A short history of media coverage, magazine features and clinical firsts at Tangmere Dental Care. These are the things people sometimes ask us about - and the reasons we say we've "stayed ahead of the curve" technically over the years.
Tangmere has been an independent family-run practice since 1988. Over that time we've invested heavily in clinical technology, often being the first practice in the UK to install or implement specific systems. We've been featured in dental press, mainstream press, and on national television for various aspects of the work.
Below is a chronological list of the main achievements. Most are clinical-technology firsts that we're proud of as a small practice.
A Chronological Record
2016
October
At our Denplan Excel Accreditation visit, we scored 100%. This is an intensive assessment by an independent assessor covering over 200 aspects of practice management and clinical care - facilities, patient focus, infection control and decontamination, risk management, practice management, documentation and legislation, radiology, record keeping, and continuous professional development.
Published in Private Dentistry magazine
We have been published in “The Private Dentistry” magazine. A premier publication to the dental profession itself with regard to our sterilisation and decontamination facilities that clean our instruments.
2015
September
2014
November
First CQC inspection – excellent report
We received our first CQC inspection and were proud to get an excellent report. To read a copy of this pdf version, click here.
First UK practice with Melatrace
We became the first UK practice to install Melatrace hardware and software.
This system allows instrument trays that have completed a validated decontamination and sterilisation procedure to be logged and then recorded onto each patient’s record as it is used. This ensures best practice cleanliness for each and every patient. We are concerned with preventing disease, not spreading it!
2014
May
2012
February
First UK practice with Prevora
Tangmere Dental Care is the first practice in the UK to implement Prevora a new preventative treatment to reduce decay in adults by up to 70%
Developed in Canada and proven in U.S. trials this simple paint on varnish will help patients who may otherwise constantly get tooth decay.
Tangmere Dental Care is also one of the founder members of the “Partners in Prevention” network of preventatively focused UK dental practices.
Update – Prevora is no longer available in the Europe. Alternative preventative varnish applications are now recommended
Denplan Excel accreditation
Achieved Denplan Excel accreditation. The Practice passed a rigorous assessment undertaken by Denplan who look at over 200 aspects of practice management and clinical provision to ensure the very highest standards of patient care are being provided. This is part of an ongoing quality assurance program where the practice commits to patient care over all other considerations and submits to a third party assessment.to ensure this.
2011
June
2010
January
First UK Practice to Implement the Compliance Cloud
Tangmere Dental Care became the first practice in the UK to implement the Compliance Cloud developed by URCompliant. The practice acts as a research and development advisor for the system that assists dentists to maintain standards in health and safety and cross infection control.
Featured in "At Home with Nicky Hambleton-Jones"
Follow-up Magazine “at home with Nicky Hambleton-Jones” (see entry below) recommending Cosmetic Dentistry Practices across the UK.
2008
March
2007
November
Featured with the "10 Years Younger" Programme
Tangmere Dental Centre featured as a Practice in the “At-Home with Nicky Hamilton Jones” magazine associated with the “10 years younger” Television make-over program.
Practices from all areas of the country were featured that undertake cosmetic dentistry.
National TV Appearance
The principal dentist at Tangmere appeared on National TV demonstrating the introduction of in-mouth magnified video diagnosis. High magnification images of your teeth allow accurate diagnosis of conditions and allow you to see any defects yourself so that you can be properly involved in the decision-making process for your treatment and care.
1996
December
Why We Mention All This
The fact that we've been first in the UK to install several pieces of clinical technology isn't a marketing line. It's reflected in our facilities, our decontamination procedures, our equipment and our day-to-day practice. We've stayed ahead of the curve because we think it makes the work better for patients.
Trust signals matter when you're choosing a dentist. Independent recognition - press features, regulatory inspections, industry accreditations - is one of the few ways patients can check that the standards a practice claims are real.
Over 300 Five Star Reviews
"I've found that many people feel nervous about dental treatment. My aim is to help patients feel comfortable, informed and confident in their decisions, while delivering dentistry that is practical, natural-looking and built to last."
Meet Paul
With many years of experience in private dental practice, our principal dentist leads a clinical team focused on natural-looking, durable restorations and prevention-led care. His work spans Cerec ceramic restorations, complex implant cases, cosmetic veneers, crowns and smile design.
The team takes the time to understand your story and pace your care around your individual goals. Every option is explained in detail before treatment begins, so you can make informed, confident decisions about your health.
The whole clinical team at Tangmere is committed to ongoing professional development and to delivering dentistry that feels human, considered and consistent across every visit.
Tangmere Dental Care is a private dental practice combining advanced technology with prevention-led, holistic care. Our mission is to help patients across West Sussex maintain healthy, durable smiles for life.
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