Customer Care at Absolute – Going the extra mile
One thing we pride ourselves in here at Absolute Dental is our exceptional customer care. It’s our aim to ensure that every patient is treated as an individual and has the best experience possible.
We are very conscious of the well being of every person that walks through the door and we will do whatever we can to help, even if it doesn’t involve dentistry!
An example of such an occasion was just the other day when an elderly gentleman arrived for his appointment, but his wife was not where he had arranged to meet her and he was very worried about her. After getting a description of what she was wearing two of our team went out into Kingsbridge to try and locate her. Fortunately she was located fit and well in one of the local shops and had just lost track of time! The gentleman was very grateful and was much more relaxed once his mind was at rest.
We provide multiple facilities in order to achieve this, including freshly brewed coffee and films to entertain the children.If you have yet to experience our outstanding customer care please feel free to call in and see if we can help improve things for you.


Written by Kelly

Smiles top attractiveness poll

A ‘smile’ has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to attraction between men and women. A smile was rated highly by 56 per cent of respondents, closely followed by faces (53 per cent) and eyes (51 per cent). Dress sense, body shape, hair and height were also measured, with the latter bringing up the rear on 25 per cent. Interestingly, it was a non-physical attribute – personality – which was the clear winner of the survey. Ninety per cent of respondents rated this human attribute most important when it comes to attraction.The results have been published as part of the British Dental Health Foundation’s annual campaign – National Smile Month – now in its 35th year.

This year the theme is ‘The Smile Factor’, which aims to remind people that their mouth, teeth and smile is fundamental to all aspects of their life – whether career, personality, relationships, attraction or all-round good health. Despite the importance of smiles and teeth to everyday life, many people appear to have a poor image of the nation’s ‘Smile Factor’. The survey reveals that only 23 per cent believed that the nation had ‘good teeth’, and approaching half the population were not happy with their smile or teeth - stained or yellow teeth being the most common concern (37 per cent).

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, said: “As a nation we probably spend more time and money looking after our hair and the clothes we wear, rather than caring for our teeth. The survey is a great reminder that we should be giving greater attention to our teeth – not just because it improves oral health – but because it gives us the confidence to smile, which makes a major difference to our relationships, careers and overall image.“During National Smile Month, we hope everyone will consider what they can do to improve their Smile Factor. Hundreds of dental practices across the UK will be supporting the campaign and it’s an excellent time to seek their help and advice.“It’s really important to get the basics right at home as well. We recommend brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cutting down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks, and visiting your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend. Adopting this good oral health regime can make a huge difference to a confident smile and many aspects of everyday life”, advised Dr Carter.

Forget the X Factor get the Smile Factor

National Smile Month May 15th and June 15th is a key factor in the British Dental Health Foundation’s success in taking simple, practical oral health advice to millions of people nationwide.
Clinical research has found that, on average, people only brush for about 45 seconds and this is barely enough to skim across all of the teeth.
A good education, thorough brushing routine and a healthy eating lifestyle will not only help fight problems like tooth decay, bad breath and stained teeth it will also reduce the chances of developing gum disease – which has been linked to heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and low birth weight babies.
This is the message we at Absolute Dental promote on a daily basis, educating children from a very early age and carrying this through also to our adult patients.
We all take the simple things in life for granted, we are all expected to know how to brush our teeth, but to get the best from our brushing needs a little directional guidance. Ineffective brushing to remove the plaque and debris on a daily basis can not only lead to gum disease but also decay. We encourage our patients to bring their toothbrushes to hygienist and oral health education appointments to ensure that the best techniques are being applied.

Hello, my name is Rachael Bristow I am from Paignton where I live with my dog Gypsy and Husband to be Simon. My horse Princess lives at a farm in Torquay and is a very important part of my free time!
I am a qualified Dental Hygienist but also a Dental Therapist, this is a role that people are sometimes unaware exists!

I will be looking after Nicky's patients whilst she is taking time out on maternity leave with her new baby, Emma.
It involves me carrying out dental treatments under the instruction of a dentist, I can carry out a range of fillings large and small using dental anaesthetic on adults and children, also giving advice and handy tips on healthy gums and preventing decay, I can take x-rays and dental impression and carry out children’s extractions among other treatments. I have a good sense of humour coupled with a caring and compassionate nature, and look forward to seeing you soon!

Written by Rachael Bristow