Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Damira Southbourne, 99 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, Dorset, BH6 3QNContact details and opening times
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Review titled Very poor service
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 13 August 2024
A reception request for literally thousands of pounds with no mention of payment plans available for implant treatment following a consultation last year. 2 Cancelled appointments for myself this year. A forgotten appointment for my wife when she was actually sitting in the premises. A reception request for £ 80 for treatment which had already been paid. A requests for payment of £ 80 for hygienist's treatment which was included within our payment plan.
Visited August 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 21 August 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience at our Damira Southbourne practice. We take negative feedback very seriously. However, as this is an anonymous review, we are currently unable to investigate this further. Should you wish to discuss this further, please contact the Practice Manager on southbourne@damiradental.co.uk. We would be grateful to be given the opportunity to rebuild your trust. Please accept our sincere apologies. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Great practice but really dissapointed with recent news.
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 29 May 2024
Always had great service but communication is not good at this practice. We have been with Damira for years. Our recent visit, our dentist informed us she was leaving to go private but they would be hiring new dentists. We were informed to book in every 3 months to monitor my daughter who has very weak enamel. I had previously booked in her 6 month checkup which isn't due till October. Only to then be told by reception team that we would need to join a list as we are no longer registered as nhs patients due to our dentist leaving. Only when they get another nhs dentist in, we may be assigned an NHS dentist- not guaranteed. So if my daughters need their checkups, we now need to pay privately. I think its disgusting that children have to be charged privately. I get dentists are all going private because they make a lot more money, but why should children have to suffer that consequence? The fact that this was known for some time by Damira and that as patients who have been with them for years, it really was dissapointing that we have not been notified of this sooner. No idea if their 'list' exists to be added onto NHS but judging by the fact that several of their NHS dentists have left to go private, it won't be long until the practice goes private and we are forced into paying private health costs. It really is sad for struggling families and children who suffer the most.
Visited May 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 29 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one. We hope we are able to help again in the future. We understand your concerns regarding delays to routine appointments. Unfortunately, our country is currently facing a recruitment crisis for NHS dentists. Despite our best efforts, due to the nationwide shortage of dentists we are struggling to provide routine care appointments under the NHS to most of our patients. We appreciate your feedback, should you wish to discuss this further, please contact the Practice Manager on southbourne@damiradental.co.uk. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Check-up
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 19 February 2024
I was very happy with my routine check-up. The dentist was very kind and concerned for my comfort. He explained what he picked up and discussed the options. Overall I was very pleased.
Visited February 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 21 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and… Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Recommended
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 14 February 2024
I visited the practice 3 months before my checkup is due as I was concerned about a dental issue I was experiencing. The dentist was extremely thorough, very gentle, and illustrated what was causing the problem through a sketch and showing me my X-ray followed up by explaining what could be done to resolve the issue. The staff in reception seemed very happy in their work and appeared to work well together.
Visited February 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 21 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and… Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Great work
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Malcolm - Posted on 03 February 2024
First time visit to the hygienist-top job thorough and professional. Immediate improving to my oral health.
Visited February 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 14 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback, Malcolm. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and… Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Disappointed
Rated 1 star out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 16 February 2024
I did not have a positive experience sadly. The dentist had not read my notes prior to my new patient appointment. I was only in the chair for about 10 minutes as there was little consultation about a treatment plan. I am HiV and was told I could only have end of day appointments (I really thought we lived in more informed times).
Visited February 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 21 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience at our Damira Southbourne practice and you felt that you received inadequate service. All staff are made aware of the high-level customer service that Damira aims to deliver, and this will be raised during the next staff training to ensure this does not happen again. Should you wish to discuss this further, please contact the Practice Manager on southbourne@damiradental.co.uk. We would be grateful to be given the opportunity to rebuild your trust. Please accept our sincere apologies. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Very good practice
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Patrick G - Posted on 01 February 2024
I was seen on time, received excellent and considerate treatment. Time from phoning for an appointment and being seen was only a few days. (it was non urgent) Thank you
Visited January 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 07 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback, Patrick. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and... Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Good Service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 01 February 2024
Lost a large filling on Thursday. Appointment arranged for following Wednesday. Tooth refilled. Everyone polite, friendly and professional.
Visited January 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 07 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and… Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Experienced wonderful staff
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Allan Ellement - Posted on 01 February 2024
Been coming here a few year's now and my confidence continues to grow with the excellent treatment I've received both with my dentist and hygienist. The reception staff are always friendly and helpful so I'm just completely satisfied with the professional work done here at Dimera.
Visited January 2024
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 07 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback, Allan. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and… Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios
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Review titled Welcoming practice
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 17 October 2023
Encountered a three month wait for treatment, two cancellations during that time, but treatment when done was very good, the dentist explaining everything and was very considerate.
Visited October 2023
Review titled Damira Southbourne Dental Practice
Replied on 26 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear your experience with our Damira Southbourne practice was a positive one and… Your kind words have been passed on to the team who are delighted they were able to provide you with great service. We hope we are able to help again in the future. Damira Dental Studios