Who are we?
Located in Brenchley, along the main Brenchley Road, Brenchley Dental is the perfect choice for you and your family. At Brenchley Dental we are proud to be a non-corporate, Private and NHS Dental practice.
As a caring family practice, we pride ourselves on our expertise, and our ability to provide our patients with exceptional service, skill and attention across all aspects of dental care. We want to make sure your visit is a comfortable and pleasant experience, and your satisfaction and well-being is of utmost importance to us. We know that a smile is one of the most memorable features of a person, and our whole dental team work hard to ensure that you leave our practice smiling, and with the very best oral health.
Our loyal patient base come from all walks of life, and our team of highly qualified Periodontal Specialists, General Dentists, Hygienists and Dental Nurses are committed to providing a high standard of dental care for the whole family, adults and children, whatever their need. We love working with children, and do everything we can to make them feel welcome and comfortable, by creating a relaxed and friendly environment.
We provide high quality care using the latest technology and proven techniques supported by scientific research. Our aim is to give you both a great smile today, by fixing any current issues, and to provide preventive care and advice to ensure you have healthy teeth and gums throughout your life. Long-term, we want to prevent disease, rather than treat it, and we will give you regular advice on how to care for your mouth yourself, reducing the need for dental treatment. We are always pleased to discuss your individual dental needs, and you will find that your comments or questions, regarding any aspect of our service or practice, will always be welcomed and acknowledged.
Our team
David Bush
Position: Principal Dental Practitioner
Qualifications: BDS (Hons) London 1982, LDS, RCS (Eng)
GDC Number: 57257
Daniel Bateman
Position: Dental Practitioner
Qualifications: BDS (lon) 1997 DPDS (Bris) DwSi
GDC Number: 73460
Daniel qualified from the Royal London Hospital in 1997 with a keen interest in surgical dentistry, implants were the natural progression. He has attended many postgraduate courses in Implant dentistry and is holder of the prestigious diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He has been placing and restoring implants since 2001 undertaking all types of bone augmentations, grafts, and sinus lift surgery. Daniel’s experience ranges from a single space to multiple spaces to full arches (all the teeth in one jaw). In his spare time Dan enjoys running, cycling, playing the guitar and spending time with his family.
Alex Conkey
Position: Dental Practitioner
Qualifications: BDS Peninsula 2012
GDC Number: 229414
Alex has worked in general dental practice since 2012 when he qualified from the Penisula Dental School with a particular interest in restorative and preventative dentistry. Since graduating, Alex has built his career in various practices across Kent and Sussex. Alex was awarded a distinction in a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Dental Care from the Kent and Surrey Sussex Deanery and he continues, on an annual basis, to undertake professional development training in various areas of dentistry to ensure his skills are kept up-to-date. Alex relates well to patients and he finds working with nervous patients and children to be particularly rewarding. He takes a holistic approach to patient care and is dedicated to providing safe, effective dental treatment in a way that is sensitive to the patient experience. Alex is interested in the promotion of oral health and he has a strong belief in preventative dentistry. In his spare time Alex enjoys science in its many forms, current affairs, travelling whenever he gets the opportunity, and spending quality time with his family.
James Cullen
Position: Dental Practitioner
Qualifications: BDS King’s College London 2015
GDC Number: 258833
James was educated at nearby Cranbrook School before attending Southampton University to study Biomedical sciences where he graduated in 2011 with a 2.1 (Hons) degree. He subsequently qualified from King’s College London Dental Institute in 2015 and has since been working in general practice in Kent, Essex and Surrey. James completed his Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh exams and continues to improve his dental knowledge especially in periodontology (gum disease) which is a passion of his.He has a gentle approach to dentistry and always takes time to explain the procedures and options fully before treatment, helping to put his patients as ease. He finds it especially rewarding treating people who are anxious or fearful of dentists, working together to make them actually enjoy their time at the dental surgery. In his spare time James enjoys golf, sailing and swimming and has a passion for travel when he can catch up on reading the latest crime novel.
Hesham El-Wakeel
Position: Dental Practitioner
Qualifications: BDS(lond) MFDS MJDF RCS(eng) Dip(Endo) AHEA
GDC Number: 154433
Hesham has been practicing as a general dentist for the last 11 years having graduated from Barts and the London Dental school 2008. He spent 10 years working within the current NHS contract in Bristol, 5 years of which were as a Foundation Dental Trainer. In 2018 he passed his Endodontic Diploma with merit from the Eastman Dental Institute and currently works across Bath, Bristol and Wiltshire as a dentist with a Special Interest in Endodontics. He also has a keen interest in direct composite restorations, having undertaken courses in Belgium, Italy and the USA. Hesham has a love of photography, having lectured the Bristol FD Scheme over the last 4 years, as well as regular use of his DSLR as a member of the Royal Photographic Society. When not looking down the lens of a scope or camera, he can be found on a squash court or dancing salsa.
