
Marketgate Dental Practice

Information about Marketgate Dental Practice
LA1 1RQ, Lancaster
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17:30
- tuesday: 9h-17:30
- wednesday: 9h-17:30
- thursday: 9h-17:30
- friday: 9h-17:30
- saturday: 9h-14h
Marketgate Dental Practice is one of the longest established dentists in Lancaster dating back to 1844. We have a strong basis on continuing dental care for all members of the family. The practice offers all patients, whether Denplan, Pay as you go or NHS custom made treatments to a high standard of dental care and advice. This involves tried and tested dental techniques through to the latest advances in new materials and their use in modern dentistry.
Our comment from Best Dentists about Marketgate Dental Practice:
Marketgate Dental Practice is renowned for its exceptional service and dedicated team of professionals. Many patients have shared their positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and reassuring atmosphere that makes dental visits enjoyable. The practice excels in various aspects:
- Experienced Staff: The team at Marketgate, including Dr. Ibrahim and Dr. Irena, have gained accolades for their professionalism, kindness, and ability to make patients feel at ease during treatment.
- Comfortable Environment: Patients repeatedly express how comfortable they feel during their visits, which is particularly beneficial for those who may have had negative experiences in the past.
- Prompt and Efficient Care: The practice is recognized for its timely appointments and efficient service, ensuring that patients do not face long waiting times.
- Child-Friendly: The dentists are particularly skilled in dealing with children, making their visits pleasant and worry-free.
- Innovative Treatments: The practice utilizes modern technology and techniques, providing thorough explanations and options for treatments, ensuring patients are well-informed.
With a strong commitment to patient care, Marketgate Dental Practice embodies reliability and excellence in dental services, making it a highly recommended choice for families and individuals alike.
Services and Treatments
Marketgate Dental Practice: Reviews
Fantastic experience: great dentist, been here for over ten years, excellent staff , very helpfull
Hi Jazz, thank you for your loyalty and kind words. We’re grateful to have looked after you for over ten years and appreciate your trust in our team.
Kind regards,
Marketgate Dental Team
Fantastic experience: Nice relaxed experience with the team Dr Ibrahim is very knowledgeable and keeps me calm, explaining verbally and with visuals of latest technology
Hi Judith, thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Dr. Ibrahim and the team made your experience relaxed and informative.
Kind regards,
Marketgate Dental Team
Fantastic experience: I felt very comfortable with the staff and the dental staff was a bit surprised with them as they agreed with what was required couldn't have gone better thank you so much for making me feel at ease Looking forward to going back as I had a bad experience with a dentist when I was younger which made me feel really nervous about dentists but Ibrahim was very good
Hi, thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad Ibrahim and the team could make you feel comfortable and at ease, especially after your previous experiences. We look forward to seeing you again and making every visit a positive one!
Kind regards,
Marketgate Dental Team
Fantastic experience: Lovely people. Dentist is very good with kids. Couldn't have asked for anymore
Hi Geraldine, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: As always prompt and efficient, no problems, well explained what the procedure will be and the cost.
Hi David, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found your visit prompt, clear, and hassle-free.
Fantastic experience: Having one front tooth implant.. excellent dentist been treat fantastic. explained everything professionally well pleased Go back in 3 months get tooth fitted excellent
Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear you’ve been well looked after and everything has been explained clearly. We look forward to seeing you in a few months to complete your treatment.
Positive experience: Bit disappointed with my latest appointment to be honest. Although I am an NHS patient, I did expect a bit more than a two minute check over. The dentist noticed a small 'pimple' on my gum (which I have had for numerous years off and on and which was checked over by Mr Shimmin my previous dentist). The dentist took an x-ray and said there were signs of a slight infection which came as news to me as I hadn't even noticed it was there again until he mentioned it. I was then told that if it worsened I would have to have an extraction as the tooth had already had root canal and a crown. I was then asked which of three options I would like after the extraction...implant/bridge or plate? I felt somewhat under pressure to make a decision there and then. As I have no pain or discomfort, I said I wanted to wait and see so left it at that. My previous visits to Marketgate over the years have all been without issues but this time I felt like it was a very rushed visit and I was being pressured to have an extraction when I'm not having any issues with the tooth or gum.
Hi Sarah, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your recent visit didn’t meet your expectations. While we always aim to provide thorough care, we understand your concerns about the appointment feeling rushed and the discussion around treatment options feeling pressured.
