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21 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dentist in Orpington for Comprehensive Care
At Orpington Dental Care, we prioritise patient-centred dentistry, focusing on gentle, compassionate care and long-term relationships. Established over 20 years ago, our practice serves multiple generations of families in Orpington, combining clinical excellence with a commitment to prevention and oral health education. Our team of four dentists, including principal dentist Helen Loubser, offers a comprehensive range of services from routine check-ups to advanced cosmetic treatments like veneers and dental implants.We maintain rigorous cross-infection control standards and provide a 24/7 emergency service for existing patients. Our NHS contract ensures free treatment for under-19s, while our skilled clinicians continually update their expertise to deliver modern, effective care. The practice also features a hygienist, dental nurses, and an anaesthetist to support diverse patient needs.
Services
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Six Month Smiles
Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Emergency Care
Children's Dentistry
Facial Aesthetics
Sedation Dentistry
Dentures
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience serving Orpington families.
- Our team includes principal dentist Helen Loubser, a cosmetic dentistry specialist.
- We offer a 24/7 emergency service for existing patients.
- NHS treatment is available for under-19s at no cost.
- Our clinicians commit to ongoing professional development in modern dentistry.
What people say
Friendly staff
No pain
Highly recommend
Gentle approach
Exceptional service
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide a permanent solution for missing teeth, combining titanium posts with custom crowns for natural function and appearance. Our implants are placed under local anaesthesia with optional sedation, ensuring patient comfort. With a focus on long-term oral health, we assess bone density and gum condition to ensure suitability, offering a durable alternative to bridges or dentures.
Invisalign
Invisalign aligners straighten teeth discreetly using custom-made, removable trays. Suitable for adults and teens, treatment involves periodic tray changes to gradually shift teeth into alignment. We provide digital scans and progress tracking, addressing crowding or spacing issues without traditional metal braces, allowing easier oral hygiene maintenance during treatment.
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles focuses on quickly aligning visible front teeth using tooth-coloured brackets and wires. Ideal for minor crowding or spacing, treatment typically completes in 4-9 months. Our team prioritises cosmetic improvement over full bite correction, offering a faster, more affordable option for adults seeking a straighter smile with minimal disruption to daily life.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers enhance tooth appearance by covering discolouration, chips, or gaps. Custom-crafted to match natural enamel, they require minimal enamel removal and bonding for a durable, stain-resistant finish. We guide patients through shade selection and preparation, achieving transformative results for confidence-boosting smiles in just two visits.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening uses high-strength hydrogen peroxide gel applied via custom trays or in-practice light activation. We offer take-home kits for gradual lightening or one-hour Zoom sessions for immediate results, addressing staining from diet, age, or lifestyle factors while minimising sensitivity through tailored desensitising protocols.
People
Helen Loubser
Principal Dentist
Qualified in South Africa in 1998, Helen completed a postgraduate course in cosmetic dentistry at the Eastman Dental School. She leads the team with expertise in veneers, implants, and smile transformations, prioritising patient comfort and natural-looking results through continuous professional development.
Ame Erwee
Dentist
Ame provides comprehensive dental care with a focus on preventive strategies and restorative treatments. She collaborates closely with patients to maintain oral health, utilising her skills in general dentistry to address both functional and aesthetic concerns with precision and care.
Andre Von Backstrom
Dentist
Andre delivers patient-centred care, specialising in complex restorations and cosmetic procedures. His approach combines technical skill with empathy, ensuring treatments align with individual needs while maintaining a commitment to advancing his expertise in modern dental techniques.
Sally El-Boghdadly
Dentist
Sally offers a gentle approach to dentistry, with interests in paediatric care and smile makeovers. She works closely with nervous patients, employing sedation techniques to create stress-free experiences while delivering high-quality, aesthetically pleasing outcomes.
Shivani Patel
Dentist
Shivani focuses on holistic dental care, integrating preventive education with restorative treatments. Her patient-first philosophy ensures tailored solutions for long-term oral health, with a particular interest in minimally invasive procedures that preserve natural tooth structure.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics (Invisalign, Six Month Smiles), veneers, teeth whitening, emergency care, and NHS treatment for children.
Do you have payment plans available?
Yes, we offer payment plans to spread the cost of treatments, making dental care more accessible and affordable for our patients.
Are you accepting new NHS patients?
We currently only accept NHS patients for children under 19; adult treatments are private with transparent fee structures.
What emergency dental services do you provide?
Existing patients can access our 24/7 emergency service for urgent pain or dental trauma, with same-day appointments available during practice hours.
Reviews (7)
Rocco Galata
Feb 04, 2022
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Great service. From the reception.friendly.professional.great service! Helen is the best!and the assistants of course!
Chris Hindikos
Nov 13, 2021
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Ame was easy to talk to. Told me step by step what needed doing. Answered my questions. Felt relaxed and have started a dental plan. So that says it all.
Elaine Fisher
Jun 25, 2021
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I have been coming to the Orpington Dental care centre for many years. Always happy with the care I receive. Helen is so patient & puts you at ease & explains the procedures for planned dentistry. Girls on reception & dental nurses all friendly. Great team, thanks for looking after me.
Chris White
Jun 14, 2021
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The reception staff managed to get me an appointment within two days- excellent! Whilst I had lost a filling and expected a replacement, my dentist (Helen) identified a split in the tooth and advised an extraction was required. A quick numbing injection and ten minutes later the tooth was out without pain and super quick - brilliant! Best dental service ever.
Stephen Cantellow
Feb 16, 2021
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Ame was excellent - informative, helpful, genuinely interested in helping, gave advice regarding how to care for my teeth and gums. I didn't feel rushed at all. It's the first time I've felt confident with a dentist - thank you.
Lelia Burgess
Jun 24, 2020
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I've found this to be an excellent dental practice. All the staff are welcoming, friendly and make you feel at ease. My dentist (Helen) is approachable, empathetic and professional. I've been very pleased with all the treatment that I've had here.
Francisco Pardo
Mar 30, 2020
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I've been attending the practice for years. They are by far the best practice I have ever been too. Both Helen and Ashleigh are friendly and professional. Also one of the dental assistants pronounces my name in way that makes me want to marry her
