Find out more about
Stricklands Dental
Fitness Centre
“If you’ve got to go to the dentist,
Why choose us?
We listen.
We understand that many of our patients feel nervous about visiting the dentist, so even if it’s been a long time since you last had a dental health examination, we’ll extend a warm, supportive welcome. We’ll take the time to listen to your concerns. We won’t intimidate you with technical language, but instead will focus on allaying your fears by answering the most important questions – “does it hurt?” and “how much does it cost?”.
We’re open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
We don’t shut down for 72 hours every Friday. If you’re a registered patient at Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre, you’ll have access to a comprehensive out-of-hours service, so you can see an emergency dentist in Surrey as soon as possible – even on Christmas Day.
We take a holistic approach.
We treat more than just your teeth, we recognise that you are a whole person and take care to approach your dental care with this in mind. We get the greatest satisfaction from helping patients who might have had a bad past experience of dentistry and have put in place a range of solutions to help nervous patients and children. As well as offering IV sedation (which can prevent the need for a hospital referral) and a specialist children’s dentist, we provide hypnotherapy and reflexology.
We make it easier to pay for your dental care.
We want to prove that private and specialist dental care is less expensive than you’d think. Our Dental Fitness Plan allows you to spread the cost of your routine care, reducing the likelihood of unexpected costs. For non-routine dentistry, we create a bespoke plan for every patient, which may include the option of spreading the final cost.
We offer everything under one roof.
With more than 110 years’ combined partnership experience, plus a team that includes consultants and specialists, we offer an unrivalled concentration of skill and experience in Surrey. It means you won’t be referred elsewhere for advanced treatment, so you can continue to see the dental team you know and trust.
We’ve created a relaxing environment
Our Victorian building has been a dental practice for over 100 years, and we’ve successfully integrated our state-of-the-art surgeries among the beautiful original features. Though we offer advanced dental care, including oral surgery and sedation, our welcoming, comfortable and relaxing environment is a world away from the clinical feel of a hospital.
We care about community
We enjoy charity work and are always actively involved in something – from sponsoring a bear at Haslemere Museum (and following their mascot @Arthur_the_bear avidly on Twitter!) to wider fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK and Bliss, working for St John Ambulance and running marathons.
Darren will be cycling on 3rd August in the RideLondon 100 2019 for Bliss, a charity dedicated to helping premature and sick babies in the UK have the very best possible future. You can help Darren raise money for this great cause by donating directly to his fundraising page.
In February 2018 we bid a fond farewell to 2 lovely ladies who has served the practice for over 20 years a-piece. Hygienist, Sue and nurse, Jill are now enjoying a well-deserved retirement, but always made to feel welcome when they pop by for a visit.
We are very proud of our “Tooth Harey” (as painted by Dr Simon Allen) who was part of the Haslemere Hares initiative and repurchased by the practice in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society
For many years we have supported Haslemere Educational museum and are very proud to be the official adopters of the fantastic “Arthur the bear”.
To commemorate the centenary of the Great War, Stricklands proudly sponsored the planting of real poppies in front of our local church at St Christopher’s Green, Haslemere.
We are very proud to be part of the town of Haslemere. The practice endeavours to take a genuine interest in the community, with as much support as we can offer.
The whole team, bonding and letting our hair down on our annual day out. Here we are riding a “pedi-bus” across the iconic bridges of London.
Root canals and sedation are not enough for Maslinda! She’s also a volunteer for St John Ambulance in her spare time too.
A team from Stricklands preparing to take on a local charity bike ride in aid of BLISS, the premature baby charity.
An eager team of Stricklands runners, all lining up to tackle the “Race for Life” in aid of Cancer Research.
We recently held a stall at the Haslemere Christmas Market where we raised money for BLISS through a “guess the weight of the Tooth Harey” competition……
…..we were delighted at all the patient support for our cause and were really pleased to raise over £300 for the charity.
Our root canal and sedation dentist, Maslinda along with Practice Manager, Clare at the start of the 2017 London Marathon – running in aid of St John Ambulance and BLISS premature babies respectively. Both raised over £2500 for their good causes – thanks to generous donations from patients, colleagues and the practice itself.
Meet the team
Dr Simon Allen
BDS (Lond)
GDC number 54487
BDS (Lond)
GDC number 54487
It is rare to be in a position to be able to review success and longevity in your own dental work over more than 40 years.
