Instant Dental
OVERVIEW
Instant Dental is a private emergency dental network operating across five dedicated centres in Kent, South East England, with locations in Maidstone, Dartford, Chatham, Gillingham, and Sevenoaks, making it one of the most widely accessible private emergency dental providers in the county — offering same-day appointments, a 24-hour telephone line, open late and at weekends, transparent flat-fee pricing, and a 3D CBCT scanner at its Maidstone Dental and Implant Centre for advanced diagnosis and implant treatment planning. All four founding dentists — Dr Mohsin Uddin, Dr Imran Gill, Dr Zohaib Khawaja, and Dr Saira Akhtar — qualified from Guy's Hospital, London, and all hold postgraduate qualifications from institutions including the Royal College of Surgeons of England and King's College London. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council, referrals are accepted from other dental professionals, and franchise enquiries are open to dental professionals interested in operating under the Instant Dental model from 12 Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP.
Instant Dental specialises exclusively in the provision of urgent and emergency dental care — treating toothache, dental trauma, abscesses, swelling, broken teeth, lost or broken crowns, missing fillings, broken or lost dentures, wisdom tooth pain, and knocked-out teeth — without requiring patients to register or have a prior relationship with the practice. Both new and existing patients are welcomed. A flat-fee diagnosis covering assessment and dental radiograph is available from £50, with all further fees disclosed and agreed in full before any treatment commences. The Maidstone clinic operates a 3D CBCT scanner and fully digitalised radiograph facilities to minimise radiation exposure and enable instant imaging for complex extractions and implant treatment planning.
Instant Dental offers a 24-hour telephone line at +44 1622 291 999 with same-day appointments subject to availability across all five Kent locations, online booking, and a WhatsApp contact option. The practice's vision is for patients to be seen within the hour across its network, and no emergency is considered too big or too small. The practice serves patients across Maidstone, Dartford, Chatham, Gillingham, Sevenoaks, and the surrounding areas of Medway, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester, and Canterbury.
TEAM
Instant Dental's founding clinical team all qualified from Guy's Hospital, London, and have each pursued extensive postgraduate education across the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, King's College London, and international institutions. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council and are hand-picked for their caring and professional chairside manner.
Founding Dentists
- 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 across Harvard University, the Pankey Institute in Miami, the Fahl Institute in Brazil, and the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom — a portfolio of postgraduate training spanning three continents that reflects an exceptional commitment to clinical excellence and continuing dental education. 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 of England. 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. 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 subsequently 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, before pursuing a further interest in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics at King's College London. He also holds a postgraduate MSc from the University of Kent, reflecting 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 of England, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education from the University of Bedfordshire. She serves as an Educational Supervisor for newly graduated dentists, demonstrating a wider commitment to the profession beyond her own clinical practice. Her clinical interests include facial aesthetics, incorporating the latest in Botox and dermal filler techniques. GDC: 103948.
SERVICES
Instant Dental offers a focused range of emergency, restorative, and specialist dental treatments across its five Kent locations, available to both new and existing patients without prior registration. A flat-fee diagnosis from £50 covers assessment and dental radiograph. All fees are communicated and agreed in full before any treatment commences. A 24-hour telephone line is available and same-day appointments are offered subject to availability.
Emergency and Urgent Care
- Toothache: Toothache treatment is the primary presenting emergency at Instant Dental. The practice offers same-day 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.
- Broken Teeth: Emergency treatment for broken, chipped, or fractured teeth is available at Instant Dental, with treatment options determined by the extent of the damage. These include smoothing and composite bonding for minor chips, fillings or crowns for broken chewing surfaces, and reattachment of broken fragments where possible. Patients are advised to store any broken fragment in milk until their appointment.
- Broken Dentures: Emergency assessment, repair, and replacement options for broken or lost dentures are available at Instant Dental, restoring the patient's ability to eat and speak as quickly as possible.
- Missing Teeth: Assessment and planning for tooth replacement following tooth loss is available at Instant Dental, encompassing immediate and definitive options including dental implants, bridges, and dentures. The practice helps patients understand all available options following emergency tooth loss.
- Weekend Dentistry: Instant Dental offers weekend appointments across its Kent locations for patients unable to attend during standard weekday hours, covering the same range of emergency and restorative treatments available during the working week and ensuring access to prompt dental care when it is needed most.
Restorative Dentistry
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, matched to the natural colour of the surrounding teeth for a seamless 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, including composite fillings, inlays, onlays, and other indirect restorations providing both strength and aesthetics.
