Instant Dental
OVERVIEW
Instant Dental is a private emergency dental service operating across multiple locations in Kent, United Kingdom. The practice operates dedicated emergency dental centres in Maidstone, Dartford, Gillingham, Chatham, and Sevenoaks, making it one of the most widely accessible emergency dental providers in the county. Instant Dental's vision statement is "to be the trusted name in your hour of dental need through excellent and efficient customer service, as well as clinical excellence."
Instant Dental specialises exclusively in the provision of urgent and emergency dental care for patients experiencing dental pain, dental trauma, toothache, swelling, abscesses, broken teeth, lost or broken crowns, missing fillings, broken or lost dentures, wisdom tooth pain, and knocked-out teeth. The practice offers a 24-hour telephone service and same-day appointments subject to availability, with a flat fee diagnosis from £50 covering assessment and x-ray. The practice's vision is to be seen within the hour across its multiple Kent locations, providing fast and affordable emergency dental treatment without the need for a prior relationship with the practice — both new and existing patients are welcome.
All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council and are hand-picked for their caring and professional nature. The practice accepts referrals from other dental professionals and offers online booking. Instant Dental also offers franchise enquiries for dental professionals interested in operating under the Instant Dental model. The practice serves patients across Kent including Maidstone, Dartford, Gillingham, Chatham, Sevenoaks, and the surrounding areas of South East England.
TEAM
Instant Dental is staffed by a team of experienced emergency dentists, all registered with the General Dental Council and hand-picked for their caring and professional nature. All four founding clinicians qualified from Guy's Hospital, London, and bring a wealth of postgraduate training and clinical experience across emergency dentistry and beyond.
- Dr Mohsin Uddin BDS Lond, MSc (University of Kent): Dr Mohsin Uddin is a founding dentist at Instant Dental. He qualified from Guy's Hospital, London, and subsequently continued his education and professional development at Harvard University, the Pankey Institute in Miami, the Fahl Institute in Brazil, and the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom. His postgraduate training reflects a commitment to the highest standards of clinical excellence and continuing dental education across multiple international institutions. GDC: 86097.
- Dr Imran Gill BDS Lond, MFGDP RCS (UK): Dr Imran Gill is a founding dentist at Instant Dental. He qualified from Guy's Hospital, London, and subsequently obtained Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (MFGDP) from the Royal College of Surgeons. His clinical interests span cosmetic dentistry, invisible brace systems, teeth whitening, and children's dentistry. He is known for his friendly and approachable chairside manner and his commitment to making patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment. Outside dentistry, he is an avid cricket fan and player. GDC: 103873.
- Dr Zohaib Khawaja BDS Hons Lond, MFDS RCS Edin, MSc (University of Kent): Dr Zohaib Khawaja is a founding dentist at Instant Dental. He qualified from Guy's Hospital with distinction and has worked in various hospital settings before joining Instant Dental. He has passed examinations to obtain the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) and the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He subsequently pursued a further interest in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics at King's College London. His MSc from the University of Kent reflects his continued commitment to academic excellence alongside clinical practice. GDC: 211367.
- Dr Saira Akhtar BDS Hons Lond, MFGDP RCS (UK), PGCE Dental Ed (University of Bedfordshire): Dr Saira Akhtar is a founding dentist at Instant Dental. She qualified from Guy's Hospital with distinction and has obtained Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (MFGDP) from the Royal College of Surgeons, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education from the University of Bedfordshire. She serves as an Educational Supervisor for newly graduated dentists and is committed to learning and clinical excellence. Her clinical interests include facial aesthetics, incorporating the very latest in Botox and dermal filler techniques. GDC: 103948.
SERVICES
Instant Dental offers a focused range of emergency and restorative dental treatments across its five Kent locations, available to both new and existing patients without the need for registration. A flat fee diagnosis from £50 covers assessment and x-ray. A 24-hour telephone service is available and same-day appointments are offered subject to availability.
- Toothache: Toothache treatment is the primary presenting complaint at Instant Dental. The practice offers same-day emergency assessment and treatment for patients experiencing dental pain of any severity, identifying the underlying cause — whether decay, infection, a cracked tooth, gum disease, or another condition — and providing immediate relief and appropriate treatment. No emergency is considered too big or too small.
- Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatment is available at Instant Dental for patients with infected or severely damaged tooth pulp. The procedure removes the infected tissue, cleans and shapes the root canals, and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection, preserving the natural tooth and eliminating pain. Treatment is carried out by experienced clinicians with a focus on patient comfort.
- Broken Teeth: Emergency treatment for broken, chipped, or fractured teeth is available at Instant Dental. Treatment options depend on the extent of the damage and include smoothing and composite bonding for small chips, fillings or crowns for broken chewing surfaces, and reattachment of broken fragments where possible. Patients are advised to place any broken fragment in milk until their appointment to maximise the chance of reattachment.
