Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Care Provider in Ampthill
Ampthill Dental Practice has been a trusted provider of comprehensive dental care in the heart of Ampthill for nearly three decades. Our family-run practice combines a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of dental treatment for patients of all ages. With a team of highly qualified dentists, hygienists, and dental care professionals, we prioritise preventative care while offering advanced restorative, cosmetic, and emergency services. Our Victorian premises provide a comfortable environment where patients receive personalised attention and tailored treatment plans. We adhere strictly to the General Dental Council's standards, ensuring ethical practice and continuous professional development.From routine check-ups to complex procedures like dental implants and Invisalign treatment, our focus remains on maintaining oral health and enhancing smiles. We also offer flexible emergency appointment slots for urgent cases, reflecting our dedication to community care. With a strong emphasis on patient education and preventive strategies, we aim to make dental visits stress-free and positive experiences. Our team's extensive experience, including postgraduate qualifications in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, ensures access to specialist-level care locally. Whether through NHS or private treatments, we strive to accommodate individual needs while maintaining transparency in all our services.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Emergency Appointments
Invisalign Treatment
Preventative Care
Restorative Dentistry
Hygiene Services
NHS Treatments
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We provide emergency appointments available before 8:30am daily
- Our dentists hold postgraduate qualifications in specialist fields
- We offer both NHS and private treatment options
- Preventative care focus reduces long-term dental issues
- Experienced team with over 30 years of local service
What people say
Experienced team
Emergency availability
Patient-centred approach
Long-term care
Comfortable environment
Services
Preventative Treatment
Our preventative care focuses on maintaining optimal oral health through regular check-ups, hygiene appointments, and early intervention. We provide fissure sealants, oral cancer screenings, and dietary advice to help patients avoid complex dental issues. The team offers custom sports guards in various colours to protect teeth during physical activities, combining practicality with personal style preferences.
Restorative Dentistry
We specialise in restoring damaged or missing teeth using modern techniques and materials. Our services include tooth-coloured fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures that blend naturally with your existing smile. Root canal treatments are performed to preserve compromised teeth, utilising advanced endodontic techniques to ensure patient comfort and long-term success.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services aim to improve dental aesthetics through home and power whitening treatments, porcelain veneers, and natural-looking crowns. Tooth-coloured fillings provide both functional restoration and aesthetic improvement. The team works closely with patients to create customised treatment plans that achieve desired smile transformations while maintaining oral health.
Dental Implants
We offer titanium dental implants as permanent solutions for missing teeth. The process involves surgically placing implants into the jawbone, which then fuse with the bone to create stable foundations for replacement teeth. Our experienced dentists ensure implants match adjacent teeth in colour and shape, providing both functional restoration and natural appearance.
Emergency Appointments
Emergency dental services are available daily before 8:30am for acute dental issues. Our team promptly addresses toothaches, broken teeth, and other urgent problems, providing immediate relief and follow-up treatment plans. Patients requiring out-of-hours emergency care are directed to NHS 111 services for continuous support.
People
Miss L Doherty
Principal Dentist
Qualified from Guy's Kings and St Thomas' Dental School in 2005, Laura has served the practice for over 18 years. She focuses on building patient relationships and is pursuing advanced qualifications in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry while serving as Treasurer of the local dental committee.
Mr S Patel
Dentist
Graduated from Kings College London in 2012, Sanjay provides orthodontic treatments including Invisalign and has postgraduate expertise in endodontics. He contributes to international dental aid work and serves as Dental Lead for Floating Doctors in Panama, combining clinical excellence with global healthcare experience.
Mr D Patel
Dentist
Qualified from Kings College London in 2009, Dhivesh specialises in oral surgery and dental implants while offering adult cosmetic orthodontics. A Royal College of Surgeons member since 2011, he combines technical expertise with a patient-centred approach to dental care.
Miss N Doherty
Dentist
Graduated from University of Bristol in 2017, Niamh focuses on general dentistry with emphasis on patient relationships. Her approach prioritises making dental visits comfortable experiences, complemented by her interests in tennis and culinary arts that connect her with diverse patient backgrounds.
Mrs L Stewart
Dental Hygienist
Qualified from Edinburgh Dental Hospital, Lorna brings extensive experience in preventive dental care. With over four years at the practice, she helps patients improve oral health through tailored hygiene plans while balancing her professional commitments with family life in Bedfordshire.
Questions
What emergency dental services do you offer?
We provide emergency appointments daily before 8:30am for urgent dental issues. Patients requiring out-of-hours care should contact NHS 111 for assistance.
Do you accept new NHS patients?
Currently, we have limited capacity for new NHS patients for general dentistry. We recommend contacting us directly to check current availability for NHS treatments.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major debit and credit cards, cash payments, and offer flexible payment plans for extensive treatments. Specific payment options can be discussed during consultation.
What specialist dental treatments are available?
We offer advanced treatments including dental implants, Invisalign orthodontics, root canal therapy, and cosmetic procedures like veneers and tooth whitening performed by qualified specialists.
How can I cancel or reschedule appointments?
We request 2 working days' notice for cancellations. Frequent late cancellations may affect future appointment availability, particularly for NHS patients.
What preventative care services do you provide?
Our preventative services include fissure sealants, oral cancer screenings, dietary advice, and custom sports guards. Regular hygiene appointments help maintain optimal oral health.