Pritesh Patel
Position: Dental Practitioner
Qualifications: BDS (Glasgow), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow), PGCert (Kent)
GDC Number: 209972
Pritesh was born and raised in Essex and studied at Glasgow Dental School, graduating in 2011. He spent his first year of Foundation Training with Kent, Surrey Sussex Deanery in a small practice in Rye before working in Kent. Pritesh loves living in Kent and enjoys the countryside and everything the area has to offer. Pritesh is passionate about dentistry and works hard to provide an excellent standard of care. He enjoys working with nervous patients and putting them at ease. He is motivated by the ability to make a real difference to the lives of patients. From simple treatments to complex procedures, he really believes that dentistry has the ability to transform lives. Pritesh provides a wide range of high skill dental treatments, including cosmetic smile makeovers. He prioritises patient care in a relaxed and friendly environment and takes an empathetic approach to patient care especially with nervous patients. He has a real passion for oral health and proving the latest treatments. Pritesh is a firm believer in Continual Professional Development. As well as earning additional qualifications he frequently attends conferences and seminars worldwide to ensure that he is always up to date with the latest developments in his field. Outside of work Pritesh belongs to various cycle clubs. He trains religiously throughout the year and averages 5,000+ miles on his road bicycle around Kent. Annually, he helps lead international cycling trips to Majorca, the Alps and the Pyrenees and travels as much as possible around the world during his annual holidays. Pritesh also enjoys baking as a way to unwind and to refuel from cycling, he frequently bakes cakes for staff birthdays and have been advised to apply for ‘The Great British Bake Off’. Both Pritesh and his wife volunteer with local Kent homeless charity Porchlight to provide one to one mentoring to young people going through a difficult time in their lives. He is currently mentoring a boy of 12 years old, who he visits weekly to provide an escape from his troubled home life and help to foster his confidence and communication skills.
Rhea Baldock
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Layla Clark
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Emily Cresham
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Bethany Evans
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Lauren Jeffery
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Olivia Parrett
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Becky Rose-Hill
Position: Dental Nurse
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing 2021
GDC Number: 299593
Kiera Woodcock
Position: Trainee Dental Nurse
Alaana Crow
Position: Hygienist
Qualifications: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Birmingham 2015
GDC Number: 257921
Emma Hutchison
Position: Hygienist
Qualifications: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Portsmouth 2013
GDC Number: 244634
Emma graduated with a first-class honours from the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy in 2013. After graduation Emma has kept up to date with the latest techniques and treatments, in order to provide the best treatment options for her patients. Emma makes you feel relaxed and comfortable and is great at explaining the treatment from start to finish. Emma thoroughly enjoys interacting with her patients and keeps the focus on what is best for her patients. Emma grew up in the local area and is from Paddock Wood, she has been a team member of Brenchley dental since 2014 and is continuously looking for opportunities to develop her skills.
Sue Pepper
Position: Hygienist
Qualifications: CEB Dip Dent Hygiene
GDC Number: 4885
Sue has always been involved in Dentistry, having started as a dental nurse at 16, qualifying within a year and knew then that she wished to specialise in hygiene. She qualified at London Eastman Dental Hospital in 1995. In 2000 she obtained her certificate for Oral Health Education. Sue has worked in all areas of Dentistry, NHS, Private and Corporate for over 30 years, amassing a wealth of experience, whilst at the same time keeping up-to-date on new methods and procedures. Sue has been with the practice for over 20 years, treating patients in a style that engenders confidence and empathy with a caring, gentle and attentive approach. Sue lives with her daughter in Hadlow and in her spare time loves country walks with her family Labrador, swimming and travelling.
Liz Arnold
Position: Practice Manager
Qualifications: National Certificate NEBDN 2004
GDC Number: 168639
Julie Bussy
Position: Assistant Practice Manager
Qualifications:
Level 3 NVQ Dental Nursing 2004
Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management 2015
GDC Number: 146998
Miranda Allison
Position: Receptionist
Mary Arnold
Position: Reception Manager
Michelle Checkley
Position: Receptionist
Fleur Jarvis
Position: Receptionist
The Practice
Our aim is to provide you and your family with a first class, complete oral health service. The practice has grown and improved a lot since 2011, we have recently expanded the practice to five surgeries. We’re a dedicated team of highly professionals providing general and cosmetic dentistry from an experienced and caring team. The latest cosmetic dental treatments can make a real difference to your appearance and help with a renewed sense of self-confidence. Good oral hygiene is crucial which is why we have three dedicated hygienists.
This website will give general information about some of the services we have available, but in order to have a tailor made treatment plan a consultation should be arranged. This will be purely for diagnosis and reporting and there is no obligation to have treatment that has been recommended carried out.
We provide the best in patient care with a fully computerised system and modern dental equipment. Our diagnosis is aided by state of the art digital X-ray unit that allows for magnification and manipulation of X-rays that is not possible with conventional X-rays whilst only using a fraction of the X-ray dose.
At Brenchley Dental we have the flexibility to vary our opening times by arrangement, if the hours detailed on the left are not convenient for you. We also offer late hours, to provide the maximum choice of appointments.
As Brenchley is in a central location to many villages, we have found it is perfect for patients to access from many surrounding areas. As our building is a converted bungalow, we are also able to offer wheelchair access, widened doorways, and disabled toilet facilities for patient comfort. We are also fortunate to benefit from picturesque views and an idyllic country back drop. It has the benefit of a large free car park, giving ease of access to the practice and you can enjoy a wide variety of up to date magazines.
What our patients say…
“The surgery is always welcoming, from the minute step into the surgery you are welcomed by very friendly reception staff. I have never been kept waiting long for my appointment they generally run on time but will inform you at reception if not. The dentist is very informative throughout the appointment and if treatment is needed will always explain the options you have and will give their advice. They are brilliant with my children. Brilliant service everytime I have visited.”
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