First post for 2015, a trip to Dartmoor with the Spicer Road Dental Practice

On Sunday some of the team from the Spicer Road Dental Practice took trip to Haytor on Dartmoor. We went up to enjoy a day out in the beautiful countryside and to say goodbye to our recently retired colleague Robert Goodrum and to wish him the best in his retirement.

Sunday dawned bright, clear and cold, as we drove up towards Dartmoor it started snowing and we  were lucky enough to enjoy a stunning winter scene. We walked around Haytor, visited a nearby quarry and returned for a brilliant lunch at the Rock Inn. A perfect opportunity to defrost after a slightly chilly walk.

This is the map of our walk and there are a few photographs of Winter at Haytor and the team too.

The Spicer Road Dental Practice is looking for the right person to join their team!

The Spicer Road dental practice is looking for the right person to join their team. Could that person be you?

We require a qualified dental nurse to join our team in January 2015.

The person we want must fulfil the following criteria. Could it be you?

"We need a qualified dental nurse to work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 20th January 2015 at this independently run, private, traditional family practice within the heart of Exeter.

You must be caring, a great communicator, customer focused and an active team player.

The practice is fully computerised with digital x -rays. Our brilliant team look forward to welcoming someone to join the the practice for a long term position at a happy practice where we offer high quality dentistry and put patients first.

Applicants MUST be GDC registered with and up to date CPD file, DBS check and vaccinations.

Contact Practice Manager Jo Anderson at the Spicer Road Dental Practice on 01392 272937"

We look forward to hearing from you.

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month

What is mouth cancer?

Mouth cancer is cancer that affects the lips, cheek, tongue and throat. 

Who can be affected by mouth cancer?

Mouth cancer can affect anyone, it is most common in people over 40, particularly men.

However, research has shown that mouth cancer is becoming more common in younger patients and women.

Do people die of mouth cancer?

Yes, on average over 1800 people die of mouth cancer in the UK each year. That’s about 6 people each day! Many of these deaths could be prevented if the cancer was caught at an early stage.

What are the signs of mouth cancer?

Mouth cancer can appear in different forms and can affect all parts of the mouth, tongue and lips.

Mouth cancer can appear as a painless mouth ulcer that does not heal normally. A white or red patch in the mouth can also develop into a cancer. It is really important to visit your dentist if these areas do not heal within three weeks.

What causes mouth cancer?

Most cases of mouth cancer are linked to alcohol and tobacco consumption. Regular smoking and drinking greatly increases your risk of getting mouth cancer. Over-exposure to sunlight can also increase the risk of cancer of the lips.

Many recent reports have linked mouth cancer to the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the major cause of cervical cancer and affects the skin that lines the moist areas of the body.

HPV can be spread through oral sex, and research now suggests that it could soon rival smoking and drinking as one of the main causes of mouth cancer.

For more information visit the mouth cancer action website

You can also get involved with the blue lip selfie campaign.

At every dental health check at the Spicer Road Dental Practice we carry a mouth cancer check. To book your dental health check visit our website here or contact our reception team on 01392 272408.

The Spicer Road Dental Practice's New Look Website is launched!

Today, the Spicer Road Dental Practice has launched our new website.

We happy to say we love our new look and are immensely proud of our new website.

Why not take a look? You can find us here.

Did you know that the Spicer Road Dental Practice has a Facebook page?

The Spicer Road Dental Practice has a Facebook page and you can find us here.

We try to keep you updated with news from the world of dentistry and with offers and events at the practice.

Please come on over and like our page.

New Opening Hours at The Spicer Road Dental Practice

Starting on 3rd  February 2014 our opening times are changing, we will be opening for longer hours on a Monday and Thursday.

These are our new hours:

• Monday        08:30-17:00
• Tuesday       08:30-17:00
• Wednesday  08:30-17:00
• Thursday     08:30-18:30
• Friday         08:30-16:30

We changed our opening times in response to you our patients to make more surgery time available outside normal office hours. We hope that these changes will be useful for  you.

If you are a new or existing patient, contact our reception team on 01392 272408 to schedule an appointment.

To find out more about us, visit our website here.

Or alternatively you can like us on Facebook here.

Fundraising for Comic Relief

Last week on Comic Relief Day, we did something funny for money. All the team dressed up and helped raise money for comic relief with a raffle and by baking cakes to sell at the practice.

We raised £316 for comic relief.

We'd like to thank everyone for their generosity in buying our cakes and entering our raffle. 

Denplan Excel

In January, we were once again inspected by Denplan to make sure we met the standards to continue to be a member of the Denplan Excel scheme.

We are one of the few dental practices in Exeter to achieve Denplan Excel Accreditation. 

What does this mean for you?

This means that as a practice, the team at Spicer Road Dental Practice have achieved the high standards required to join the Denplan Excel Accreditation Programme, developed by Denplan. The programme helps dentists to develop better relationships with you, our patients, through good communication and improving your experience of coming to the dentist.

Denplan Excel is the first accreditation scheme to be approved by the Patient’s Association and was developed as a result of studies showing that patients who enjoy a good relationship and effective communication with their dentists are less anxious about examinations and treatment.

As a member of this groundbreaking scheme we are regularly monitored to see that we maintain these high standards. We first achieved Excel accreditation four years ago and  have been re-accredited three times since, most recently in January 2013.

We are delighted to achieve these high standards of patient care and see our Denplan Excel Accreditation as a badge to be worn with pride.

Winter Whitening. Spicer Road Dental Practice's Christmas offer for you!

Would you like a whiter, brighter smile for Christmas? Everybody wants a brighter smile. Your smile is one of the first things others notice about you, it says more about you than any other feature. Every smile is unique, we will prescribe the perfect treatment for you to achieve the bright smile you desire.' Offer price £260.00 usual price £360.00 Offer open to existing patients AND non patients. 

Contact the Practice Reception on 01392 308 265 to arrange an appointment. 

Tooth whitening is a simple procedure the most commonly requested cosmetic treatment. Short free assessment with dentist to discuss suitability. Tooth impressions taken to provide the patient with custom made whitening trays along with the whitening solution.

Terms and Conditions. 1. Offer runs from 19th Nov to 31st Dec 2012. Appointments can be booked into Jan 2013 as long as booked within the offer period. 2. Whitening is not suitable for every patients. Short assessment with dentist is included in offer price. 3. Offer includes custom made whitening trays and 12 tubes of whitening gel. 4. Offer open to non-patients.

We have more information on our website here.

Mouthguards, Why we dentists think they are important.

Half term is here and it possible that many of our patient's have taken up a new sport at school.


Protect your smile, it is the only one you have, and to damage it would be devastating. It will also mean you may need many years of work to repair your smile.


Here's a poster that we are displaying at our dental practice.

Prices for a custom fitted mouthuard start from £59.

For appointments contact our reception team on 01392 272408, or visit our website.

Great reviews for The Spicer Road Dental Practice

About two months ago, The Spicer Road Dental Practice joined the Best of Exeter. We joined with the ambition to be recognised by our patients as Exeter's best dental practice.


At a recent meeting we were awarded with a certificate that recognised the team at the Spicer Road Dental Practice. We were recognised for our professionalism and our friendly and caring staff. If you want to see some of our great testimonials and review, visit our page on the Best of Exeter website. If you want to join us as a patient, visit our practice website for details on how to join us.