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Your Trusted Dentist in Hitchin for Family-Friendly Care
Established as a family-run dental practice over four decades ago, we have built a reputation for delivering comprehensive, patient-centred dental care. Our team of highly skilled professionals combines advanced clinical expertise with a commitment to ongoing education, ensuring we remain at the forefront of modern dentistry. With a focus on evidence-based treatments and state-of-the-art technology, we provide services ranging from routine check-ups to complex restorative procedures. Our practice is designed to accommodate patients of all ages, offering a welcoming environment where comfort and trust are prioritised.We maintain rigorous hygiene standards and actively seek patient feedback to continually enhance our services. Our dentists hold prestigious qualifications and memberships, including affiliations with the Royal College of Surgeons and specialist training in implantology, periodontics, and facial aesthetics. We are proud to serve the Hitchin community and surrounding areas, offering flexible appointment times, including extended hours on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through positive patient testimonials and successful regulatory inspections.
Services
Dental Implants
Tooth Whitening
Orthodontics
Facial Aesthetics
Gum Disease Treatment
Dental Emergencies
Invisalign
Digital Dentistry
Smile Makeovers
Oral Hygiene
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving Hitchin families
- Our dentists hold advanced specialist qualifications from leading institutions
- We use state-of-the-art dental technology for precise treatments
- We offer extended hours including evenings and Saturdays
- We provide comprehensive care from routine check-ups to complex cases
Associations and certifications
- CQC
- Royal College of Surgeons
What people say
High level of cleanliness
Kind caring staff
Easy emergency appointments
Multi-generational family care
Positive patient experience
Services
Dental Implants
We offer permanent tooth replacement solutions using dental implants. Our specialists use advanced techniques to replace missing teeth with natural-looking, durable implants that function like real teeth. The treatment involves placing titanium posts into the jawbone to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. Our team has extensive experience in complex implant cases, including bone grafting when necessary.
Tooth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments are available to enhance your smile. We provide customised whitening plans using safe, effective products that remove stains and discolouration. Our dentists assess your tooth sensitivity and enamel condition to determine the most suitable whitening method. The process typically involves take-home trays with professional-grade bleaching gel for gradual, lasting results.
Orthodontics
We correct misaligned teeth and bite issues with modern orthodontic solutions. Our services include traditional braces, clear aligners, and Invisalign for discreet tooth movement. Treatment plans address crowding, spacing, and jaw alignment problems to improve both aesthetics and function. Our specialists create tailored approaches for children, teenagers, and adults seeking improved dental alignment.
Facial Aesthetics
Our facial aesthetics services include muscle relaxing injections and dermal fillers administered by qualified professionals. These treatments reduce fine lines and enhance facial contours while maintaining natural expressions. We use safe, proven products with thorough consultation to ensure appropriate treatment. The service is delivered in a healthcare environment by experienced dental professionals.
Gum Disease Treatment
We provide comprehensive periodontal care for treating gum disease at all stages. Our hygienists perform deep cleaning procedures to remove plaque and tartar buildup. Advanced cases receive specialist periodontic treatment including root surface debridement and antimicrobial therapy. We educate patients on effective home care techniques and offer maintenance programs to prevent recurrence of gum issues.
People
Mark Vernon
Practice Owner
Implant dentist with 20+ years' experience, former clinical lecturer at Barts and the London Dental Institute, Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners, and holder of an MSc in Dental Implants.
Louise Conway
Dentist
Experienced general dentist with special interest in dental anxiety, trained in dental hypnosis, and providing restorative dentistry services since 2002 with a focus on patient comfort.
Dr Khaleda Zaheer
Periodontist
Specialist in periodontics with Masters qualifications from King's College London, providing evidence-based gum disease treatment and holding European Federation of Periodontology certification.
Helen Eldret
Dentist
Experienced dentist with postgraduate training in restorative dentistry, offering facial aesthetics treatments alongside general dental care with a focus on holistic patient management.
Reza Izadi
Endodontist
Specialist in root canal treatments using microscopic techniques, with expertise in managing dental trauma and infections, providing focused endodontic care.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, facial aesthetics, gum treatments, and emergency care with specialist services available.
Do you accept nervous patients?
Yes, we have dentists trained in managing dental anxiety using gentle techniques and hypnosis to ensure comfortable treatment experiences.
What are your emergency appointment options?
We offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental issues with our experienced team available during regular practice hours.
Are your dentists qualified specialists?
Our team includes specialists in implants, periodontics, endodontics, and facial aesthetics, all holding advanced qualifications from leading institutions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards, cash, and offer payment plans for extensive treatments - please contact us for specific financial arrangements.
How accessible is your practice?
We have ground-floor access on Hitchin's high street with wheelchair accessibility and nearby parking options for patient convenience.
Reviews (5)
Mark Day
Dec 23, 2021
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Excellent dental practice. We have used this practice as a family for many years and have never had a bad experience. They keep you informed about the treatment and the whole process is very reassuring. Their Covid safety practices are exemplary and we would not hesitate to recommend Mark and the whole team.
Chris Millard
Nov 16, 2021
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I have now moved to West Sussex but still return to Mike and the team! He has always given excellent advice and treatment. I will be having a new hygienist as the excellent Hannah is retiring good luck and enjoy your retirement Hannah!
Tim
Nov 04, 2021
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I had two appointments this week, a check up and a hygienist appointment. The staff were fantastic, very professional & very welcoming (I even met the boss) The practice was spotless, a lovely environment and Covid-19 compliant at all times. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a dental practice which meets all the requirements that you would expect from a modern fresh dental practice.
Claire Anderson
Oct 30, 2021
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I have been looking for a new dentist for a while after not being happy with previous places I have been. I have now had 2 appointments with Helen and have been really pleased with the service and treatment! Helen is really friendly and I cant believe how pain free my replacement filling was that I had done, I was expecting to leave feeling a bit bedraggled but apart from a little numb from the anaesthetic I felt fine! Really pleased I have finally found a dentist I feel confident in and have already booked my next check up!
Martin Allen
Sep 05, 2021
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I've been a client form many years and found the Vernon team to be very professional and always extremely helpful in delivering the best dental experience, from the Reception through to the treatment. Many thanks.
