Business Details
Expert Restorative & Implant Dentistry in Ilkley
Specialist Dental Care was founded by Martin Chan, a renowned expert in Restorative and Implant Dentistry, with a career dedicated to clinical excellence. Our practice assembles Consultant Specialists in Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, and Implant Dentistry, offering advanced treatments to patients referred by general dentists and medical specialists across Yorkshire. We prioritise professional, personalised care in a modern clinic equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring exceptional standards of hygiene and patient comfort.Our team's expertise is reflected in consistent patient satisfaction, with 100% of recent survey respondents praising our friendly, welcoming staff and recommending our services. We maintain transparency in treatment plans and costs while upholding meticulous attention to detail in all procedures.
Services
Dental Implants
Crowns
Porcelain Veneers
Root Treatments
Gum Treatments
Full Reconstruction
Tooth Whitening
Composite Bonding
Removable Dentures
Fixed Bridges
Highlights and features
- We offer specialist dental care from Consultant Specialists registered with the GDC
- Our team has over 20 years of combined experience in complex dental treatments
- We maintain 100% patient satisfaction for friendly, professional service
- Our clinic features state-of-the-art equipment for advanced procedures
- We provide transparent treatment plans with detailed cost explanations
Associations and certifications
- General Dental Council (GDC)
What people say
Friendly and welcoming
Excellent care
Professional and courteous
Spotless facilities
Expertise and gentle manner
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts fused with jawbone tissue. Our specialists perform comprehensive assessments including bone grafting when required, ensuring long-term success rates exceeding 95%. Patients benefit from restored chewing function, improved aesthetics, and prevention of adjacent tooth movement.
Porcelain Veneers
Custom-crafted porcelain veneers address chipped, discoloured, or misaligned teeth through minimally invasive bonding techniques. Our specialists achieve natural-looking results with stain-resistant materials that match surrounding dentition. Treatment typically requires two visits with permanent placement after shade verification and fit testing.
Root Treatments
Specialist root canal treatments preserve damaged teeth using advanced microsurgical techniques and 3D imaging. Our endodontists remove infected pulp tissue while maintaining tooth structure integrity. Success rates exceed 90% with proper post-treatment restoration, preventing extraction requirements.
Full Reconstruction
Multi-phase full mouth reconstruction combines restorative, prosthetic, and periodontal treatments for severe dental damage. Our team develops customised treatment plans addressing functional and aesthetic concerns, often involving crowns, bridges, and implant-supported prosthetics to restore complete oral health.
Gum Treatments
Advanced periodontal therapies address gum disease through scaling, root planing, and regenerative procedures. Our specialists treat receding gums and bone loss using minimally invasive techniques, preventing tooth mobility while improving oral health and reducing systemic inflammation risks.
People
Martin F. W-Y Chan
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Martin Chan is a GDC-registered specialist with over 20 years' experience in restorative and implant dentistry. He completed specialist training at Leeds Dental Hospital and holds multiple postgraduate qualifications including MDSc and FDS from the Royal College of Surgeons. He previously served as Consultant at Leeds Dental Institute.
Kathryn Durey
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Kathryn Durey specialises in periodontics and implant dentistry with a Masters degree in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Leeds. She completed specialist training at Leeds Dental Institute and holds FDS qualifications from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She previously served as Consultant at Leeds Dental Institute.
Sarah Hartley
Dental Therapist and Hygienist
Sarah Hartley qualified as a dental hygienist and therapist at Leeds Dental Institute in 2010. She focuses on preventative dentistry and oral health education, maintaining membership with the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy while providing comprehensive patient care.
Ikrah Shafiq
Dental Therapist and Hygienist
Ikrah Shafiq graduated with a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from the University of Birmingham in 2016. She specialises in treating anxious patients while promoting oral health awareness, having completed foundation training in the West Midlands before joining our team.
Caroline Smith
Practice Manager
Caroline Smith has over 25 years' experience in dental practice management. Qualified as a dental nurse with additional certifications in dental radiography and oral health education, she oversees daily operations ensuring seamless patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.
Questions
What specialist dental services do you offer?
We specialise in restorative dentistry, dental implants, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, periodontal treatments, and full mouth reconstructions performed by GDC-registered specialists.
Can I self-refer for treatment?
Yes, we welcome self-referrals alongside dentist-referred patients, offering specialist consultations for complex dental needs without requiring prior referrals.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at 01943 608090 or complete our online form to arrange an initial consultation with our specialist team.
What payment options are available?
We provide detailed treatment cost breakdowns but currently accept standard payment methods at consultation - contact us for specific financial arrangements.
Are your dentists qualified specialists?
All our consultants appear on the General Dental Council's specialist lists with postgraduate qualifications in their respective fields of dentistry.
What makes your practice different?
We combine consultant-level expertise, 100% patient satisfaction ratings, state-of-the-art equipment, and a focus on complex cases requiring specialist intervention.
Reviews (5)
Christina Walker
Jul 23, 2021
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I cannot put into words the difference that Specialist Dental Care has made to my self confidence and comfort. I dare to smile freely again, something I had not done for decades due to embarrassment about the state of my front teeth. My Chan is incredibly calm, patient, professional and friendly. The practice is run smoothly and effectively and everyone is very kind and unruffled: altogether it is a safe and comfortable environment. I can chew my food safely and I can smile naturally. I can't imagine ever wanting to go anywhere else for dental care.
Mags Charles
Jun 18, 2021
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Specialist Dental Care is a highly professional practice. The friendliness of the whole team is outstanding. Consultations are thorough with treatment and options being fully explained and followed up in writing.
Having implants was a huge decision for me, it was many many years before I actually had the courage to trust another dentist (having previously had an extremely negative experience). I have had lots of visits now and have always had the same calm, friendly and highly professional experience. Mr Chan and the whole team are truly outstanding and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Having implants was a huge decision for me, it was many many years before I actually had the courage to trust another dentist (having previously had an extremely negative experience). I have had lots of visits now and have always had the same calm, friendly and highly professional experience. Mr Chan and the whole team are truly outstanding and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Ros Chiosso CamperRC
Mar 31, 2021
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SDC has provided me with highly professional and excellent dental treatment. The service provided is not readily available on the NHS and is well worth the fees charged. I would definitely recommend them if you need specialist dental care.
Nadine
Jan 28, 2021
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I have been seeing Mr Chan for nearly 20 years, travelling far to make appointments. I have had a lot of complex work done in that time, never have I felt any discomfort, nor have I experienced any post problems from the work. His expertise, knowledge & professionalism is outstanding. He is supported by an excellent team who he should feel proud of.
David Chatburn
Dec 17, 2020
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I was guided to SDC in Ilkley by a friend who had undertaken treatment. I visited the practise and was greeted with a warm welcome by staff on duty and then discussed my implant treatment with Mr Martin Chan . Everything is so professionally done from each visit ( even though I sadly had to halt treatment half way through due to the pandemic ) at the start to the finish. I highly recommend the practise for looking after me through the pandemic and getting me to a point of now having my perfect teeth and smile - Thank you all so much.
