Welcome to Exeter Dental Centre, part of Bupa
Our luxurious, private dental practice in Exeter City Centre offers a wide range of dental services under one roof, and our goal is to take the stress out of going to the dentist. We believe in consistency, so once you’re happy with your dentist, you’ll see them every time you visit us.
We’ve made sure our practice is a relaxing place to come to. When you arrive, our friendly receptionists will welcome you and take your coat. While you wait, you can sink into one of our comfy chairs with a cup of coffee and a glossy magazine.
What makes us different
Emergency appointments
Wheelchair friendly
Over 60 years' local experience
Over 5 years' placing dental implants
Nervous? Ask us about sedation
3D CBCT scanner
Dedicated treatment coordinator
Full mouth dental implants
Payment options available
Our treatments
Offering a wide range of treatments, we’re here to support patients at every stage of their journey to a better smile.

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
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 Exeter Dental Centre
With different skills and expertise, our team offers excellent routine care and specialist treatment.

Ruairi Cunnane
Ruairi is a general dentist with particular interests in complex restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. He also provides dental sedation for nervous patients.

Alexandra Griffin
Having worked in Australia, Alex now divides her time between us and hospital work. She’s interested in orthodontics and dental trauma.
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How to find us
You can’t miss our lovely rounded white building with its bright blue awnings, just off Sidwell Street. There’s nearby pay-and-display parking in the car park by John Lewis or in Howell Road. Exeter station is just a six-minute walk from us and all the local bus routes go through the city centre. If you’re cycling to us, there’s a bike rack just outside the practice.
Exeter Dental Centre, part of Bupa
Opening hours*
Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Saturday | 8:00am - 3:30pm |
Sunday | Closed |
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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:
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.