Our intention is never to rush decisions but to keep you fully informed. If you'd like to discuss your concerns further or arrange a follow-up, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01524 32630. We appreciate your loyalty and hope to provide a better experience next time.
Fantastic experience: I am on a dental treatment plan and am extremely pleased and satisfied with the level of dental treatment I am receiving - in particular the meticulous checking via x-ray of what is required and thereby,what is being done, is fully checked out. I have been 4 times in the course of the last few weeks and post-treatment have not felt any painful discomfort. Thanks to all at the practice
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Negative experience: Saw the hygienist - he was so careful and gentle - I’ve seen many hygienists and Ibrahim was by far the best
Hi Pat, thank you so much for your kind words about your visit with Ibrahim — we’re delighted to hear he made such a great impression. We did notice the 1-star rating and wondered if it might have been selected in error. Either way, we truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon :)
Fantastic experience: My daughter saw Toby yesterday and absolutely adored him. He made her feel comfortable and eased her nerves instantly! Always a pleasure to visit the practice and see Toby and his wonderful nurse! Thank you both!
Hi Georgia, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your daughter felt comfortable with Toby and his nurse - they’ll be thrilled to hear this. We look forward to seeing you both again soon :)
Fantastic experience: After moving to Lancaster two years ago, my husband and I were finally able to register for a dentist more local to us. We had our first appointments yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I've always had a nervousness about the dentist, partially due to several bad experiences in the past. I've also found in the past that due to being an NHS patient I've always just been given the absolute bare minimum. This was absolutely not the case here, Saad was fantastic, very friendly and professional. He talked me through everything he did before he did it and was very reassuring throughout. I feel like he did his absolute utmost to ensure I got a thorough check up and he also told me a tooth that I had previously been told would need extraction could be saved and did a temporary filling on that tooth in the same appointment. Every member of staff we interacted with was lovely, polite and professional. I could not recommend this dentist and Saad in particular enough!
Hi Zara, thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We’re so pleased to hear that your first experience with us was such a positive one. Saad and the whole team truly appreciate your kind words - it means a lot to know you felt cared for and reassured. We look forward to continuing your dental care and making every visit as comfortable as possible :)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic Dentist, very helpful and reassuring.
Hi Julie, thank you so much. We're glad you found us helpful and reassuring.
Fantastic experience: I haven't been to a Dentist for over 10 years so was a little nervous going but once I was there i was made to feel welcome by all the staff and Dentist, who was excellent, highly recommend.
Hi David, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad we could make you feel welcome and comfortable. Looking forward to seeing you again :)
Fantastic experience: Needed an emergency appointment and the surgery were very quick. Ibrahim was excellent
Hi Jo, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad Ibrahim and the team could assist you promptly in your emergency :)
Fantastic experience: Recently had my first appointment here with Toby . As a “ nervous” patient I was rather apprehensive about going to a new dentist. I needn’t have worried. I was immediately put at ease and treated with the greatest understanding and care . I’d like to thank everyone that I met there and I’m actually looking forward to my next visit !
Hi Patricia, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that Toby and the team made you feel comfortable and cared for, especially as a nervous patient. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit :)
Fantastic experience: Toby had been my dentist several years ago in Kendal, after a bit of a search, i'm very glad to find him again...best dentist i've ever had! 5⭐ Update - I've been a few times now, hands down the best dentist & so far, they always manage to squeeze me in when I need an emergency appointment. The practice isn't local to me (I travel down from Cumbria) but it is worth it for superior care.
Hi Sara, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Negative experience: Actual dentistry very good but charged £95 for not more than a 5 minute brief clean & inspection is scandalous.
Hi Jeremy, thanks for your feedback. We’re glad you were happy with the treatment, but we’re sorry if the cost felt high. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss this further 01524 32630
Fantastic experience: Marketgate Dental Practice has a calm atmosphere, has experienced and friendly staff and provides an excellent service. My family and I have been patients for many years and we would not change anything.
Hi Michael, thank you for your kind words and loyalty over the years! We're so glad you and your family feel at home with us.
Fantastic experience: I have found the practice has given me and my partner excellent service from booking appointments through to treatment, advice and follow up service. We have had treatment from a number of different dentists since signing up but my regular dentist Toby and his assistants have been exemplary.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you and your partner have had such a positive experience, and that Toby and our team have been exemplary in your care.
