Townsend Dental Practice
Edinburgh, NA, EH6 4AQ · Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)
Townsend Dental Practice offers a broad range of dental treatments including hygiene appointments, teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, white fillings, root canal treatment, dentures, and inlays and onlays. The practice uses Airflow technology and Whitewash Laboratories products. On-site parking is available. Patients consistently highlight the thorough, attentive approach of the team and the welcoming atmosphere at the practice.
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Patient reviews
I’ve been a patient at Townsend Dental Practice for nigh on two decades, and have nothing but praise for every member of staff. The practice has gone from strength to strength under the excellent management of Shirley. I know Shirley personally as (for years) we were both on the PTA at the local primary school and she was key in helping to raise thousands for the school. When Kirsten Townsend stepped aside as principal dentist and handed the reins to Margarita the transition was smooth. I would like to single out Margarita for her outstanding care. My daughter has autism, epilepsy signific…
I went there for the first time today. I have lived all over the world including the US and so have had a lot of dentists over the years. I was REALLY impressed with this practice: thorough, efficient, gentle, knowledgeable and professional. Best dentist I have ever had in Scotland. Will be staying with them.
Margherita is a cosmetic dentist who does not have an eye for detail. My teeth looked nice after she’d rebuilt them but they weren’t like my teeth and severely affected my speech. I ground away during my sleep to the point I pushed my front tooth out. When I returned and asked her to reduce the height of the 2lower teeth she’d built up, she took the fillings out completely and left me with teeth which were filed down at an angle and sharp. Her and her assistant were nothing but bullies and I suspect she doesn’t understand English as well as she thinks. The receptionist ‘manager’ asked the a…
I had a fantastic experience at Townsend Dental Practice. Dr. Patrizia Tardugno was kind, professional, and made me feel completely at ease. The whole team was attentive and caring, listening to my concerns. Their service felt truly world-class, Truly grateful for their warm and reassuring approach!
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