Feels like team spirit

At The Priors Dental Practice staff are dedicated to a team approach in prevention, early detection and treatment of dental diseases, and strive to educate patients to promote a healthy smile for life.

Established some 29 years ago now in Penkridge in Staffordshire by principal Mark Emms, the practice’s clutch of awards and recognitions of excellence include membership of the British Dental Association Good Practice Scheme as well as other awards stretching back to 2005.

The practice prides itself on an ethos that the whole team believes is an essential part of the ‘patient journey’. When a patient attends the practice, the staff not only strive to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, they also use the same team approach to prevention and education – with all members giving a consistent message along the patient journey.

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With an increasing number suffering from diseases such as diabetes, Mark and his team maintain it is their responsibility as health care professionals to inform patients of the links between the health of their mouth and their general health. Thorough medical history taking is essential to this so that the staff have all the information needed when discussing these issues with patients.