Dr. Chetan Mathias

Happy Father's Day to every dad out there. 🙏

Today isn't about the practice, the diary, or the emails that can wait until Monday. Today is about the two people who make every early start and every late finish feel completely and utterly worth it.

Being a father is the best thing I have ever done. And I don't say that lightly.

My time away from the chair is spent watching my daughter sing; and I mean really watching, the kind where you catch yourself smiling without realising it, quietly in awe of this person she is becoming. It is spent outdoors with my son, watching a football match, exploring, being present in the way that only fresh air and a bit of healthy competition allows.

These are not grand moments. They are small ones. And they are everything.

I am very aware that there is a window on these days. A point (probably not too far away) where I will no longer be quite cool enough to hang around with. Where Saturday afternoons will have better offers than spending them with dad. I am holding onto every single one of these moments before that day arrives.

What I hope, more than anything, is that they look back one day and see someone who worked hard not for the sake of it, but for them. Someone who tried to show them that building something meaningful, caring for people, and never cutting corners (in dentistry or in life) is something worth being proud of. I hope I am a source of inspiration for them, in the same way they inspire me every single day without even knowing it.

I am so utterly proud of both of them. More than I will ever be able to properly put into words.

Happy Father's Day. Hug yours a little tighter today. 🖤

I love seeing patients return year-on-year.

Thank you Ian for your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.

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The wonders of composite bonding!

Also known as teeth contouring, this non-invasive treatment is designed to even out tooth appearance. It attaches direct to your tooth enamel for a natural-looking finish.

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This gentleman visited me for a consultation after losing a large number of his teeth.

After his assessment, we agreed to do a bilateral sinus lift with six dental implants.

A bilateral sinus lift is a surgical procedure which aims to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw bone.

The after image really captures the confidence you can restore from a smile makeover.

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10 years of practice ownership at Longfellow Road Dental Practice.

It’s strange how quickly a decade can pass when you spend it building something.

I still remember the feeling of first walking through the front door as the owner. Pride, excitement, nerves… and probably a healthy amount of fear too. At the time, all I could see was potential. What I couldn’t yet see were the long nights ahead, the difficult decisions, the lessons, the setbacks and the growth that would shape the next 10 years.

Practice ownership is rewarding, but it’s also deeply personal.

There have been incredible highs. Seeing hundreds of thousands of patients come through our doors. Expanding the practice, increasing the number of treatment rooms, growing our reception area and being able to offer more NHS places to the local community. Becoming one of the highest rated dental practices in the area through consistency, teamwork and trust.

But there have also been realities.

Building a team is not just about hiring. It’s about culture. Sometimes that has meant making difficult decisions and letting staff go when values no longer aligned. Other times it has meant supporting people through huge life chapters; raising families, retirement, new careers and new opportunities. And honestly, I’m proud of that too.

Some team members stayed for years. Some moved on to exciting new paths. Every one of them left a mark on the practice and helped shape what it became.

Looking back, I’m grateful. Grateful to the patients who trusted us, and continue to do so. Grateful to the teams who worked tirelessly. Grateful for the lessons that only experience can teach.

So now I find myself asking: what will the next 10 years bring?

One of the best parts of dentistry? Seeing the progress.

There’s something incredibly rewarding about showing patients where they started… and just how far they’ve come. Sometimes the changes happen so gradually that people don’t realise how dramatic the transformation really is until we compare the photos side by side.

Which brings me to the part patients always laugh about… Yes, we do need to bring out the giant camera with the flash that makes it feel like you’re on a red carpet photoshoot rather than in a dental chair.

“Where do I look?”
“Do I smile normally?”
“Why is that lens so close to my face?”

Trust me, I know it feels a little awkward but those photos are invaluable. They help us plan treatment properly, monitor progress, communicate clearly and celebrate the final result together. And honestly, there’s nothing better than showing a patient their before-and-after photos and watching them realise just how much their smile (and confidence) has changed.

The camera may be intimidating, but the results are worth it.