Welcome to Bupa Dental Care Gloucester, Painswick Road
The practice has served the community for over 20 years and supports many aspects of dentistry, from general and cosmetic treatments to special interest procedures. We have recently undergone renovations to ensure we can provide high-quality patient care in our modern surgeries.
- We cater for both NHS and private patients
- Currently accepting new private patients, including Bupa insurance patients
- We are wheelchair accessible and have a car park at the rear of the practice
In addition to our experienced general dentists, we are pleased to offer endodontic (root canal) treatment with Rekha Luke as a special interest dentist, and specialist periodontal treatment from Sharmila Khopade. We are happy to accept referrals from other dentists.
What makes us different
We're accepting dentist referrals
Emergency appointments
Free Wi-Fi
Free on-site parking
Payment options available
Over 20 years' local experience
Wheelchair friendly
Our treatments
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 crowns, bridges, dentures, and root canal treatments.
Cosmetic dentistry
Composite bonding, home teeth whitening kits, and in-practice teeth whitening including Philips ZOOM!
How to pay for your treatment
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.
We accept all major credit and debit cards.
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
Attend your appointment in practice with no forms and no fuss.
Enjoy a seamless dental visit with Instant Claim and up to 20% off general dental treatments‖.
Health insurance
Self-paying Bupa private health insurance customers have a new dental allowance to use at our practices.
Meet the team at Gloucester Painswick Road
With an array of skills and expertise, our team offers excellent routine care and specialist treatment. Sharmlia is a specialist offering gum care and surgery, and Rekha has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment). Get to know more about our outstanding clinicians and wider team.
Ashley Payne
Ashley brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of general dentistry, alongside a commitment to detailed, patient-centric care.
Sharmila Khopade
Sharmila is a dentist with a particular interest in gum care and gum surgery. She has experience in carrying out a range of dental procedures.
Suganthy Suthagar
Suganthy is an experienced clinician with a particular focus on aesthetic dentistry and restorative implants.
Amy Roberts
How to find us
Bupa Dental Care Gloucester, Painswick Road has facilities that are accessible to wheelchair users, including a dental surgery on the ground floor. To support our commitment to sustainability, please consider walking or using public transport for your appointment if possible. There is a car park to the rear of the practice, and you can reach us by bus numbers 1, 2, 2A, 13, 66 and M5 to Cotteswold Road, The Richmonds and The Lawns – all within a five-minute walk of the practice.
Bupa Dental Care Gloucester Painswick Road
Opening hours*
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Work with Bupa
Feel at ease with your career in dentistry. We’re fully invested in you, so you can give your best every day.
Costs will depend on your individual needs, as well as the type of treatment you require. See our treatments and prices page for more cost information.
You can easily Book an appointment online or by visiting the practice. You can also call us on 0145 294 5898
The practice does not offer walk-in appointments. While it’s possible we may be able to accommodate if you turn up on the day, booking in advance is advised.
Patients with a dental issue should contact their dentist directly to inquire about a referral to Bupa Dental Care Gloucester Painswick Road. Alternatively, patients can self-refer by getting in touch with the practice themselves. However, we recommend getting a referral from a dentist so relevant details can be shared.
Bupa Dental Care Gloucester Painswick Road does not currently offer sedation in-practice. However, our friendly and welcoming team is experienced in making patients feel at ease, and we’re always available to listen to your concerns and provide a relaxing, judgement-free dental experience.
You should prepare for your first appointment by providing your medical history, ideally via our online portal (the practice will provide a link ahead of your appointment). If you prefer to provide this information at the practice, please arrive at your appointment with enough time to do so.
Some specialist treatments may require further pre-appointment requirements. If this is the case, we will send you instructions ahead of your appointment.
You can cancel or reschedule an appointment via the online portal or by calling reception. We ask that patients do not cancel within 48 hours of your appointment.
We are not currently accepting new NHS patients, but we can add you to the waiting list if you ring the practice.
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‡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:
You need to let the dentist know that you have Bupa dental insurance and provide your membership number prior to your appointment to benefit from this offer. 10% or 20% discounts are available depending on the practice and the dentist you are seeing. To find the selected Bupa owned and approved network dental practices where this offer is available visit finder.bupa.co.uk and search the Bupa Dental Insurance Network. Discount excludes laboratory fees and specialist treatment and cannot be used against NHS and Bupa Dental Essentials services. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.
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.
All UK Bupa Dental practices accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express cards.
†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.