News, advice and information from Heslington Dental Practice – your dentist in York.
1 October 2026
Including Registering with a Doctor and Dentist Welcome to York. Whether you’ve just arrived from across the UK or travelled from the other side of the world to join the University of York’s 2026 intake, freshers week is an exciting, overwhelming and busy time. Between collecting your keys, meeting your flatmates, finding the nearest supermarket […]
11 June 2026
Composite Fillings are one of the most common, routine treatments we perform here at Heslington Dental Practice, and our team is entirely focused on keeping you comfortable. Today, we are opting for composite fillings (tooth-coloured or white fillings) over traditional silver amalgam. They blend seamlessly with your natural teeth and bond directly to the tooth […]
11 May 2026
Hello to our wonderful York community! 🏰 At Heslington Dental Practice, we believe a healthy smile is the ultimate accessory. That’s why we are so excited to join the nation in celebrating National Smile Month 2026! This year is extra special as it marks the 50th anniversary of the campaign, and we want to help […]
29 April 2026
How to Transfer Your Denplan to Heslington Dental Practice in York If you’re currently on a Denplan scheme at another dental practice and you’d like to move to Heslington Dental Practice in York, you may be wondering how the transfer process works. The honest answer is that it’s not quite a direct transfer — but […]
27 April 2026
The Professional Way to a Brighter Smile If you’ve ever been tempted by the rows of whitening toothpastes, strips and kits on the supermarket shelf, you’ll know that the results rarely match the promises on the packaging. Professional teeth whitening is a completely different experience — and at Heslington Dental Practice in York, we’re proud […]
25 April 2026
Dental Emergencies at University — Why Every York Student Needs a Local Dentist Nobody plans for a dental emergency. But when one happens during term time — a severe toothache in the middle of revision week, a chipped tooth the night before a presentation, or a dental abscess that develops over a weekend — being […]
23 April 2026
International Students at the University of York — Your Guide to Dental Care in the UK The University of York welcomes thousands of international students from across the world every year. If you’ve recently arrived in York from overseas, navigating the UK healthcare system — including dental care — can feel confusing. This guide is […]
21 April 2026
Why University of York Students Should Register with a Local Dentist Starting university is an exciting time, but it also means taking greater responsibility for your own health — including your dental health. One of the most practical things you can do in your first few weeks at the University of York is register with […]
20 April 2026
Children’s Dental Check-Up To celebrate the new school year and welcome the latest generation of Lord Deramore’s pupils to Heslington village, Heslington Dental Practice is offering children’s dental check-ups for just 99p — for all new young patients joining us this term. We’re right around the corner from the school on Main Street, and we […]
20 April 2026
Got Your Lord Deramore’s School Place? Here’s Everything Else to Sort Before September This week, families across Heslington and the surrounding area have been receiving their primary school place offers for September 2026 and for many, that means the exciting news that their child has secured a place at Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington […]
