Bupa Dental Care Cheltenham Arnica
Accepting dentist referrals only
Currently not accepting NHS patients
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73 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham, GL53 0BS View on map
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Welcome to Arnica Dental Care
We are a private practice situated in Leckhampton in South Cheltenham. Established for almost 20 years, our friendly team of dentists, hygienists and dental nurses offer a wide range of dental treatment and care to local, regional and national patients.
Meet Lucy Conrad, the newest member of our clinical team. Lucy is a general dentist with over 30 years of experience, offering a range of treatments for our community of patients.
For patients who are nervous, anxious or dental phobic, we pride ourselves on minimising discomfort and anxiety using a combination of gentle dentistry and dental sedation. In the Private Dentistry Awards in 2017 and 2018 we achieved Runner Up for Best Treatment of Nervous Patients.
Dental treatments and services in Cheltenham
We provide general dental care for the whole family, cosmetic dentistry treatments, and restorative dentistry including single, multiple and all-on-4 dental implant procedures. We also offer emergency appointments.
Our treatments and services include:
- General dentistry:
- Cosmetic dentistry:
- Restorative dentistry:
Dental check-ups, fillings, extractions, emergency appointments, X-rays
Teeth straightening with options including Invisalign aligners, traditional metal braces and ceramic braces. We also offer veneers and teeth whitening.
Single, multiple and all-on-4 dental implants
Our practice opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
How to reach us
Our practice is situated on a main road between Cheltenham town centre and the village of Leckhampton in South Cheltenham.
There are two free parking spaces available for patients with limited mobility on the forecourt directly in front of the practice.
There is also free on-street parking close by. We can be reached by bus from Clarence Street – get off at the third stop along Leckhampton Road. We are on the right-hand side as you walk away from town.
We also have a removable ramp to access the practice, but unfortunately there is no disabled toilet.
What makes us different?
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3D CBCT scanner![relative-image]()
Dedicated treatment coordinator![car-park-image]()
Free on-street parking![handshake-image]()
Nervous? Ask us about sedation![wifi-image]()
Free Wi-Fi![ambulance-image]()
Emergency appointments![trophy-image]()
Award winning practice![application-image]()
We're accepting dentist referrals![dental-implant-image]()
Over 20 years' placing dental implants
How to find us
Based in Manchester’s iconic St Ann's Square, just a 10-minute walk from Metrolink tram services.
Bupa Dental Care Cheltenham Arnica
Opening hours*
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bupa Smile Plan
Bupa Smile Plan is a subscription product for routine private dental care including check-ups and hygiene appointments and monitoring X-rays.
How it works
Instead of paying at each appointment, the costs are spread equally across 12 monthly payments.
Why choose Bupa Smile Plan?
Bupa Smile Plan can make your life easier by helping you to:
- Commit to regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments
- Budget for your regular dental care over the year
- Save with a 10% discount on selected private dental treatments. See our FAQs for a list of which treatments are included
What makes Arnica Dental Care different?
Below are a few key things that make us unique.
Supporting anxious patients
We minimise anxiety and discomfort for nervous patients. If you’re anxious about visiting the dentist, please get in touch with us beforehand and we’ll do everything we can to make your experience a relaxing and enjoyable one.
Experienced in treating referrals
Trusted by over 100 regional dentists who refer patients to us for treatment requiring sedation and for more complex surgical procedures.
Extensive range of dental services
Full-service practice offering family/general dental care, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry including single, multiple and all-on-4 dental implant procedures.
Meet the team
At Arnica Dental Care, you're in safe hands, with our friendly, welcoming reception team and experienced clinicians.
- Dentist
- Hygienist
- Dental Nurse
- Practice
Eleanor Ledger
Dr. Eleanor Ledger (Ellie) qualified from Cardiff University in 1991 and spent her early career working in hospital dentistry, gaining a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1994.
Read full profileGillian Kemp
Joining our practice in 2015, Gillian qualified in dentistry in 2002 and has membership of the British Dental Association and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry.
