Welcome from our Practice Manager, Julie Howe
At Bupa Dental Care Dereham, our friendly team takes pride in helping patients achieve brighter, healthier smiles. We’ve been providing NHS and private dental care to patients from Dereham and across Norfolk since 2001. We welcome referrals from other dentists and also offer emergency appointments.
Our friendly practice staff are on hand to discuss treatments and answer any questions you may have. We aim to put you at ease in our bright and comfortable waiting area where we also provide free Wi-Fi.
What makes us different
Wheelchair friendly
Emergency appointments
Payment options available
Dedicated treatment coordinator
Over 20 years' local experience
Free Wi-Fi
We're accepting dentist referrals
Our treatments
Alongside general dentistry and check-ups, our practice is equipped with modern equipment including an intraoral scanner which allows us to create a 3D model of your teeth and gums. Our list of treatments and services include:

General dentistry
We’re always here for check-ups, hygienist appointments, fillings, tooth extractions, and emergency appointments.

Restorative dentistry
Let us repair and protect your smile with dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and root canal treatments.

Cosmetic dentistry
Composite bonding, home teeth whitening kits, and in-practice teeth whitening including Philips ZOOM!

Orthodontics
Teeth straightening with systems such as Invisalign aligners, fixed brace solutions, cosmetic teeth straightening.
We treat TMJ disorders too, which is a condition impacting the movement of your jaw. If you would like more information, get in touch with us today to find out more.
Improving the appearance of your smile can sometimes extend further than having dental work done. Please contact us to find out more about our facial aesthetic treatments.
How to pay for your treatment
You don’t need Bupa health insurance to use our dentists. Simply choose a Bupa dental practice and pay for the treatment you need, whenever you need it. We also offer other ways to help make caring for your teeth easier.

Pay per appointment
You can pay for your dental treatment as and when you visit the practice, whether for an NHS or a private appointment.
Bupa Smile Plan
A dental payment plan that’s kinder on your pocket.
Spread routine dental costs throughout the year†. Tell us how many check-ups and hygiene appointments you need and we’ll take care of the rest.
Finance options
Spread the cost of your dental treatment so you can get started.
Choose an amount you can afford each month‡, so you don’t have to pay for your treatment all in one go – with different options available to suit your situation.
Dental insurance
You pay the dentist first, then claim back your money.‖
We’ll help cover the cost of preventative and restorative treatment, including emergencies and cancer cover for complete peace of mind.
Health insurance
Self-paying Bupa private health insurance customers have a new dental allowance to use at our practices.
Meet the team at Dereham
With different skills and expertise, our team offers excellent routine care and specialist treatment.

Andrew Brown
Andrew qualified from University College London in 1987. After graduation, he took on a series of positions at University College London, gaining experience in prosthodontics (dentures) and restorative dentistry involving crowns and bridges.

Hasier Otaduy Pardavila
Hasier Otaduy qualified from Barcelona University in 2009, and started his career at Bupa Dental Care Dereham in 2010

Cristina Oprea
Dr. Cristina Oprea is a dentist and implant surgeon, working as part of the committed team at Bupa Dental Care Dereham and providing exceptional care for our community of patients.

Irina Dovgani
How to find us
We’re located on Cowper Road in central Dereham, close to the shops and just five-minutes’ walk from Cherry Tree Car Park, where it’s free to park all day. We are also close to bus stops serving several local routes.
Bupa Dental Care Dereham
Opening hours*
Monday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:30pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Other nearby practices
‡Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment. All loans are subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check. T&Cs apply. Finance is available on private dental treatments only.
The minimum spend for finance is £250 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 36 months subject to the amount of credit. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited, Vantage Office Park, Bristol, BS16 1GW, whose company registered number is 00478127. Oasis Dental Care Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA registration number 710559. Oasis Dental Care Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.
Finance is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. Registered Office: Novuna House, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HP. Registered in Cardiff under company no. 1630491. The register can be accessed through www.fca.org.uk.
‖Bupa Insurance:
Bupa Dental Insurance is provided by Bupa Insurance Limited. Registered in England and Wales with registration number 3956433. Bupa Insurance limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.Arranged and administered by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales with registration number 3829851. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ.
†Bupa Smile Plan:
Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Payments are collected by monthly Direct Debit.
*Equivalent appointment prices of included treatments (check-up & hygiene appointments) are an average of 10% less than when booked as a standalone appointment. (77% of 332 participating practices.)
^ We may record or monitor our calls.
Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited. Registered in England and Wales No: 00478127. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.
Oasis Dental Care Limited has a number of trading names including Bupa Dental Care. Please see the list of our different trading names.