The dentists at our practice in Ferndown, Dorset have been providing family dental care in the Ferndown area since the 1970’s. During that time we have seen many changes, including a change of location in 2003. But our philosophy has remained the same; to ensure that, through our experience and training, you and your family receive the highest quality family dental care.
Our dedicated and professional team of Dorset dentists at Balmoral Lodge will give you the assurance of quality dental care, supported by the latest proven dental technology, in comfortable surroundings. All clinical staff are GDC registered and keep themselves at the forefront of modern dentistry with continuing professional development.
We have a modern reception area and patient lounge with a multimedia patient information centre, ample car parking to the front and side of the building in Ferndown. We have Disabled access throughout the ground floor. On the first floor we have a consultation lounge, which provides a comfortable, private, area for dental patients to discuss their proposed treatment in a non-clinical environment.
At Balmoral Lodge your satisfaction and care are of paramount importance to us. We will listen to your requirements and cater for your exact needs. Our aim is to always treat our patients as we would like to be treated ourselves, with care and professionalism.
Dentist - Kevin A Durrant BDS Bristol 1987, M. Clin. Dent (Prosthodontics) London
"The world of dentistry is constantly evolving. Since my qualification in 1987 there have been major advances in many areas including dental implantology and, more recently, in techniques for whitening natural teeth - both of which are available at Balmoral Lodge.
To keep at the forefront of these advances I update my knowledge regularly through Professional Development courses and have gained a Masters Degree in Prosthodontics at the Kings College, London.
At Balmoral Lodge we offer all the latest techniques in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. However, I believe that the cornerstone of a good dental practice is traditional family dental care with the emphasis on prevention. We have second generation patients at the practice now who, like their parents, are completely filling free. This is the result of preventative dentistry and is a rewarding achievement for myself, my like-minded colleagues and my excellent team of hygienists at Balmoral Lodge."
Dentist - Alistair Bunting BDS London 1999 MFGDP (UK)
“I have a modern, prevention based approach to patient care, involving patients fully in the decision making and each step of their dental care. I utilise modern but proven materials and techniques in order to provide a wide range of dental treatment in a relaxed and informative manner.I am fully committed to preventative dentistry which focuses on correcting the causes of dental diseases with the aim of keeping future dental treatment to an absolute minimum.I take my continuing professional development seriously, since qualifying in 1999 I have obtained Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners at the Royal College of surgeons of England in 2006. I am currently studying for the Masters in Science Degree in restorative dental practice based at the Eastman Dental Institute in London with an interest in general restorative and implant dentistry.”
Dentist - Elizabeth Edwards BDS Bristol 2001
“Together with our practice team I like to know and understand my patients in order to provide a personalised service.I aim to attain the highest level of health, comfort and aesthetics. This is achieved through education to prevent dental disease and treatments to improve confidence in your dental health.I continually update my education to provide more options for treatment and an up-to-date comfortable service.”
Dentist - Sue Walker BDS London 1989
“After qualifying in 1989 I have enjoyed my career largely in General Dental Practice. I have worked at Balmoral Lodge since 2004 and feel it offers the chance to see a wide range of patients, from families with children growing up completely free of dental decay, to patients with dental fears and phobias who are taken gently through the treatments they require."My post graduate education includes courses in London and Salisbury and now, via internet conferencing, I can participate in lectures with dentists across the world.”
Hygienist - Philippa Eveleigh EDH Dental Hygienist
“ I trained as a civilian in the Royal Army Dental Corps, Aldershot and qualified as a dental hygienist in 1986. Since then I have worked part time as part of Kevin Durrants team and also for another practice locally.Since my qualification I have undertaken extended duty training and update my professional development regularly with dental courses and seminars. I believe in providing thorough treatment and in good communication with my patients. My aim is to work together with them to treat periodontal disease, offer oral hygiene advice and help them to achieve and maintain a high standard of oral health.I enjoy working locally in my own community and feel I have built up a genuine rapport and friendship with my patients, establishing a good understanding of their needs."The crown of a tooth is the part which is visible in the mouth.An artificial crown completely covers a weak tooth above the gum line and protects it.Crowns are most commonly made of porcelain with metal alloy inside for strength but they can also be made of gold or all porcelain.
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth – and they are attached to a false tooth/teeth in between.
Teeth whitening by team of dentists in Ferndown
Our technique of whitening the teeth requires no drills or injections.The process removes discolouration from the teeth and can lighten by up to eight shades either in a one hour surgery treatment or an extended treatment carried out by yourself at home.
Root Canal Treatment by dentist in Dorset
Teeth are held in the jaw by their roots.Front teeth normally have one root, but teeth further back have two, three or even four.At the core of each tooth is a soft mass of tissue called the pulp. In a healthy tooth the pulp contains living fibres, cells, nerves and a blood supply, extending into the root through the root canal.Decay or injury can destroy the living pulp. Because dead pulp lacks a blood supply, it is more prone to infection, leading to an abscess and toothache.
Root canal treatment (also known as root filling or endodontics) means removing damaged or dead pulp and filling the space left. The remaining tooth can then be repaired.
TMJ by specialist dentists
The joint between the upper and lower jaws, just in front of the ears, is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ for short). A small disc of cartilage separates the bones of the joint, much like in the knee joint, so that the mandible may slide easily. Each time you chew you move the joint. But you also move it every time you talk and each time you swallow (every three minutes or so).It is, therefore, one of the most frequently used of all joints in the body and one of the most complex.The TMJ can occasionally cause problems, which your dentist can help diagnose and treat.
Veneers
Veneers are a relatively simple procedure to have done because they require very little removal of natural tooth material. A fine layer is removed from the front of the tooth and thin laminates of tooth coloured porcelain are bonded to the surface.
Dental implants by dorset implant dentist
A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth.It is anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw-bone to support a crown or bridge, or to secure a denture firmly in place.Balmoral Lodge has been offering implants as a treatment option for over twenty years.
Dorset orthodontist
Orthodontics is the straightening of crooked or misaligned teeth.This is traditionally done with removable appliances or ‘train track’ braces. But there is another way.Using a sequence of specially made clear positioning trays the teeth are, over a period of about 4 to 8 months, gently moved into their new position. The treatment system is called Clearstep.
Bridges by Ferndown dentist
A Maryland bridge is a conservative way of replacing a missing tooth as it does not require the teeth either side of the space to be drilled.It consists of a metal framework with a porcelain tooth baked on to the front of the framework. The framework forms wings which have a porous surface so that they can receive a bonding agent, and then they are bonded to the backs of the teeth on either side of the missing tooth.
Ferndown Emergency Out of Hours Service
Balmoral Lodge operates a 24-hour emergency service. This service is available for existing patients of the Practice only. Telephone the usual surgery number and a recorded message will give you further instructions. There may be a call out charge for this service.