Read full profileGoldie Songra
In 2004, Goldie qualified in dentistry from the University of Bristol. He then worked in primary, secondary and tertiary care and held posts in maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry and paediatric dentistry, at various hospitals. He also worked as a community dental officer in Bolton, supporting patients with dental phobia and additional needs.
Read full profileLucy Conrad
Lucy Conrad is a skilled general dentist with many years of experience in treating patients for a wide array of dental and oral health conditions.
Read full profileNicola Robinson
Nicola studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham, qualifying in 2007. She completed her vocational training in Hampshire, then started a DF2 position, working in the oral and maxillofacial surgery departments of both The Royal Berkshire Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital, whilst gaining Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty.
Read full profileSarisa Martin
Sarisa studied dentistry at the University of Bristol, graduating in 2001. Since completing her vocational training in Herefordshire, she has worked in general practice, clinical fields and healthcare settings, including Community Dental Services, urgent dental care, gerontology, paediatrics, domiciliary care and special care dentistry.
Read full profileEmma Reeve
Emma graduated from the University of Bristol with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2010. She has a passion for helping patients improve their oral health.
Read full profileJo Godwin
Jo joined Arnica in 2021 and qualified as a dental clinician in 2003, in Poznan, Poland. Since moving to Britain, Jo has worked in dental practices in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham and Monmouth, gaining experience in both NHS and private settings.
Read full profileLesley Card
After joining the RAF, Lesley decided to train to become a hygienist. So, Lesley applied for, and was successfully awarded, a place in the RAF’s Institute of Dental Health and Training at RAF Halton, graduating in 1995. Lesley remained in the RAF for 11 years with postings in South Wales, Aylesbury, and Butnalso in Germany.
Read full profileHannah Couch
Hannah joined Arnica in August 2021, having worked at Bupa Dental Care Tewkesbury for over two years.
Read full profileJulie Webster
Julie joined Arnica in 2005, bringing with her a wealth of nursing experience, having qualified as a dental nurse in 1974. During her time as a dental nurse, Julie has attended numerous courses on oral surgery, implants and dental sedation.
Read full profileKasia Chambers
Kasia Chambers started her dental journey in 2014, achieving her National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN in 2017. She has since worked at a general NHS practice and a private practice, where she gained her NEBDN Intravenous Sedation qualification in 2023.
Read full profileMaisie Fisher
Nikita Woodward
Nikita Woodward grew up in Coleshill in Birmingham and completed her dental nursing qualifications at Walsall College.
Read full profileRebecca Turner
Rebecca Turner embarked on her dental journey in 2010 within a bustling Bristol practice, achieving her dental nursing qualification in 2012. Her journey led her to Bupa Dental Care in 2013, where she thrived in a private Clifton practice.
Read full profileCloe Stewart
In 2021, Cloe joined Arnica, bringing with her eight years of experience of dental nursing, completing her National Examination Board for her dental nursing (NEBDN) Diploma in 2015. Since 2013, Cloe has nursed at Archway Dental Care in Dursley, where she gained experience as an implant nurse.
Read full profileHannah Roberts
Hannah re-joined Arnica in February 2023 as our treatment coordinator.
Read full profileJennifer Major
Jennifer Major, known to her patients as Jennie, joined Arnica in November 2022, then left the practice in December 2023 to go travelling before rejoining the team in July 2024.
Read full profileLouise Nicholson-Smith
Louise joined Arnica in 2013 and has been instrumental in shaping the non-clinical aspect of how we look after our patients, referral patients and referral dentists.
Lucy Campbell
Rachel Williams
Rachel Joined Arnica in 2018, bringing with her a wealth of dental knowledge from another private practice in Cheltenham.
Read full profileBranded treatments and services
Clear aligners which gradually straighten your teeth.
A safe and effective way to whiten your smile – either at the practice or at home.
Patient feedback
Whitening can be an important part of a smile makeover. We always check the suitability of your teeth, as it may not be recommended for some patients with high sensitivity. It’s important to know that we may not be able to treat all of your teeth: whitening can’t alter the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, for example. Your dentist can explain and suggest any options open to you.
We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.
Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.
No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.
First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.
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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.
