News about Lucy Smith
Dentists with overseas qualifications making a difference
In 2020, SpaDental had the foresight to sponsor dentists with overseas qualifications, registered with the GDC as therapists, who are waiting for the opportunity to sit exams to be recognised as dentists in England. They are a brilliant addition to our team! Using the mixed skills of the whole team, they are now central to…
Read more »Supporting dentists qualified overseas
SpaDental supports dentists qualified overseas SpaDental group offers support to dentists from overseas who are registered with the GDC as therapists and wish to work in England while they wait for an opportunity to sit their Overseas Registration Examinations (ORE) or Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS). is Clinical Director for SpaDental, and a dentist at…
Read more »Living comfortably with your new dentures
If you have just been fitted with new dentures, you’re likely to have some questions. Although your dentist will have offered tips during the denture fitting to help you use them comfortably and look after them properly, we recommend you spend a little time gathering reliable information so you can get the best wear out…
Read more »SpaDental Group Clinical Director Appointed
Dentist appointed Clinical Director of the SpaDental Group. Lucy joined SpaDental several years ago as a talented and forward-thinking member of the SpaDental Plymouth team. Subsequently she moved to our Somerset practices, SpaDental Chard and SpaDental Glastonbury. What does a clinical director do? Ensuring that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their individual…
Read more »What’s fluoride varnish? And why do children need it?
Featuring expert advice from dental surgeon Lucy Smith, to help protect your children’s teeth. We all want our children to have the best – and that includes wanting them to have the healthiest teeth possible. Taking good care of children’s teeth from when they’re very small helps them to have stronger teeth as adults. Which…
Read more »Plymouth patient reviews and suggestions – thank you!
SpaDental Plymouth sincerely thanks everyone who responds to our request to review the practice. We love reading all your positive comments. That said, we also take on board the suggestions you make. Because we take Plymouth patient reviews seriously, we read them carefully to see if anyone is less than satisfied with their experience and…
Read more »Sedation dentistry in Chard, Glastonbury, Plymouth and Tewkesbury
Have you been avoiding going to the dentist because you know it’ll hurt more than you can stand? Are you a patient with a high level of anxiety? Many people avoid regular dental care, and need help to access the treatments they need. Yet without treatment, the problem gets worse which means essential dental procedures become…
Read more »Call SpaDental Glastonbury to book a new patient appointment.
Dental surgeon is fast becoming a favourite at SpaDental Glastonbury. We’re accepting new patient registrations, so we encourage you to call the practice to make an appointment. Call SpaDental Glastonbury on 01458 832 193 Lucy has a particular interest in helping nervous patients to access the treatment they need. As well as approaching each patient…
Read more »High praise for Lucy Smith and Maria Shrigley, Plymouth.
Dental Surgeon and her assistant are helping anxious patients to manage dental visits more easily. High praise for the team! We know that it can be hard for people to come in to see the dentist. Here’s one message: “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your care at my recent dental…
Read more »More Plymouth patient appreciation for SpaDental – thank you!
Since we piloted the online feedback form for Plymouth patient appreciation or dissatisfaction with our practice, we’ve had over 300 responses. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your views. Our review rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5) highlights Plymouth patient appreciation for the work we do. We’re smiling with pride,…
Read more »Nervous patients in Plymouth reassured
Our dental surgeon is expanding her list, so nervous patients in Plymouth can feel confident they will receive sympathetic, effective treatment. One of Lucy’s patients had this to say: “I am extremely nervous/phobic when visiting a dentist. This was my first visit to SpaDental – I can honestly say I couldn’t have been looked after…
Read more »Nervous of dentists? We can help.
Many people are nervous of dentists, and at SpaDental we believe it’s our job to reassure you that you’re in safe hands. All of us at the Plymouth practice would like to thank Hayley for stepping out in front of our video cam to talk a bit about what’s it’s like to be nervous of…
Read more »Going the extra miles to support anxious patients
This weekend, our dental surgeon Lucy Smith clocked up around 700 miles to support anxious patients. She travelled from Plymouth up to Harrogate and back, to attend a course held for dentists who wish to offer IV sedation. Since she began working in SpaDental Plymouth last year, Lucy’s reputation has spread. New patients, are asking…
Read more »We can help anxious patients feel comfortable
Updated February 2020 Are you anxious about going to the dentist? Is someone you know so afraid of going to the dentist that they’d rather suffer in pain at home, than make an appointment with the nearest dental practice? Nervousness, anxiety, and fear are real emotions that people can experience when they have to have…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth is proud to introduce Lucy Smith – Dental Surgeon
SpaDental Plymouth is pleased to introduce you to Ms Lucy Smith, dental surgeon. If you feel nervous at the dentist, then Lucy is here to help. As well as routine checks and treatments, Lucy’s areas of special interest are helping nervous patients and prosthetic solutions. She joined SpaDental Plymouth in September 2017. Trained at the…
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