Our Christmas hours for 2026 will be:
Closed : 24th December after midday
Closed: 25th/26th December
Closed: 31st December / 1st January
If you have a dental emergency and are experiencing severe pain during these periods,, go to A&E at William Harvery or QMQC hospitals
We are a private practice focused on achieving the best results with the least discomfort for our patients. We appreciate how important your dental health is to you and how much you value your smile. Our aim is to provide you with more prevention and less intervention, so that your teeth and gums stay healthy enough to avoid treatment in the first place.
We aim to provide personalised care in a relaxed and friendly environment. This site aims to assist and inform you regarding these exciting new possibilities, but you will also find simple yet effective advice on how you can improve your chances of not needing any treatment by caring for your teeth and gums. If after reading through the pages on this site you have questions, then remember we are just a phone call away and are always happy to hear from you.
The first phase of our refurbishment is complete, and we now have an additional Ground Floor Surgery (for easy access) and new state of the art equipment installed throughout the two surgeries. This includes our:
Stephanie is the Principal Dentist of Dental Care Centre. She has several years of dental experience in general dental practice, and oral surgical experience working in various Oral and Maxillo Facial units across the country.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Lagos, and the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
Stephanie has a special interest in Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry including Invisalign therapy. She is passionate about her work, and regularly attends courses to update her knowledge. She is friendly and gentle in her approach which tends to place nervous patients at ease.
When not working, Stephanie enjoys time with family and friends, and ice skating.
General Dental Council registration number: 81772
Craig has been a periodontist since 1999 with over 25 years of experience placing dental implants. His work also includes management of gum disease and regenerative bone and tissue procedures such as sinus lift surgery, bone grafting, socket preservation amongst other procedures.
Craig studied dentistry at King’s College London, graduating in 1990. In 1995, he obtained his PhD in Periodontology, and a fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow followed in 1999.
Craig has been a specialist in periodontics since 1999. His work experience is extensive, having worked in hospital dental settings, community dentistry, in general and in specialist practices. He has also lectured in Periodontology at St Barts and the Royal London Hospital. Craig has been placing dental implants since 1998.
When not working, Craig enjoys travelling and time with family and friends.
GDC Registration Number: 66178
Alice is a registered Dental Hygienist. Her passion for improving gum health and promoting preventive dentistry began while working as a dental nurse in the periodontology department at the Eastman Dental Hospital.
Alice has a Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science from the University of Essex
Treating anxious patients and employing holistic approaches to dentistry to help them relax and feel reassured during their visit. Visiting a dental hygienist not only improves oral health but can also boost patient confidence.
In her free time, Alice enjoys running, listening to music and socialising with friends and family.
GDC Registration Number: 276286
Tom studied dentistry at Bristol University and is now a Dentist with a special interest in Endodontics - which is concerned with the inside of the tooth, dental pulp, nerves and root systems. As such he focuses on root canal treatment.
Tom graduated from the University of Bristol in 2015 with Merits in Restorative and Paediatric Dentistry, and was the 2014 winner of the prestigious Frank Ashley undergraduate prize. He went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, and Masters Degree in Primary Care Dentistry (merit award), and is now studing for an MSc in Endodontics.
Tom works with a microscope and is qualified to take and interpret CBCT scans. He accepts referrals for root canal treatments, re-treatments, treatment of complex anatomy, resorption and endodontic surgery.
Away from the clinic Tom enjoys spending time with family and friends.
GDC Registration Number: 258164
Our refurbishment works are now complete, with an additional Ground Floor Surgery (for easy access) and new state of the art equipment installed throughout the two surgeries. This includes a 3D scanner, digital Imaging, new surgical equipment and much more.
Dental Care Centre
60 Dover Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3HD
© Dental Care Centre
Phone: 01227 462 521
General Enquiries: Click to Email
Book Appointment: Click to Book
Dentist Referrals: Click for Form
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