
A specialist private clinic
Perlan Specialist Dental Centre provides a range of advanced services and offers our high-level skills and extensive experience for the management of complex cases across East Sussex. Our dental team, all of whom are specialists in their fields, are highly qualified. Most have been or continue to be involved in research, teaching and examining.
A healthy smile is about more than just looking great, it’s about a complete feeling of wellbeing. Perlan Specialist Dental Centre can help you achieve the confidence and renewed self-esteem you are searching for, by providing high-quality dentistry.
Our advanced dental services are delivered in a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary clinic, beautifully furnished and featuring the latest equipment, all of which enables our team to meet your clinical and cosmetic needs. By working as a team and involving a specialist in every aspect of your treatment, you receive the care that you deserve and that delivers results.
Our dental referral services
We’re a multi-disciplinary centre offering advanced treatment in oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics and endodontics. We accept self-referrals to take appointments made by patients for everything but endodontics, as well as referrals from other dentists for all treatments.
A patient-centred practice
If you are a particularly nervous patient, we may be able to offer you sedation provided by consultant anaesthetists - call us to find out how we can help you.
How to find us
We’re on Hartfield Road, just outside the centre of Eastbourne. 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.
What makes us different?
Free Wi-Fi
Free refreshments
Free on-street parking
Wheelchair friendly
We treat TMJ disorders
We're accepting dentist referrals
Free on-site parking
Over 20 years' local experience
Nervous? Ask us about sedation
Perlan Specialist Dental Centre, part of Bupa
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 |
*Opening hours may vary due to COVID-19 and public holidays. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
What makes Perlan Specialist Dental Centre different?
Below are a few key things that make us different.
A bespoke dental practice
Our team of experts are all specialists in their fields and deliver their services in a relaxed, caring environment.

We aim to be flexible
We provide sedation services, delivered by consultant anaesthetists.

A trusted referral centre
As specialists in oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics and endodontics, we offer you the benefit of our in-depth knowledge, skills and experience for more complex dental treatments.

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
Akit Patel
Akit is an experienced specialist prosthodontist, providing complex restorative care.
Read full profileMichael Heffernan
Riccardo Zambon
Riccardo is a specialist periodontist with experience in surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease.
Read full profileStephen Barter
Stephen is an experienced oral surgeon established in Eastbourne since the late 1980’s.
Read full profileAdelle Cager
Linzi Anderson
Abigail Eggleshaw
Karen Woolston
Katherine Rowland
Michelle Dibble
Stacy Bennett
Clare Sherwin
Laura Bridger
Laura was formally a dental nurse and clinical manager before she progressed to Practice Manager at Perlan in 2017.
Paula Cookson
Sofia Rebaudo
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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Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Healthcare Limited. Registered in England and Wales number: 03257078. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.