Positive experience: good Xray, good filling of chipped tooth, but knowing that there would be problems perhaps because of a tooth next to the one with the chip. Not told when I should return to finish the NHS treatment?
Hi Steve, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear the X-ray and filling went well. We apologise if the next steps weren’t clearly communicated—please feel free to contact us directly on 01524 32630. so we can arrange your follow-up appointment and ensure your treatment is completed smoothly.
Fantastic experience: Very good service friendly professional especially my dentist Irina Zeppelin Thanks
Hi Olga, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Positive experience: I recently visited Marketgate Dental Practice for a dental hygiene appointment. While my experience wasn't terrible, I found the service really lacking in professionalism and overall quality. It didn't meet my expectations, and I wouldn't choose to return or recommend the service to others.
Fantastic experience: 6 monthly check up on 23rd may arrived at 10.10 i was straight in,full oral health check, clean and polish, rinse, chat about what i want for my next appointment, done and dusted.Superb service by Punam and Nicola. Went for my 6 month check up 12th August had to wait 20 minutes to be seen, i don't mind, as with most places that are good to excellent, you cannot just walk in and be attended to. Very thorough examination, with time allocated to listen to my responses. Followed by a clean and polish(the bit i detest) performed quickly and considerately. I can't fault the service. 5☆ So glad I joined MG dental practice when I moved to Lancaster in 2011. Punam Kochar is the best dentist I have had. Excellent service. I have moved to Staynall now but would not dream of leaving here everyone is so welcoming and helpful,hope the new corporate ownership doesn't spoil it. Update Finished my treatment last week, exceptionally good you feel really looked after at this practice. Just had a couple of fillings done on Friday 15th September. Excellent service from Punam and Nicola. So relaxing, and it isn't often you can say that. Great teamwork and professionalism. Thanks. Update 15th march 24 Check up and clean and polish, discussed my partial as it is just becoming a bit looser on the fitting front. Deciding to use fixative for a bit, will redo the partial in a few months fingers . Thank you Punam and Nicola. ***** Update 12th April 24 Had to go back as a tooth from my partial denture came off. I went in on tuesday, did a check and re-mould and asked to come back on 12th am. Partial fitted and checked,all good,off i went. Super service i cannot recommend this dentist enough. Update September 20th 2024 Check up today clean and polish and x rays, discovered white spot on tongue . Cleaning it and going back for check up. 2 weeks. I've also looked for a better electric toothbrush. The number 1 survey winner is MauArcher so ordered 1. Thanks to Punam and Nicola for their care and attention, the gold medal winners at Marketgate Dental.
Hi Howard, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, thank you for choosing Marketgate Dental as your dental care provider, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Very efficient and professional service. Highly impressed - thank you.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service as always at Marketgate Lancaster. All the staff are very professional, polite and courteous. The whole practice is always very clean. Was attended to very promptly with no wait at all, Also sent reminders a few days to appointment so I wouldn't miss it. Whole procedure was smooth and completely painless. In summary an excellent practice very well recommended!
Hi Papa, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Great top class dentist reassuringly professional service excellent dentist staff great
Hi Stephen, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: The team went above and beyond, despite being late, they still seen me after travelling from away. They were polite and friendly.
Fantastic experience: Always a great experience. On time appointments, brilliant expertise, very considerate and caring. Great facilities.
Hi Alamelu, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Quick and efficient service. Lost a tooth and had a new plate made to add to another tooth. Worth the wait, Toby came up trumps. I can smile again Just been for my bi-annual check up. It is a very friendly place and you know the service is top quality. April 2025
Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Edit as asked to complete review after recent attendance, I’d like to add a complement to Punam’s assistant Nicola, who is warm, friendly and professional. Marketgate has been my family dentist since the days of Mr Stirrup and Mr Weald. After moving away then back again I was fortunate to be allocated Mrs Kocchar and now my young family all attend this practice. Mrs Kocchar has a lovely manner, and she is friendly, gentle, professional and efficient, I would highly recommend her. All the treatment and advice we have had has been fantastic. The environment is meticulously clean. They don’t try to make you have treatment that is unnecessary here either. My children will now sit happily and have their mouth checked due to our regular 6 monthly checks with Mrs Kocchar since they were aged one or so. I definitely recommend this practice, and I think the other reviews speak for themselves.
Hi Zofora, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Staff friendly and personable. My first time at a dentist for 34 years - staff and professionals made me feel very relaxed throughout. Would certainly recommend and will from now on keep a diary for regular check ups.
