A warm welcome to our practice
Founded in 1938, our well-established practice has been providing dental care to the local community in Torquay for over 80 years. We provide a comprehensive range of treatments, from general dentistry to dental implants, teeth straightening and cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening.
Our modern practice is wheelchair friendly and we offer both free Wi-Fi and refreshments to keep you relaxed while you wait. We accept referrals from other dentists, and we offer emergency appointments to our existing patients who need to be seen quickly.
What makes us different
Free Wi-Fi
Free on-site parking
Emergency appointments
Award winning practice
We're accepting dentist referrals
Over 30 years' placing dental implants
Nervous? Ask us about sedation
Wheelchair friendly
3D CBCT scanner
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 Shiphay Dental and Torbay Implant Centre
With different skills and expertise, our team offers excellent routine care and specialist treatment.

Eric Galvao
Eric has a strong interest in endodontics and holds an MSc in the field. He is one of very few dentists in the area to have a dental microscope and receives referrals from all over Torbay for root canal and re-root treatments. He also offers whitening and cosmetic dental treatments.

James Critchley
James has been a member of the Shiphay Dental team since 2022. Originally from Lancaster, he qualified from Manchester University in 2003 and spent the early part of his career in some of the city’s most challenging districts, even undertaking some forensic dental work for Greater Manchester Police.

Rana Hilmi
Rana joined our practice in 2021 and has a passion for minimally invasive dentistry, including teeth straightening, whitening and composite bonding. Rana aims to create a positive experience for all patients with a kind and empathetic approach to dental care.
What our patients say about us
How to find us
You’ll find us at 41 Shiphay Lane in Torquay, directly opposite the grammar school and a short walk from the hospital. If you’re driving, we have a car park at the Practice with street parking also available nearby. There are also several local buses that stop nearby.
Shiphay Dental and Torbay Implant Centre
Opening hours*
Monday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:30pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Friday | 8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday | Closed |
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.