YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT BADDOW DENTAL PRACTICE
QUALITY CARE YOU CAN TRUST
Since our opening in 1997, Baddow Dental Practice has been caring for the smiles of Great Baddow. We've grown from a single surgery clinic, to a well-established four surgery practice, and pride ourselves on offering patients all the attention and care they deserve in order to get them feeling healthy again. Call us today!
SERVICES
NHS AND PRIVATE DENTAL CARE
Because everyone deserves to smile
At Baddow Dental Practice, we're proud to offer quality, affordable care tailored to your personal needs and wishes.
DENTAL HYGIENE & STAIN REMOVAL
Get that fresh feeling!
Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy! At Baddow Dental Practice, our friendly and experienced hygienist will make sure you feel comfortable and offer advice on oral hygiene techniques and products.
PROFESSIONAL TOOTH WHITENING
Bringing life to your smile
We offer a range of tooth whitening options which can be tailored to suit your wishes, subject to an initial assessment.
SPECIALIST
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
For beautifully straight teeth
Our specialist orthodontist offers a wide range of tooth straightening orthodontic options, including removable clear aligners such as 'Invisalign' as well as fixed options in tooth coloured ceramic materials.
As a Consultant at Broomfield and Southend Hospitals, she's experienced in treating difficult cases.
DR. CHERYL CALVER
BDS
Dental Surgeon
Cheryl qualified from the Royal London Dental Institute achieving her BDS with honours. She has since obtained her membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Edinburgh) and has been acredited to provide Six Month Smiles (cosmetic orthodontics).
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Cheryl enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a keen interest in preventative dentistry and helping to treat nervous patients.
GDC registration number:194101
DR. MINAL PATEL
BDS
Minal qualified from Kings College London achieving her BDS with honours. She has since completed the MJDF qualification and also completed her Certificate in Restorative Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute.
She enjoys keeping up to date with all aspects of modern dentistry to enable her to provide high quality dental care to all her patients. She is keen to practice with a conservative approach with emphasis on prevention, to provide a healthy and confident smile. With her friendly and enthusiastic nature, she will put any patient at ease.
GDC registration number:177538
PURNIMA CHHABRA
BDS, MFDS RCS(Eng), MOrth RCS(Edin), MPhil(Birm), FDS(Orth)RCS(Eng)
Consultant Orthodontist at Broomfield and Southend Hospitals NHS Trust. GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist
KIRSTY GOODCHILD
Dental Hygienist & Therapist
Purnima graduated as a Dentist in 1997. She worked in general dental practice and other dental fields before embarking her specialist orthodontic training. She gained the Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2010 to gain Consultant status. She was a Consultant in Orthodontics at Worcester Royal Hospital, before she became a Consultant at Broomfield Hospital, and Southend University Hospitals .
Purnima is also an examiner for the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty (MJDF) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She is a trainer for postgraduate dentists undertaking specialist training in Orthodontics. She has also published research articles, presented papers and posters at a number of regional, national and international meetings.
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She lives in Essex with her husband and young children.
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GDC Registration Number: 81679
Kirsty qualified as a dental hygienist and therapist in 2008 from Kings College, London and has been very popular with patients in Baddow who frequently praise her for being both gentle and thorough.
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GDC registration number: 141433
ANITA REEVE
Practice Manager
LOUISE COCKSEDGE
Dental Hygienist & Therapist
Louise qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist in 2008 from King's College, London and joined us in 2018. She's been very well received by patients since her appointment. Louise has really helped show the value in teaching patients to care for their own teeth better, and promoting excellent oral health.
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Louise also spends her time as a clinical educator for the Oral Health Science course at the University of Essex.
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GDC registration number: 141380
Anita has been at the practice since 2003. She is a well known trusted face, and is our practice manager.
OUR TEAM
DR. ARUN KHOSLA
BDS(Hons)
PGCert (Restorative Dental Practice)
Principal Dental Surgeon
Arun graduated with honours from Kings College, London. After spending a year in general practice, he progressed to work as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This was based at Broomfield, St.Johns, Essex County and Colchester General Hospitals. He obtained his membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 2009, and then in 2011 completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry with the Eastman Dental Institute.
Arun's approach to keeping dentistry as painless as possible has proved very popular in Great Baddow. He enjoys working with patients to help them achieve healthy mouths, as well as addressing any aspects of their teeth, ability to chew, or improving their smile.
GDC registration number:154634
Dental Surgeon
Dental Surgeon
Thomas qualified from Kings College in London and is currently studying towards his Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties.
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Thomas has a keen interest in all aspects of dentistry with a particular passion for oral surgery. He likes to take a preventative and conservative approach to all his dental care.
GDC registration number: 251720
DR. THOMAS BRACEWELL
BDS
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY:
08.30-13:00 14:00-17:30
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FRIDAY:
08:00 - 15:00
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EVENINGS:
By Appointment Only
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For Out Of Hours Emergency Advice Please Call 111
Address:
23 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford Essex. CM2 7DW
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Phone:
01245 474555
Last updated in April 2020 by Baddow Dental Practice