Of our patients surveyed say ‘The quality of their treatment was good.’
The Smile Centre Canterbury
Offering implants from £1,995
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Currently accepting new private patients and dentist referrals
Today - 8:30am to 5:00pm See all opening hours
A warm welcome to The Smile Centre Canterbury
Located in the city centre of Canterbury, The Smile Centre Canterbury has been providing dental care to the local community for over 20 years. We’re a modern, fully private dental practice providing a wide range of dental treatments and services. We’re accepting new private patients for orthodontics, endodontics (root canal treatment) and dental implants, but we currently have a waiting list in place for general dental care.
Our practice offers a warm, calm environment for you to have your treatment in. You can relax in our comfy waiting room with free Wi-Fi and refreshments while you wait for your appointment.
Our treatments and services
We offer a range of private treatments from general check-ups, emergency appointments and hygiene appointments, to dental implants and cosmetic services such as teeth whitening and veneers to help brighten your smile.
We have two GDC registered specialists at our practice in the fields of orthodontics and endodontics (root canal treatments). Some of the orthodontic treatments we offer include fixed metal braces and Invisalign aligners. Get in touch if you’re looking for a straighter smile to see how we can help.
Dental implants in Canterbury
We offer dental implants to help you discreetly replace missing teeth. Our dentist, Ashley, has been providing implants for 20 years and is known for providing smile in a day treatment – a way to replace a full arch of missing teeth with dental implants in one day.
Our dental referral services
As well as looking after our own patients, we also accept referrals from other dentists. Our practice has its own CBCT scanner which is available to both patients of the surgery and as a standalone service for external referrers. We also make crowns and mouthguards on-site.
Services for nervous patients
We understand that some people are anxious about visiting the dentist. We’re very experienced with nervous patients and will support you every step of the way with your dental treatment. Please tell us if you’re particularly nervous and we’ll be more than happy to help put you at ease.
Finding The Smile Centre Canterbury
You’ll find us right in the centre of Canterbury, opposite the city wall. Canterbury East railway station and the main city bus terminal are also nearby.
We offer extended hours with early morning and early evening appointments available, as well as some Saturdays. If you’d like to book an appointment, please get in touch. We’ll be more than happy to help.
Dental implants in Canterbury
Find out more about our implant services in Canterbury, from single implants to smile in a day treatment; same-day dental implants.
What makes us different?
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Payment options available
No insurance needed
You don't need Bupa insurance to visit our practice. Get in touch with us to book an appointment
The Smile Centre Canterbury
Opening hours*
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | By appointment only |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Opening hours may vary due to COVID-19 and public holidays. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
We're open two Saturdays a month.
What makes The Smile Centre Canterbury different?
Find out what makes us unique.
Advanced equipment
We’ve invested in state-of-the-art technology for precision diagnosis and treatment. This includes:
- a CBCT scanner for 3D X-rays
- Intraoral cameras in every surgery
- A microscope for root canal therapy
- Digitally guided implant placement
- A CEREC machine to enable crowns, bridges and veneers to be milled on-site and fitted the same day
Accepting dentist referrals from all around Kent
We welcome referrals from general dentists, dental therapists, hygienists and dental technicians from all over Kent.
Experienced dentists
Our team boasts dentists with considerable experience and expertise in their respective fields. We have dentists who can provide endodontics, traditional and social orthodontics and implant placements and restorations. We offer a bespoke, tailored service in a friendly environment.
- Dentists
- Hygienists
- Dental Nurses
- Practice
Amanda Rogers
Amanda is a general dentist with over 20 years’ experience. She’s also experienced treating nervous patients using dental sedation.
Read full profileAshley Watson
Ashley qualified as a general dentist at King’s Dental Institute in 1992 and went on to run a successful private practice from 1996 to 2015, which was acquired by Bupa Dental Care.
Read full profileGavin Power
Gavin is a specialist orthodontist at The Smile Centre Canterbury. He treats complex orthodontic cases and is particularly interested in facial aesthetic treatment.
Read full profileJasveer Jandu
Jasveer is a dentist who is passionate about treating children and nervous patients. Alongside her role at the practice, she also works at in the maxillofacial department in a hospital in Ashford.
Read full profileRuth Tewolde
Steven Williams
Steve is a specialist endodontist at The Smile Centre Canterbury. He provides a range of endodontic treatments at our practice.
Read full profileAmy Woodside
Amy is a dental hygienist and therapist who also has dental nursing experience.
Read full profileLindsey Peddle
Lindsey is a dental hygienist who enjoys educating patients to help them prevent gum disease.
Read full profileAbigal Jeffery
Abigail is a trainee dental nurse who’s currently working on gaining her qualifications.
Alexandra Jarman-Knight
Alexandra has experience in all areas of nursing but has a keen interest in working with orthodontics patients, for both social and traditional orthodontic treatment. She is also currently training in radiography.
Bethany Wheeler
Kerri Wilson-Hamilton
Kerri has been nursing at our practice since 2009 in all areas of the practice. She is able to take both OPG and CBCT scans for patients and has a certificate in dental radiography. She is also our decontamination lead in the practice.
Megan Selvey
Megan joined our practice as an apprentice dental nurse in 2016. She has experience in all areas of dental nursing, but she has a keen interest in nursing for endodontic patients.
Rebecca Beacham
Becky joined us as an apprentice dental nurse in 2012. She has since qualified and now nurses for our implant patients. She can also take OPG and CBCT scans for patients.
Ruth Munro (Warburton)
Ruth is our lead dental nurse. She is responsible for overseeing all our nurses, practice compliance, and patient coordination. She also has qualifications in different fields including oral health education, dental radiography and dental sedation nursing.
Teresa Larkworthy
Teresa joined our practice as a trainee dental nurse before qualifying in 2008.
Sara Watson
Sara has managed our practice since 1996 with close involvement in its growth and development. She has overseen the practice’s continued expansion since the practice joined the Bupa family in 2015.
Branded treatments and services
A dental implant system designed to replace one or more missing teeth.
A safe and effective way to whiten your smile – either at the practice or at home.
If you’re interested in dental implants, fill out the form below and one of our enquiry coordinators will be in touch.
Implant enquiry form
Step 1
Select your affected teeth
Please click on the teeth where you are considering dental implants, using the options below:
Click once for missing tooth
Click twice for loose or failing tooth
Click three times for a broken tooth
Key:
= Missing tooth
= Loose/failing tooth
= Broken tooth
Step 2
Implant enquiry form
A member of our friendly team will then be in touch to discuss your requirements
Patient feedback
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Of our patients surveyed would recommend our practice to others.
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Of our patients surveyed say ‘I feel involved in all decisions about my care.’
Scores are cumulative based on the last 12 months and updated daily.
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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Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment.
The minimum spend for finance is £500 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 40 months. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
All finance is subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check T&Cs apply.
**Illustration based on finance of £1995, repaid at £49.87 per month over 40 months at 0% interest. £1995 price point includes a single implant, the abutment and a cement-retained porcelain crown.
†Illustration is based on finance of £3000, repaid over 40 months, at £75.00 per month at 0% interest. Average cost of teeth straightening is approximately £3000.
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.
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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. For a list of all our different trading names please follow this link.
