The Village Dental Practice

★★★★★ 5.0 (23 reviews)

C/O Priory Medical Practice,Clapham,Bedford, MK41 6GA

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

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Treatments & services

Examinations / check-upsHygiene / hygienistFillingsEmergency dentistryChildren's dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersCrowns & bridgesDenturesOrthodontics / bracesDental implantsRoot canal (endodontics)ExtractionsSedationSnoring / sleep

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked 2026-05-22.

What this practice mentions

Private dentistryEmergency appointmentsWelcomes nervous patients

Based on the practice's website. NHS patient availability, where shown, comes from the NHS service search — not from website text.

Example prices

Indicative pricing — please confirm with the provider before booking.

  • The fee for the New Patient Examination £90,
  • The emergency appointment costs £90.00
  • New patient £90
  • Routine £60
  • student £15
  • X-rays £12
  • Hygienist from £60
  • Extraction from £120
  • Tooth Whitening from £380
  • Orthodontic Consult 15 min £45
  • Bite pain Consult 15 min £45
  • Smile Improvement £45
  • Front teeth from £100
  • Back teeth from £110
  • Crowns from £700
  • Veneers from £600
  • Implants from £3800
  • Front teeth from £400
  • Back teeth from £500

Source: practice website · last checked 2026-05-22.

Opening hours

  • Monday9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Tuesday9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Wednesday9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Thursday9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Friday9.00am – 5.00pm

From the practice's website, last checked 2026-05-22. Hours can change — please call ahead for urgent visits.

The team

  • Dr Adam Slade
  • Dr Doug RiderDentist

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-22.

Facilities & access

Parking

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Technology & systems mentioned

StraumannNobel BiocareNobelAstra

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-22.

About this practice

Established 1989.

From the practice's website.

Patient reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 from 23 reviews

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. 🥰❤️

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…

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

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…

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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 2026-05-21 · how we check listings