The Gateway Dental Practice

About

Gateway Dental Practice in Abergavenny supports patients who feel anxious about visiting the dentist, with a team experienced in helping people feel safe, in control and comforted. The practice serves the local community as an established NHS dental practice in Abergavenny, and it offers a blend of NHS and private options to suit different needs. While it is currently unable to accept new NHS patients due to ongoing contract limitations, it continues to welcome young children in specific circumstances and reviews availability as services grow. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team including dentists, dental therapists and hygienists, bringing together over 80 years of combined experience. Many dental nurses have progressed through additional qualifications in radiography, sedation and oral health education, with structured pathways for further development. The practice also highlights that it has become the first dental co-operative of its kind in Wales (in 2016), with a business model where employees share in the success of the practice. As a sedation practice, Gateway focuses on making appointments more manageable for anxious and phobic patients, emphasising that patients are in full control and supported throughout. For new patients who want private appointments, it offers options including Denplan or pay as you go, with availability reviewed regularly.