Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Plymouth
Mead Dental has been a family-run practice since 1975, dedicated to providing compassionate and ethical dental care for all ages. Our preventative approach prioritises long-term oral health through state-of-the-art treatments and personalised consultations. With over four decades of experience, we combine advanced cosmetic procedures with a commitment to patient comfort, ensuring every visit is stress-free. Our team of registered professionals maintains rigorous continuing education standards while fostering a welcoming environment for nervous patients and those with special needs. We offer emergency appointments within 24 hours and maintain transparent communication about treatment options and costs.Our practice philosophy centres on building lasting relationships through consistent, unhurried care from the same dentist at each visit. Located in Plymouth, we serve local communities with accessible facilities and flexible appointment times, including evening slots for working patients. Our hygienists provide direct care without referrals, and we offer tailored dental plans for children. All information shared during consultations remains strictly confidential, reflecting our commitment to patient trust and professional integrity.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
White Fillings
Crowns
Veneers
Dental Implants
Orthodontics
Emergency Care
Nervous Patients Support
Children's Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice with 40+ years' experience in Plymouth
- Emergency appointments available within 24 hours
- Specialist nervous patient support with calming environment
- State-of-the-art treatments including dental implants
- Consistent care from same dentist at every visit
What people say
Friendly staff
Professional team
Spotlessly clean
Help overcome phobia
Personalised care
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our comprehensive preventive care includes oral cancer screening, gum disease monitoring, and tailored hygiene advice. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we detect issues early while focusing on long-term oral health education. Patients receive customised care plans with regular check-ups to maintain optimal dental wellness.
Teeth Whitening
Professional home whitening kits use custom trays and medical-grade gel for safe, effective results. Our supervised treatment gradually lightens teeth by several shades over two weeks, with top-up kits available. We ensure natural-looking enhancement while maintaining dental health.
Dental Implants
Replacing missing teeth with titanium implants offers permanent, natural-feeling solutions. Our oral surgeon performs surgical placement followed by custom crown fitting. This treatment restores chewing function and facial aesthetics while preventing bone loss through integrated prosthetics.
Nervous Patients Support
Specialist anxiety management includes extended consultation time, clear communication, and gradual treatment approaches. Our team employs calming techniques and offers sedation options for complex procedures, ensuring comfortable experiences for patients with dental phobias or traumatic histories.
Children's Dentistry
Early intervention focuses on positive experiences through play-based education and preventive treatments. We monitor development, apply protective sealants, and teach proper hygiene habits. Our child-friendly environment helps establish lifelong dental wellness with minimal intervention.
People
Laura Rudge
Principal Dentist
Qualified in 1990 from University of Wales, Laura brings extensive experience from practices across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She specialises in patient-centred care with particular expertise in anxiety management and restorative dentistry.
Raj Mohanty
Associate Dentist
Joining in 2015, Raj holds hospital oral surgery experience and special interest in periodontology. With five years local practice experience, she combines technical expertise with compassionate care, particularly for complex gum treatments.
Suresh Somasundaran
Oral Surgeon
With over 20 years' specialist experience, Suresh provides advanced implantology and oral surgery. Holding multiple postgraduate qualifications including MSc in Implant Dentistry, he delivers complex surgical solutions with emphasis on patient comfort and long-term outcomes.
Liz Bennion
Dental Hygienist
Qualified in the Royal Navy, Liz has provided professional hygiene services since joining in 2007. She focuses on preventive care education and periodontal maintenance, combining technical expertise with patient-friendly communication.
Jacqueline Watson
Practice Manager
Leading operations since 2017, Jacqueline combines patient care expertise with management experience. Her background in customer service ensures smooth practice operations while maintaining the practice's patient-centred ethos.
Questions
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments within 24 hours for urgent dental issues. Out-of-hours emergencies connect to our on-call dentist via practice number.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards, cash, and bank transfers. Payment plans available for extensive treatments - discuss options with our reception team.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients. Contact via phone or website form to register. Note we operate as a private practice without NHS dental services.
How do I book an appointment?
Book by calling 01752 224880 during reception hours (8:30am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-4pm Fri) or complete our online contact form for appointment requests.
Do you treat nervous patients?
Yes, our team specialises in anxiety management with extended consultations, clear explanations, and gentle techniques. Many long-term nervous patients report positive experiences.
What cosmetic treatments are available?
We offer teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, smilelign aligners, and dental implants. Consultations include treatment options, costs, and expected outcomes.
