About The Practice
The Practice was established in 1880 by Mr Eric Bradley. Eric was succeeded by two of his three sons, Peter and Alan (the third becoming an architect) Peter and Alan also spent their entire careers at Bradley’s.
We have come a long way since then! The practice is located in a fine Regency building set in its own grounds. We have a large number of dentists and hygienists working out of 10 fully equipped operating rooms and we are a continuously growing clinic – welcoming new patients, offering novel and advanced treatment options, and taking referrals for complex work from local dentists.
Our philosophy is to provide outstanding care to all of our patients, care with empathy and understanding, and to provide that care as painlessly as possible. We offer treatment privately and under the Denplan care contract.
- General dentistry including check-ups, fillings and crowns.
- Orthodontics (for adults only), cosmetic treatment, therapy for gum disease, root canal treatment and the reconstruction of damaged teeth.
- State of the art technology including ‘invisible’ braces, titanium implants and tooth whitening.
- Dedicated team of hygienists.
- Dentists particularly interested in the treatment of children.
The Practice Facilities
Our surgeries are maintained to the highest standards. We have digital radiography throughout and that enables clear imaging and reduced dosages to patients.
Our clinic is equipped with a Central Sterilization Room ensuring that we take hygiene and the protection of our patients very seriously. Upstairs, is a dedicated implant suite fitted to the highest standards and with the latest equipment.
We also have an on-site laboratory that makes the teeth we fit into your mouth! Three dental technicians expertly craft dentures, crowns and bridges, and teeth that are attached to dental implants.
By having an on-site production facility we are able to establish a 3-way conversation between our patient, dental technician and dentist – ensuring that your new teeth are exactly how you wanted them!
Timeline
Bradley & Partners
a brief history
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Building Built - 1790
The building was built originally as a Rectory for the local parish.
1790
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Dental Practice Established - 1880
Established by Mr Eric Bradley & Mr Stan Post (originally as Bradley & Post) in premised across the road in St Peter’s St (what is now David Grime’s Opticians).
1880
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Dental Legislation - 1921
The Dentist Act was introduced by parliament meaning you were now required to have qualifications to practice as a dentist.
1921
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Practice Moved - 1947
Moved into the current site and established Bradley’s and Partners. Later, Mr Eric Bradley was joined by 2 of his 3 sons, Peter and Alan.
1947
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Dental Legislation - 1956
In an attempt to regulate the industry, mandatory registration of all dentists was introduced.
1956
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Dental Laboratory - 1960
Built an on-site laboratory
1960
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Denplan - 2006
Welcomed our first Denplan patient
2006
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Building Refurbished - 2014
Major refurbishment and re-equipping including digitization and putting in additional surgery space.
2014
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Implant Referral Centre - 2014
Established our Implant Referral Centre.
2014
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Brånemark Osseointegration Centre – Canterbury - Dec 2018
First accreddited Brånemark Osseointegration Centre in the uk .
2018