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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Dental sedation

Sedation is a great option for nervous patients and anyone who feels anxious about receiving treatment. With safe and proven techniques, we administer sedation medication to place you in a relaxed and dream-like state, making it feel as though your appointment passes in no time.

The experienced team at Guildford Dental Centre have helped several patients overcome lifelong fears and dental phobias to finally get the treatment they need.

Sedation facts

  • It really works! You really can relax through your dental appointment
  • When sedated you will be conscious, but unaware of what is going on around you
  • You will have little or no memory of the experience

When receiving sedation you will be fully informed beforehand of any potential side effects and given advice to help with your recovery. We advised to bring someone along with you to the appointment who is able to take you home afterwards, and it's advisable to rest for the remainder of the day. You should be back to normal within 24 hours.

We offer the IV sedation at Guildford Dental Centre.

Dentist

Dr Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Dr Kavi graduated from Guy’s Dental Hospital, London in 2005. As an old girl from Guildford High School, she returned to Guildford, after graduating, to work at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in the Oral and Maxillofacial department, gaining valuable surgical experience. She subsequently passed the post graduate exams to become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Her special interests...

Dr Kavitha  Sivasubramaniam
Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Guildford Dental Centre. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

626 Reviews

5.0

15th January 2026

Always very easy, lots of communication to remind me about my appointment. Very professional reception experience, and as always, very satisfied with my appointment with Derek Whittle

13th January 2026

The friendly and relaxed atmosphere while still remaining professional.

13th January 2026

Pleasent and easy to use

JL

Julia Lee

I am always impressed with Derek’s professionalism and skill as a dentist. Highly recommend.

12th January 2026

All the staff are amazing, kind, helpfulful and clear.

9th January 2026

This was a non-routine appointment and I saw my dentist the day after calling the practice. I was seen a few minutes ahead of time and was listened to and treated appropriately and with great care.

9th January 2026

Excellent service .seen on time , welcoming hygienist and her helper , good explanation at all stages of my treatment My second appointment with the dentist all went to plan , a good examination of my teeth , all was very helpful and very thorough

4th January 2026

Booking an appointment was very easy. I managed to book for the time and date i wanted. Mr Tan has been my dentist for many years. Always friendly, professional, and explained everything very well. I have booked a further appointment for later this month.If you ar at all nervous of visiting dentists, I would highly recommend Mr Tan and Guildford Dental Centre to anyone.

23rd December 2025

Friendly atmosphere. Very clean.

19th December 2025

Very professional, friendly team of staff.

19th December 2025

The hygienist was very thorough and it was virtually pain free. The dentist listened to a concern re a molar and put my mind at ease.

16th December 2025

Everything on time. Clinician explained everything. Pleasant atmosphere throughout my visit. Receptionist very polite and helpful.

14th December 2025

All the team I have met to date have been very good. Professional and kind.

11th December 2025

Jacqui is a fantastic receptionist and Carlen the hygienist is an absolute treasure.

10th December 2025

All staff were polite, able to listen and respond well. This enabled me to feel confident with the treatment suggested.

9th December 2025

Friendly informative and placing greatest emphasis on patient's concerns.

9th December 2025

All the team were very helpful and the dentist took time to explain things to me.

5th December 2025

Derek was friendly and helpful, as were the dental nurse and receptionist. The booking system was easy and the appointment was on time.

4th December 2025

The speed with which I was offered an appointment - a part of my tooth had broken off on Monday night. I phoned the centre on Tuesday morning and was given an appointment early on Wednesday morning to see my dentist. The receptionist was very helpful and kind. My dentist Derek Whittle is always great - professional with a good “bedside manner”. He replaced my old filling with a new one and took great care with his work. He explained all the steps as he worked on my tooth. A great job.

29th November 2025

Reliable courteous reassuring professionalism.

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