Optident Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.8 · 397 reviews Checking hours…

37 St Johns Street, Colchester, CO2 7AD · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Optident Dental Clinic in Essex offers orthodontics including Myobrace, clear aligners and fixed braces, alongside dental implants, root canal therapy, teeth whitening, jaw and TMD treatment, extractions, and emergency dental care. The practice uses digital x-ray, CT scanning and advanced digital dentistry. Patients consistently note welcoming, attentive care.

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Treatments & services 24

Myobrace (pre-orthodontic treatment)Clear Aligners (Invisalign, Angel Aligners, Smartee)Fixed BracesOrthodonticsRoot Canal TherapyEmergency Dental CareExtractions & Wisdom Teeth RemovalJaw Problems & TMD TreatmentDental ImplantsTeeth WhiteningDental CrownsVeneersSmileFast composite veneersInlays & OnlaysDental Hygiene / Scale and PolishDenturesBridgesBone GraftingSinus LiftSedationComposite White FillingsPreventative DentistryChildren's DentistryBite Guard

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

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.
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Patient information

Children & families welcomeNervous patients welcomeSedation availableSpecialist care

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Patient reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
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Kathleen Marlborough ★★★★★

I am 73 years old and I have had some bad experiences with dentists. I went to Optident dentist today and they are the most polite courteous and helpful team of people i have ever dealt with. Thank you all so much for your help and advice. Most highly recommended can’t thank you enough Kathleen Marlborough x

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Kiti ★☆☆☆☆

Complete shambles and the most unprofessional dentist I’ve ever been to. Unfortunately, I’ve had to see dentists in Sweden, London, Budapest, Albania, but none were as bad as this clinic. I went because an old crown fell. It was unbroken. But when they tried to put it in they put it backwards and asked if this was how it used to be. Then said that because it had been 3 days since it fell the teeth had moved and I needed a new crown. I paid £800+, went to fit the crown, was recommended a temporary fit to see how it feels and when it popped out (in 2 weeks or two months according to them) the…

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Vicki Gillanders ★★★★★

I called early morning and was able to get an emergency appointment for later the same day. Everyone at the clinic was very welcoming and helpful and I went away feeling very happy with the level of service and care received. Thank you all so much, lovely staff 😀

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Inga Pop ★★★★★

We’re very happy with our experience. The dentist was extremely attentive and gentle with my daughter, explaining everything in a calm and friendly way. She felt safe and relaxed, which means a lot to us as parents. Thank you for the pleasant experience, Dr. Dorina!

The team

LBLiana BudurinPractice Principal / Dentist
BHBrad HawkinsSpecialist Prosthodontist and Implant Surgeon

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Facilities & access

Digital x-rayCT scanDigital dentistry / advanced technology

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Technology

InvisalignAngel AlignersSmarteeMyobraceSmilefast

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

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Dr Liana Ioana Budurin to provide care at this location. Registered since 04/05/2017. Last inspection 07/Jan/2022.

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