Hi Belinda, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Irina was as professional with my treatment as she has been for over 20 years. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Kind, caring, knowledgeable and very professional. I have an excellent dentist.
Hi Ann, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Nice clinic. Top-notch service. Great dentists and hygenists.
Fantastic experience: Very considerate and do a great job with the dental care. I would recommend them.
Fantastic experience: Update March 2025 Yet again Ibrahim and his lovely nurse, (sorry I didn't get her name) were kind, respectful and put me at ease for a very thorough hygiene treatment. I have confidence that I always receive the best possible care and treatment with a friendly welcome. As a wheelchair user, I appreciate the new, more accessible premises. I have been a patient with this practice for over 50 years. Update March 2024 I met Greeshma the hygienist for the first time. I can honestly say that I actually enjoyed the visit.Good advice, and a gentle friendly manner, so very kind and thorough.. Update June 2024, Yet again excellent care and advice from Irina. I was pleased to see that the plant in the waiting room had been moved to give better access to the lower level of the reception desk. Thank you. Update September 2024: Ibrahim, hygienist, was kind and very helpful. He gave some useful advice on my ongoing routine. Unfortunately the wheelchair lift had a problem and I had to ask a member of the public to alert reception about this. A member of staff was soon on hand to solve the problem. Update December 2024 Excellent caring service as usual from Irina and her nurse. Everyone is very helpful. I feel that the reception arrangements could be improved for wheelchair users. The counters ar so high that the receptionists don't see me. Now that the check in is at the 2nd desk, there is no lowered desk for wheelchair users to access. Perhaps a mirror might be fixed in a suitable position so that I might be seen on arrival?
Dear Mrs Spencer
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that you were inconvenienced by the high desk arrangement in Marketgate reception. We have welcomed your idea about having a mirror installed to enable reception team to see wheelchair users and have now ordered one in, so hopefully your experience at the next visit will be a better one.
Fantastic experience: I recently broke my retainer, which Malmin orthodontist suggested to contact Markegate Dental. Upon getting in contact, I had an appointment the next day. The reception team are very quick and helpful, my waiting time to be seen was less than 5 minutes. The nurse and dentist explained everything very well, again with a very quick service. I was really impressed with their x-ray machine and the 3D vision I could see of my own teeth. I'm collecting my retainer the same week, so I don't go long without it after having braces removed years ago. I would highly recommend this dental practise.
Hi Lucy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Excellent as usual, needed an urgent appt and they saw me asap. Been to Irina for over 20+ years she’s the best, wouldn’t go anywhere else. Lindsay Madden
Hi Andrew/Lindsey, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Great experience and very professional. All the work was done to my complete satisfaction. Been going to this Dentist for years now and always great service Thanks
Hi Dave, thank you for taking the time to leave us such ac wonderful review. We will pass your kind words onto our Marketgate Dental team and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: A great service! Always a pleasure to visit Toby And his smiling face. i find He Is professional, friendly and down to earth whilst being very realistic in his approach to Dentistry. This to me is very much appreciated. He is a credit to your service. I’m sure his mother would be proud of him ! I’m allowed To state the latter being an octogenarian
Hi Pauline, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Negative experience: I won't be coming back. I made an appointment online, and wasn't told that I'd then be expected to phone the practice and pay in advance of my appointment. Then I started receiving text messages demanding payment, threatening that my appointment would be cancelled if I didn't pay before 24 hours of the appointment. I've been to dozens of dentists and this is the only time I've been required to pay in advance so this is unusual. Worse though, when I got to my appointment, it was the most painful experience I've ever had at a dentist. I take good care of my teeth and during the cleaning session, the dentist poked their scraping tool into my gums and was very rough. It was agony and I had to clench my fists for about 20 minutes to stop myself from shouting out. I've never felt pain like it before. So I'm done with this dentist and will be going elsewhere next time.
We are sorry to hear you were unhappy with our service. Unfortunately, we cannot locate your patient details on our system.
We were wondering if you could, please, call the practice on 015232630 to provide your details to enable our practice manager to deal with your complaint promptly.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Negative experience: Judgy, rude uncaring people. Came in for an emergency appointment found out I had a tooth infection, had extreme pain couldn’t sleep or eat, instead of helping they wanted me to wait 2/3 weeks for another appointment, the next day face was swelled only then were they telling me to come in, again didn’t do anything. Everytime I go in they are judging. How they approach things is inconsiderate and poor. They don’t think how they might sound and come out with rude remarks.
