Perlan Specialist Dental Centre
Currently accepting new private patients and dentist referrals
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Hartfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2AL View on map
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Today - 9:00am to 5:30pm See all opening hours
A specialist private clinic
Perlan Specialist Dental Centre provides advanced services and extensive experience for the management of complex cases across East Sussex. Our dental team, all of whom are specialists in their field, are highly qualified. Most have been or continue to be involved in research, teaching, and examining.
Our team is dedicated to providing quality care to both our self-referred patients and those referred by other dentists. We’re a multidisciplinary practice with services including periodontics, restorative dentistry, general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, and we’re experts in dental implant placement. We believe in integrated treatment and often use multiple specialists to achieve the optimum level of health, aesthetics and function for your smile. Helping you receive truly integrated treatment; all our specialists are available to jointly consult with patients.
Our dentists have completed an extensive accredited training program to achieve specialist status. This ensures a high level of skill and experience, so you can rest assured you’re in great hands. Alongside our specialists, we’re proud to offer a dedicated team of clinical, laboratory and administrative support staff, committed to providing quality service.
Here at Perlan, we’re proud to offer a comfortable and personal atmosphere, so you feel as relaxed as possible during your visits.
A state-of-the-art clinic
Our state-of-the art clinic is fully equipped to provide excellent treatment, with several high-specification features:
- Our treatment rooms feature digital radiography (X-rays), digital imaging and modern instrumentation
- Our radiography department has 2D and 3D imaging technology
- We have a dedicated central sterile supplies unit for cross-infection control
- We have full disabled access
Our dental referral services at Perlan, Eastbourne
We’re proud to offer a full spectrum of treatments:
- General dentistry:
- Restorative dentistry:
- Periodontics:
- Cosmetic dentistry:
- Prosthodontics:
Hygiene appointments
Crowns, bridges and fillings as well as oral surgery such as bone grafts and wisdom tooth extraction
Gum disease treatment and prevention, gum grafts
Full mouth rehabilitation
We accept self-referrals from patients, as well as referrals from other dentists, across all of our treatments.
How to find us
We’re ideally located in Eastbourne City Centre, with highly convenient transport links. We have on-site parking for four cars and there’s plenty of on-street parking too. We’re also close to Eastbourne train station.
Implants at Perlan Specialist Dental Centre
If you have one or more missing teeth, and are looking for high quality, long-lasting and discreet treatment, our clinicians are experienced in placing dental implants. Dental implants can last as long as your natural teeth if you care for them properly. Tailored to your smile, each dental implant is carefully created bespoke to you. Get in touch with us to find out if implants are right for you.
What makes us different?
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Free Wi-Fi
No insurance needed
You don't need Bupa insurance to visit our practice. Get in touch with us to book an appointment
Perlan Specialist Dental Centre
Opening hours*
| Monday | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What makes Perlan Specialist Dental Centre different?
Below are a few key things that make us different.
A dedicated specialist referral centre
As specialists in oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, dental implants and endodontics, we’re able to provide in-depth knowledge, skills and experience for the treatment of complex cases. We’re here to help boost your confidence in your smile, by providing quality dentistry and care.
A bespoke dental practice with calming surroundings
We want our patients to feel welcome and relaxed. So, although your wait should be a short one, please do sink into one of our comfy sofas and enjoy a nice cup of coffee while you leaf through one of our up-to-date glossy magazines.
We aim to be flexible
We're passionate about quality dental care and are happy to answer any questions about our services. If you’re nervous about visiting the dentist, you may be suitable for dental sedation, delivered by consultant anaesthetists.
Contact us to discuss appointment availability.
Meet the team
At the Perlan Specialist Dental Centre, you'll receive a warm and friendly welcome as well as expert dental care.
- Dentists
- Hygienists
- Dental Nurses
- Practice
Afrah Khan
Afrah Khan is a dedicated general dentist with a meticulous approach and expansive knowledge in dental care. With a commitment to excellence, she provides comprehensive oral health services, ensuring each patient receives personalized care tailored to their needs.
Read full profileAkit Patel
Dr Akit Patel is a specialist prosthodontist and restorative dentist, currently providing treatment to patients at the Perlan Specialist Dental Centre.
Read full profileHoward Lloyd
Howard Lloyd is an experienced specialist in endodontics, providing a full range of endodontics treatment and diagnostic procedures.
Read full profileJennifer Lai
Jenny is an experienced specialist in endodontics, providing a full range of endodontic care, including diagnosis and conventional and surgical root canal treatment.
Read full profileMichael Heffernan
Michael is a specialist in prosthodontics, which is the cosmetic and functional improvement of teeth, smile and bite. He has won several awards at the Aesthetic Dentistry Smile Awards, including the awards for Single Implant Smile, Restorative Case Full Mouth and Denture Case Full Overdenture.
Read full profileRiccardo Zambon
Qualifying from the University of Milan, Riccardo is an experienced, GDC-registered specialist periodontist.
Read full profileAdelle Cager
A dedicated hygienist, Adelle is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. She previously took part in a dental volunteer programme in Tanzania and is due to visit Uganda in 2022 with the Bupa sponsored charity, Dentaid.
Read full profileAbigail Eggleshaw
Karen Woolston
Katherine Rowland
Michelle Dibble
Sofia Rebaudo
Stacy Bennett
Clare Sherwin
Jade Brookes
Laura Bridger
Laura was formally a dental nurse and clinical manager before she progressed to Practice Manager at Perlan in 2017.
Paula Cookson
Tina Plummer
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.
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