Category Archives: News

National Smile Month – 13th May to 13th June 2019

A healthy smile can be a great asset.  Not only can it benefit us socially and help us in other things such as our careers and relationships, but it also has many more practical benefits. Our teeth have such an important role to play in our lives.  They help us chew and digest food, they

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Fundraising News – We’re raising money for Nelson’s Journey, Norfolk

Can the Priory Dental Care team survive the Zombies?! For this year’s fundraising event the Priory Dental Care team will be taking part in the ‘Zombie Evacuation Race’ on Sunday 15th September 2019, in aid of Nelson’s Journey, Norfolk. The Zombie Evacuation Race is a 5km fun run, with 10 zombie-themed challenges and loads of hungry

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Charity Bake Sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society – 13th June 2019

  Save the date! We’re having a Charity Bake Sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society on Thursday 13 June 2019. Please come along and help us to raise as much money as possible… and please tell your friends too! #Alzheimers #DownhamMarket #Cake #BakeSale #Charity

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Wishing you a Happy Easter from the Priory Dental Care team!

We are now closed for the Easter holidays, returning on Tuesday 23rd April 2019 at 9:00am. If you have an urgent dental problem, please telephone the surgery on 01366 386666 and you will hear an answer phone message with the contact number of the on-call rota dentist. All dental practices on the emergency rota are

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We’re hiring!

Cleaner (evenings)  We are currently looking for a part-time cleaner to join our team for 2 evenings per week (4 hours per week in total), plus additional cover for sickness and holidays, as required. Our ideal candidate will be a dedicated, enthusiastic and responsible person, who can work on their own initiative. A very high standard of

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Why we love books – World Book Day

As a parent, it’s up to you to teach and help your children understand the importance of taking care of their teeth, but for many parents, this is an ongoing challenge! There are a plethora of books available to help you reinforce nearly every dental topic. From the importance of brushing and flossing daily, what

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Victory for the ‘Pearls of Wisdom’

On Friday 22nd February, our Priory Dental Care quiz team, ‘Pearls of Wisdom’, took part in the fundraising Quiz Evening for Downham Market Macmillan Cancer Support…. and successfully won first place! 🏆 It turns out, the ‘Pearls’ know quite a lot about the Iron Curtain, things that begin with ‘T’ and recognising radio presenters from photographs! 😁

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Celebrating success as Jenny B receives her dental nursing diploma!

Over the last two years, PDC dental nurse Jenny B, has been working hard in order to gain her Diploma in Dental Nursing.  Jenny successfully completed her portfolio of evidence and passed the four individual exams in the summer of 2018, but has been waiting since then for her official qualification certificate. We are delighted to announce that Jenny has

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Show your teeth some love this Valentine’s Day…..

Follow these 10 top oral hygiene tips for a healthy and more kissable smile 👄 1. Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes, remembering to brush carefully along the gum line.   2. Make sure you clean in between your teeth every day using dental floss or an interdental brush.   3. Change

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Special Offer – Introducing the Philips Sonicare AirFloss Pro

Clinically proven to be as effective as floss for gum health* The Philips Sonicare AirFloss Pro is clinically proven to improve gum health in as little as two weeks! The AirFloss Pro removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas thanks to the unique technology, which combines air and mouthwash (or water) to powerfully yet

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