in Tewkesbury

28th March 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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…

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Warm thanks to practice manager Sarah Trout – Glastonbury

23rd March 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

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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Sedation dentistry in Chard, Glastonbury, Plymouth and Tewkesbury

16th March 2019 | SpaDental Administrator

Have you been avoiding going to the dentist because you know it’ll hurt more than you can stand? Are you a patient with a high level of anxiety? Many people avoid regular dental care, and need help to access the treatments they need. Yet without treatment, the problem gets worse which means essential dental procedures become…

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Call SpaDental Glastonbury to book a new patient appointment.

5th March 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

Dental surgeon is fast becoming a favourite at SpaDental Glastonbury. We’re accepting new patient registrations, so we encourage you to call the practice to make an appointment. Call SpaDental Glastonbury on 01458 832 193 Lucy has a particular interest in helping nervous patients to access the treatment they need. As well as approaching each patient…

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Spa Dental Chard invites Associate Dentist applicants.

14th February 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

We invite applications from candidates for a part-time position as an Associate Dentist in SpaDental Chard. At SpaDental Chard, we pride ourselves on combining the friendliness of a local practice with the professionalism and high standards of a quality dental care provider.  Our preferred candidate will be integral to the growth, development and promotion of…

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Dental Therapist/Hygienist required – SpaDental Tewkesbury

5th February 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

SpaDental Tewkesbury is seeking applications for the role of either Dental Therapist or Dental Hygienist. Please send your CV for immediate consideration. SpaDental Tewkesbury has an opening for a dental therapist or hygienist. Formerly known as the High Street Dental Practice, SpaDental Tewkesbury is a private practice with a well-established patient base. This is an excellent…

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Testimonials

SpaDental Glastonbury patient appreciation

A Pleasant Experience @ Spa Dental Glastonbury "Friendly staff. This was my first visit to this dental practice and found the staff very friendly and reassuring. I had an initial assessment by the therapist who did an assessment prior to my next appointment. He was very good and explained carefully the treatment I needed in a professional manner! Overall I was impressed by the whole experience." "I went in today for a tooth extraction, my…

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Top Class Dentistry at SpaDental Whitchurch

"Better than you could ever imagine - As always everyone involved with Spadental treats you with respect and dignity. Happy to have a friendly chat and always seem genuinely interested. I always leave the practice feeling happy- which might seem strange after just having dental treatment but that's the affect all the team always seem to have on me. Arranged a follow up appointment the very next day, as a cancellation had just come in.…

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SpaDental Chard - patients' compliments

"Lovely staff - I have been with you for 17 years and I am still coming to you. Every one is so helpful and always talks to you." LE Thank you for your reviews The staff at SpaDental Chard feel proud to read your reviews. Your lovely comments, and  your good opinion mean a lot to us. We appreciate the time and thought you put into writing about how your visit to the dentist went.…

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SpaDental Chard - thank you for your kind support

It hasn't been an easy year, but our patients have been so understanding. Thank you all so very much for your kind support and the lovely feedback we've received. Your kind support is very motivating It means a lot to the SpaDental Chard team to read your feedback. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us work on continual improvement of our services. Our sincere thanks to all of you have taken the…

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SpaDental Whitchurch - your understanding is appreciated!

We've been catching up with our patients to find out how their treatment has been over the last months. This has been such a hard year for many of us, personally and professionally, and access to dental care has been affected in many ways by the pandemic. We'd really like to take this opportunity, therefore, to thank you for your understanding. We know that you have had to cope with cancellations and changes to our…

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SpaDental Tewkesbury reviews - thank you!

With the ups and downs of the last year, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients for your support and understanding. Your thoughtfulness is reflected in the considerate comments we've received in response to our request for feedback. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you from all of us for your lovely reviews of SpaDental Tewkesbury. A selection of your reviews: "The service during the last few months has…

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SpaDental Whitchurch dentist "kind and gentle"

SpaDental Whitchurch dentist is accepting new private patients. A new patient testimonial After the closure of my local dentist in Whitchurch I telephoned Spa Dental who made me an appointment. Unfortunately I had an abscess on my tooth before my appointment date, for which I was given an emergency appointment.   I am a very nervous patient and it took a long time to build confidence with my old dentist , therefore my nerves were bad and I…

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Plymouth dentists "excellent care" and "professional service"

Kind words from our patients mean a lot to us. Thank you! We're very happy to read reviews that commend the  Plymouth team and the dentists "excellent care" and "professional service". Recent patient reviews commend our excellent care: "In safe and caring hands - Without exception the treatment I have received has been outstanding. From the reception staff through each of the individuals involved, their focus is on you and you're fully involved in any…

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Fantastic Saltash patient reviews - thank you!

We very much enjoyed reading the lovely Saltash patient reviews we've received in response to our recent request for feedback. On behalf of all the staff, thank you so much for your lovely comments. We sincerely appreciate your kind words, and will also use your recommendations in our planning. SpaDental considers your review comments carefully. We read them all, and use the information we gather to guide our practice so we can keep on improving…

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Thank you for SpaDental Chard patient reviews

A very appreciative thank you to our patients from the clinicians and staff at SpaDental Chard. It has been a pleasure reading your comments because if our patients are happy, then we're happy. Feedback about the team and treatment from SpaDental Chard reviews "Everyone in the practice is efficient, professional and knowledgeable." - HCG  "5 Star Dental Care - Being in the centre of Chard, [the SpaDental] surgery is easily accessible for most patients. The…

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