What makes us different
At St John’s Dental Practice, we are committed to providing our community in Dorchester and the surrounding areas with the highest quality of care. That ethos extends to our building, our team and our comprehensive range of treatments.
Why choose us?
At St John’s Dental Practice we’re passionate about providing quality dental care and extensive services for the whole community, and we welcome both NHS and private patients.
As well as focusing on prevention and maintaining excellent oral health, we can provide a wide breadth of elective treatments, including cosmetic procedures.
The patient journey
At St John’s Dental Practice, we make it our mission to ensure every patient has a relaxed, calm and positive experience at our practice. From the moment you step through our door to the moment you leave and beyond, you should expect nothing less than the highest standard of care from a warm and welcoming team. If you’re a new patient, we thought it would be useful to outline what you can expect from being a patient at St John’s Dental Practice.
First impressions
We extend a warm welcome to all patients even before they step through the door at St John’s Dental Practice. When you get in touch to make your appointment, our friendly reception team will help arrange a suitable appointment time and deal with any queries. And when you arrive, you’ll be greeted by pleasant, compassionate staff and an environment that’s inviting and relaxing.
First appointment
You’ll be given a medical questionnaire to fill out, and have an opportunity to adjust any personal details on your file. You’ll also receive a full examination by the dentist, which may include digital photographs and x-rays, along with lots of questions about your lifestyle, general health and oral hygiene habits. If a dental problem is identified, this will be discussed fully.
Treatment planning
If further treatment is required, a plan will be drawn up that details clearly everything you can expect from our service, and the costs involved. You will have as much time as you need to ask questions and consider your options – including dental finance. You’ll also be advised of the aftercare you can expect, and if you’ll need to take any time off to recover from treatment. Once you have confirmed you’re happy with your treatment plan, treatment can proceed – in some instances during the same appointment, especially if the dentist needs to eliminate pain. In other cases, you may need to return for a future appointment at a convenient time.
Post treatment
We won’t send you home after treatment without a clear understanding of what you need to do to keep your teeth and gums clean and infection-free. We will recall you for follow-up checks and hygiene appointments, and will endeavour to see you as soon as possible if you have any concerns following your treatment.
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Meet the team
Implantologist
Dentist
GDC Number: 100536
Qualified: 2001 Poland
Dentist
GDC Number: 260312
Dentist
GDC Number: 275755
Hygienist
GDC Number: 4078
Qualifications: Hygienist
Treatment Coordinator / Trainee Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 260888
Qualifications: Qualified Dental Nurse
Hayley has been with us since 2010
Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse
Trainee Dental Nurse
Trainee Dental Nurse
Receptionist
We want to make the world a better place
Whether it’s getting involved in our community or working to help others further afield, we take our social responsibility seriously. After all, what’s the point of providing a service in Dorchester if we don’t engage with everything else that’s going on here? We’ve found that giving our team the time and means to volunteer and raise money for good causes – together or individually, at home or abroad – makes them feel great about giving back, and creates bonds that no office party can compete with! As well as volunteering and fundraising for Bridge2Aid, our team aims to make a regular commitment to local causes, too.