We are sorry to hear you were unhappy with our service. Unfortunately, we cannot locate your patient details on our system.
We were wondering if you could, please, call the practice on 015232630 to provide your details to enable our practice manager to deal with your complaint promptly.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely lovely at every turn, from the dentist to the reception staff. Always helpful and reassuring, regardless of whether its a routine checkup or the latest dental disaster that's brought you in.
Hi Tony, thank you for the 5* review. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Very pleasant and friendly. Toby explained exactly what was happening.Painless procedure
Hi Stephanie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Very pleasant trip to have two fillings. The dentist Tobias was fantastic. I hate needles. Didn't feel a thing.
Hi Gary, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Time has moved on: I`m now 90 and then other day I was dealt very promptly and efficiently by Toby and his nurse Jean, and an appointment made, again very efficiently, for a further visit for certain work to be done.
Dear Sam, We are very humbled to hear of your continued loyalty to the practice and we are delighted that you are happy with the treatment. Your review and feedback is much very appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again at the practice for your continuing dental care.
Fantastic experience: The most caring dentist and team I've ever met, really treated with such care and undersas am a very nervous patient
Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Just started visiting this practice this year treated by Poonam assisted by Robbie and Christian. The atmosphere in this practice Is unlike any other dental practice I have been to the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is happy and professional . The facilities are excellent and the staff extremely helpful knowledgeable and caring. Really glad I have switched to this practice. Can’t recommend it enough.
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Toby is brilliant ! Amazing with the kids to - they actually enjoy going
Hi Joanna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Our family all see different dentists at the practice, including Irina, Punam and Toby. They all specialise in certain areas of dentistry and are all wonderful. Irina is very patient and calm, she has been extremely helpful with some trickier things I have had to have done and is a real perfectionist. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Irina - she is fantastic! She has a real way of making you feel relaxed whilst having treatment ! I have had some painful issues with my jaw in the past, and Punam has always acted quickly when referring me to any further specialists. I always manage to get an emergency appointment should I need one, and find Punam to be very proficient at what she does. She is great at spotting small things that could potentially become a much larger issue in the future. My daughter has been lucky enough to see Toby as her dentist, who is just fabulous with children. He has managed to give her a small filling and she was still laughing at the end! This requires a specific special type of person to have this skill, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Toby to any adults or children that may feel anxious around dentists.
Negative experience: The dentist Dr Irennia and the nurse are very professional and polite The receptionist who book the appointment are very unprofessional and uncooperative I think he needs a communication skills improvement on how to communicate with patients
Dear Mr Abushahba,
We are sorry to hear you were unhappy with our receptionist. Unfortunately, we cannot locate your patient details on our system.
Could you please contact the practice manager on 0152432630 and provide your details, so that she can promptly deal with your complaint.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Fantastic experience: As someone who has had a fear of dentists all my life, I am incredibly grateful to Toby and the team for putting me at ease through all the dental treatment I’ve had to have recently. The care shown was wonderful. Thank you so much for giving me my smile back!!
Hi Diane, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Follow-up appointment with Grishma and dental nurse Rob. Both made me feel relaxed. My treatment was painless and resolved a very irritating problem.
Hi Kathleen, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Had an emergency visit to Marketgate Dental Practice recently; my problem was sorted out the same day, very helpful receptionist arranged an appointment with Irina Tsepelin, whom I have been treated by for a number of years now, and Irina identified the cause of my severe toothache, removed the nerve from the tooth and booked me in for further treatment at a later date. All the staff were really helpful, and Irina, I must say, is absolutely brilliant , it is always a pleasure to see her and visit this practice. Thank you all for excellent service at such short notice.
Hi Andrew, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Great Dentist, very thorough, experienced and friendly, would highly recommend.
Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Appreciated an emergency appointment when my crown broke! And then excellent follow-up work. Kind and skilled.
Hi Vivienne, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I have been having treatment with the dentist for a few months and it was completed last week. All the staff there were helpful and the dentist was just fantastic. Talking me through options, showing kindness and consideration at all times. Very pleased with the team (was recommended by my sister in law and another friend - although seeing a different dentist, we all think the same about the practice). Thank you!
