Archive for May, 2010
Dentexcel launches new website
May 30th, 2010Dentexcel – London’s premier cosmetic dentistry practice, has launched it’s new website and corporate identity!
Built and designed by Stickycreation, the site will allow patients to find out more about Dentexcel, and will provide information on specific treatments, give profiles on all our dentists, and will keep you up to date on the latest developments in the world of cosmetic dentistry.
The site will be updated regularly and the blog will allow us to post details of all our latest offers, including the current 30% off pearly whites in an hour, and a free checkup for children whose parents are patients of Dentexcel.
The site will also make it easier for patients to contact us, and we look forward to serving all your dentistry needs!
Please get in touch if you have any queries or would like to book an appointment.
Our number remains the same: 020 7636 9393
Thanks!
How to choose a dentist
May 30th, 2010It may seem a silly question – but a lot of people want to know how they can choose the best dentists. If you think about it, are the general public expected to know what dentist qualifications stand for? Do you know the difference between a veneer and a crown, between an implant and a mini implant, and invisalign or conventional braces?
Ok – so we’ll address the terminology shortly and provide a glossary in another post, but the next question is “how good is the dentist?”. This is so important, and again, how are you supposed to know the difference in our qualifications, what being accredited as a specialist means, and what sort of work we carry out.
We have put together a few guidelines to follow when choosing a dentist. We hope you find them helpful, but please let us know if you have any other suggestions, or elements that you have specifically looked out for!
Guidelines:
a) Basic Dentistry Qualifications
Probably the most important aspect, you need to be able to see that your dentist has qualified as a dentist, and has had the correct training. All dentists should have studied dentistry, and it’s worth looking at where this has been done. You can look up the university or college to get an indication about the degree.
b) Advanced Qualifications
Has the dentist studied or gained any other relevant qualifications? You should be able to see a profile or request some information on the dentist you are thinking of booking an appointment with, so check to see what other experience they have
c) Are they part of a registered company
Dentists, like other businesses, should be registered with Companies House. If you can’t find the company number on their website, why not ask them for it? A properly registered company will have to do tax returns etc, and is a good sign of legitimacy!
d) Are they a registered member of the British Dental Association?
The British Dental Association (BDA) is the professional association and trade union for dentists in the United Kingdom and was founded in 1880. Membership, which is voluntary, stands at around 23,000.
e) The dentistry practice
Check the location of the dentist, and that it adds up with business directories.
There are a number of other things to look out for, and questions you can ask, but we hope this has given you a foundation for finding a great cosmetic dentist.
