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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!

Nervous patients

Whatever your negative dental experiences, with our help you can leave your fears where they belong: in the past. With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients throughout East Grinstead, Crawley and Royal Tunbridge Wells manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too.

It’s important that you look after your oral health. Your lifestyle, psychological well-being and dental health depend on it. If you continue to avoid the dentist, this can lead to severe, perhaps irreversible, damage.

So, take the first step. Work with us. Tell us everything. In detail. We understand the panic. The sweaty palms. The rumbling tum. The unsteady legs. The tears. We also know how to ease these symptoms. As your confidence grows, they will disappear for good.

If you need some extra help to deal with your dental anxiety, we can also offer dental sedation. With safe and proven techniques, patients receive sedative drugs which work rapidly to create a relaxed state that is maintained and monitored throughout treatment. Sedation patients often tell us they have little or no memory of their dental experience.

No pressure—you are in control

What does and doesn’t happen is up to you. You do not have to do anything out of your comfort zone.

Why not start with driving by Oakmead Dental Care. You don’t have to do any more than this for starters. We have a beautiful practice with a calm, friendly, family vibe, which you will discover if you come in and say hello. Why not bring a friend or a family member?

We are happy to chat

This is your chance to tell us why the dentist gives you the heebie-jeebies—we will understand. Sit down and have a cuppa or two on the house.

Our staff are happy to discuss your concerns. We are trained, qualified and experienced in dental phobias. If this is enough, leave and have a think.

Meet the team—tour the premises

If you are ready for the next step, you can meet the Oakmead Dental Care team. All of us. Putting faces to names can help to break down barriers. As does understanding our systems and processes, our treatments and technology.

You get to know us. We get to know you. Have a guided tour of the building. Ask as many questions as you like.

Choose your dentist

Getting to know you means we get to play matchmaker. Partnering you with the dentist we feel is the most sympathetic to your personality and individual requirements. But, if you have a preference, we are happy to oblige!

Your first dental health assessment

Comfy chair, feet up, music in the background. We are happy to tailor the tunes to your taste. Or you can bring your own music and headphones and zone out to your favourites while we check your dental health. It doesn’t take long and is painless. We can stop at any time if you need a break.

Your first dental treatment

This can be as simple and pain-free as polishing your teeth or a sealant filling. You won’t feel a thing and will walk tall when we’ve finished. And don’t forget the music!

If you need a course of treatments, we plan these close together. This means you don’t have the time to fret and undo all the good work that has got you this far.

Dental sedation

If you still need some extra help to relax before sitting in the chair, we may suggest dental sedation. On administering sedation you will slowly begin to feel more relaxed and sleepy. Some patients describe this as a dream like state. Once your dentist is satisfied that you are adequately sedated, they will begin treatment.

After sedation treatment you may experience memory loss that may last several hours. This will mean that you probably won’t remember the dental work being carried out and of course means that you should not make any important decisions during this time. Most people feel a little sleepy for a few hours following sedation. With this in mind, you will be given detailed instructions on what you should and should not do for 24 hours afterwards. The vast majority of patients are fully recovered 24 hours after their sedation treatment.

Take the first step today…why not give us a call on 01342 325363 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

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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1017 Reviews

5.0

12th February 2025

All staff are very helpful and efficient Debbie the hygienist is always on time and very thoroughIt was easy to make my next appointment

6th February 2025

Andy Hopkins is a very gentle dentist - the best I have ever had. Highly prpfessional and caring. I am very happy with Oakmead Dentist.

3rd February 2025

Dr Hopkins has been our family dentist for many years and actually cured my fear of dentistry

3rd February 2025

I was treated with respect in a friendly manner and was satisfied with my treatment

31st January 2025

Both my wife and I have our teeth and oral hygiene looked after by the Oakmead practice; we are both highly satisfied with the hygienist and dental treatment we receive.

30th January 2025

Efficient, friendly I used to be very nervous of the dentist but I now have no trouble going every 6 months

26th January 2025

Andrew is very caring, professional and explains what is happening at every stage of treatment.

25th January 2025

A great friendly confident team that make one feel at ease immediately

24th January 2025

Friendly staffTrustworthy dentist No upselling of treatments - I feel confident any treatment suggested is needed

24th January 2025

The friendly atmosphere and sheer professionalism

23rd January 2025

Lovely staff and efficient treatment.

23rd January 2025

The dentist was amazing with my children, he was friendly fun and welcoming.

22nd January 2025

Highly professional and always explain what is happening. Very friendly and concerning staff

22nd January 2025

Upon arrival the team greet you with a huge smile and it continues right through the appointment.I never have any problems visiting Oakmead; it’s always a pleasure.

21st January 2025

I have been at this fantastic practice for about 20 years . I have a fear of dentists from childhood treatment ,and this clinic ….I.e Andy Hopkins and his team turned that around through their listening ,understanding and sheer professionalism. They have the very latest , most advanced equipment and the skill of Andrew Hopkins is simply amazing . He is so talented , and so skilled being both gentle ,thorough and experienced whilst using the the most advanced technology .They run a super ,caring team who work well together from the reception team through to the hygienists and nurses . Andy is consistently excellent and really looks after staff ,patients and the practice . I do not think there are many dental practices as marvellous as Oakmead .They also look at costs ,and I know dentistry is expensive ,but Oakmead do not overcharge and honestly the treatment one receives is worth every penny .

21st January 2025

All the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The premises were well appointed and hygienic. The treatment was pain free, took less time than estimated and was well worth the cost. I shall be reusing Oakmead for future treatments

21st January 2025

I have been a patient for many years and have trust in the dentist

17th January 2025

Paul and his nurse are a great team and even laugh at my awful jokes. He is also very professional, patient and accommodating.

17th January 2025

Great staff who do everything possible to allay any fears you may have during your treatment

15th January 2025

Every time, it's genuinely a pleasure to go as the staff are really friendly, there's no clinical smell in the waiting area which makes a huge difference and we always feel safe. Thank you!

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