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What Is CQC Registration? Why Your Dental Practice Must Be Registered and Inspected

Your dental practice is registered with the CQC — the Care Quality Commission. That's the health and social care regulator for England. Here's what their registration means and what they actually check.

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What Is the GDC? The Regulator That Sets Standards for All UK Dental Professionals

Every dentist, hygienist, therapist, nurse, and technician in the UK must be registered with the GDC — the General Dental Council. That's the regulator that sets standards and can strike someone off. Here's what they do.

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What Is a Dental Practice Manager? The Role That Keeps a Dental Practice Running

Your dental practice has a manager you might not see. They handle the business side — staff, scheduling, compliance, patient experience. Here is what a dental practice manager does and why they are important to your care.

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What Is a Clinical Dental Technician? The Professional Who Makes and Fits Dentures Directly

You have been referred to a clinical dental technician — CDT — for your dentures. They can both make and fit dentures without a dentist referral in some cases. Here is how their role differs from a dental technician.

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What Is a Dental Technician? The Lab Professional Behind Your Crowns, Bridges, and Dentures

Your crown was made in a dental laboratory by a technician you have never met. Dental technicians are skilled professionals who design and make the prosthetic work that goes in your mouth. Here is what their role involves.

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What Is a Dental and Hygiene Therapist? The Role That Is Growing in UK Dental Practices

Your hygiene appointment was with a therapist rather than a dentist. They are trained to do more than a traditional hygienist. Here is what a dental hygiene therapist is, what they can treat, and how they differ from other team members.

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What Is the Difference Between a Dentist and a Dental Therapist? Understanding the UK Dental Team

You have been seen by someone who was not the dentist but was still doing dental work. In the UK, dental therapists can perform a growing range of treatments. Here is what they are trained to do and what they cannot do.

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What Is PDT in Dentistry? The Photodynamic Therapy That Targets Oral Bacteria

Your dentist mentioned photodynamic therapy — PDT — as a way to treat early gum disease without antibiotics. It uses a light-activated gel to kill bacteria. Here's how it works.

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What Is Interim Therapeutic Restoration? A Simple Pain Relief Approach for Children Too Young for Conventional Treatment

Your very young child has toothache but can't cooperate for conventional treatment. Interim therapeutic restoration — ITR — is a temporary approach that relieves pain and holds things until the child is ready.

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What Is Hall Crown Technique? The No-Injection, No-Drill Approach for Decayed Children's Teeth

Your child has a decayed baby molar. The dentist said they could put a crown on it without any injections or drilling. That sounds impossible — but the Hall technique is a well-established, evidence-based approach.

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What Is Silver Diamine Fluoride? The Liquid That Stops Caries Without Drilling

Your dentist painted something on your child's teeth that turned the cavities black. That's silver diamine fluoride — a highly effective caries arrest treatment. Here's why they used it and what to know.

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What Is Icon Treatment? The No-Drill Approach to Treating Early Caries Lesions

Your dentist mentioned Icon — a resin infiltration treatment that can halt early caries without drilling or injections. It sounds too good to be true. Here's what it actually involves and who it works for.

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Urgent Care

New Patient Emergency

For pain, swelling, breakages, or anything that needs decisive action before it worsens.

£230
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Maintenance

Dental Hygiene Session

Professional maintenance for gum health, freshness, and prevention that stays consistent.

£70
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Refinement

Airflow Polishing

Advanced polishing for patients who want cleaner, brighter-looking teeth with less surface staining.

£90
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Facial Aesthetics

Facial Aesthetics Consultation

A considered starting point for subtle aesthetic refinement, with suitability assessed properly first.

£50
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Facial Aesthetics

HydroDiamond™ Facial Treatment

Non-invasive skin maintenance for texture, hydration, and a fresher overall presentation.

£175
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