Simon has been providing private dental treatment ranging from simple fillings to full mouth reconstructions on natural teeth since 1981 and titanium implants since 2001. He has special interests in tooth wear and the decision making between keeping teeth and the placement of implants.
'My greatest satisfaction has been to take dentally phobic patients through dental procedures via gentle techniques and clear explanations and to see the resultant improvement in their self-confidence'. He continues:
'I feel so lucky to be a continuing part of a very special and dynamic dental centre and to have seen the growth of aesthetic dentistry encompassing fields which have always interested me: 'form, design and colour'.
His external interests include: art (including drawing, photography and watercolour), music, (including guitar playing), architecture, cinema, food and wine.
Simon lives in Hampshire with his wife, Anne. They have 2 children, Giles and Elspeth. They also own a cottage, which may be rented, in the Lot Valley in Southern France.
Simon invites you to make your choice of music through the stereo system and/or through headphones, which reduce a lot of the dental sounds!
Dr Darren Jones
Qualifications:
BDS (Lond)
MFDS RCS Eng
MFGDP (UK)
Dip Imp Dent RCS Ed
GDC No. 73415
Qualifications:
BDS (Lond)
MFDS RCS Eng
MFGDP (UK)
Dip Imp Dent RCS Ed
GDC No. 73415
Darren sets high professional standards in the provision of his dental care. His broad range of experience and post graduate qualifications allow him to carry out treatment ranging from routine family care up to complex restorative and surgical implant dentistry.
Darren understands the importance of listening and communicating well with his patients. He has worked with his nurse, Andrea as a team since 2006. Together they keep patients relaxed in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The award of three post graduate qualifications show Darren’s commitment to providing the best standards of care. Several of his papers have been published in dental journals. He has a further interest in placing and restoring implants and holds the Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons. His skills have also been recognised with the award of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) and the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (MFGDP).
Darren joined the practice as a partner in 2006 following 10 years of service in the Royal Army Dental Corps. He served in a wide range of locations including, Iraq, Kosovo and Germany. He is married to Tricia and has two daughters, Olivia and Yasmin. He couples family life with active interests in cycling and golf.
If you would like to contact Darren directly to enquire about implants, restorative or cosmetic dentistry then he is happy to receive and respond to your emails via darren@dentalfitnesscentre.co.uk
BSc(Hons) BDS PG Dip Imp Dent PG Cert Aesthetic Dentistry
PG Cert Aesthetic Medicine MFDS RCS(Eng) MCGDent
PG Cert Aesthetic Medicine MFDS RCS(Eng) MCGDent
GDC No. 82102
Sam has 20 years experience as a dentist and has practiced at a private family & specialist dental care practice in Frimley for the last 13 of those years.
Since qualifying from Bristol University in 2003, Sam has completed postgraduate courses in all aspects of dentistry. She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and has a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from Warwick University. In 2010 Sam was awarded a Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute in London. She is currently undertaking a 4 year Master of Clinical Dentistry in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, King's College London.
Sam enjoys all aspects of dentistry and describes how studying for a masters has led her to focus on minimally invasive dentistry with an interest in composite bonding. She is also very interested in the treatment and prevention of tooth wear. Sam is a firm believer in whole patient care.
In addition, Sam has also been providing facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction for over 10 years. Sam has just completed a postgraduate certificate in aesthetic medicine from QMUL.
Sam lives in Petworth with her husband. She enjoys all aspects of outdoor life, including walking, shooting and fishing.
BA BDent Sci Hons, MFDS RCS (Edin), Dip Imp Dent UCL
GDC No. 193258
GDC No. 193258
Dr Geoff Tait graduated from Trinity College Dublin with honours in 2010. Upon graduation, Geoff completed two years as a House Officer in Cardiff Dental hospital and the Royal London Dental hospital. He then worked in general practice in London, during which time he completed his membership examinations to the Royal College of Surgeons.
It was during this time that Geoff developed a passion for implant dentistry. He undertook a
three year part time implant diploma from the Eastman Dental institute (UCL) graduating with a distinction in 2018.
Geoff has a wealth of experience in general dentistry, gained from working in general practice in London and subsequently Dublin over the last 12 years. He focuses on high level restorative dentistry using the latest available technology to provide predictable results.
Geoff has now relocated permanently to Surrey with his wife Jess, two young daughters and their dog. In his spare time he is an avid sailor and yacht racer, having represented Ireland in his youth.