- Dental Bridges: Dental bridges are offered at Instant Dental as a fixed tooth replacement solution for patients with one or more missing teeth. Three types of bridge are available: adhesive or resin-retained bridges fixed with dental adhesive to adjacent teeth, conventional bridges requiring tooth preparation, and implant-retained bridges secured on dental implants. All bridges are custom-made to blend seamlessly with the patient's natural smile.
- Dental Bonding: Dental bonding is available at Instant Dental as a non-invasive, quick cosmetic dental procedure in which tooth-coloured composite resin is applied to the surface of a tooth. It is used to close small gaps and spaces, improve the aesthetics of discoloured or misshapen teeth, and restore chipped or worn teeth. Direct composite veneers are also available as an alternative method to improve the appearance and function of worn front teeth.
- Dental Crowns: Dental crowns are available at Instant Dental to restore and protect heavily decayed, broken, or root-canal-treated teeth. Crowns are custom-made to cover the entire surface of the existing tooth, restoring both its strength and natural appearance and enabling the patient to eat and smile with confidence.
- Broken Dentures: Emergency treatment for broken or lost dentures is available at Instant Dental. The practice provides assessment and repair or replacement options for patients whose dentures have broken or been lost, restoring the patient's ability to eat and speak as quickly as possible.
- Wisdom Tooth Extractions: Wisdom tooth extractions are available at Instant Dental for patients experiencing pain, swelling, or infection associated with wisdom teeth. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic with sedation available for anxious patients. Where the tooth cannot be preserved through root canal treatment or filling, surgical extraction is performed by experienced clinicians. All options are discussed with the patient following a comprehensive diagnosis.
- White Fillings: Tooth-coloured composite white fillings are provided at Instant Dental to restore teeth damaged by decay or to replace existing metal amalgam fillings with a more aesthetically pleasing alternative. White fillings are matched to the natural colour of the surrounding teeth for a seamless, natural-looking result.
- Tooth Coloured Restorations: Tooth-coloured restorations are available at Instant Dental as a broader category of restorative treatments using tooth-coloured materials to repair, rebuild, and restore damaged teeth. These include composite fillings, inlays, onlays, and other indirect restorations, providing both strength and aesthetics.
- Missing Teeth: Treatment for missing teeth is available at Instant Dental, encompassing assessment and planning for tooth replacement solutions including dental implants, bridges, and dentures. The practice helps patients understand their options following tooth loss and provides appropriate immediate or definitive treatment.
- Dental Sedation: Dental sedation is available at Instant Dental for nervous or anxious patients, or those with a sensitive gag reflex that may interfere with treatment. Options include IV sedation, where a sedative is administered intravenously to create a deeply relaxed state, as well as other sedation options discussed at consultation. Sedation is available for both routine and more involved restoration procedures.
- Endodontics: Specialist endodontic care is available at Instant Dental for patients requiring complex root canal treatment or assessment of difficult endodontic cases. The practice offers advanced endodontic diagnosis and treatment for cases beyond the scope of standard root canal therapy.
- Weekend Dentistry: Instant Dental offers weekend appointments across its Kent locations for patients who are unable to attend during standard weekday hours. Weekend dentistry covers the same range of emergency and restorative treatments available during the working week, ensuring access to prompt dental care when it is needed most.
LOCATIONS
KENT, ENGLAND
Instant Dental operates across five locations in Kent. The primary contact number and central booking line is +44 1622 580 861, available 24 hours a day. Email: info@instantdental.co.uk. Website: https://www.instantdental.co.uk
MAIDSTONE, ENGLAND
STREET ADDRESS: 12 Knightrider Street
CITY: Maidstone
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: ME15 6LP
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LINK: Emergency Dentist Maidstone
DARTFORD, ENGLAND
STREET ADDRESS: 16-18 Lowfield Street
CITY: Dartford
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: DA1 1HD
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LINK: Emergency Dentist Dartford
CHATHAM, ENGLAND
STREET ADDRESS: 93 High Street
CITY: Chatham
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: ME4 4DL
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LINK: Emergency Dentist Chatham
GILLINGHAM, ENGLAND
STREET ADDRESS: 193 Nelson Road
CITY: Gillingham
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: ME7 4NB
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LINK: Emergency Dentist Gillingham
SEVENOAKS, ENGLAND
STREET ADDRESS: 128 High Street
CITY: Sevenoaks
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: TN13 1XA
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LINK: Emergency Dentist Sevenoaks
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 |
| 24-Hour Phone Line | +44 1622 291 999 |
EXTERNAL LINKS
| YouTube Channel | ||
| Cylex Maidstone | Cylex Sevenoaks | Hotfrog |
| Fyple | Google Sites — Gillingham | SoundCloud |
| Online Booking |