Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Private Dentist in Harpenden
Wayside Dental is a fully independent private dental practice established in 1938, making us the oldest dental practice in Harpenden. Led by Dr Robin Horton, we combine tradition with cutting-edge technology to deliver advanced general, cosmetic, implant, and laser dentistry. Our team of highly trained clinicians shares a commitment to patient-centred care, with expertise in minimally invasive treatments and digital dentistry.We invest heavily in state-of-the-art equipment, including multiple dental lasers and digital imaging systems, to ensure precision and comfort. Our practice ethos prioritises preventative care, with membership plans offering cost-effective routine dental maintenance. With over 80 years of local service, we maintain a reputation for excellence through continuous professional development and a focus on patient education and satisfaction.
Services
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Laser Dentistry
General Dentistry
Digital Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- Established in 1938 with continuous family dental care tradition
- Europe's most advanced laser dentistry equipment portfolio
- Pioneers in X-Guide navigated implant surgery technology
- Comprehensive in-house dental treatments with 5 hygienists
- Emergency dental care available with no call-out fees
Associations and certifications
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- World Clinical Laser Institute
- Eastman Dental Institute
What people say
Exemplary customer care
Amazing new technology
Perfect results achieved
Highly recommended
Great experience
Services
Dental Implants
We specialise in implant dentistry using Nobel Biocare systems and X-Guide navigation technology. Our guided implant surgery ensures precise placement with minimal discomfort. Patients benefit from improved chewing function, natural aesthetics, and long-term oral health solutions. The service includes single implants, multiple replacements, and full-mouth reconstructions.
Laser Dentistry
Our practice leads in laser applications for both surgical and cosmetic treatments. Using Biolase technology, we offer minimally invasive procedures for gum disease, cavity preparation, and teeth whitening. Patients experience reduced healing times, less post-operative discomfort, and enhanced treatment accuracy compared to traditional methods.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We provide comprehensive aesthetic solutions including veneers, bonding, and Invisalign. Digital smile design allows visualisation of results before treatment. Our minimally invasive approach preserves natural tooth structure while achieving dramatic improvements in tooth shape, colour, and alignment.
General Dentistry
Our preventative services focus on maintaining oral health through regular check-ups and hygiene treatments. We use EMS airflow technology for thorough cleaning and offer children's dentistry with gentle, fear-free approaches. Early detection of oral health issues helps prevent more complex problems.
Digital Dentistry
We utilise CBCT scanning, intra-oral imaging, and CAD/CAM technology for precise diagnostics and treatment. Digital workflows enable same-day restorations and accurate implant planning. This technology improves treatment outcomes through enhanced visualisation and reduced procedural errors.
People
Dr Robin Horton
Practice Principal
Founder of Wayside Dental with over 30 years' experience, Dr Horton pioneered laser dentistry adoption in the UK. He teaches internationally and maintains active clinical practice while overseeing practice development.
Amit Maisuria
Associate Dentist
Specialist in implant dentistry with MSc in Prosthodontics and Diploma in Implant Dentistry. Holds Associate Fellowship of the College of General Dentistry and provides expert restorative treatments.
Mamta Gupta
Associate Dentist
Experienced general dentist with postgraduate qualifications in restorative dentistry. Specialises in Invisalign treatments and provides gentle care for nervous patients with over 25 years' local practice experience.
Saneel Patel
Practice Associate
Qualified with honours from Cardiff University, Saneel specialises in restorative dentistry and Invisalign treatments. Holds MSc in Restorative Dentistry and focuses on minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.
Anita Burrows
Dental Hygienist
Certified laser safety officer with specialist training in EMS Airflow therapy. Provides gum disease treatment and preventive care with over 25 years' experience in Harpenden.
Questions
What dental implant technologies do you use?
We use Nobel Biocare implants with X-Guide navigated surgery, the first UK practice to achieve Centre of Excellence status for this technology.
Do you offer emergency dental care?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments with no call-out fees for registered patients during our operating hours.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans, patient finance options, and membership schemes covering routine dental care costs.
How do you handle nervous patients?
Our team specialises in gentle dentistry with sedation options and has extensive experience treating anxious patients of all ages.
What cosmetic treatments do you provide?
We offer veneers, composite bonding, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and digital smile design for comprehensive smile transformations.
Are your dentists specially trained?
All clinicians have postgraduate qualifications with special interests in implantology, restorative dentistry, and laser applications.
