Testimonials

My first visit to the Dental Rooms was on 8th November this year (2023). I had not been to the dentist for 20 years and was very apprehensive. I need not have been. From the moment I was met in reception by Cornelius, who was so charming, professional and welcoming, to meeting Dr Ahmed and his lovely nurse, Anna, I realised I had chosen an exceptional practice to sort out all the problems with my teeth that had accumulated over the previous 20 years.

My consultation with Dr Ahmed was incredible. I had x-rays and scans done and then Dr Ahmed discussed with me what needed to be done and compiled a treatment plan. He explained everything in detail and the process he would follow to complete all the work necessary to resolve all the problems I had with my teeth. I am very lucky to have him as my dentist - he is outstanding. I left the consultation that day so happy and looking forward to attending my first appointment in my treatment plan.

I have since been for two major appointments with Dr Ahmed. The first was an extraction. Dr Ahmed and nurse Sandra made me feel completely relaxed. There was no pain and it was done so well, I was able to relax and watch the tv on the ceiling without even thinking about what was happening with my mouth!

The aftercare I received following this was also exceptional. On the Monday after my extraction (which was done on a Saturday), Cornelius phoned me to make sure I was OK after the operation and to see if there was anything I needed. I did not expect such personal attention and this only served to increase my admiration of this practice.

I have also had a further appointment with Dr Ahmed, this time assisted by the wonderful Jody, who calmed me when I was having injections in a painful part of my mouth. Once again, the care I received from Dr Ahmed was exceptional. It was a big appointment (2 hours!) with Dr Ahmed performing a difficult procedure preparing my back molar for a crown. During the procedure, he checked with me regularly to make sure I was OK. I felt very well looked after.

I cannot recommend the Dental Rooms enough, and in particular Dr Ahmed. I feel lucky to have him as my dentist. I am looking forward to continuing my treatment with him.

1st class service and competence. The staff is incredibly kind, thoughtful and above all competent. Dev has been the most patient and understanding dentist I’ve ever met, not to mention his exceptional knowledge, advice and skill. He turns procedures which are usually daunting into (almost) pleasant ones.

I would recommend the practice to anyone who has a phobia of dentists and/or syringes.

Also, if you’re not happy with your smile and are aware of options, Dev will explain in details what the advantages, disadvantages and cost of each option is and he will encourage you to start when you’re mentally ready, with no pressure. If any fears, it’s best to be open about them, Dev trains dentists and has an extensive knowledge of what might help, and again advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Thank you so much to the whole team, I’ll be back!

I recently saw Sara, orthodontic therapist, at the Dental Rooms to have a new upper fixed retainer fitted & a new set of removable retainers made. I had lingual braces there some 10 years ago from Angela and her team, all fantastic. I now live away from London but when my retainer broke I struggled to find an orthodontist available locally and so I phoned Dental Rooms & Axa, my previous dental nurse (now Treatment Coordinator) kindly advised me on what to do until I could get it fixed. I had always felt so comfortable there so returned for the repair. I was only there a week so Sara had a tight turnaround to work with and she was great; extremely thorough, patient, kind and unflappable especially when there was an issue with one of the removable retainers so it had to be re made. She even called me the following week to see how I was getting on as she had missed me when I went to pick it up, so she truly went above and beyond. The front house team – Paulina, Monica and Iman – are all welcoming, efficient and helpful. It was worth the effort of travelling to go somewhere I know and trust and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you!

Although having a root canal could never be described as a barrel of laughs (you know it's a big procedure when you go in and there are 2 dental nurses in addition to the specialist dentist), it was as painless and comfortable as it possibly could ever be at Dental Rooms, with Dr Charlie and the two excellent nurses, in a large, bright, comfortable room with french windows open to the sunshine. Every step was explained, constant reassurance and all completed on time. The only slight discomfort is at the beginning when you have the injection, but it's minor, and quickly over. Honestly, if you think you need a root canal doing, go there now, don't wait till it gets so painful that you need an emergency appointment (that gets very very expensive). Just do it!

