The Dental Surgery is a long-established and award-winning private dental practice located at 55 Mark Lane, City of London, EC3R 7NE, with over 32 years of distinguished history serving patients in Central London. Situated near the Tower of London and within walking distance of Bank, Monument, Tower Hill, and Liverpool Street stations, the practice has earned an exceptional reputation for clinical excellence, with a 4.9-star Google rating from 302 reviews and an extraordinary track record of over 128,000 consultations completed, 21,000+ dental implants placed, and 56,000+ emergency appointments handled throughout its history. Winner of the Private Dentistry Awards in 2012 and a finalist in the 2023 Dentistry Awards, The Dental Surgery is consistently recognised as one of the finest dental practices in London.
The practice operates on a philosophy of "whole person dentistry" - a holistic, minimally invasive approach that prioritises each patient's overall oral health and long-term wellbeing rather than focusing solely on individual treatment episodes. A large and highly experienced multi-disciplinary team, including specialist-registered orthodontists, dedicated implant surgeons, and a team of ten hygienists, ensures that patients in the City of London can access comprehensive dental care across all disciplines under one roof. The Dental Surgery holds EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Centre of Excellence certification - one of the most prestigious hygiene accreditations available in the United Kingdom - reflecting the practice's extraordinary commitment to preventive and hygiene care standards.
Treatments & Specialties
The Dental Surgery in the City of London offers an exceptional breadth of dental and aesthetic treatments:
- Dental Implants - With over 21,000 implants placed throughout the practice's history, and specialist implant surgeons Simon Nocton and Ben Molyneux (16+ years' experience) on the team, The Dental Surgery is one of London's most experienced implant practices.
- Invisalign Clear Aligners - Discreet, removable clear aligner orthodontic treatment managed by the practice's specialist orthodontic team.
- Fixed Braces - Comprehensive orthodontic correction managed by specialist-registered orthodontists Elaine Brough and Stuart Yeaton.
- Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) - As an EMS GBT Centre of Excellence, the practice delivers the most advanced hygiene protocol available, using airflow, piezo, and ultrasonic technology for a thorough yet gentle professional clean.
- Dental Hygiene (40-minute appointments) - Extended hygiene appointments ensure thorough, unhurried professional care beyond the brief sessions offered by many London practices.
- Porcelain Veneers & Smile Styling - Cosmetic dentist Dr. Andrew Gardner specialises in veneers and comprehensive smile transformations.
- Teeth Whitening - Professional whitening systems delivering safe and effective smile brightening.
- Root Canal Treatment - Expert endodontic therapy to save and restore infected or severely damaged teeth.
- Periodontal Care - Specialist gum disease management to protect the supporting structures of the teeth.
- Crowns & Restorations - High-quality restorative treatments to rebuild and protect damaged teeth.
- Facial Aesthetics - Anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, and microneedling treatments available for a comprehensive aesthetic offering.
- Emergency Dental Care - With over 56,000 emergency appointments handled in its history, the practice has unmatched experience and capacity for urgent dental care in the City of London.
Technology & Facilities
The Dental Surgery in the City of London is equipped with cutting-edge dental technology across all clinical disciplines. The practice uses 3D imaging technology for precise implant planning, enabling clinicians to assess bone volume and density with extraordinary accuracy before placing implants. As an EMS GBT Centre of Excellence, the practice's hygiene team employs the most advanced airflow and piezo technology available for biofilm removal - a distinction shared by only a select group of practices across the entire United Kingdom. Online booking via the DentalHub platform adds a layer of scheduling convenience for patients, while the availability of flexible financing through Secure Trust Bank ensures that more extensive treatment programmes remain financially accessible for London patients. The continuous professional development culture within the team ensures that clinicians remain at the leading edge of their respective disciplines.
Why Choose The Dental Surgery in London
Patients across the City of London and throughout Greater London choose The Dental Surgery for an unmatched combination of experience, expertise, and accreditation:
- 21,000+ Implants Placed - An extraordinary volume of implant experience that sets The Dental Surgery apart from the vast majority of dental practices in London.
- EMS GBT Centre of Excellence - This elite hygiene certification confirms the practice's position at the very top of preventive and hygiene care standards in the UK.
- Award-Winning Practice - Winner of the 2012 Private Dentistry Awards and a 2023 Dentistry Awards finalist, with a consistent track record of industry recognition.
- 32 Years of Experience - Over three decades of practice history, stable team relationships, and deep institutional expertise distinguish The Dental Surgery from newer competitors.
- 4.9-Star Rating from 302 Reviews - One of the highest-rated and most-reviewed dental practices in the City of London.
- Specialist-Registered Orthodontists - On-site access to formally specialist-registered orthodontists ensures the highest level of orthodontic care available.
- Flexible Hours - Early morning (from 8:00 AM) through to evening (7:00 PM Mon-Thu) and Saturday appointments accommodate the full range of City and commuter patient schedules in London.
Patient Experience
The culture at The Dental Surgery in the City of London is defined by its whole-person philosophy - a commitment to truly understanding each patient's health history, concerns, and goals before designing personalised, minimally invasive treatment plans. With a 4.9-star Google rating from over 300 reviews, patients consistently commend the warmth and expertise of the clinical team, the thoroughness of consultations, and the quality of clinical outcomes across all treatment types. The practice's extraordinary track record - 128,000 consultations, 21,000 implants, 56,000 emergency appointments - speaks to the depth of trust that generations of City of London patients have placed in The Dental Surgery over its 32 years of operation. Free initial orthodontic assessments and flexible financing options further remove barriers to accessing the care each patient deserves.
Location & Accessibility
The Dental Surgery is located at 55 Mark Lane, City of London, London EC3R 7NE, adjacent to the historic Tower of London area in the City of London. The practice is accessible from a remarkable number of Underground stations: Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City Lines), Monument (Circle and District Lines), Tower Hill (Circle and District Lines), and Liverpool Street (Central, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City, Circle Lines) are all within comfortable walking distance. National rail services at Fenchurch Street, Canon Street, and London Bridge stations further extend connectivity for commuters throughout Greater London. The practice is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, ensuring early morning, lunchtime, and evening appointments are available for the thousands of professionals who work in and around the City of London.
