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General Dentistry · Sedation · Implants

Precision implant dentistry, quietly done well.

Dr. Davesh Patel has been placing dental implants for over 10 years — bringing that surgical training, from Guy's Hospital to the Royal College of Surgeons, to every consultation. Considered, unhurried care for patients who want it done properly the first time.

BDS

Hons & Dist, 2012University of Birmingham, with clinical distinction

RCS

Diploma, EdinburghGold-standard implant training, awarded by examination

IV

Sedation CertifiedTrained at Guy's Hospital for nervous & phobic patients

LD

Educational SupervisorSix years training dental graduates, London Deanery

Welcome

Your specialist for dental implants in South London & Reading

Dr. Davesh Patel provides specialist implant dentistry backed by a diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh — the gold standard for implant training in the UK, which he was one of the youngest dentists in the country to be awarded. From single tooth replacement to same-day full-arch reconstruction, every case is planned in three dimensions before treatment begins.

For anxious or phobic patients, intravenous sedation is available, administered by a dentist trained at Guy's Hospital. New patients and referring dentists are equally welcome.

Why Choose This Practice

Considered care, built on serious training.

01

Diploma-level implant training

Awarded by examination through the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh — the recognised gold standard for implant dentistry in the UK.

02

A full range of implant solutions

From single tooth replacement to same-day full-arch reconstruction, including sinus lifting and bone grafting where needed.

03

Sedation for anxious patients

IV sedation training completed at Guy's Hospital, so nervous or phobic patients can still receive the treatment they need.

04

3D-planned, before any surgery

CT scanning and Trios 3D optical scanning are used to plan every case with precision ahead of treatment.

05

A commitment to postgraduate education

Appointed by the London Deanery to train and supervise dental graduates for six years, alongside ongoing international training.

06

Personalised, unhurried consultations

Every treatment plan is built around the individual — the goal is a result that lasts, not the fastest route there.

About

A specialist's eye, a general practitioner's care.

Davesh graduated from the University of Birmingham with honours and clinical distinction, earning prizes across oral surgery, paediatric dentistry and oral pathology. After a year in general practice, he trained further in the oral and facial surgery departments of the Royal London and Whipps Cross University Hospitals.

His focus today sits at the intersection of cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and dental implants — supported by additional training in intravenous sedation for patients who feel anxious about treatment. He was appointed by the London Deanery to train and supervise dental graduates, a role he held for six years.

  • CADE — one-year mentored Implant Surgery & Restoration Course
  • CBCT Interpretation Masterclass, with Dentsply Sirona
  • Advanced sinus & maxillary augmentation, Urban Regeneration Institute, Budapest
  • Vertical bone regeneration techniques, LCIAD, London
  • Advanced bone regeneration, gIDE Institute, Los Angeles
  • Diploma in Implant Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh — one of the youngest dentists in the country to be awarded the qualification
Dr. Davesh Patel BDS (Hons & Dist), MJDF RCS (Eng), Dip Implant Dent RCS (Edin)
Treatments

Treatments, refined to fit the individual.

Dr. Patel has been placing dental implants for over 10 years. Every case is different — these are the paths patients most often take, refined during consultation to fit the individual.

Single Tooth Replacement

A single implant and crown, built to sit and function like the tooth it replaces.

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Multiple Tooth Replacement

Bridging several gaps with a smaller number of implants, planned around your bone and bite.

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Same-Day Full Arch

A complete set of fixed teeth placed the same day, for patients starting from significant tooth loss.

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Sinus Lifting

Building bone volume in the upper jaw so implants have a stable foundation.

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Intravenous Sedation

For nervous or phobic patients — treatment carried out calmly, with no memory of the procedure.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Refinements to shape, colour and alignment for a smile that still looks like yours.

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For Nervous Patients

Intravenous sedation for anxious & phobic patients.

A centre of excellence for dentally anxious and phobic patients — one of a small number of clinics able to carry out specialist root canal treatment under intravenous sedation.

