The Village Dental Practice

★★★★★ 5.0 · 24 reviews Checking hours…

C/o Priory Medical Practice, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6GA · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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The Village Dental Practice in Bedford offers examinations, dental hygiene, implants, teeth whitening, composite fillings, root canal treatment, extractions, children's dentistry and emergency care, using Nobel Biocare and Straumann implant systems. Established in 2002, the practice has on-site parking and digital x-rays. Patients regularly highlight the calm, reassuring atmosphere, which has proved particularly welcoming for those who feel anxious about dental visits.

Established 2002.

Summary compiled from public information about this practice.

Treatments & services 29

Examinations/Check-upsDental HygieneDental ImplantsTeeth WhiteningWhite/Composite FillingsRoot Canal TreatmentTooth ExtractionChildren's DentistryEmergency Dentistry1. up to 12yrs old2. 13–18 yrs old3. students5. This fee isThe emergency appointment costsNew patientRoutinestudentX-raysHygienistExtractionTooth WhiteningOrthodontic Consult 15 minBite pain Consult 15 minSmile ImprovementFront teethBack teethCrownsVeneersImplants

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked May 2026. These are the treatments we could find. The practice may offer more.

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NHS availability

We checked NHS Business Services Authority contract records for June 2026, the most recent month published, and found no NHS dental contract at this address.

Source: NHS Business Services Authority general dental contract records, June 2026 data, the most recent month published. NHS availability can change, so please contact the practice to confirm.
We checked this in September 2026.

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Patient information

Children & families welcomeNervous patients welcomeNew private patients welcomeSpecialist care

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Patient reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
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Jo Kemp ★★★★★

I had a fear of the dentist for years and was recommended Doug a long time ago. So I eventually registered here and had a few treatments. Doug has helped me to beat my fear of the dentist! All the staff here are always so friendly, so polite and very professional. The practise looks really lovely as well and I always come away from a treatment feeling really looked after and cared for. My teeth are in the best condition and healthy. Very happy with The Village Dental Practise. 🥰❤️

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Jessica Hawkes ★★★★★

My husband and I are both nervous dental patients so I first booked my 4 children in with Jen and immediately felt at ease. From the first contact with Tina, to Jen and Katie with my children, and Doug with me and my husband, the whole process was relaxed and to such a high standard. I suffer from GAD but even down to the directions in the booking confirmation email I knew we’d made the right decision! My 8 year old is actually counting down until his next appointment! Thank you so much to the whole team for a fabulous experience overall and brilliant value for money! I will certainly be re…

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Fiona Ritchie ★★★★★

Superbly professional and delightful staff. Both the hygienist and dentist maje you feel comfortable and confident in what they're doing, and most importantly pain free treatment. I can't recommend the practice highly enough

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Caroline Demian ★★★★★

I have required pretty complex dental work over the years and Doug Rider is simply the best dentist I have come across, to the extent that I now make the journey all the way from London to Bedford to see him. I will not have anyone else touch my teeth. Doug is familiar with all the latest cutting edge treatments and yet has a conservative approach trying to minimise unnecessary dental work. He is patient, kind and understands the psychological impact of dental issues. He is extremely knowledgeable and you always feel like you are in the best and gentlest hands possible. I have referred…

The team

1 GDC-registered clinician listed on the practice's website.

General Dental Council registration numbers shown on the practice's website · last checked May 2026.

Facilities & access

Car parkingDigital x-raysOn-site parking

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Technology

Nobel BiocareStraumann

From the practice's website · last checked May 2026. The technology we could find mentioned. The practice may use more.

Payment plans & membership

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Mr. John Rider to provide care at this location. Registered since 04/12/2017.

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Source: CQC · last checked May 2026 · how we check listings