Private dentistry on The Vineyard since 1997
From dental implants and clear aligners to gentle care for nervous patients, our experienced team provides considered, high-quality treatment in a calm, family-feeling setting.
A Richmond practice built on care, calm and 30 years of trust
Gentle care for nervous patients
Our sedation dentistry is led by Dr Frances Carling-Thom, who specialises in caring for nervous patients and has over 15 years of experience helping anxious patients feel calm. IV sedation is available across a wide range of treatments.
Advanced technology, predictable results
From iTero and Primescan digital scanners to in-house 3D CBCT imaging, our practice is equipped with technology that supports careful diagnosis, precise planning and beautifully predictable treatment.
Trusted by Richmond families and referring dentists
Many of our patients have been with us for decades, and we regularly accept referrals from other dentists across South West London for implants, sedation, advanced imaging and complex cases.
Honest, personalised treatment planning
Every treatment plan is written down, fully costed and explained in plain English. There's no pressure to commit, no rushed conversations and no recommendations we wouldn't choose ourselves.
Looking after your dental health
Whether you're booking your first check-up, settling the family into a new practice or finally tackling something that's been bothering you, our general dentistry team is here to make it feel calm and unhurried.
Your journey at Richmond Hill Dental in Richmond
Every patient is different, so here's what to expect whether you're popping in for a routine check-up or considering something more involved.
Get in touch
Call us, book online, or fill in our enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch. For implants, sedation or cosmetic treatment, we'll start with a friendly chat to understand what you're hoping for.
Your appointment or consultation
For routine visits, you'll be seen, assessed and cared for in a single appointment wherever possible. For more involved treatments, you'll meet your dentist, talk through your concerns and receive an honest assessment of your options - with digital scans or 3D imaging where needed.
Your written treatment plan
For any treatment beyond a routine visit, you'll receive a clear, fully costed written plan setting out exactly what's involved. There's no pressure to commit - we'll give you the time and space to make the right decision for you.
Treatment begins
Once you're ready to proceed, we'll book your appointments and walk you through every stage so you always know what's coming next. For nervous patients, IV sedation can be arranged ahead of time.
Ongoing care and support
Whether you've had a single visit or a full course of treatment, you'll leave with clear aftercare advice and a plan for keeping things in great shape. We're always here if questions come up along the way.
Bring your smile back, beautifully
Advanced implant solutions designed to replace missing teeth securely, naturally and for the long term.
Fair pricing for beautifully considered dentistry
We believe high-quality dentistry should be honest from the very first conversation. You'll always receive a clear, fully written treatment plan before anything begins - with every cost listed up front, so there are no surprises later.
Fees
Dental implants
Invisalign
Straighten your teeth quietly with clear aligners in Richmond
Modern teeth straightening has come a long way. Whether you're after near-invisible aligners or discreet fixed braces, our experienced team will guide you to the right option for your smile.
Ian Lloyd Williams
My first appointment at this practice and it was a positive experience.
Christine Allnutt
Kind polite and very friendly reception and dentists. Nothing too much trouble to help you
Veronica Willoughby
Kindness, calmness and efficiency when I come to your dental practice. It wasn’t like that when I was much younger and the stress has disappeared. Thank you all.
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Lovely staffEfficient and welcoming
Reimagine your smile with cosmetic dentistry in Richmond
Personalised, beautifully considered cosmetic treatments designed to suit your face, your age and your personality. Always natural, never overdone.
Reshape your smile with composite bonding in Richmond
Cracks, chips, gaps and small imperfections can quietly chip away at how confident you feel when you smile. Composite bonding is one of the gentlest, most beautiful ways to put that right - sculpted directly onto your tooth in a single visit, with little or no removal of natural enamel.
Transform your smile with porcelain veneers in Richmond
For more significant cosmetic change, porcelain veneers are a beautifully crafted way to refine the shape, size and colour of your front teeth. Each veneer is custom-made by our master technician and bonded into place across two careful visits - for results that look natural and last for many years.
Brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening in Richmond
Few things lift a smile quite like a professional whitening treatment. Our gentle take-home systems (Boutique and Enlighten) use custom-made trays and professional-strength gel to safely lift years of tea, coffee and wine staining - with visible results in around two weeks.
Subtle facial aesthetics from a clinical Richmond team
Refreshed, never overdone. Our anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers are delivered by a clinical team in a calm, properly hygienic setting - designed to soften lines, restore subtle volume and help you look like a slightly more rested version of yourself.
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A Richmond practice with three decades of history
Richmond Hill Dental has cared for patients on The Vineyard since 1997. Today, our fully private practice combines long-standing local trust with modern technology and a multidisciplinary team. Set on Richmond Hill, just minutes from Richmond station, we look after families, professionals and long-time residents across Richmond, Kew, East Sheen and Twickenham.
A multidisciplinary team across every area of dentistry
Our team brings together extensive experience in implant dentistry, sedation, orthodontics, hygiene and complex restorative care - which means most of what our patients need can be looked after right here, without being referred elsewhere.
We accept all insurances
Trusted by referring dentists across South West London
We regularly accept referrals for implants, orthodontics, IV sedation, advanced imaging and specialist root canal treatment, with clear communication and detailed reports back to referring clinicians at every stage.
Frequently asked questions at Richmond Hill Dental
How long has Richmond Hill Dental been established?