Many people feel anxious about dental treatment, often for reasons that build up over time:

  • Traumatic previous experiences
  • Fear of pain
  • Worry about injections
  • Fear of the unknown
  • Fear of not being in control
  • Gagging associated with impressions

Sedation is administered as Midazolam, a short-acting benzodiazepine from the same family as diazepam, given through a vein in the arm. It takes effect within a couple of minutes and leaves most patients with little to no memory of treatment — while still able to speak and respond to instructions throughout.

What if I wake up during the procedure?

The drug works almost instantly and wears off gradually over around 30 minutes, so you never suddenly wake up — and it's easy to top up if more is needed.

Will I get a hangover?

No — unlike alcohol, the effects wear off fairly quickly and there's no lingering hangover feeling.

Is it safe?

Benzodiazepines are widely used and have an excellent safety record — adverse reactions are extremely rare. You're checked for medical contraindications before it's prescribed.

What should I plan for afterwards?

You'll need someone to collect you and look after you afterwards. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or making important decisions for 24 hours.

Who provides the sedation?

Dr. Davesh Patel completed a year-long sedation certification at Guy's Hospital, London, in 2016 — a world-leading institute in dental sedation.

Referrals Welcome Dr. Patel accepts referrals from other dentists for IV sedation on nervous or phobic patients — get in touch to discuss a case.
General Dentistry

Everyday dental care, done properly.

Alongside implant and cosmetic work, Dr. Patel provides the full range of general dental care — the routine appointments that keep everything else on track.

Check-ups & Examinations

Regular reviews to catch problems early, with clear explanations of anything found and what — if anything — needs doing.

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Fillings & Restorations

Tooth-coloured fillings and repairs, carried out to a standard that blends in and lasts.

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Root Canal Treatment

Straightforward and complex root canal cases, including treatment carried out under IV sedation where needed.

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Crowns & Bridges

Rebuilding damaged or heavily worn teeth, and bridging gaps without the need for an implant where that's not the right fit.

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Emergency Appointments

Pain, breakages or trauma — seen promptly, with the same standard of care as any planned appointment.

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Technology

Planned in three dimensions, before a single cut is made.

CT Scanning

Detailed 3D imaging of jaw structure and bone density, used to plan implant position with precision before any surgery begins.

Trios 3D Optical Scanning

A digital scan replaces traditional impressions — faster, more comfortable, and more accurate for designing implants and restorations.

Guided implant dentistry — digital planning, 3D-printed surgical guide, and final implant placement
Guided Implant Dentistry

Digitally planned, precisely guided.

Every implant case starts with digital planning — mapping the exact position, angle and depth against your CT scan, leaving little room for error.

A custom surgical guide is then designed and 3D-printed in-office, so the plan translates exactly into the placement on the day.

  • Digital planning against your CT scan, position mapped in advance
  • Custom 3D-printed surgical guide, produced in-office
  • Implants placed exactly to plan, confirmed on X-ray
Downloads for Patients

Consent forms & patient information.

Read these in advance of your appointment where possible — they're referenced during your consultation.

Implant Dentistry

Full Implant FAQ & Consent FormDownload
Biomaterials InformationDownload
Biomaterials Consent FormDownload
Post-Operative Instructions After Implant PlacementDownload
Full Arch OptionsDownload

Full Arch / Full Mouth Dentistry

All-on-4 Treatment Concept — Nobel BiocareDownload
Full Arch OptionsDownload

Invisalign

Invisalign Consent FormDownload

Intravenous Sedation

Information for Patients Undergoing Intravenous SedationDownload
Dental Implant ConsultationDownload
Day of Surgery Consent FormDownload
Sedation Consultation FormDownload
Sinus Graft & Lift InformationDownload

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Patient Information

Understanding your treatment.

A general guide to some of the treatments and technology used at the practice — a good place to look up more detail on anything discussed in the chair. This will keep growing over time.

Single Implants

A single implant replaces one missing tooth — a small titanium post placed in the jawbone acts as an artificial root, with a crown fitted on top once it has healed and integrated with the bone.

Multiple Implants

Where several teeth are missing, multiple implants can be used to support individual crowns or a bridge — often needing fewer implants than the number of teeth being replaced.

