Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

[Lulu01]

Just plucked up courage to visit a couple of local dental surgeries to see how I felt. Apart from sweating like the proverbial pig and being unable to breath whilst in reception, it went surprising well !!

Anyway, I popped into Berkhamsted Dental Practice but decided against them as they do not offer sedation on the premises, you are referred elsewhere. The receptionist was very pleasant and friendly and their website is quite informative. She suggested that John O'Grady was a quiet, kind, calm dentist who is good with very nervous patients:

Our team - Berkhamsted Dental Practice

John O’Grady Qualified as a dentist at University College London in 1989 and held a number of hospital training posts before working in general practice. In 1994 he completed a Masters Degree in Prosthetic Dentistry. John works as a part time lecturer at Guys Hospital and is accredited by the...

berkhamsteddental.com

I also tried Admiral House Dental Practice. They were really good. The receptionist arranged for the principle dentist to call me and we had a chat about my fears and issues. She suggested I pop in and see the surgery and meet the dentist who does IV sedation which I have done. He seems like a nice guy so I have taken the plunge and booked in for an initial check up. I'll let you know how it goes .