Only a few sets of aligners to go and I really couldn’t be happier with my choice of Dental clinic. Having visited a few other practices before Dental rooms it was obvious to me the moment I walked though the door that this place was a cut above the rest. Set in a beautiful building everything is impeccably clean, bright and airy with a welcoming, modern, contemporary feel that just oozes class. More importantly though, these high standards are more than matched by the staff and the facilities. All the staff are warm, welcoming, patient, polite and above all extremely professional and knowledgeable. From my very first consultation with Angela (one of the owners) I felt super confident that she and her team would be able to deliver the smile I was after and I can honestly say that thus far my expectations have been exceeded. On more than one occasion following consultations with Angela; and my orthodontic therapist Sara, (shout out to dental nurses Anna and Shu as well) I have had my plan modified and new aligners made up, at no extra cost, in order to achieve the goals I set out at the start. I look forward to all my appointments and who can really say that about going to the dentist. Dental rooms is truly fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone.

Had my very first ever extraction today. I'm over 60 so I was a little concerned, but I really needn't have been. From the moment I arrived, everyone was so caring. Reception team were welcoming and courteous as always. My dentist, Samir, explained carefully what was going to happen, and was so gentle in getting the tooth out, it was all pain free and out before I knew it!! Thank you, Samir, and thanks also to nurses Jody and Claria who were all brilliant at calming me down and providing reassurance. I am also having treatment with aligners since the beginning of the year. Thanks to Angela and to Sara who have been brilliant at ensuring the aligners are doing their job, and to Belle who is always cheery!

’ve seen Vasiliki for oral hygiene. Enjoyed the process as I didn’t experience any pain, also at the end she provided me with after care instructions and mentioned the areas I have to focus more. Generally I’m very happy with whole team at dental rooms as they are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to see them if you’re looking for a dental practice.

As someone with a real fear of going to the dentists, I can not speak highly enough of the professional yet friendly service I always get here. After quite an intense treatment plan last year, my dentist Kritanjli and nurse Shu really made it as easy as possible for me. Always caring, always going at my pace with real genuine concern. It made such a difference. I can’t recommend this practice enough. 10/10 service. So much so, I am about to start my Invisalign journey in their very safe hands.

Thanks so much

You look at yourself everyday, your reflection becomes so familiar you actually stop seeing yourself. I had become used to my wonky teeth, they didn't bother me. Then I had an accident knocking a front tooth back which required root canal treatment. Suddenly I saw myself afresh, I became embarrassed by my appearance.

Angela was recommended to me and I have no hesitation in recommending her. The best testimonial I can give her is my smile. Now, what to do about the crows feet from all this smiling?

Opting for Incognito braces under the care of Angela at Dental Rooms was the best decision I have ever made. My fiance has perfect teeth and her father is also a dentist so I felt it was about time that I sorted mine out to avoid any embarrassment from our wedding day photos! After about a week of getting used to the feel of the braces when eating and having a very minor lisp, they were actually very easy to get along with. There was some discomfort during the first few days but this was a very small price to pay considering the excellent final result. Now I can smile with pride as I stand alongside my future wife. Thank you to all of those involved in my treatment plan.

Angela and the team at Dental Rooms

Thank you for giving me fantastic straight teeth. I cannot tell you how much my confidence has grown. I wish you all the best success.

All my love..

Dear Dr Patel

Thank you very much for looking after my teeth so well. The bridge is perfect and the colour of the tooth looks very good.

With best wishes.

Hi Dev,

My treatment completed I'm delighted to recommend Dr Dev Patel as an expert practitioner, confidently leading his calm, assured team of professionals.

Dev,

It took time and skill to rescue my mouth!

Thank you so much for the effort and skill that you and your partners have displayed, I feel so much better now that I have a matching smile back again and the confidence to know that I won't be embarrassed by poor teeth again.

I felt trepidation with the amount of surgery that was expected but my concern was unwarranted aside from a couple of unpleasant injections but even that pain was reduced by whatever you applied in advance.

So, Thank you for the work you did – I happily recommend anyone with problem teeth to visit you.

Thank you,

After I had chosen The Dental Rooms for an implant operation, they provided a slick and professional service from start to finish. Everyone was friendly from the receptionist to the surgeon himself, putting me at my ease and explaining the whole process, both initially and then as we went along. Surgery visit timings were always made to suit me and not them and they gave me the feeling that I mattered and was important to them.

