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Friends and family test

We’re dedicated to providing the very best service and care, and welcome all feedback from our patients. The Friends & Family Test gives our NHS patients the chance to anonymously let us know their thoughts about their treatment, including what we did well and if anything could be improved. We are very proud of our results and welcome you to read them below.

September 2025 friends & family test results

Total number of NHS Patient Responses: 13 – Very good: 11 (85%), Good: 2 (15%)

Very Good

  • • Maria – thank you so much, very happy with the end result.
  • I love my teeth & loved the service 10/10.
  • Everyone very helpful & Explained clearly what was happening. Like the before & after photos.
  • Good notice on Staff are friendly & helpful. Appointments always on time.
  • Staff really Did an amazing job.
  • The orthodontist handled everything exceptionally!
  • Lovely staff & amazing treatment, very good service!
  • I found the experience very good because everyone involved in my treatment was very kind & adhered to my problems well.
  • The staff were Debs & Kallie were kind, supportive & so knowledgeable. It made our 2 year journey a great one being under their care. Thank you.
  • My daughter is autistic so was extremely anxious about the whole process & each appointment but Kallie was incredible, so kind & put her at Always asked her about things – a small thing but means so much. So grateful xx
  • Overall great experience, all staff were friendly & very professional yet relaxed & Very happy with my experience as well as my treatment.

Good

  • Very I’m very pleased with how my teeth look after my braces.
  • Mandy was Happy with teeth but not the gap left from missing tooth. Appointments were always 30 minutes later than time booked.
August 2025 friends & family test results

Total number of NHS Patient Responses: 18 – Very good: 16 (89%), Good: 2 (11%)

Very Good

  • Always very professional & friendly
  • Very friendly with all questions attended to
  • Very welcoming; explained everything well!
  • An all-round good experience with no problems at all
  • Debs has been amazing with our son & his Her guidance & patience with him really helped to keep him on track to his beautiful smile. Thank you.
  • All staff from reception to the orthodontist were extremely polite, friendly & Explained every aspect of treatment.
  • The orthodontists were really nice & helpful & explained every step in detail which made me feel comfortable. The receptionists were receptive & welcoming.
  • Frequent Any issues or breaks with braces, I would call & be booked in very quickly! Communication from reception was above & beyond. Dentists & dental hygienists all amazing & so friendly!
  • Lady on the desk from Holland deserves a pay She is amazing.
  • It has turned out amazing thanks to Maria Blanco.
  • Although it took longer than expected (was not your fault) treatment was Good communication etc.
  • It has been very difficult having braces but with all of the support that people here have given me it made it worth it. It’s been amazing.
  • Super kind & friendly Very happy with my teeth & so grateful. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve never been more pleased. Thank you.
  • When I had any issues, I was guided through with plenty of support.
  • The employees have always been extremely helpful with any questions I have & supporting me with my treatment.
  • One patient did not provide a comment for why they gave a ‘very good’ response.

Good

  • Very good treatment process & was easy to book emergency appointments & receive advice if there were any issues with the braces (e.g. scratching gums), however one improvement could be to the wait time as I had to wait quite a long time before being called in from the waiting room.
  • Teeth are straight.
July 2025 friends & family test results

Total number of NHS Patient Responses: 15 – Very good: 13 (87%), Good: 2 (13%)

Very Good

  • Great practice, staff amazing, thank you
  • Mandy was very lovely & very good great service from her
  • Very helpful staff & all the appointments have been beneficial
  • It worked! All the staff were very friendly & everything was always explained very clearly
  • Kallie was very helpful with my All my treatment was very good.
  • Kind, helpful, Great treatment, fantastic results. Thank you
  • Everything was amazing, great staff, easy treatment, quick, get more colours!!
  • I loved having the braces fitted, couldn’t thank the doctors My teeth are in better condition than ever. Really impressed with how they have been
  • Mandy & Kallie were Mandy makes me laugh & comfortable, same for Kallie, she makes me feel heard 
  • Everyone I encountered throughout my experience was incredibly supportive & I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help me through this. Thank you! 
  • Very friendly & respectful as a teenager my mum sometimes couldn’t sit in & I felt comfortable having my appointments on my own
  • Everyone was so nice & very attentive. Thank you
  • Very happy with treatment received

Good

  • Always clear & well explained as to what was happening/will happen
  • Everyone is nice – thank you – great service
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Only Orthodontics, 40 Alumhurst Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8ER

Monday08:30 – 17:30 Tuesday08:30 – 17:30 Wednesday08:30 – 19:30 Thursday08:30 – 17:30 Friday08:30 – 17:30 WeekendsClosed

Please note that we are closed for lunch between 13:00 - 14:00
Dedicated patient parking is available onsite



Areas covered: Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas

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