Western Morning News (Saturday)
Discover the community-focused dental practice giving their customers more than one reason to smile
Archway Dental are celebrating their 40th anniversary of commitment to friendly, approachable and customer-focused dentistry this year
IT may be fair to say that visiting the dentist doesn’t fill many people with excitement; in fact according to a study by the British Dental Journal, over 50 per cent of people in the UK have reported feeling anxious before an appointment.
One dentist practice determined to change those statistics, and ensure their customers have a reason to smile throughout the whole process is Archway Dental.
Recently celebrating their 40th anniversary in the industry, they’ve carefully built their reputation over the years for providing the local community of Kelly Bray and the surrounding areas with their services.
The occasion not only reflects the dedication and care poured into the business over the years, taking them from a family-run endeavour to a five surgery practice, but also their continuing commitment to accessible, approachable and affordable dental care.
Who they are
With a company mission of ‘spreading happiness, one smile at a time’, this holistic approach to dental health is carried through everything that Archway Dental do.
The 17-person, friendly team are united in their belief that oral health and general wellness can be interconnected, and are passionate about creating a supportive environment for both staff and patients, to encourage this.
Affectionately dubbing their team members ‘Archway’s Angels’, if you’ve ever had the first appointment
of the day, you may have even spotted - and perhaps joined in with one of their ‘Wake Up, Shake Up’ team moments, setting them up for another day of delivering the excellent care customers have come to expect.
Bespoke dental plans to suit you
New patients to the practice can expect an extensive examination and discussion about their ‘smile goals’ before a bespoke treatment plan is drawn up for them, and pricing structures are carefully explained.
The team focuses on proactive, preventative dentistry so they can identify problems at the earliest stage or stop them altogether, aiming to give you peace of mind about your oral health to prevent unnecessary discomfort and expense in the future.
As well as general and emergency treatments, Archway also offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry too, including implants, teeth whitening and the ever-popular Invisalign. They’re always on hand to discuss treatments, and to guide you in the right direction, based on your needs.
They also strive to be as transparent as possible about their payment plans too, with a discussion taking place well before you start your dental treatment journey, and familyfriendly options available.
Archway Dental are Denplan registered and can help you with finance for up to five years, and this year they remain committed to holding 12-month payment plans at 0 per cent interest for as long as possible.
Getting involved in their local community
Community spirit and service are a huge part of why Archway do what they do - after all, they’ve had 40 years of practice at it. Their belief in the importance of dental accessibility sparked a hugely impactful idea for the team. This saw them launch their #CareForKids campaign - no mean feat for an independent dental practice.
The initiative strives to support families with habit-forming knowledge, an affordable new patient offer, and free examinations for children joining with adults. It also saw the team provide community outreach by speaking at schools, kids clubs and other social groups, about a variety of dentist-related topics.
A spokesperson at Archway Dental explained: “We want to drive better oral health and build essential habitmaking; we will continue to work with schools and kids clubs through our outreach programme and hope to engage with even more in our celebratory year.
“Get in touch if you’re a scout group, kids club, or school; we want to help you educate the kids of Cornwall.”
To find out more about Archway Dental, including the services they offer, visit archwaydentalsurgery.co.uk
You can contact the practice by phone at 01579 383300 or by email at: reception@archwaydentalsurgery.co.uk You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. Archway Dental is located at Block A, Florence Road Business Park, Florence Road, Kelly Bray, PL17 8EX.