Dr Christina Tatsi - Paediatric Dentist
DipDS, MDentSci, FRCD(Canada), MPaedDent(London), PhD, AFHEA
GDC number 86115
DipDS, MDentSci, FRCD(Canada), MPaedDent(London), PhD, AFHEA
GDC number 86115
Our specialist, Christina Tatsi has over 10 years experience in the dental care of children.
Her holistic approach to dental care focuses on the child and their individual needs. Dental treatment needs to be delivered with empathy in order to build a positive attitude towards dentistry in the future. Prevention is tailor-made in order to fit the child's routine in partnership with the parent(s)/guardian(s).
Christina qualified in 2001 in Greece and completed her 3 years specialist training in 2006 at the Leeds Dental Institute, the only Institute in Europe eligible for the fellowship of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, which she obtained in 2007. She became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009. She has completed in 2015 a PhD research degree with a scholarship from the University of Leeds, investigating the prevention of early caries in orthodontic patients. She is also an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
She is a member of the British Society and European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. She takes an active interest in the research and development of evidence based dentistry for children by attending and presenting in International Conferences and with publications in peer reviewed journals. She is also a reviewer for the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry.
Christina has also an active interest in teaching and academia with experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Paediatric Dentistry, having worked for King's College London as a Specialist Clinical Teacher at Denmark Hill Dental Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
BDS (Hons) (Lond), MSc, MFDS RCS (Eng), MOrth RCS (Eng), FDS Orth RCS (Eng)
GDC Registration Number - 79762
GDC Registration Number - 79762
James Grant trained at Guy's Hospital and qualified as a dentist in 2001. He became a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) in 2003.
Following postgraduate orthodontic training at the Eastman Dental Hospital, James gained an MSc in Orthodontics in 2006 and qualified as specialist orthodontist (MOrth) in 2007.
He became a fellow of the Royal College in 2009. From 2010 to 2018 he worked as Consultant Orthodontist at the Children’s Hospital, Brighton and is currently Consultant Orthodontist at Western Sussex Hospital Trust in Chichester and Worthing.
James is married to Ruth and they have three children – Ed, Kiriana and Jonno. His hobbies include tennis, golf and rugby, though he only watches the latter nowadays! He also plays the guitar and enjoys the outdoor life.
BDS (Singapore), M Clin Dent (Endo) PGCert DentSed
GDC Registration Number - 76873
GDC Registration Number - 76873
Maslinda graduated in Singapore in 1997, and has worked exclusively in endodontics since gaining her Masters degree at Guy's Hospital in 2002.
She is happy to accept all endodontic referrals, and particularly enjoys the challenge of difficult cases, re-treatments and endodontic surgery.
In 2015 Maslinda also gained an additional qualification, PGCert in Dental Sedation and Pain Management enabling her to provide intraveneous sedation for patients undergoing treatments with other clinicians at Stricklands.
In her spare time, Maslinda is a member of the local St John Ambulance team, providing First Aid assistance at many public events both locally and across the South of England. She also enjoys reading, running (having completed 2 marathons and several half marathons) and is a keen baker – much to the delight of the rest of the practice team who are always happy to sample her wares!
MD(Louvain), DMD (Zurich), PhD(Zurich), FDS RCS(London), FGDP RCS(UK), FEBOMS, FIBCOMShon
GDC Registration Number - 76913
GMC Registration Number - 4657231
GDC Registration Number - 76913
GMC Registration Number - 4657231
Mr Haers brings a wealth of experience to implantology and offers a full range of services – from placement of single implants to more extensive rehabilitation, including autogenous and allogenic augmentation. Implant treatments are carried out using Straumann implants exclusively.
Piet is currently Clinical Director and Cleft Surgeon of the South Thames Cleft Team at Guy’s Hospital in London and Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Guildford Nuffield Hospital. He was Honorary Visiting Doctor at the Postgraduate Medical School of the University of Surrey until 2014. Since 2005, he has been a faculty member of the Specialist Dental Diploma Course of the FGDP of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Piet studied medicine and dentistry in Namur and Leuven, Belgium, and trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Bruges, Arnhem and Zurich. Between 1992 and 1999 he was member of staff of the Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich. His main surgical interests are facial deformity with cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic surgery and facial plastic surgery as well as pre-implant surgery, dental implants and oro-facial rehabilitation. His main research interests are 3D imaging and the application of biodegradable materials in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
BDS, MSc Clin Perio
GDC Number 251519
Katherine qualified from Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ Dental School in 2014 and went on to
pursue her interest in periodontal disease, studying for an MSc in Clinical Periodontology
from The University of Central Lancashire and passing with distinction.
