Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Private Dental Practice in Bristol
Zetland Road Dental Practice has been serving patients in Bristol since the 1920s, offering advanced private dental care in a welcoming environment. Under the leadership of principal dentist Dr Simon Dunn since 1997, our team combines decades of collective experience with hospital-trained expertise to deliver comprehensive dental solutions. We prioritise patient comfort and long-term oral health through personalised treatment plans, utilising modern techniques and equipment. Our staff have remained exceptionally stable, with most team members working together for over 24 years, ensuring consistent, reliable care.Specialising in implant dentistry and cosmetic treatments, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a patient-centric approach. We operate as a private practice, providing transparent pricing and detailed treatment estimates for all procedures. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 100% patient satisfaction rating for clinical and support staff.
Services
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Hygienist Services
Emergency Care
Second Opinions
Restorative Dentistry
Gum Disease Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years' experience in implant dentistry with over 1200 implants placed
- Our hospital-trained team provides consistent care with 24-year average tenure
- We deliver transparent pricing and detailed treatment estimates for all procedures
- We maintain 100% patient satisfaction ratings across clinical and support services
- We provide emergency care for registered patients with same-day availability
What people say
100% satisfaction rating
Experienced dental team
Comfortable environment
Excellent treatment results
24-year staff tenure
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants replace missing teeth using titanium screws that integrate with jawbone. We offer single implants, implant bridges, and denture stabilisation. Our principal dentist has placed over 1200 implants since 1995 with specialist training in implant dentistry. Patients receive comprehensive consultations including bone density assessment and treatment planning.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic treatments improve dental aesthetics through porcelain veneers, tooth-coloured fillings, and crowns. We offer Lumineers requiring minimal tooth preparation. Our restorative approach combines functional improvement with aesthetic enhancement, using materials that match natural tooth appearance while addressing decay or damage.
Hygienist Services
Our dental hygienist provides scaling, polishing, and periodontal treatment for gum disease. Direct access available without registration. Treatments include non-surgical gum therapy, patient education on oral hygiene, and preventive care for adults and children. Local anaesthesia available for patient comfort during deep cleaning procedures.
Emergency Care
Emergency treatment available for registered patients with same-day access. Services include pain management, temporary restorations, and urgent infection treatment. Out-of-hours emergencies directed to affiliated 24/7 service. We provide immediate care for lost crowns, broken fillings, dental trauma, and acute oral infections.
Second Opinions
Independent assessment of proposed dental treatments from other practices. We provide detailed treatment plans, cost estimates, and risk-benefit analyses. Our service maintains ethical boundaries by not critiquing previous treatments while offering alternative approaches. Written documentation provided for complex implant or restorative cases.
People
Dr Simon Dunn
Principal Dentist
Qualified in 1988 with specialist Oral Surgery training. Owner since 1997, placing implants since 1995. Holds FDSRCS and DPDS qualifications. Lectures on implant dentistry and maintains active membership in professional study clubs.
Claire Gazzard
Dental Hygienist
Qualified in 1998, providing hygiene services since joining practice. Specialises in gum disease treatment and patient education. Offers direct access appointments for scaling and polishing procedures.
Hannah Knight
Dental Nurse
GDC-registered team member since 2001. Provides dual support in reception and clinical settings. Combines dental nursing duties with patient coordination responsibilities.
Vicki Rudge
Dental Nurse
Joined practice in 2008, initially covering maternity leave. Provides clinical and administrative support with 15+ years' service. Trained dental nurse with extensive patient interaction experience.
Katie Griffiths
Dental Nurse
Team member since 1998 with prior experience at Clifton practice. Offers continuity of care through long-term service. Combines clinical assistance with patient communication responsibilities.
Questions
Do you accept NHS patients?
We operate as a private practice only, though children and students receive treatment under a reduced fee scale.
Can I book a hygienist appointment without registration?
Yes, we offer direct access to hygienist services for scale and polish treatments without requiring prior registration.
What emergency services do you provide?
Registered patients can access same-day emergency care. Out-of-hours emergencies should contact our affiliated 24/7 Dentist service on 0330 175 9995.
How experienced are your implant dentists?
Dr Simon Dunn has placed over 1200 implants since 1995 and restores all his own cases. He lectures on implant dentistry and attends regular professional development courses.
What payment options are available?
Treatment costs are provided as computer-generated estimates. We require 24-hour cancellation notice and offer flexible payment arrangements for extensive treatments.
Do you offer second opinions on dental treatment?
Yes, we provide independent treatment reviews with detailed written plans and cost estimates for complex cases referred from other practices.
