The Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 · 109 reviews Checking hours…

40 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8LB · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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The Dental Practice in Essex has provided general dentistry, examinations, hygiene, dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, white fillings, root canal treatment, and dentures since 1983. Cosmetic options include Invisalign, Six Month Smile, Cfast, and Lumineers, supported by an in-house laboratory and CT scanning. Patients consistently highlight timely appointments, attentive care, and a practice that keeps individuals involved in their own treatment decisions.

Established 1983.

Summary compiled from public information about this practice.

Treatments & services 50

General DentistryExaminations/Check-upsDental HygieneDental ImplantsVeneersCrownsBridgesWhite/Composite FillingsRoot Canal TreatmentDenturesPeriodontics/GumPreventive DentistryChildren's DentistryEmergency DentistryOral SurgeryMouth/Night GuardsInlays/OnlaysSnoring/SleepMouth Cancer ScreeningTMJ/Jaw ProblemsFissure SealantsNew patient dental health check-ups onlyMaintenance Plan BMaintenance Plan CAdult New Patient ConsultationChild New Patient Consultation (Under 18)X-Ray - IntraoralX-Ray - ExtraoralAdult Hygiene AppointmentFissure Sealant with Hygienist​

+ 20 more on the practice's website.

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

Dentist Locator is not an emergency service. For urgent dental help, call 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.

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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 welcomeSedation availableNew private patients welcomeSpecialist care

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Patient reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
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Matt Ayers ★★★★★

I recently accidentally chipped my front teeth. The Dental Practise offered a professional, skillful and timely repair. My thanks to Mayuri and team for making me feel at ease and offering great advise. I would highly recommend this practise Matt

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David Adamson ★★★☆☆

Oh how things change - and not for the good!! Most important- the quality of care I received from Rebecca was excellent- as always, as was her clear interest in my welfare during my treatment. Such a difference to the very changed experience at reception - I simply cannot understand what has happened to the lovely and caring experience of the past!! When I entered the surgery the receptionist and one of the nurses were so busy chatting to each other there was absolutely no recognition of my arrival or interest in why I was there!! Worse though, my treatment having completed and my wanting t…

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Rebecca Hall ★★★★☆

I cannot fault my treatment by Dr Ernest Theron. My treatment has enabled me to regain my smile and my confidence. Dr Theron allowed me to be and feel at the centre of the decisions made around my dental care. Honestly, the most at ease and confident I have ever felt about my dental care. A greatly appreciated balance between relational practice and professionalism. I am saddened to hear that Dr Theron will no longer continue at the dental practice, hence the absence of 1 star. I hope the dental practice recognise the value of quality staff who are able to deliver exceptional practice.

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Emma Dawson ★★★★★

Always on time with appointments, always professional, friendly and helpful. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

The team

6 GDC-registered clinicians listed on the practice's website.

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

Facilities & access

In-house laboratoryIn-house dental laboratoryCT scan

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Technology

InvisalignAirflowSix Month SmileLumineersCfast

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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The payment options we could find. There may be others.

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Portman Healthcare Limited to provide care at this location. Registered since 08/03/2023. Last inspection 23/Nov/2023.

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