She is now solely focused on treating periodontal disease, with her expertise covering both
affected teeth and implants.
Currently Katherine splits her time between practices in Surrey, Kent and Cambridge,
treating complex cases of gum disease on a referral basis.
She is committed to further training and education and has recently attended courses
across the UK and Europe, developing her knowledge of periodontal plastic surgery and
crown lengthening techniques.
Outside of dentistry Katherine enjoys outdoor adventures, and cooking inspired by her
travels.
RDN Cert DPM
GDC Registration Number - 130920
GDC Registration Number - 130920
Clare started her career at Stricklands in 1999 as a dental nurse. She initially worked in general dentistry, then as part of the specialist team, assisting Piet Haers and Maslinda Mohamad for many years before becoming joint practice manager in 2010. Clare is proud to be part of such an innovative dental practice and to lead the fantastic team at Stricklands. In her spare time, Clare likes cooking, long country walks, dog training and catching up on her favourite TV shows. Clare lives locally with her partner and teenage son.
Emma joined the management team in April 2022. She says that she enjoys being part of a busy and friendly team, learning new skills and likes that no day is ever the same!
Emma lives in Haslemere with her husband and 2 young children.
In her spare time she enjoys country walks, park adventures, seeing friends and family, and enjoying a nice meal out or a trip to the cinema.
Lisa became part of the Stricklands Management team in October 2020 and has since done a fantastic job of updating the practice accounting systems.
Lisa lives locally with her husband, daughter and their cocker spaniel, Jensen. She enjoys gardening, in particular tending her allotment, playing badminton, reading, traveling and spending time with friends.
CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1994
GDC Registration Number - 4761
GDC Registration Number - 4761
Nicki has been a hygienist at Stricklands since 1994! She says she enjoys being at the practice because of the friendly team of colleagues and patients. Nicki has 2 grown up sons. She likes to spend her free time running, mountain biking or horse riding.
CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1997
GDC Registration Number - 5284
GDC Registration Number - 5284
Sophia has been on the hygienist team at Stricklands since 1999. Sophia has very much enjoyed developing a rapport with patients over the years, putting them at ease and trying to make the experience as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.
Sophia trained as a civilian with the Royal Army Dental Corps in Aldershot in 1997. Sophia still lives locally with her hubby but her daughter has flown the nest and now lives and works in London.
Sophia spends a lot of her time looking after and walking her 2 rescue dogs and cat.
When time permits, Sophia loves working in her garden as well as relaxing and enjoying a BBQ.
RDN Diploma
GDC Registration Number - 268103
GDC Registration Number - 268103
Naomi joined Stricklands as a dental nurse in 2016. She has enjoyed learning from all our team
members, enabling her to further her career so that she graduated as a Dental Hygienist from
Portsmouth University in July 2022 and we are now very proud to have her on our fabulous hygienist team.
Outside of work, Naomi enjoys travelling as well as spending time with her large, close knit family.
Alla has been with Stricklands as a Dental Hygienist since 2020. She qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist with a BSc (Hons) from the University of Portsmouth. Alla’s special interests are Periodontics, oral health education, children and nervous patients. She enjoys being part of experienced and caring team at Stricklands.
Outside work, Alla enjoys spending time with her sons, exploring new places and sport.
RDN National Certificate NEBDN 2006
GDC Registration Number - 148986
GDC Registration Number - 148986
Emma (known as BB or B to us) has been a valued member of the team on and off, since 2005. Having spent several years working in general dentistry, she has now moved into the realms of specialist nursing, working in the oral surgery and endodontic departments at Stricklands. Emma enjoys walking, spending time with friends and family as well as being a busy mum to children Coby and Cali.
RDN
GDC Registration Number - 128252
GDC Registration Number - 128252
Andy has been assisting Darren Jones at Stricklands since 2006. She enjoys working alongside Darren because it has allowed her to see many of his patients who visit with their families, grow up. Andy is a keen skier who also enjoys yoga and travelling. She is married to Brian, who is a train driver. Andy came to the UK in 1998 from Slovakia where the rest of her family are.
RDC National Certificate NEBDN
GDC Registration Number - 150949
GDC Registration Number - 150949
Natalie has been a dedicated nurse to Colin Frazer since 2008. She enjoys the stability and friendly nature of the Stricklands team. In her spare time, Natalie likes to run and has taken part in many of the Stricklands team runs for Race for Life. She is married and has one daughter.
