Affordable Dental Care In Benfleet

Why choose us?
Benfleet Dental Centre has been serving the community of Hadleigh for the past 40 years. We have built an excellent reputation in the local area for providing caring dentistry at affordable prices. Our team of three dentists and two hygienists are supported by a team of caring and knowledgeable staff. We aim to create a relaxed atmosphere to help make your visit stress-free and a positive experience.
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Check up
Dentist was 30 mins late but otherwise it was all good.

Excellent
Excellent and skill of my dentist who saw me.

Check up
Top rate service.

Very good advice
Lauren Hygienist very good, gave very good advice on how to floss for my bridge and crowns.

Very pleased
The receptionist was very flexible when managing my appointments today, very pleased.

Tooth extracted
Always a friendly greeting at the desk when you enter... The dentist really had time for me never rushing, caring…

I was seen straight away
I was seen straight away which I appreciated. The dentist asked me if I had any questions. I was interested…

Informative and understood my needs
All staff very pleasant and understanding, the dentist was very informative and understood my needs. Great job.

Enlighten teeth whitening
Very happy with results of my Enlighten teeth whitening. 5 star service from Rajan and dental staff, thank you.

Dental check up
Quick appointment, warm welcome and very professional treatment.

Appointment for filling
It was painless and the dentist was very efficient as was the assistant who managed the control of excess water…

Really helpful team
The whole team were really helpful.

Very pleased with my treatment
Very pleased with my treatment of two fillings. Considerate, professional and friendly dentist. On time and as expected.

Hygienist
Efficient and happy staff. I donât find it a chore to visit.

Helpful and caring
Very helpful and caring reception staff, 10/10 excellent. Holly the hygienist was pleasant, informative and answered all my questions. Definitely…

Greeted with a smile
Staff are always helpful and polite which is a breath of fresh air compared to other dentists Iâve been with…

Antibiotics for sore gum around tooth
X-rays taken of tooth, antibiotics prescribed to treat the problem.

Broken tooth
Excellent advice and treatment carried out immediately.

Very helpful
Very helpful staff and dentists. Thank you.

Made me feel comfortable
Everyone was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. My dentist explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable.

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Principal dentist and provider
Dr S. ShahGDC: 85304

Dr S. Shah
BDS Manc 2005GDC: 85304
Mr Shah qualified at Manchester Dental School and has been practicing for over 10 years now. Simal has a special interest in doing simple adult orthodontics using the Invisalign system or using fixed brackets and wires. He believes in developing the practice and its team further to improve the service to all our patients and actively encourages feedback to improve our services. He enjoys playing golf and reading crime and fiction novels when time allows and enjoys spending time with his young family. Simal also works at our sister practice at the Benfleet Dental Centre
Practice Manageress
Jade Houlder
Reception Team
Jill Ash
Agnes Palfrey
Jessica Bowyer
Dentists
Dr R. ShahGDC: 283308

Dr R. Shah
BDS University of Bristol 2019GDC: 283308
Rushabh grew up in Nairobi before moving to London and graduated from the University of Bristol. He has built a reputation for his relaxed and gentle approach with his patients. Rushabh believes in providing minimally invasive dentistry and helping preserve as much of the natural dentition as possible. He has a keen interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry whilst also being an Invisalign provider. Outside of dentistry he enjoys dining out, improving on his below par golfing game and DIY. Rushabh looks forward to meeting you.
Dr M. MehwishGDC: 154409
Dr M. Mehwish
BDS London 2008GDC: 154409
BDS (Hons U. Lond) MJDF RCS Eng., Ortho cert, MSc dental ImplantologyGDC no. 154409Mehwish (Mev) has been working at the practice for over 10 years. She qualified from Queen Mary’s university in 2008 in dentistry with an honours, following that she has served a year in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery as a Senior House Officer at Queens Hospital and then gone on to taken on many courses which include certification in Botox/fillers, cosmetic orthodontics (fixed and removable) and most recently a MSc in dental implants from Bristol university in 2018.She currently enjoys spending time with her young family, travelling, keeping active and most recently crochet!
Dr V. KapoorGDC: 80981

Dr V. Kapoor
BDentSc Lond 2002GDC: 80981
Vinny as he is more commonly known is Benfleet Dental Centre’s longest serving Dentist. Having qualified from the St Bartholemews’ and The Royal London Hospital Dental and Medical School in 2002 he joined the practice to complete post-graduation vocational training. Following this he completed a year long hospital based training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Duties entailed complex extractions, biopsies, management of facial trauma in A&E, assisting in facial reconstruction and cancer resection operations as well as patient care on the wards.Shortly after he returned to Benfleet dental centre and continued to provide general dental care. Since then he has expanded his repertoire by way of a post graduate certificate in Dental Implantology obtained from the Tatum Institute in 2012 and has since successfully placed several hundreds of implants.Other services that he provides are in orthodontics for which he holds a post-graduate certificate and Invisilign accreditation. As well as facial aesthetics for which he is currently working towards a post graduate diploma.Outside of Dentistry he has a keen interest in classic cars, live music and travel.
Dr R. JulkaGDC: 238686

Dr R. Julka
BChD University of Leeds 2012GDC: 238686
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Dental Hygienists
Lizabeth HalseyGDC: 5331
Lauren MooreGDC: 284521
Hollie PotterGDC: 255855
Dental Nurses
Trainee Dental Nurses
Hannah Woodcock

Visit the practice
Benfleet Dental Centre
8 Benfleet Road, Benfleet. SS7 1QB
Opening times
Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:30 |
Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 14:00* |
*By appointment only |