Full Arch Implant Dentistry

For patients missing most or all of their teeth in an arch, a small number of strategically placed implants can support a complete, fixed set of replacement teeth — restoring function and appearance without a removable denture.

Implant Overdentures

A removable denture that clips onto a small number of implants, giving far more stability and confidence than a conventional denture, while remaining easy to take out for cleaning.

Sinus Lifting

Building bone volume in the upper jaw where it has been lost over time, creating a stable enough foundation for implants to be placed where there wouldn't otherwise be enough bone.

Digital Dentures

Dentures designed and manufactured digitally rather than by hand — often meaning fewer appointments, a more precise fit, and an easy-to-reproduce design if a replacement is ever needed.

Sedation Dentistry

Intravenous sedation for anxious or phobic patients, keeping you calm and relaxed throughout treatment — including implant placement and, in suitable cases, root canal treatment.

General Dentistry

The routine appointments that keep everything else on track — check-ups, hygiene visits, fillings, and everyday care alongside any implant or cosmetic treatment.

Cracked Tooth Syndrome

A crack can range from a minor surface line to a fracture reaching down into the root, and symptoms are often inconsistent — pain on biting or release, or sensitivity to hot and cold, that comes and goes. Treatment depends entirely on the crack's depth and direction, from a simple filling or crown through to root canal treatment, or in more severe cases, extraction. Left unchecked, a crack can worsen, so it's worth being seen promptly if you suspect one.

Adhesive Maryland bridge, before and after

Maryland Bridges

A conservative way to replace a missing tooth without preparing the neighbouring teeth for crowns, as a traditional bridge would — a false tooth is attached to a thin wing, bonded to the back of the adjacent teeth. Often a good option for younger patients or as a longer-term temporary solution.

This section is intended as general information and isn't a substitute for advice tailored to your individual situation. Every case is different — the right treatment for you will be discussed in full during a consultation.

For Dentists

Referrals welcome.

Colleagues are welcome to refer patients for implant assessment, sinus lifting, IV sedation, or complex restorative cases outside their comfort zone. Patients are returned to their referring dentist for ongoing care once treatment is complete.

  1. 01

    Send the referral

    Complete the referral form with relevant history, radiographs and the reason for referral, and send it across with the patient's consent.

  2. 02

    Assessment & planning

    The patient is seen for a full assessment, including CT or Trios scanning where relevant, and a treatment plan is prepared.

  3. 03

    Treatment & handback

    Treatment is carried out in clinic, with a written update sent back throughout, and the patient returned to your care on completion.

Referring a patient

For case discussions, urgent referrals, or general queries about a patient, get in touch directly by email — most referring dentists prefer to send a quick note before sending paperwork across.

daveshdentisty@gmail.com
Referrals accepted by email, post, or via the form above.

Portfolio

Recent cases.

A selection of real cases — implants, restorative work and cosmetic treatment.

Replacement of failing anterior teeth — before and after, mix of implants, veneers and bridges

Replacement of failing front teeth — mix of dental implants, bridge & veneers

Trauma to front tooth, reattachment of fragment

Trauma to front tooth — reattachment of fragment

Single front tooth dental implant on a younger patient

Single front tooth dental implant on a younger patient

Hygiene therapy, whitening and veneers

Hygiene therapy, whitening & veneers

Front teeth implants

Front teeth implants

Smile transformation, before and after

Smile transformation — before & after

Single front tooth implant, before and after

Single front tooth implant — before & after

Adhesive Maryland bridge, before and after

Adhesive / Maryland bridge — one year review, zero preparation

More recent cases are shared on Instagram — search daveshdentistry or @davesh_dentistry.

Get in touch

Start with a conversation.

Consultations begin with a proper discussion of what's possible — no pressure, no assumptions. For referring dentists, direct enquiries are welcome.

Brigstock Dental, Implant & Specialist Referral Centre97 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7JL
Oaktree Dental Practice8 West End Road, Mortimer Common, Reading, RG7 3SY
EnquiriesEmail daveshdentisty@gmail.com, or use the form — please contact Dr. Patel directly rather than the practice
WhatsAppComing soon
For DentistsReferrals accepted — please get in touch to discuss a case