- Dental Bonding: Dental bonding is available at Instant Dental as a non-invasive cosmetic procedure in which tooth-coloured composite resin is applied to close small gaps, improve the appearance of discoloured or misshapen teeth, and restore chipped or worn teeth. Direct composite veneers are also available to improve the appearance and function of worn front teeth.
- 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 following a comprehensive diagnosis.
Endodontics
- Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatment is available at Instant Dental for patients with infected or severely damaged tooth pulp. The procedure removes infected tissue, cleans and shapes the root canals, and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection — preserving the natural tooth and eliminating pain. The Maidstone clinic's 3D CBCT scanner enables advanced imaging for complex endodontic cases prior to treatment.
- Specialist Endodontics: Advanced endodontic care is available at Instant Dental for patients requiring complex root canal assessment or treatment beyond the scope of standard root canal therapy. The Maidstone Dental and Implant Centre operates a 3D CBCT scanner and fully digitalised radiograph facilities to support precise endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
Sedation and Anxiety Management
- 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. Intravenous (IV) sedation creates a deeply relaxed state during which treatment is carried out comfortably, and additional sedation options are discussed at the initial consultation. Sedation is available for both routine and more involved restorative procedures.
LOCATIONS
Instant Dental operates five dedicated emergency dental centres across Kent. The central 24-hour telephone line for all locations is +44 1622 291 999. Online booking and WhatsApp contact are also available. Email: info@instantdental.co.uk.
MAIDSTONE, KENT
PRACTICE NAME: Instant Dental @ Maidstone Dental and Implant Centre
STREET ADDRESS: 12 Knightrider Street
CITY: Maidstone
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: ME15 6LP
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PHONE NUMBER: +44 1622 291 999
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@instantdental.co.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.instantdental.co.uk/location/emergency-dentist-maidstone/
DARTFORD, KENT
PRACTICE NAME: Instant Dental @ Dartford Dental
STREET ADDRESS: 16–18 Lowfield Street
CITY: Dartford
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: DA1 1HD
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PHONE NUMBER: +44 1622 291 999
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@instantdental.co.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.instantdental.co.uk/location/emergency-dentist-dartford/
CHATHAM, KENT
PRACTICE NAME: Instant Dental @ Premier Dental Care
STREET ADDRESS: 93 High Street
CITY: Chatham
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: ME4 4DL
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PHONE NUMBER: +44 1622 291 999
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@instantdental.co.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.instantdental.co.uk/location/emergency-dentist-chatham/
GILLINGHAM, KENT
PRACTICE NAME: Instant Dental @ Nelson Road Dental
STREET ADDRESS: 193 Nelson Road
CITY: Gillingham
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: ME7 4NB
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PHONE NUMBER: +44 1622 291 999
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@instantdental.co.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.instantdental.co.uk/location/emergency-dentist-gillingham/
SEVENOAKS, KENT
PRACTICE NAME: Instant Dental @ Sevenoaks Dental
STREET ADDRESS: 128 High Street
CITY: Sevenoaks
COUNTY: Kent
POSTAL CODE: TN13 1XA
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PHONE NUMBER: +44 1622 291 999
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@instantdental.co.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.instantdental.co.uk/location/emergency-dentist-sevenoaks/
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday – Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 |
| 24-Hour Phone Line | +44 1622 291 999 |
EXTERNAL LINKS
| YouTube | ||
| Cylex Maidstone | Cylex Sevenoaks | Hotfrog |
| Fyple | Google Sites — Gillingham | SoundCloud |
| Online Booking |
ONTOLOGY
Field of Practice
| Dentistry | Medicine | Healthcare |
Clinical Specialisms
| Emergency Dentistry | Restorative Dentistry | Endodontics |
| Oral Surgery | Prosthodontics | Conscious Sedation |
Treatments and Procedures
| Root Canal Treatment | Dental Crown | Dental Bridge |
| Tooth Extraction | Composite Bonding | Dentures |
| Dental Radiography | CBCT Scanning | Dental Implant |
Conditions Treated
| Toothache | Dental Abscess | Dental Trauma |
| Wisdom Tooth | Tooth Decay | Gum Disease |
| Dental Phobia | Bruxism | Missing Teeth |
Professional Affiliations and Institutions
Areas Served
| Maidstone | Dartford | Chatham |
| Gillingham | Sevenoaks | Medway |
| Rochester | Tonbridge | Tunbridge Wells |
| Canterbury | Kent | South East England |