About us - Keeping you & your family safe

No doubt you will notice that we wear disposable gloves and often masks when examining you and carrying out treatment, and provide you with eye protection.

But there are many other steps we take behind the scenes. These include using disposable instruments wherever possible, and rigorously sterilising those that are not disposable. Our staff regularly attend training and refresher courses to ensure they stay completely up-to-date with the latest cross-infection control policies and techniques.

We have set procedures for every aspect of our practice, including safely disposing of used needles, cleaning and decontaminating our treatment rooms, and storing sterile items. In many cases, these procedures go well beyond those required by law, simply because we believe that effective cross-infection control is such a vital part of our daily work.

We also ensure that the treatments we offer are completely safe, again often going beyond the recommended measures. For example, we now offer digital X-rays instead of the traditional ones, which reduces the exposure to X-rays by 40%. The digital X-rays also provide clearer images, which makes it easier for us to see any potential problems, and we can show you the images on a computer screen to help you make an informed treatment decision.

We also offer amalgam-free dentistry, ie fillings which are made from safe, long-lasting tooth-coloured materials. If you are particularly bothered by any metal fillings in your mouth, please let us know, we'll be happy to help.