A small, independent NHS and private practice a short walk from the harbour. Whatever brings you in, start where it fits.
Saltmarsh Dental is one practice, in one place, run by the people who own it.
Priya opened the doors on Harbour Street in 2015 with a simple idea: a local practice where you see the same faces each visit and nobody feels rushed. That hasn’t changed.
Come in, have a look around, and meet the people who’ll look after you.
Reception, Whitstable.
Everyday care for the whole family, from a routine check-up to the trickier work. Each has its own page, so you know what to expect and what it costs.
Exam, clean and a clear plan · about 45 minutes
Call first · same-day appointments held daily
Calm first visits · NHS dental care is free for under-18s
Consultation first · we plan the look together
Consultation first · staged over several visits
Often settles a bad toothache · usually 1–2 visits
Suitability checked first · in-chair or take-home
Room 1, where most first visits start with a chat.
We’re deliberately small, so we can take the time to listen, explain what we can see in plain words, and make sure you’re comfortable before anything starts.
Most of your visit is a conversation.
An 8-minute walk from Whitstable station; buses stop on the High Street. Ground-floor, step-free entry with a hearing loop at reception. Pram and wheelchair accessible.
Out front, Unit 2, The Old Net Loft, Harbour Street.
Reception, Whitstable.
The rooms, the front desk, the street out front, a quick walk through the practice so nothing about your visit is a surprise.
Three people look after Saltmarsh Dental. You’ll get to know all of them.
We’re deliberately small. That means we can take the time to explain things properly, remember your name and your history, and treat the whole family from the first baby-tooth check-up to the trickier work later in life.
Meet the team
Dr Priya Nair
Principal Dentist
GDC No. not shown on demo · BDS (King’s College London, UK)
Dr Daniel Osei
Dentist
GDC No. not shown on demo · BDS (University of Birmingham, UK)
Mel Carter
Dental Hygienist & Therapist
GDC No. not shown on demo · BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy (University of Portsmouth, UK)
Our NHS position, plainly, with clear costs and ways to spread them.
We offer both NHS and private dental care. We are accepting new NHS patients when availability allows.
NHS England charges from 1 April 2025. You pay one charge per course of treatment. Check current NHS charges and exemptions.
Membership plans
Saltmarsh Care Plan from £15/month
Spreading the cost
For larger private treatment, ask us about spreading the cost. Finance is subject to status.
No surprises
You get a written treatment plan and cost before any treatment starts.
Sample comments, to show the layout. Real comments, used with each patient’s written permission. Nobody was paid or offered anything for them. Everyone’s experience is different, and treatment always starts with an assessment.
“I hadn’t been to a dentist in six years and was dreading it. Priya talked me through everything before she started and never once made me feel judged. I’ve booked my next check-up already.”
“Booked an urgent slot on a Monday morning and was seen the same day. They told me the NHS charge before anything happened.”
“Our daughter actually asks when she’s going back. Mel is brilliant with nervous kids.”
“Good, careful work on my crown and a written price up front. Parking near the harbour is a pain on a Saturday, so leave extra time.”
“Daniel explained the difference between the NHS and private options without any pressure either way. Really appreciated that.”
Real patients of ours, before and after, shared with their written consent.
Drag the handle to compare. Every case says who treated it and how long it took, because your own plan starts with an assessment, not a photo.
See all 3 cases →Replacing two old, broken-down fillings on the upper front teeth.
Illustration for this demo; a practice shows its own patients’ photos here. Results vary from person to person.
Serving Whitstable, Tankerton, Seasalter and surrounding areas.
Same practice, same place, same owner, a familiar local face for the whole community.
We are accepting new NHS patients when availability allows. Call us and we will tell you honestly what we can offer and how long the wait is.
NHS charges are set nationally in bands, and our fees page shows the current NHS England charges. Some people, such as under-18s and pregnant women, don’t pay. Check whether you qualify on nhs.uk.
Our private check-up and hygiene appointment is from the price on our fees page. You always get a written cost before any treatment.
Yes. We’re open Saturday mornings, and late on Thursdays until 8pm. Current hours are at the bottom of every page.
We hold appointments aside each day for emergencies and do our best to see you the same day. Out of hours, call NHS 111 for urgent dental advice.
Whether it’s a check-up that’s overdue or a tooth that’s bothering you today, we’re a phone call away in Whitstable.
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