The surgery itself is slick, modern and very relaxed and I always felt that I was in capable hands. My dental surgeon, Dev Patel is clearly a dental perfectionist and clearly proud both of the work he does and the reputation he has established. He has every right to be so.

Having just completed my course of treatment, I should like to express my delight at the results. I am sure you will remember that when I first came to see you I was so phobic about dentistry that I hadn't visited a dentist for over 40 years. But you were friendly and non-judgmental and, in just the initial session, you gave me sufficient confidence to embark on a course of treatment that not only restored the appearance of my mouth but improved it. I have been particularly impressed by the care that both you and Angela have taken over every aspect of the treatment. The result is that, after previously being embarrassed to open my mouth, I am now able to smile, laugh and sing with confidence. The before--and-after pictures speak for themselves, and I shall have no hesitation in recommending your practice to any of my friends and acquaintances.

Dear Dr Patel,

Just a few lines to express my appreciation and to say thank you, thank you, thank you very much, you have given me back my confidence and peace of mind.

I think you are great in your profession and I would recommend you to anyone, for me you are the best!

Thank you again,

As a woman born in the 1960's with grown up children in their 20's I finally plucked up the courage to have a brace fitted, having hated my teeth with them overlapping and leaning back, my eye teeth resembled fangs and most importantly protruding chin!.

13 months on, I can not begin to explain the difference the brace made, my teeth are straight and look great, they sit straight and not tilted back resulting in my lips appearing fuller, my fangs having been turned no longer resemble fangs and the complete profile of my face has changed. I no longer hate my teeth, chin or smile, and whilst before would have avoided smiling now I smile all the time.

They say life begins at 40, and in my case it began in my forties, after treatment provided by Angela & her professional team! What stars, my only regret was to have waited so long!

Angela Thank you and your team for the positive impact you have had on my life, I could never have guessed a brace would have such an impact! Regards

Dear Dev,

When I first came to you as you know I was extremely nervous due to a very unpleasant experience as a child. I had been left extremely traumatised by a school dentist and because of this I hardly ever visited any dentist. Then a friend told me of your practice and I finally decided to visit you.

From the moment I entered the Dental Rooms I started to feel reassured, I was met with a wonderful feeling of calm and understanding from the receptionists to yourself, the nurses and the lovely Andrea, you were all so kind. As you know I came a long way.

Thank you all for being so understanding and giving me back my confidence in coming to the dentist, and by the way my teeth look great.
Sincerely,

I must be one of the most nervous of Dr Patel's patients, but he has always been a calming influence on my fears and worries. For more than 10 years I have been under his care, and during this time have undergone various major dental treatments. I have the utmost faith and confidence in Dr Patel in every aspect of his work and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any prospective patient.

In April 2009 Dr. Dev Patel performed a 'tooth coloured resin restoration' on my upper front two teeth. I am absolutely delighted with the result and can thoroughly recommend Dev to anyone. Also, a couple of years ago, Dev did a couple of implants for me, which are perfect. The difference in 'quality of life' over what's available on the NHS really does make all the difference.

The year 2005 was a very busy time for me. My son was getting married the following year and I had been advised by my dentist that I was about to loose my front tooth. Not with standing that most of my upper teeth were in such poor shape with crowns and loss of bone that I would be looking at dentures.

Now with out going into too much detail I had seen some very embarrassing moments with both my Mother and in laws during their final years that nothing would see me going into dentures if I could possibly avoid it.

So with lots of research various visit's to specialist's different approaches suggested, estimates, I finally decided to ask Dr Dev Patel to accept me as his patient.

From his whole demeanour constant explanations of his preferred program for me, his kind and courteous manner I knew I was making the right choice.

Though out all my treatment I was made to feel at ease, all pain levels were strictly monitored so I had none, perhaps a little discomfort when my teeth had to be extracted but that was all, "Dev" never made me feel even the slightest embarrassment when I become upper toothless.

The transition from old teeth to implants was a military operation never did I leave the surgery without looking my old self with temporary sets of teeth. During all this time if I had any problem Dev was always at the end of a phone.

True to his word by July 2006 I was the proud mother of the bridegroom ready with a big smile for the wedding photos.

