GDC Registered
Every clinician on the General Dental Council register.
CQC Regulated
Fully inspected and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Modern Techniques
Digital scanning, magnification, minimally invasive dentistry.
Same-day Emergencies
Urgent triage during opening hours — we make time for pain.
Committed to dental excellence in Kempston.
Kempston · MK42 8BL
A friendly team offering NHS and private dentistry, with a focus on prevention, gentle care and long-term relationships with our patients.
Our dentists listen to your concerns, explain your options clearly and create a personalised plan that suits you — whether that is routine NHS care, cosmetic treatment or replacement of missing teeth with implants. New patients are always welcome.
Eight disciplines. One team.
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General & NHS Dentistry
Examinations, fillings, extractions and root canal treatment across all three NHS bands.
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Dental Implants
Replacement of missing teeth by our implantologist Dr Jatin Desai — over twenty years of experience.
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Teeth Whitening
Dentist-supported, patient-applied tray whitening. Enlighten-certified provider.
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Composite Bonding
Chipped, stained or slightly misaligned teeth — reshaped and blended in a single visit.
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Clear Aligners
Discreet orthodontic treatment for adults who prefer not to wear fixed braces.
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Hygiene & Gum Care
Scaling, polishing and periodontal therapy — including an MSc-led intermediate care pathway.
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Anti-Snoring Appliances
Custom mandibular devices for snoring, plus onward care for suspected sleep apnoea.
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Emergency Appointments
Same-day triage for severe toothache and dental trauma — call 01234 405050.
A small group, chosen for temperament.
Engineering that disappears into the experience.
Zeiss surgical microscopes. iTero 5D intra-oral scanning. In-house CEREC milling. Investment in the tools that raise the ceiling — and hide their noise from the room.
- Zeiss EXTARO 300Surgical microscopy
- iTero Element 5D3D digital impression
- CEREC PrimemillSame-visit ceramics
- CBCT Low-doseVolumetric imaging
A visit designed like a stay.
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You arrive
A quiet street entrance. A concierge, not a receptionist.
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You settle
Filtered daylight. Warm cedar. A curated cup of tea.
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You are heard
A ninety-minute first consultation. No form fatigue.
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You are cared for
Treatment shaped around your life, not our diary.
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You are followed up
A single point of contact. For years, not visits.
“A big thanks to receptionists Jay and Kemi for outstanding and caring service — I was seen the same day for emergency dental care. Antonietta and Sal showed such care and professionalism when I was in discomfort.”
Clear pricing. NHS & private.
NHS bands: Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10. Below is a guide to our most-requested private treatments (March 2025). Full plans are quoted in writing at your assessment.
Check-ups & X-rays
01- New patient examinationfrom £79
- Routine check-upfrom £59
- Small X-ray (per image)£8 – £12
- Emergency consultationfrom £69
Hygiene & Gum Care
02- Scaling & polish (dentist)from £73
- Dental hygiene appointment£73
- Periodontal gum treatmentfrom £77 per visit
Fillings & Restorations
03- Amalgam fillingfrom £145
- Tooth-coloured fillingfrom £155
- Crown, onlay or veneerfrom £750
- Bridge (per unit)from £650
- Root canal treatmentfrom £495
Cosmetic & Other
04- Tooth whitening (take-home trays)from £375
- Composite bondingfrom £295
- Sports mouthguardfrom £155
- Invisalign / aligner consultationfrom £95
- Implant consultation£95
Denplan Essentials monthly plan available for routine check-ups, hygiene visits, X-rays and preventive care. Missed or short-notice cancelled private appointments are charged at £125 per hour at the practice's discretion. Fees are collected at the examination stage before complex treatments are booked.
Everything, answered plainly.
We welcome new private patients. Please call 01234 405050 and our team will confirm current NHS and private capacity.
There are three NHS bands: Band 1 £27.90 (examination, X-rays, scale and polish), Band 2 £76.60 (adds fillings, root canals and extractions), and Band 3 £332.10 (adds crowns, dentures and bridges). Emergency treatment is £27.90.
Monday to Thursday 09:30 – 15:30 and Friday 09:30 – 13:00. We close for lunch between 12:30 – 13:30 Monday to Thursday. Reception can be reached from 08:30 on weekdays. Closed at weekends and on Bank Holidays.
Yes — we offer Denplan Essentials, a simple monthly maintenance plan covering routine check-ups, dental hygiene visits, X-rays and preventive advice.
Call the practice on 01234 405050 during opening hours and we will triage your call. Out of hours, dial NHS 111. Denplan patients can also visit denplan.co.uk.
Yes. We accept referrals for dental implants (Dr Jatin Desai) and for advanced hygiene and intermediate periodontal therapy (Manjit Sandhu, MSc).
Private patients are charged £125 per hour, applied at the practice's discretion, if an appointment is missed or cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice.
Book your appointment.
Call us during opening hours and our reception team will find a mutually convenient time. New private patients are welcome — please mention this when you call. Emergency cases are triaged the same day where possible.
176 Bedford Road Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BL
Mon – Thu · 09:30 – 15:30 Friday · 09:30 – 13:00 Closed 12:30 – 13:30 Mon–Thu Weekends & Bank Holidays closed
NHS 111 · nhs.uk Denplan patients · denplan.co.uk