The Village Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 · 145 reviews Checking hours…

74 Old London Road, Brighton, BN1 8XQ · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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The Village Dental Centre in Brighton and Hove has provided general dentistry, examinations, hygiene, implants, teeth whitening, composite bonding, veneers, crowns, white fillings and root canal treatment since 1994. Invisalign, Cfast, Smilefast and Airflow technology are available, with parking on site. Patients regularly highlight the gentle, patient approach and how well they are kept informed throughout their care.

Established 1994.

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Treatments & services 15

General DentistryExaminations/Check-upsDental HygieneDental ImplantsTeeth WhiteningComposite BondingVeneersCrownsWhite/Composite FillingsRoot Canal TreatmentDenturesEmergency DentistryDental SedationFull Mouth RehabilitationAirflow/Stain Removal

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

This practice provides NHS dental treatment and last treated NHS patients in June 2026.

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

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
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I had such a wonderful experience with dental hygienist Maria Padin. She did an absolutely amazing job—thorough, professional, and so gentle throughout the entire process. Maria made me feel completely safe and comfortable, which really helped ease any nerves I had. Her warm personality and caring approach made my visit a truly positive one. I left not only with a brighter smile but also feeling genuinely happy about the care I received. I highly recommend Maria for anyone looking for a hygienist who goes above and beyond!

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Chris Miles ★★★★★

I’ve always had a great experience at the village dental centre. Dr Karuna had always been very kind, and kept me informed. All the work I have had done has been excellent and they have helped me fix previous dentistry that was not to the same standard. Costs and treatment plans have always been clear and straightforward.

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Loretta Watts ★★★★★

After approx 55 years of being traumatised by dentists that have no compassion or patience, I finally found a dental practice that I felt comfortable with. It took time, but Shane & his fantastic team made me feel at ease & able to conquer my sheer fear of being in the presence of a dentist. The staff even went to the bother of opening windows & using air sprays to help with my uncomfortable senses of the smell of a dental practice. This really meant a lot. After discussions of what treatment I needed, I wasn’t rushed into making any decisions & was totally put at ease about the sedation I…

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Steve Eames ★★★★★

Maria (hygienist) and assistant was fantastic, very professional, Maria put me at ease with her bubbly personality, I usually hate this procedure but had a really good experience and also was educated in keeping my teeth and gums healthy. Highly recommend!!!! Many thanks

The team

11 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

Parking

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Technology

InvisalignAirflowCfastSmilefast

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 No Pain Nigel and No Pain Shane Limited to provide care at this location. Registered since 16/09/2016. Last inspection 23/Dec/2022.

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