RDN National Certificate NEBDN 2007
RDN NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Indp Asses
GDC Registration Number - 166442
RDN NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Indp Asses
GDC Registration Number - 166442
Marion has been with the Stricklands team since 2009 and is our real Girl Friday! She assists in surgery for Darren Jones and anyone else when needed, as well as keeping us stocked up with supplies and any other job in between. She is married with 3 grown-up children and one granddaughter. Marion enjoys cooking, DIY and spending time with her family.
GDC Registration Number - 149492
Helen has been a nurse with us since 2014, predominantly supporting our hygienist team as well as working in the decontamination room. Helen likes to spend time with her two lovely children and their pet guinea pigs!
RDN National Certificate NEBDN 2002
GDC Registration Number - 134558
GDC Registration Number - 134558
Clair has been at the practice for over 20 years, starting her career as an orthodontic nurse. More recently her role is split between sterilization nurse and assistant to James Grant, Specialist Orthodontist as a now qualified Orthodontic Nurse. She likes to go clay pigeon shooting in her spare time, alongside her husband Stuart. They have 2 children, Emily and Oliver.
RDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2013
GDC Registration Number - 246079
GDC Registration Number - 246079
Cat joined the team in 2018 and says she is loving working with “such a fantastic team”. She is part of our specialist nursing team, working alongside many of the specialists including Piet Haers in Oral Surgery. Her favourite pastime is being with her two beautiful children, Esme and Jaxon.
Stacey joined us in 2019 as assistant to Dr Simon Allen. She lives locally with her partner Adam and their daughter Ivy. In her spare time Stacey enjoys baking, reading and long country walks with their dog.
Nina has been with us since 2018, originally a receptionist but now working as a dental nurse. She works mainly with our hygienist department and says she loves the calm, friendly environment of Stricklands. Outside of work, she likes to run or go to the gym as well as a healthy interest in reading and Sudoku. Nina is married to Christian and they have one daughter, Eadie.
Ali joined the Stricklands nursing team in the autumn of 2020, and says she like being part of a friendly team who are committed to patient care.
She lists her interests as spending time with family, listening to live music, swimming, reading and baking.
Angella qualified as a dental nurse in 1989 and has attended courses in Sweden and Dublin, as part of her surgical nursing qualification. She says she particularly enjoys implant and surgical nursing.
Angie joined us in 2020 and reportedly enjoys working at Stricklands because of the wide range of high quality services/treatment offered and the great team.
Outside of work, she has two ponies and a one eyed cat. She also likes walking and cycling around the beautiful surrey area.
Cara joined the practice in 2020 and works ably alongside Dr Sam Ellis.
She lives locally with her two young children and husband, Dean. They share their home with 2 pug dogs, a cat and 2 Guinea pigs.
Cara likes to practice the art of flower arranging, and also enjoys baking as well as spending time with her family.
She lives locally with her two young children and husband, Dean. They share their home with 2 pug dogs, a cat and 2 Guinea pigs.
Cara likes to practice the art of flower arranging, and also enjoys baking as well as spending time with her family.
Zena joined the practice in 1997, originally as a receptionist and now has many additional administrative responsibilities. She enjoys walking her black Labrador, Boris as well as reading and cycling (not at the same time!) Zena is married to Tex and has 3 grown-up daughters and 5 lovely grandchildren.
Kelly has been a receptionist at Stricklands since 2014. She loves this role because she enjoys meeting people and working in a great team. She enjoys running, socialising, eating out, going to musicals and the cinema as well a good country walk. Kelly is a mother to 3 lovely children.
Alison joined the practice in March 2019 as the newest member of our reception team. She comes to Stricklands with some previous knowledge in the dental industry, having worked in an admin position at Pure Dental Laboratory, where most of our dental crowns and bridges are produced. Alison enjoys looking after her many animals, in particular taking long walks with her chocolate Labrador. She also enjoys going for a social drink with her husband John and finds this a welcome relief from life as a busy working mum of two!
Clare is a qualified dental nurse who joined us in 2019 to work as part of our reception team. Clare likes like to travel and often enjoys a long walk in the country with her dog. She also likes to partake in jewellery making and stamp art when she has the opportunity. Clare is married with one son.
Laura joined the reception team in February 2022, having previously worked in reception at a local veterinary practice.
