Our dental clinic is open and you can read our COVID-safe procedures here.
We have unfortunately had to temporarily stop our beauty treatments in line with Government regulations. All existing appointments will be rescheduled.
Our dental clinic is open and you can read our COVID-safe procedures here.
We have unfortunately had to temporarily stop our beauty treatments in line with Government regulations. All existing appointments will be rescheduled.
Are you ready to find out life as a female dentist? When I decided to pursue a career in Dentistry, all the dentists I had met, except for my orthodontist were male. I hadn't paid particular attention to it, but my family pointed out I was going to pursue a career that at the time was mainly male dominated. However I strongly believed that it was suited to female lifestyle as it would allow me to be a professional and have time for future family commitments.
At the time I believed that becoming an orthodontist, would be my natural progression from dentistry. I then began my dental degree at King's College London, and more than half of dental students were females. I then realised times were changing. It was only after qualifying that the gender gap became noticeable again. At most of the postgraduate training courses I have attended, females have so far still been in a minority. The press which features young dentists, and dentistry awards is predominantly male dominated.
I recently started a dental implant course with the London Implant Academy (dental implants in London), and I am the only female dentist present. When I applied for my current job at Bow Lane, like most would, I researched the practice team. I realised the team of dentists I was joining was predominantly male dominated. In fact if I got the job I would be the only female general dentist.I asked myself how did I even get an interview when there are so many guys from my age group whom are constantly on the press for their achievements? Not only would I have been the only female general dentist, but also the youngest at the practice. The following week I got the job, and I have not felt the gender gap since I started.From a patient perspective the combination of being female and young means that I have noticed, sometimes, when I get a patient in, they believe I'm either the nurse or the hygienist. It only becomes obvious to them once we are in the surgery, who their dentist will be. Sometimes I believe this is mainly driven by age. Most people are scared of the dentist, I haven't met anyone who looks forward and is relaxed about their dental visits.
I have noticed over the years that patients will register their kids after having had their first visit with me. I believe this is more part of perception or belief that female dentists will be more gentle with children and have smaller hands.
Patients want a dentist who they can feel safe with, understands their fears and doesn’t dismiss them. This often depends on their individual past experiences, and might lead them onto preferring a dentist with certain features over others. Patients who are now in their 50’s and 60’s will talk about their fears of dentists due to bad experiences when they were young. Back in those days the dentists they describe are majority males.Hence following from association with a bad experience, if they haven’t been to the dentist in a long time, they unconsciously feel more comfortable with a young female. To my surprise, I have come across patients who like having a young dentist as they believe they are more updated with current technology.The perception of a female and young dentist has definitely changed, both from the professionals and the patients perspective.Written by a dentist at Bow Lane Dental.
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Thursday
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08.30 to 16.30
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*Christmas whitening offer – terms & conditions
This offer is only available for new and existing patients between 01 October 2026 and 31 December 2026.
The offer is £100 off an at-home teeth-whitening kit, as specified by Bow Lane Dental, and treatment only.
It does not apply to any other whitening products, treatments, hygiene treatment, consultation, check-up, or treatment required to make a patient dentally fit unless expressly stated by Bow Lane Dental.
The applicable discount will be confirmed to the patient at the time of booking and cannot be changed after the appointment has been booked. The appointment must be booked and attended before 23:59 on 31st December 2026. Cost includes an initial consultation, custom-made whitening trays, whitening gel and a post-treatment appointment. Teeth whitening treatment is for over 18s only and patients must be dentally fit to proceed with teeth whitening treatment.
Whether a patient is deemed dentally fit for treatment will be at the treating clinician’s absolute discretion. Any dental health check-up and/or treatment required to make a patient dentally fit and suitable for teeth whitening will be charged at an additional cost.
Please note that Bow Lane Dental accepts no liability on behalf of the treating clinician and acts strictly as a liaison between the patient and the treating clinician only.
Appointments for the teeth whitening offer are subject to availability.
The teeth whitening discount is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for cash or any other treatments. All sales are final. In the event that a participating the practice is not able to facilitate an appointment scheduled in relation to this offer, the practice will use best efforts to rearrange the appointment.
Where the appointment must be cancelled because the practice is unable to facilitate the appointment and cannot rearrange it, a full refund will be issued to the patient.
The teeth whitening discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury resulting from a participating the practice’s negligence, or for fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by law.
The practice reserves the right to withdraw or change this offer from time to time.
If any provision or part-provision of these terms and conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted, but that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the terms and conditions
*Children under 5 check-up terms & conditions
A private children's dental health check is included at no additional cost when booked alongside a private paying adult dental health check. Includes x‑rays and fluoride if clinically appropriate. This offer applies to children aged under 5 and is limited to two free private children’s check-ups per paying adult. Additional private children's checks will be charged at the standard rate. Both dental health checks must be booked at the same time; and children must attend at the same time as the adults scheduled appointment. This offer forms part of our standard pricing and is not a time-limited promotion. It is non-transferable and has no cash value or alternative. The practice accepts no liability on behalf of the treating clinician and acts solely as a liaison between the patient and the clinician. The practice reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice. The children’s dental health check does not include any additional treatment identified during the appointment. If further treatment is required, a separate estimate and treatment plan will be provided.
*The cost of £480 applies to the Boutique Whitening full kit - 4 x 3ml, at home teeth-whitening treatment and does not apply to any other whitening products available at the practice. Cost includes an initial consultation, custom-made whitening trays, whitening gel and a post-treatment appointment. Teeth whitening treatment is for over 18s only and patients must be dentally fit with a recent dental health check-up. Any dental health check-up and/or treatment required to make a patient dentally fit will be charged at an additional cost. Please note that the practice accepts no liability on behalf of the treating clinician and acts strictly as a liaison between the patient and the treating clinician only. The practice reserves the right to withdraw or change this product at this price from time to time. Full details available in practice.
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