Alder Road Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (714 reviews)

DENTAL SURGERY,300 Alder Road,Poole, BH12 5BL

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

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Treatments & services

Examinations / check-upsHygiene / hygienistFillingsEmergency dentistryChildren's dentistryCosmetic dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersComposite bondingCrowns & bridgesRestorative (inlays/onlays)DenturesOrthodontics / bracesClear aligners / InvisalignDental implantsRoot canal (endodontics)Periodontics (gums)Oral surgeryExtractions

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.

Opening hours

  • Monday9am – 6pm
  • Tuesday9am – 5pm
  • Wednesday9am – 5pm
  • Thursday9am – 5pm
  • Friday9am – 5pm

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

Facilities & access

Lift

Mentioned on the practice's website — confirm with the practice if access needs are critical.

Technology & systems mentioned

CbctZoom WhiteningInvisalign

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

Patient reviews

★★★★★ 4.8 from 714 reviews

Natalie D ★★★★★

Lovely practice with fantastic staff. Always a pleasure to see Abbi (hygienist). She puts you at ease, is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything well. Dr Lockyer has a good sense of humour and, likewise, puts you at ease. Reception staff always very helpful and efficient. The practice is well maintained and has a calming atmosphere. Overall, I would highly recommend this practice!

Monique Schulze ★★★☆☆

The dental practice is clean and well presented, dentists are friendly and knowledgeable, however the reception staff is not very welcoming. As I walked in I was alone in the waiting room and had to wait until the Lady was looking at me, once I had her attention there was no smile or kindness in her face. This is not the first time that I have experienced this kind of arrogance at this practice. Disappointing for a dentist who is taking a lot of money ( no NHS patients availability, of course) for a 10 mins check up. A smile would go a long way especially at a dentist, not to forget some …

Bryony Dalby ★★★★★

As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the staff at reception. They were friendly and professional. Treatment was explained clearly by the staff and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. 100% recommend this dental practice.

Phil pascal ★★★★★

I hadn't been to the dentist for 10 years, a very old filling fell out, so required a trip. First I was very pleased to see they were still taking NHS patients (on benefits), and was impressed how quickly I got an appointment, it wasn't an emergency. The dentist explained my options, I only needed the standard filling. The work was done quickly and was painless, no injection required. No follow up required. I would recommend them. My only gripe, but this is me, is they handed me some kind of tablet for updating my details, I'm old school with computers and don't do well with those new fangl…

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Alder Road Practice Ltd to provide care at this location. Registered since 04/02/2019.

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Source: CQC · last checked 2026-05-21 · how we check listings