Alston Dental Practice
Ruth Lancaster James Cottage Hospital, Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QX · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Alston Dental Practice is a dental practice serving patients in Westmorland and Furness. Patients consistently highlight the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and the calm, helpful approach of the team. The practice is valued by local families, many of whom have attended for years, and is appreciated as an accessible dental option within a rural community.
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Patient reviews
A great dentist and one we're lucky to have in a rural community these days. The service is great and the staff are friendly. Thanks for all you do.
We have used Jim Fotheringham for over twenty years. It is a wonderful practice. The work they do is excellent. Great in an emergency. Helpful and friendly. They go out of their way to keep costs down and find solutions that are right for the patient. My daughter has EDS and needs special consideration which Jim provides in spades. He researched the condition and knows more than most dentists. He has done all my implants. The most painless dentist I have ever known. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Great dental practice who still provide some NHS treatment, a rarity anywhere in England now. All of the staff, the dentist, practice manager, and dental nurse/assistant are calm, friendly and helpful. They keep the patients informed of what is going on and the options avaiable to them. Each of them goes out of their way to provide the best service and treatment they can and to make a visit there a pleasant experience. The cost of treatment is reasonable, and if you have a dental emergency, they'll do their very best to try and help. Highly recommended.
Me and my family have been going to Alston Dental Practice for years now. We wouldn't want to go anywhere else. You are greeted with lovely smiling friendly faces from Anna, Julie and Jim who always asks how you are before he starts his work . We're always over the moon with the work we've had done, also Jim has seen us in emergencies over the years . Every aspect of this Practice gets a 10/10 from our family .😁
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CQC regulates Alston Dental Practice Limited to provide care at this location. Registered since 21/12/2015. Last inspection 09/Aug/2022.
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