She lives locally with her husband and 3 children, as well as her pug dog Arthur, a Persian cat named Percy and a small flock of chickens. Laura likes to cook and bake for friends, as well as going on country walks, travelling, reading and visiting the theatre or museums.
More than a dentist. They take care of you from the very start of your visit.Excellent staff who treat you as a person. Seen on time, excellent dental work. Can't fault them.
Whenever I leave Stricklands, I do so with a smile on my face. Thanks to them, the smile is straight, white and even. For years now they have kept me smiling, because they've done such a terrific job on my teeth. I'm hoping they'll take on the rest of my body next.Colin Dunne, Midhurst.
I’ve been a patient at Stricklands for 20 years and have had consistently brilliant care. Warm and friendly team from the moment you step in the door… would highly recommend
I returned to Stricklands after several years in the wilderness, to find they have become even better than before. Very happy with lovely smiling and gifted people throughout the practice. It’s been about 45 years since I first visited. So pleased to be back. Seriously high standard of treatment and lovely personnel. Thank you.
We have been looked after for many more years than we care to recall, except to say that their "care" is detailed and expert. The advice is thorough, and the organisation works efficiently to ensure we are always in the right place at the right time.
Apart from the excellence of the professional medical staff, I find that the administration staff at Stricklands are always very helpful.
Stricklands is the most professional dental practice I have ever attended. The levels of service and attention to detail are exceptional. I still use them even after I moved away from the area.
I used to be a patient at this practice, and actually would travel a long distance because a dentist I was recommended to had transferred here. Overall, the receptionist and admin side are incredibly helpful and professional, however, I found my dentist to be unreasonable at times in terms of patient care and charging.
Have been a patient at Stricklands for over a decade. The service is always top notch,the technical knowhow cutting edge.Our family dentist Simon Allen and hygienist Nikki are brilliant! That review is over a decade old..still having the same experience, a Dentist one can trust for honest ,excellent, professional care is something to value!
Another set of full marks to Stricklands. Excellent appointment with Nikki who her usual efficient, thorough and friendly self. Left feeling reassured and confident. What more can one ask?!
I was very surprised to receive a text informing me that I had 30 minutes to reply otherwise the appointment would be offered to another person. It was peremptory in both tone and content. At the time the text arrived I had a 1 hour appointment with my chiropodist, hence I missed the time slot but luckily was able to accept the next appointment offered. Very distracting if I had been, say, driving and missed a 30 minute slot - designed for AI not people was my conclusion.Treatment by Hygienist was exemplary.
Really delighted with the care and attention from my Dentist (Geoff Tait) and my Hygienist (Alla). I do find it difficult to speak to a receptionist though when I need to change appointments and often have to leave a message. Otherwise it would be 5 star.
Attended my hygienist appointment and greeted by friendly reception team.My appointment was on time and looked after very well as always.Not even the upheaval of building work within the building effected the top and professional handling of my appointment!Very happy with the service I received.
Very happy with all aspects of the dental practice. As always received excellent treatment from Dr Sam Ellis and Naomi Shuff.
The professionalism, care and sincere kindness of this team has been amazing, especially given my levels of anxiety following previous mouth trauma. Highly recommended and thank you!
I needed and emergency appointment, fitted me in, and cured 11/10 tooth pain.
I have to say that the hygiene sessions I have attended have not been what I expect. A lot of time is spent on measuring rather than cleaning therefore a full clean has not occured on the last two occasions.
Christina along side Stacey have done an Amazing job in handling my kids tooth extraction. Christina patiently approached my nervous child to get his consent and I didn't believe when he actually agreed to get the extraction done by himself. Christina's experience has really impressed me and I absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants a way out for their child's dental problem. I really struggled with 4 dentists previously. But this was the end of my search in finding the perfect one. Thank you Christina and Stacey you have been Awesome!
Excellent treatment received from both dentist and hygienist. Highly recommend.
I moved to Norwich at the start of the year but will continue attending Stricklands and in particular Simon Allen who in my option is the best dentist ever. Great practise great staff
I was referred to Stricklands by my dentist as my treatment was a bit more complicated. I had a consultation with Dr Maslinda Mohamad yesterday and we agreed on a course of treatment which is next week. I’m not a huge fan of going to the dentist after having had extensive head and neck cancer surgery. That being said Maslinda and her nurse really put me at ease and explained everything thoroughly. The service was fantastic from start to finish - from reception to the appointment. I would highly recommend.
