Welcome to our Festive Briars Newsletter… We can’t believe we are emailing across our Christmas edition of the Newsletter! 2021 has flown by very quickly, and for us it has been one of the busiest years we’ve ever experienced. We want to thank all our patients, whether you have been with us for 5 months…
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Dear patients, We are pleased that updated Covid and infection control guidance for dental practices is now available and we wanted you to be aware of the below changes when you attend for your next appointment. All patients coming in for dental treatment will now be screened into a new ‘respiratory’ or ‘non-respiratory’ pathway. This…
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Hi everyone! It feels like forever since I last got typing! How are you all? Thank you for visiting our little Briars Blog again, it’s really good to have you back here with me. I’ve really missed this little blog, but it’s had to take a seat on the back burner with everything else going…
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Changes to the team Fond Farewell Angie! Last month, After 19 years of working at the practice, our lovely Receptionist Angie is retiring. To say she will be missed is an understatement – not just a colleague to us, but very much part of the Briars family! Happy Retirement Angie!
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Hi everyone! I don’t even know where to start – plenty to say, but where to begin? I suppose I should really start by asking how you all are? From the bottom of my heart, I hope you are all keeping well, staying safe, and managing to look after yourselves during this surreal time. It…
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We look forward to welcoming you back to The Briars for your upcoming appointments. As you might expect, there have been some changes to our policies and procedures. We would ask that if you have a dental problem at the moment, that you please let us know. As there is still a need to reduce…
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To all my patients, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I have been missing you all and hope to get back in the surgery soon. Since we had to put down tools and stay at home all our lives have changed so dramatically. I find myself home schooling and feel lucky to…
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24/03/20 Hi everyone! Probably a daft question to ask how everyone’s doing, but I’ll go ahead and ask anyway! I really hope you’re all ok, no matter what situation this lockdown has put you in. Right now, I’m feeling this weird mix of sadness, fear, and uncertainty – which is probably the same for…
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17/03/20 Hi everyone! I hope you’re all keeping well during this really unsettling time. No one seems to know their up from their down at the moment – the world is so full of uncertainty and worry. We all came into work this morning with the same ‘weird’ feeling hanging in the air. Social distancing…
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Hi everyone! After nine amazing months at home with my gorgeous little lad, I am back, full of beans and full of blogging inspiration! You’ll have to bear with me, as my last blog was all the way back in the Summer (remember Summer?) – and I have so much to write about it’s unreal….
Read more »I would like to thank Vicki and Laura for fixing my broken tooth and filling yesterday. They were exceptionally kind in making me feel relaxed under such difficult circumstances. Best wishes,Lyndie
Very comfortable and safe experience my recent visit to you was. Thank you for all your care. E. Fenston
I would like to thank you for your efforts to provide a safe environment for dentistry. I would like to commend them for their courtesy and professionalism in this new situation. I felt very safe and I hope that they did too. S. Kerr
The new reception procedure was straightforward with no hassle and to all intents and purposes almost ‘normal’. Marcus
The staff were very friendly and helpful, explaining everything clearly. I felt like the treatment was completely tailored to me and they knew what would be suitable for my skin type more than I did. G. Chaloner
I undertook Invisalign treatment with Dr Holden. It was the best thing I have ever done, Pain free, straight forward and most importantly invisible. Vicki
My time in the dental chair was totally painless, Nick and his lovely nurse Kasia made me feel at ease (so much so I managed to doze off for a short time) Mr Preston
I just wanted to say that the implant has been really good – actually bliss – the bridge was my bête noir. I couldn’t been more grateful for the care and outcome of your treatment. Anonymous
Thank you to the Briars for giving me the perfect smile for my wedding! I highly recommend the practice! Mrs Hawkins
A short note to send my sincere thanks to Nick French for helping me overcome my 30 plus year fear of dentistry! Karen
I just wanted to say thank you for doing such a grand job with my fillings yesterday! Julia
Thank you for fitting the Somnowell Snore Guard and how professional the services was right form the first assessment... Karl
Thank you for doing a super job on my filling – looks so much better :) Kate
Thank you for being kind and dealing with my terror and silly behaviour of not having been to a dentist in so long. Margaret
Thanks for my lovely new tooth, now I can feel my mouth again, it feels great!
Just a brief note to say how much I appreciate the fact that you fitted me into your busy schedule yesterday... David
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with all the the work you have done with my teeth and mouth generally. David
Keep up the good work and hope we meet again sometime. Pearl