There has been a dental practice at our Vineyard address since 1997. We've grown carefully over the years, building a quietly excellent reputation across Richmond, Kew, East Sheen and Twickenham, and many of our patients have been with us across two or three generations of their family.
Are you a private dental practice?
Yes, we're a fully private practice. This means we can offer longer appointment times, advanced technology and the kind of careful, considered care that genuinely high-quality dentistry needs. We're transparent about every fee, and there's never any obligation to proceed with treatment.
Where is the practice located?
We're at 37 The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AS - tucked away on Richmond Hill, just minutes from Richmond station and a short walk from Richmond Park. The full directions and transport links are on our find us page.
Who is on the clinical team?
Our team brings together extensive experience across implant dentistry, sedation, orthodontics, hygiene and complex restorative care. Dr Arjinder leads our implant work, Dr Frances Carling-Thom looks after our nervous patients with IV sedation, and our wider team of dentists includes Dr Laleh Salmani (with over 20 years of experience and a particular interest in cosmetic, restorative and root canal work), Dr Jack Johnson (graduated with honours from Birmingham, with a special interest in aesthetic and restorative dentistry) and Dr Matthew Cottam (with a particular focus on root canal treatment, currently undertaking a Master's in endodontics). Our hygienists Libby and Emily are well known across Richmond for their gentle, unhurried approach. You can read more on our meet the team page.
Do you act as a referral practice?
Yes. We're a trusted referral centre for other dentists across South West London, accepting referrals for dental implants, IV sedation, advanced 3D CBCT imaging and specialist root canal treatment. Patients are always returned to their referring dentist for ongoing care.
What treatments do you offer at Richmond Hill Dental?
We offer the full range of modern dentistry under one roof, including general and family dentistry, hygiene appointments, cosmetic treatments, teeth straightening, dental implants (including All-on-4 same day teeth), sedation dentistry and emergency care.
Do you offer same day teeth or full arch implant treatment?
Yes. We offer All-on-4 same day teeth, a remarkable form of full-arch implant dentistry that replaces an entire upper or lower set of teeth using just four implants. You can leave with a fixed set of new teeth on the same day as your surgery. Full details on our All-on-4 page.
Do you treat nervous or anxious patients?
Yes - we're well known across Richmond for our gentle approach with nervous patients. Our sedation dentistry is led by Dr Frances Carling-Thom, who specialises in caring for anxious patients and has over 15 years of experience helping them feel calm and properly cared for.
Do you treat children?
Absolutely. Family dentistry has been at the heart of our practice for three decades. We offer a £20 new child examination, our friendly Toothbrushing Club for younger patients, and gentle, age-appropriate care from a team who genuinely love working with little ones.
What teeth straightening options do you offer?
We offer three of the most respected clear aligner systems in the UK - Invisalign, Spark and Angel aligners - alongside a full range of fixed brace options including metal, ceramic, iconic and lingual braces. Every case is planned digitally with our iTero scanner.
Do you offer emergency appointments?
Yes. We hold appointment slots back each day specifically for emergencies, so most patients are seen the same day they call. Whether it's toothache, a broken tooth, or a lost crown, please ring us on 0208 940 1860 as soon as you can.
What can I expect on my first visit?
A proper, unhurried introduction to your mouth and to us. We'll start with a friendly chat about your medical history and any concerns, then carry out a thorough but gentle examination. You'll leave knowing exactly what we've seen, with a written estimate where treatment is recommended. Full details on our new patients page.
I haven't been to a dentist in years. Will you judge me?
Not even slightly. We see patients every week who haven't been in a dental chair for many years - sometimes decades. There's never any judgement, no lectures, just a calm welcome and a gentle plan to get you back on track.
Do you take time to explain things properly?
Yes - it's one of the things our patients comment on most. Every diagnosis, treatment option and decision is explained in plain English, with proper time to ask questions. We'll show you on screen where it helps, and you'll never feel rushed into a decision.
What if I'm anxious about treatment?
Please tell us when you book. We'll allow extra time, take everything at your pace, and never carry out anything you're not ready for. For patients with more significant anxiety, IV sedation with Dr Frances Carling-Thom is available across most treatments.
Can I bring my children to my own appointment?
Of course. Many of our parents do exactly that, and we can often book consecutive family appointments so you only need to make one trip. Children are warmly welcomed, with stickers waiting at reception.
What can I expect on my first visit?
A proper, unhurried introduction to your mouth and to us. We'll start with a friendly chat about your medical history and any concerns, then carry out a thorough but gentle examination. You'll leave knowing exactly what we've seen, with a written estimate where treatment is recommended. Full details on our new patients page.
I haven't been to a dentist in years. Will you judge me?
Not even slightly. We see patients every week who haven't been in a dental chair for many years - sometimes decades. There's never any judgement, no lectures, just a calm welcome and a gentle plan to get you back on track.
Do you take time to explain things properly?
Yes - it's one of the things our patients comment on most. Every diagnosis, treatment option and decision is explained in plain English, with proper time to ask questions. We'll show you on screen where it helps, and you'll never feel rushed into a decision.
What if I'm anxious about treatment?
Please tell us when you book. We'll allow extra time, take everything at your pace, and never carry out anything you're not ready for. For patients with more significant anxiety, IV sedation with Dr Frances Carling-Thom is available across most treatments.
Can I bring my children to my own appointment?
Of course. Many of our parents do exactly that, and we can often book consecutive family appointments so you only need to make one trip. Children are warmly welcomed, with stickers waiting at reception.