Managed to see me within 24hrs of a call for an emergency. Super supportive and transparent about dental options. Good communications via email regarding appointments and future works.
I visited my usual dentist and have used the practice for nearly 40 years. This time i had terrible toothache and after two visits in the day i still have a tooth which hurts to the touch. Not a happy experience and will need to consider changing practice!
This was my first visit to Stricklands. A previous dentist was unable to save my tooth & sugested removing it. Simon Allen (Stricklands) worked for nearly an hour, building up the broken tooth with filling. The tooth was broken away, right down to the gum in one area.The result was amazing, with very little pain. I cannot thank Mr. Allen enough his patients & professionalism.I was so impressed that I have now registerd as a new patient with Stricklands.
Excellent service. Time efficient plus speedy response to issues.I used to hate going to the dentists but it is now a pleasure. Darren is highly skilled and provides relaxation instead of panic with all issues. 5 star
I booked in to repair a cup on a tooth. Was given full check - not requested. Left after 25 minutes with repaired tooth but £250 poorer. More expensive per minute than my lawyer and doing work I didn’t request.Won’t be back.
A Referral to Stricklands was a beneficial event in my life as I have never looked back. I have total confidence in my dental surgeon , my Hygenist and my orthodontist. I am never anxious when attending an appointment - in my opinion this is greatest compliment of all and proof of the trust I place in Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre. Thank you everyone at Stricklands. I am receiving the best care and advice I could ever wish for.
You couldn't pay me to go anywhere else - as a nervous patient everything is explained and the recent filling I had was completely pain-free.
Dr Jones was very thorough and I felt confident in treatment as he explained everything so well. Lovely staff
Stricklands is a fantastic dental practice: Darren Jones has cared for mine and my children’s teeth for many years and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
I used to be terrified of the dentist until I got referred to Strickland. The team are always so welcoming and have always made me feel at ease, I can’t thank them enough! I don’t even think about my appointments anymore and just turn up as I know I’m in good hands! Thank you Strickland’s!
Very professional, friendly dentists. The hygienist appointment was great - teeth cleaned, advice given and the hygienist was really friendly. Highly recommend.
Had the most amazing experience. The dental hygienist was very gentle and really gave me useful tips to care for teeth
Extremely well run Dental Practice, with experienced, skilled dentists (and Hygienists) using the latest techniques. However, for such a service, the prices are higher.
I just had an amazing root canal treatment with Dr Maslinda Mohamad. Dr Maslinda explained the procedure in detail. It was completely painless throughout and took very little time. A big thankyou to Dr Maslinda.
My dental treatment with Katherine Daley was first class. Professional, very competent and reassuring with a great sense of humour. I could not recommend her and the practice too highly.
Stricklands is brilliant, everyone is friendly and they put you straight at ease especially if you are a nervous patient. I have avoided dentists for 7 years and I have now been going to Stricklands for just over a year and they are excellent every time. Would definitely recommend especially if like me you aren't the easiest patient!
Helpful reception staff at this practice, good dental hygiene care and thorough and professional care from my dentist. He tries to save teeth wherever he can and does not rush to extractions.
Naomi is a credit to the practise always honest and open with any treatment or suggestions and a pleasure to see on a regular basis.
I think I've used Stricklands for over 20 years as I always receive a great service. I'm not changing any time soon.
I came here a few years ago now with a number of problems which Simon Allen kindly took on. Now, with some restoration and two implants later I am thrilled with the results. Dr Allen is a brilliant dentist and has totally restored my faith in dentists. It is a pleasure to go there. In fact the whole team, root canal, implant and general staff are of the highest possible standard. I am so glad I found Stricklands.
Excellent service from Darren and Nicki as usual. Great advice and response to questions.
I did my filling 39 years ago, and it is still perfect. The whole team are always so nice to me, I would highly recommend. Keep up the good work! ????
My dentist, Samantha, always makes me feel immediately at ease, providing detailed feedback about my dental heath and offering a treatment plan going forwards. I highly recommend this practice.
I had been referred to Stricklands by my regular dentist for a specialist scan, the staff were very helpful throughout the visit, and would happily go back if I needed to
I had my quarterly appointment with Nicki Steel. She is excellent. Thorough, very professional - always great results.
Had a great initial appointment with Maslinder - she is extremely professional and kind. I’m a nervous patient but Maslinder managed to put me at ease and explained the options thoroughly and carefully.
