Of our patients surveyed say ‘The quality of their treatment was good.’
The Smile Centre Canterbury
Currently accepting new private patients and dentist referrals
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11 Upper Bridge Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NA View on map
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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 and provide a wide range of services including orthodontics, endodontics (root canal treatment) and dental implants.
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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Emergency appointments
No insurance needed
You don't need Bupa insurance to visit our practice. Get in touch with us to book an appointment
How to find us
Based in Manchester’s iconic St Ann's Square, just a 10-minute walk from Metrolink tram services.
The Smile Centre Canterbury
Opening hours*
| Monday | 8:15am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:15am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
- Dentist
- Hygienist
- Dental Nurse
- Practice
Aisling Quinn
Amanda Rogers
Amanda is a general dentist with over 20 years’ experience. She’s also experienced treating nervous patients using dental sedation.
Read full profileArathi Prakash
Ashley 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 profileAtul Shankar
Gavin 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
Dr Ruth Tewolde is an experienced dentist currently providing an array of treatments at our Canterbury practice.
Read full profileAmy Scullion
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 profileSunjay Sunar
Anjana Limbu
Emily Moore
Isobel Rossi
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.
Paulina Skrok
Rebecca Beacham
Becky Beacham joined us as an apprentice dental nurse in 2012. She has since qualified in implant nursing and radiography. She is now our lead receptionist and treatment coordinator, ensuring our patients have a positive experience throughout their treatment journeys.
Teresa Larkworthy
Teresa joined our practice as a trainee dental nurse before qualifying in 2008.
Yolanda Infante Rodal
Hannah Richards
Kerri Wilson
Bupa Smile Plan
Bupa Smile Plan is a subscription product for routine private dental care including check-ups and hygiene appointments and monitoring X-rays.
How it works
Instead of paying at each appointment, the costs are spread equally across 12 monthly payments.
Why choose Bupa Smile Plan?
Bupa Smile Plan can make your life easier by helping you to:
- Commit to regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments
- Budget for your regular dental care over the year
- Save with a 10% discount on selected private dental treatments. See our FAQs for a list of which treatments are included
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.
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.
No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.
First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.
" Over the many years I have been using the Smile Centre, the work you have done for me and the service you have provided is excellent. "
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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 minimum and maximum loan values. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
Representative example orthodontics
** Illustration is based on loan value of £2,856, based on a single Invisalign Go 2 Arch. Repayment term 36 months. Interest rate 0% p.a. fixed. 36 monthly repayments of £79.33.
Representative example single dental implant
†Average cost of a single dental implant is approximately £2,958. Illustration is based on loan value of £2,958, repayment term 36 months. Annualised rate of interest (APR representative): 0% APR. 36 monthly repayments of £92.19.
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.
