Category: The Blog
We had a busy 2011, establishing the new practice, lots of new patients (and keeping our wonderful existing patients) and new staff. The New Year has started with some great news: Our Dentists Stuart Cox will be upping his hours here to meet the increased need so he’ll now be doing Tuesday Wednesday and Friday [...]
Category: Dentistry
Tooth Whitening has been an emotive subject for many years, with the dental authorities not willing to step down off the fence and make a definitive ruling as to which chemicals are allowed to be used in the mouth and at what strength. For that reason, and due to the belief that high concentration peroxide [...]
Category: Dentistry
Smile Makeovers are a very “on trend” thing in the UK at the moment, thanks to TV programs such as “10 Years Younger” and “Embarrassing Bodies”, but what is it all about? The Smile Makeover process Here at Durham City Smiles, a Smile Makeover can range from dental implants supporting bridgework, crowns, or even dentures [...]
Category: Dentistry
A recent press release from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry states that tooth whitening products used in dental surgeries at above 6% Hydrogen Peroxide are illegal. Many of the products used currently in practice are in the order of 25-35%! There is another, slightly less vigorous chemical called Carbamide Peroxide which is available for [...]
Category: The Blog
Well it’s been a phenomenal year here at Durham City Smiles, where did it go? Can’t believe 12 months has gone by since we opened our doors. Party time – Fizz and Nibbles This practice would be nothing if it wasn’t for our patients. We decided to have a little “birthday party” to celebrate, and [...]
Category: The Blog
Here’s a quick update for some things that have happened in June and July this year. A nice break I went off for a week sailing in Turkey, and was very impressed with the area, the boat, and marina facilities, but most of all with the Turkish people, nothing was too much trouble for them [...]
Category: Dentistry
I recently attended an event about maintaining oral health. It was at Dalmahoy outside Edinburgh, but no it wasn’t the Dalmahoy Golf Course!!! Actually it was on the subject of “Minimally Invasive Dentistry” a subject close to my heart. If I have to prepare teeth for crowns, veneers or bridges, then I will, but if [...]
Category: The Blog
Last week a Ring Necked Dove fledgling fell from its nest, promptly to be named Harry by the girls and looked after until he flew away 48 hours later, apparently with his brother “Henry” ?!? We also have a family of Blue Tits nesting within our walls – literally!, it remains to be seen how [...]
Category: The Blog
Durham City Smiles are proud sponsors of the Durham City Colts, a rugby team my lad Jamie plays for. Durham City Colts have been featured in the Northern Echo Local Heroes section having won the County Plate, beating Hartlepool 43-0 to take the silver ware. and they also won their league this year. We then [...]
Category: Dentistry
“Recently there have been moves by some large dental labs to take over or squeeze out the small independent labs. This is bad for them, but also for you, the patient. Why? You may ask. Well, in my experience both myself as clinician, and you as patient benefit from a close relationship with the dental [...]
We offer a wide range of cosmetic and general dental treatments including smile creation, composite fillings, implants, veneers and crowns. Our friendly caring approach is valued by our patients, both young and old. A newly refurbished dental practice, ideally located for Durham City and the North East, our new practice is situated at the Crossgate Centre, Crossgate, Durham City centre.
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Graeme Dentith is a dentist and member of the BACD, BDA, ADI, AACD, Denplan Excel accredited, and BUPA registered.
Hobbies include sailing, golf, walking in the Lakes, more sailing, cooking (including on boats), socialising with friends, eating out and sailing.