We are so lucky to have this team in Haslemere. Always very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble Their service is delivered in a very professional manner. Simply excellent.
The best experience at a dentist I have ever received. Organised, helpful and professional.
I always feel welcome at Stricklands and feel I can trust my dentist to tell me the truth about the state of my teeth. I believe he is competent in carrying out any necessary work.I have slight niggles about the information on line which feels to me like a cut and paste job which doesnt quite fit your circumstances. For instance we are told to wait outside in our car if we are early (where exactly?), we are also told that the door will be kept locked but it hasn't been on my last two visits, you say patients should be wearing face coverings but nobody was on my recent visit. I loathe and detest that online form you requst should be filled in repeatedly. It is not user friendly. There should be a paper option available.I am Barbara Jeffers not David Jeffers (we share an email address) but there is no option to explain this on your feedback form.
A clean, bright modern practice.From the moment you walk in you are greeted by friendly staff and as a nervous patient I was put at ease in the relaxing environment.I was constantly kept informed of what was happening.
first visit, felt at ease from the start. good advice given, plan of care given . Dentist so lovely and her assistant .excellent
I was seen by Dr. Sam Ellis who I found extremely helpful, professional and concise in explaining what was wrong with my tooth problem and has drawn up a programme to ensure my teeth stay healthy in the future. It made me feel very confident that my teeth are now in safe hands!
I have been using this dental service since 2005 and every experience I have had there has been positive. All the staff, whatever their role, are kind, helpful and effective. I could not recommend Stricklands highly enough.
A first class dental practice. My current dental surgeon, Darren Jones, is both excellent and a pleasure to see and all the staff give first class service. Highly recommended.
An overall great experience! Simon Allen is a fantastic dentist who's managed to rid me of my fear of dentists and the whole team is a joy to deal with. Thank you!
Being a very nervous patient of anything to do with dental work, I was as usual greeted at reception with a good morning and a smile which always helps.The Treatment is always first class and carried with care.I cannot praise my dentist Samantha and my hygienist Nikki highly enough.
Superb service every time. The staff are friendly, and all the treatment I've received has been extremely thorough and gentle- fantastic for a nervous patient like me!
I have had the same dentist since I was 5 so was initially nervous to have a new dentist. The young Irish gentleman,Gef, who has stepped into some big shoes was brilliant. Friendly and helpful, as was Sophia the hygienist.
I had a great experience for my root canal treatment. Everything was explained to me in good detail before and during the treatment, the staff were amazing and really put me at ease. Thank you so much.
Fantastic service, the whole team were very welcoming and helpful from the start. I was there for emergency treatment with Darren Jones and both he and the team made me feel relaxed and confident in very difficult circumstances. Well done and keep up the good work! THANK YOU!
I have just had an appointment for a checkup with Dr Fraser. I feel very comfortable with him and he makes you feel at ease. He also did 2 xrays and gives you detailed information of the results. He also has a very pleasant dental nurse working alongside of him. The receptionists are very friendly, I have in the past asked if they would let me know if their are any cancellations and they do so promptly. I also see Sophie the hygienist every 3 months and she advices exactly what I should be doing when cleaning my teeth I also feel very comfortable with her and she is very friendly.
I got an appointment the very next day when I rang about my fallen implant tooth and it was a very good visit. The staff are very polite and helpful. Dr Frazer took an x-ray and very carefully examined my implant and the fallen tooth. Even through he could not fix it, because the implant was done in Canada, but he explained clearly to me what’s the next step to do when I get back to Canada. I was very relieved and knowing that I had the best care at the Stricklands Dental Fitness centre.
Recently visited Stricklands for the first time and was very impressed by the ambience and care under Dr Fraser. I felt I was adequately equipped to make decisions about my teeth as the advice given was clear and helpful. The email contact was also clear so I knew exactly what I needed to do and when. Thanks for a great service.
Very good service. I had a regular check up to a very high standard of quality. The way they calmly talk you through the process of what they're checking for (including checking for lumps and bumps around your jaw area which they didn't used to do!), was very reassuring. The practice is in a great location and clean and light throughout. Staff on reception were very efficient, friendly and helpful. It is a bit expensive being a private dental centre (£75 for a 10min check up). Only complaint is that the wait times for appointments can be insane. My hygienist appointment was cancelled as they had COVID, her next available slot was 3 months later in the beginning of march! If your appointment has been cancelled I think they should go to greater lengths to try to get you seen sooner.
