About Us

Philosophy    

To provide quality dentistry within the National Health Service.

History

The practice was founded when Mr. John Plummer took over his uncle's single-handed dental practice in Great Yarmouth in 1971.

It expanded through the 1980's into other purpose-built Health Centres in the Gt. Yarmouth area at Bradwell, Hemsby, Gorleston and Caister, using the concept of total health care with doctors, dentists and pharmacists practising in the same building. In the 1990's existing practices were purchased in Suffolk at Lowestoft and Oulton Broad.

The practice's decision to remain totally within the National Health Service in 1991 and to offer high-quality private dentistry lead to a vast increase in the number of patients. Fortunately the modern equipment and excellent working conditions enabled the practice to attract more conscientious skilled dental surgeons to our team, including specialists in different fields of dentistry.

In 1994 the practice built a purpose designed dental centre at Thorpe St. Andrew. Similar practices were completed in Wymondham in 1998 and in New Costessey in 1999. In 2005 the Oulton Broad practice relocated to the purpose-built health centre in Oulton Village.

Your Personal Dental Surgeon

Each patient at our practices is registered with their own "Personal Dentist", who will care for their dental health. In some cases your dentist may refer you to another dentist at the practice who specialises in a particular branch of dentistry that may benefit you. If your "Personal Dentist" is on a course or on holiday one of the other partners will always provide dental treatment for you in cases of emergency. All patients are free to change their "Personal Dentist" within the practice at any time, providing that the dentist has space in his/her appointment book.

Terms of Service

It is respectfully requested that all NHS charges are settled immediately during or on completion of treatment. Occasionally with a treatment involving external laboratory charges, a deposit may requested.
Please note that failed appointments and short notice same day cancellations disadvantage other patients who urgently need treatment.