Since that date we have made minor adjustments to the overall appearance, again it would seem however small my request, however silly it may have seemed to Dev he made sure I always left the surgery happy.

Will I eventually have the bottom set as implants? When the time comes absolutely and I could not recommend Dr Dev Patel and his staff more highly.

If you are about to make that final decision for implants, you could not be in more skilled and caring hands.
So a big smile from me

Having dental implants was one of the best decisions of my life, a decision which I hesitated and mulled over for years and months but once I had started the process with Dr. Dev Patel as my dental surgeon my anxiety abated rapidly. I am very pleased with the finished work as it has strengthened my jaw bone, improved my overall appearance and enhanced my confidence.

The whole procedure was explained with great clarity before any work was undertaken and I had all of my numerous questions answered. A complete cost plan was provided and throughout the process numerous x-rays and impressions were taken to ensure that the end result was right for me in terms of maximising appearance and dental health. The X-rays were to ensure that my bone density was sufficient to allow the implants to integrate into the bone structure especially as I was likely to require at least five implants. These processes were carried out in meticulous detail.

Despite having a phobia about dental surgery, the procedure on the lower jaw to insert the implants although moderately uncomfortable, was painless and I opted to have the work done under normal local anaesthetic .It lasted around three hours after which I went home by cab well equipped with painkillers, which I used very little of and antibiotics. Well fitting temporary teeth were fitted over the implants shortly after insertion and I ate, talked and worked normally after a day.

No adverse reactions to the implants were experienced by myself and again after several consultations regarding colours, fittings, materials and fine tunings the permanent teeth were fitted over the implants to my complete satisfaction. My confidence in Dr. D. Patel and his implant surgery skills is such that I am willing to respond to potential patients' queries regarding the process and its outcomes.

My first visit to Dental Rooms was in response to an agonising tooth ache which was later confirmed to be a result of a crack in one of my bottom molars. In order to better understand the extent of the crack I was referred to the endodontist to see if the tooth could be saved by a root canal. The pain seemed to be getting worse everyday and by that stage I honestly just wanted to have the tooth removed.

I discussed my options with Dr Patel. I could either go for a root canal which was likely to have a limited lifespan due to the extent of the crack or have the tooth extracted with the possibility of a dental implant later on. Dr Patel clearly explained the procedure for a dental implant and I agreed that this seemed like the right choice.

Because the tooth was cracked the extraction was difficult and I had four very painful days off work, eating soup and drinking through straws! It took a several weeks to properly heal and for my eating to get back to normal.

After the initial tooth ache and the painful extraction, I admit I was very apprehensive and reluctant to go back for the implant.

The implant procedure however was amazingly quick and painless. I had straws, soup and painkillers at the ready but in fact, the pain never came and I honestly couldn't tell I'd had anything done. It seemed unbelievable that something could be screwed into my jaw without any soreness or pain.

The implant was left to stabilise for six months and I returned simply to have the new tooth screwed in. Again, no pain or soreness and I was eating normally straight afterwards.

I am extremely happy with the results (my husband couldn't tell which tooth was the new one!) and I would definitely encourage anyone to go ahead with the same procedure.

Dear Dev,

I just wanted to say again a massive thank you for the amazing job you did with my implant. You're a bloody genius! I did ring Dennis to thank him as well but was still in tears so he prob thinks I'm a nutter!

I'm so delighted with the result it was better than I could have hoped for.

I know this is your profession but I truly feel you wanted it to look as good as I did; there was a personal touch and genuine care which I appreciated.

My whole experience with the clinic has been brilliant, from your skill to the caring nurse who was at my operation, to Carol who is so helpful and calm when I've had a wobbler and to Emily who wiped my mascara away!

Everything I asked for in the questionnaire before treatment started I got and more. (Including perfection with the tooth) I have no hesitation in recommending you – already have and I meant what I said; should any of your patients need one implant and are worried/ anxious/ nervous that it won't look right then I will be delighted to come to Wimbledon and show them (and tell them to trust you).

So the chocolates are a small token of my appreciation. Please share them with Emily and Carol. (Oh I am flossing all the time now!)

Please feel free to use any of this as a testimonial or I will happily write you another one.