Hi Katie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of visiting Marketgate Dental Practice, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly kind and courteous, creating a welcoming atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. A special shout-out goes to Toby, who is truly amazing. His friendly demeanor and respectful approach make every visit enjoyable. He has a way of brightening the experience, which is no small feat when it comes to dental appointments! Toby’s positivity and genuine care for patients really transform what could be a daunting experience into something pleasant. Overall, Marketgate Dental Practice stands out for its exceptional service and staff. If you’re looking for a dental practice that combines professionalism with a warm, friendly environment, this is the place to go!
Hi Liz, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Everything first rate as ever. I have been a patient for years and always have first rate treatment/attention.
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Fantastic experience: I saw Saad a few weeks ago and he delivered first class treatment. He is excellent technically and went out of his way to make me feel feel comfortable and relaxed. Thank you Saad! Sean
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Fantastic experience: My wife and I had our first appointment yesterday. Ibrahim was extremely polite and professional and explained everything really well. In fact we learnt stuff that no other dentist had ever told us. He put us at ease and we both felt really relaxed. We have made our next appointment and would recommend him to anyone considering a dentist in this area. Top marks Ibrahim.
Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Edited again to add: I know I've commented before, but great service does deserve to be recognised. I had a painful problem this week that I thought might be an abscess. Marketgate fitted me in quickly, confirmed the abscess and prescribed antibiotics. I'm very grateful, particularly as it'll be Christmas next week and so I'm sure the practice calendar must already have been full. My dentist is Irina Tsepelin. Thank you very much indeed for fitting me in and sorting this out! I've never been fond of dental visits, but this is an excellent practice and I'm very glad that my neighbour recommended it. My dentist is Irina Tsepelin, and she is highly skilled, efficient and reassuring. The nurses and receptionists have also always been patient and friendly. Very highly recommended. Edited to add: I unfortunately had to make urgent contact this week because I'd developed a very painful tooth over the weekend. Irina very kindly fitted me in on both Monday and Tuesday, which was hugely appreciated by me. Both Irina and the dental nurse were very reassuring and kind in what felt to me like a pretty traumatic situation. Very highly recommended again. Edited to add: Irina and her nurses are still excellent. I’ve needed a couple of fillings recently and they’ve sorted them out quickly and reassuringly. Thank you, and still very highly recommended.
Hi Shirley, thank you for taking the time to leave us such wonderful review. We absolutely love having you at our practice and we're beyond pleased that Marketgate Dental has helped you to get over your fear of dentists. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Having a terrible fear of dentists I came to see Toby, what a fantastic experience, he instantly put me at ease, took me through the procedure so I knew exactly what was happening. The pain I expected never came and I am excited to return for my next appointment. A huge thanks to Toby and his wonderful nurses.
Hi Mike , thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Positive experience: OK…….but as a long standing (40+years) user of this practice & 80 years old do not appreciate being thrown off the NHS list; and, only able to receive treatment via Maxillo-facial Unit at RLI …..not able to make any further six-monthly check-up appointments
Dear Mr Rayner
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you feel unhappy. It appears that there has been some miscommunication regarding your NHS appointments.
Our practice manager has sent you a private email in relation to your concerns.
We hope this helps to clear any misunderstandings.
Fantastic experience: Irena provided an outstanding service for my son today. I would 100% recommend for anyone who is anxious about dental appointments. The team at Market Gate are brilliant!
Hi Emma, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient of this practice for over 50 years and have always received excellent treatment through impacted wisdom teeth through to crowns , root canal work and basic fillings. My last appointment with Toby for root canal work was exceptional in that he was reassuring , gentle and explained exactly what he was doing
Hi Shirley, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and thank you for your continuous support! We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I want to say a big thank you to Ibrahim for his excellent dental treatment and manner. It's been a long while since I visited a dentist and I was very nervous but his approach was thoroughly professional, patient and helped put me at ease. I am happy to have chosen this Practice. Thank you.
Hi Matthew, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Ibrahim is an amazing dentist! He checked I was OK with every step of my treatment. My treatment was complicated but Ibrahim was able to tackle all procedures with care, precision and comprehensively without me having to change chairs!
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Fantastic experience: Irena has been my dentist for many years. Under her care, I have had fillings, crowns replaced and cosmetic work undertaken plus general maintenance needed for the teeth of a 75 year old! Irena has considerable expertise, kindness and humour I am very grateful to have her as my dentist
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Fantastic experience: Appointment had reminders and medical details form sent online in advance. Dentist was on time and check-up done efficiently. Total time 15mins. Re-appointment made ay convenient time for further work.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service every time! Tobi is the best family dentist we have ever had. He puts us at ease and is so friendly and knowledgeable and gentle with your mouth! He makes us not dread going to the dentist! The dental nurses are super friendly too.
Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review! We're beyond happy you've a great experience at our clinic! Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: As a long-term patient I have always experienced a quality service, latest dental techniques, dental work guanrteed, and a caring friendly service. One can almost look forward to going to the dentist at Marketgate.
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Fantastic experience: Excellent friendly practice great care taken to put you at ease during your appointment fair competitive pricing top quality service a great dentist supported by a professional team of nursing and reception staff.
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Fantastic experience: Staff are all polite, helpful, efficient, informative and for someone who has always detested going to the dentist, a totally stress free experience
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Fantastic experience: Usual excellent service from the dental practice. Toby, as always, made the experience of having a filling totally bearable! for that I am very grateful. Thank you.
Hi Jane, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I haven't been to a dentist properly in over 5 years, and was very nervous to go in as I had really painful gums. Soon as I walked in everyone was really helpful, the dentist I saw was absolutely brilliant reassured me on everything and made me feel better, as my teeth haven't been best since getting pregnant, due to brushing teeth I was constantly throwing up but he didn't make me feel guilty.
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Fantastic experience: Irina Tsepelin is the best dentist. So thorough and professional. Wouldn’t go to anyone else to have my teeth checked.
Hi Laura, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we will pass your kind onto Dr Tsepelin. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: Irina gave a very professional and compassionate service.I,like many people maybe ,shy away from dental appointments. However I felt very reassured in her and her nurses care.Thank you Irena.
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Fantastic experience: I’ve had extensive work done between marketgate and Malmin orthodontics. Punam is my dentist and properly sorted my teeth out so I could get braces and now it’s all finally finished! My teeth look great, the staff are all brilliant, I actually have a really good laugh with them when I go, for someone that was terrified of the dentist and had shockingly bad teeth I now actually quite enjoy going! If you’re worried about going to the dentist then go here, I really can’t recommend them enough.
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Fantastic experience: I've just been to Marketgate Dental Practice for a filling ,the experience was very good ,pain free,with a little bit of banter which made the visit quite pleasant and stress free.I would highly recommend Marketgate.
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Fantastic experience: Good dentist. Hadn’t been to a dentist for almost five years and they sorted out some fillings and gave my teeth a good clean. No waiting around, my appointments were at 10 am & 2 pm & I was in the chair at those times. That is something I greatly appreciate.
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Fantastic experience: Had some composite bonding redone by Irena and had an amazing experience. Irena was very patient with me during deciding a treatment plan and answered all of my questions and worries. Irena really pays attention to detail and you can really tell how much she cares. The results are amazing and I am left feeling so much more confident. The reception staff and dental nurses are also really lovely and welcoming! Really recommend using Market Gate dentist and also Irena for cosmetic dentistry!
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Fantastic experience: August 24 - I have to sing the praises of Punam, my dentist who has been treating me for a couple of months for a number of issues. She is so very patient and kind, absolutely recommend her to all. She is a wonderful dentist and really puts you at ease throughout your treatment. Thank you so much Punam. I had an emergency appointment with Toby, who was absolutely fantastic. Despite the pain I was in, Toby put me at ease with his warm manner and approach. Highly recommend the practice, fantastic service and delivery.
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Fantastic experience: Have had Irina as my dentist for a number of years and she is lovely to deal with………. have used Marketgate dentist for over 50 years…Staff always professional and pleasant.
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Fantastic experience: Ibrahim had read up on notes made at previous visits and explained what the current examination entailed. He answered my questions very clearly and in easily understood terms. Ibrahim and his assistant, Noreen, are a very personable, professional and professionally team, as are the reception staff. Thank you.
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Fantastic experience: Over the years I have always found the dental staff at this practice to be friendly, efficient and professional. My recent visits were no different.
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Fantastic experience: Very nice! Great staff, very professional and friendly. Lovely clean and modern practice, and the plan they have is worth the money.
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Fantastic experience: Needed an emergency replacement filling- - got a next day appointment and this large filling was done there and then with great efficiency by my dentist. I have total confidence in her and the dental nurse. Thanks to all.
