The Townhouse Dental Practice

Located on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast, we are a modern and friendly dental practice dedicated to providing gentle, high-quality care to YOU and your family. Our mission is to encourage you to preserve your natural teeth by preventing the disease processes that lead to tooth loss. To help you achieve and maintain a healthy mouth, we encourage regular visits to our practice.

Our Philosophy

As a team, we believe that every patient is unique, with their own set of needs and concerns. Therefore, we take the time to listen to you, to understand your goals and desires, and to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. We are committed to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment, where you feel at ease, and our experienced dentists and hygienists work together to deliver the highest standard of clinical dentistry.

Meet Our Expert Team of Dentists and Hygienists

Matthew Preston, our clinical lead and practice owner, has 25 years of experience and has been training at the University of Birmingham and settled in Coleraine in 1994. Kim Laverty, a highly skilled dentist, joined our practice in 2011, after qualifying from Glasgow University and gaining extensive experience in Australia, New Zealand, and Cambodia. Shauna McHenry and Tracey Watley, our expert dental hygienists, are dedicated to providing preventive dental care and periodontal treatment.

Our Commitment to You

We strive to provide the highest standard of clinical dentistry, adhering to the most stringent standards of cleanliness and sterility. We promise to maintain complete confidentiality at all times and to provide a treatment plan that is fully explained to you. We are committed to continual professional development, ensuring that we stay abreast of the latest advances in dentistry.

Nervous Patients

We understand that some patients may be nervous or anxious, and we want to reassure you that you are not on your own. We will take the time to build trust, listen to your fears, and discuss your worries. We will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable throughout your visit.

Family & Child Care

We love children and believe that their first visit to the dentist should be a positive and enjoyable experience. We strive to build confidence and a dental knowledge that will serve them well throughout their life. We encourage parents to be positive and enthusiastic about their child's visit, using encouraging language and explaining that the dentist will count their teeth and help them keep their teeth clean.

Our Promise

We promise to provide a seamless service, endeavouring to manage our time efficiently and informing you should there be a delay. We will continually review our performance through customer feedback and clinical audit to ensure the best service possible. We appreciate your commitment to arriving on time for your appointments, giving us at least 24 hours' notice for changes or cancellations, paying for your treatment at each visit, and following our instructions for caring for your smile.