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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Emergency dental care

If you have toothache, a broken tooth that is causing you discomfort or have damaged your mouth in an accident, please call the practice as soon as you can.

As we work on an appointment system, all emergencies have to be fitted in between or after the existing appointments. We will try our best to minimise waiting time for emergency patients, but we respectfully ask patients to be aware that in some cases there may be an unavoidable delay.

Outside of practice hours patients may ring the usual practice number 01342 325363. The recorded message will then advise you how to contact the Oakmead Dental Care team.

Whilst waiting for your appointment you may want to try the following steps to help you manage any dental emergencies:

  • If you are in pain, use an over the counter pain reliever such as paracetamol (unless advised not to by your GP)
  • Rinse your mouth out with warm water
  • Apply pressure on any bleeding areas using gauze or a wet teabag
  • Apply an icepack to your cheek if there’s any swelling
  • If you have access to it, cover any major cracks with temporary dental cement
  • Cover any broken teeth with milk, saliva or saline solution

Whilst the above steps may help you manage any dental discomfort, it's still important to see a dentist ASAP in order to address the underlying issue and prevent further deterioration.

Meet the team

Andrew Hopkins

Dentist

GDC NO. 61991

Ashish Patel

Dentist | Invisalign Silver Provider

GDC NO. 85963

Paul Cassidy

Dentist

GDC NO. 74614

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Oakmead Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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1274 Reviews

5.0

19th February 2026

My expectations of a six month checkup was exactly fulfilled in an efficient manor, with no problems found in a pleasant environment and another appointment made for six months time.

19th February 2026

Andrew took time to build a rapport with the children which really made them at ease prior to their check ups . He was very thorough and explained everything clearly and took time to listen to our questions or concerns

19th February 2026

Well organised and pleasant service. Dental personnel helpful and informative and very efficient

16th February 2026

Thorough and careful and cinsiderate treatemnt.

15th February 2026

The practice always try really hard to sort out an emergency appointment asap

15th February 2026

I have been a customer at oakmead since they first opened over 30 plus years ago and have every confidence in my dental care.l like the warm and friendly atmosphere and feel very relaxed about visiting the dentist.

14th February 2026

Yes I have absolute confidence in my Dentist which helps me attend the appointment Without any fears

14th February 2026

Right from the phone call to make the appointment the staff are always polite, friendly and helpful. Check in is quick and stress free.Paul and his dental nurse Kate always go above and beyond with their care and treatment of their patients.They both go out of the way to help me feel relaxed and comfortable in the chair, and confident that I am in safe hands.I have had a severe dental phobia my entire life and as a consequence have lost many of my teeth to abscess. I avoided going to the dentist until things were so bad I would be forced to attend.Since finding Oakmead several years ago, I wouldn’t go as far as to say I enjoy going to the dentist, but going is no longer the terrifying ordeal it once was.

11th February 2026

Both Ash and Paul have been super helpful with my issue with a root infection under a crown providing emergency care, follow and extraction with a plan for review and definitive treatment if required. Thank you

11th February 2026

Needed a crown replacement. Gabriella Kertesz provided an excellent service, thank you!

11th February 2026

Clear explanation of the treatment options.Gentle considerate treatment,Clear explanation of costs .Great outcome.Very happy with the care and results.

4th February 2026

The Reception staff, the Dentist and the Nurse are all friendly and helpful. An excellent team. The Dentist explains what he is doing, and I feel really relaxed all the time. Thank you

4th February 2026

I had a refit for my denture, as usual Paul Cassidy and Nurse Sophie were welcoming attentive all round great visit

4th February 2026

I’ve had very variable treatment at Oakmead but have been fortunate to have appointments scheduled with Paul Cassidy. He has transformed my opinion of dental care at Oakmead.

1st February 2026

From start to finish the staff are very friendly and helpful.Every time I go the Dentist talks me through the procedure which is very important

30th January 2026

Paul cassidy and his team. So caring . Very professional. Felt completely at ease.

30th January 2026

Long term patient always good servjce

29th January 2026

Hygienist is lovely, and the girl on the desk was very helpful and got a me an appointment for Andy and a Hygienist 3 months time I have been coming more than 26years

29th January 2026

Professional and friendly staff, they put me at ease.

26th January 2026

Andrew is always calm and thoughtful when treating me. He knows details about my dental health. His injection technique is amazing and he always explains well.

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