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Negative experience: DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Made my teeth worse ended up with Bell’s pawsy in and out of hospital because infection on my gum because they had not carried out the first procedure correctly 4 months later still going back and forth now paralysed one side of my face . Definitely don’t get composite bonding from this surgery I have photos of what I ended up with and pictures of what the advertise false adverisement and no empathy!! Very unprofessional
Hi Ellie, at Marketgate Dental Practice we take all complains very seriously. We understand you are not happy with your ongoing complaint outcome. I am sorry we cannot go into the details of your dental treatment and your complaint. However, we want to point out that the information you have provided in relation to your treatment and the outcome is not correct. Our practice manager and treating clinician have been and will carry on dealing with your complaint according to our company complaints procedure.
Kind regards,
Marketgate Dental
Fantastic experience: Very respectful and kind staff. My doctor was a committed one. I had a root canal, and before that some fillings and each time the process was very smooth. Both the doctor and staff do really care about people and tend to take into the consideration people's conditions specially students and that is why all my expenses got subjected to 15% student discount.
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Positive experience: Service and attention/explanation of procedure was good . However I consider the £200.00 fee for one extraction to be exessive in my opinion.
Fantastic experience: Been a patient of this Dental Practice for many years and have always received wonderful polite and professional treatment, Irena has recently very kindly been able to show me her professional skills, I cannot recommend her guidance highly enough, together with an approach that helps you relax from the start in the certain knowledge that she really cares and wants the very best results, she loves this job and is an invaluable member of the practice. She was always willing to help to address any concerns and the journey was delight not a dread, I thank you Irena and wish I could have had this journey many years earlier. Now my experience was a good one and I would highly recommend this practice and its members to other people. Many thanks to you all, kindest wishes Deborah.
Fantastic experience: Toby and assistants always manage to make me so relaxed, and the treatment to cap a tooth was painless. They did a great job.
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Fantastic experience: I have been with this dental practice for many years and I have recommended it to friends and family. The staff are friendly and the dentists are excellent. I was in a lot of pain recently and the staff were very helpful, fitting me in for an emergency ‘same day’ appointment so the problem could be treated quickly. The treatment was effective and I am now pain free thanks to the fast, effective treatment that I received.
Hi Deborah, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: This was my first visit to Marketgate Dental Practice. Everything was excellent. Dr Tsepelin was professional and friendly, answered all my questions and explained each step. The reception staff were friendly and, the facilities were clean and had modern set up.
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Fantastic experience: *edit: on my most recent experience much more communication was given, and I've increased the rating to 5 stars to reflect that Very clean and efficient. I've only seen the one dentist, Dr Ibrahim, who was very polite and very good at his job, but wasn't the best for a patient who is scared of the dentist. Not bad at all, in fact clearly a very good dentist who was thorough and quick, and perfectly nice. However he just didn't communicate about what was going on, and I was taken by surprise a couple of times, which was a bit stressful. It also felt a bit impersonal, which I know isn't the point of the dentist, but it didn't help with the anxiety. It was recorded that I am a nervous patient, which is the only reason I raise it here, so I somewhat expected more in terms of communication/actively trying to reduce stress. I'd give them 4.5 *s if I could, but I can't give 5 stars for the reason above - I have and would recommend them to others though!
Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I was very pleased with my treatment. I was given a very complete explanation of why treatment was needed, what options were available with costs and benefits fully explained and very careful advice. The treatment was done in a most prfessional way and I left feeling very satisfied. Excellent.
Hi Steve, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review & for choosing Marketgate Dental. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: As a United States International student going to Lancaster Uni, these guys are awesome. Everything was super easy, took no time at all to schedule an appt, and getting seen was fast and easy. Everyone was super nice and the cost (at least compared to USD...) was very good. Was nervous about how dental work would be overseas, but they knocked it out of the park!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review & thank you for choosing Marketgate Dental. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Keep smiling :)
Fantastic experience: I visited Jen the Hygienist, first time she has seen me. She listened and gave me excellent advice without being patronising She was very thorough with the cleaning but did not hurt. Best Hygienist I have received treatment from. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Recently joined Marketgate Dental Practice and had first check-up and hygienist appointment. Decided to join the Dental Care Memberships as this provides 2 Dental check-ups and scale and polishes per year with the dentist alongside 10% discount on all general treatments (hygienist). Overall, the costs are marginally lower than comparative Denplan prices so I was happy with this option. The Practice is clean and modern and the staff professional and friendly, thus far waiting times have also been satisfactory.
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