Principal Dentist
Dr Siegfried Aylward
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry, tooth wear and digital dentistry.
BDS (Newcastle University, UK)
GDC no. 302484
Private dentist in Dover · Est. 1912
A calmer, kinder way to care for your smile.
A family-run dental practice in Dover, providing general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
- Family-run since 1912
- Routine X-rays included
- 0% finance over 12 months
- Same-day emergencies
- In-house 3D printing lab
Sedgemead House DentalA dental practice since 1912
Welcome to Sedgemead House Dental
Family dentistry, to the highest standard.
Dr Ken Aylward has cared for patients here for around 40 years. Today his son, Dr Siegfried Aylward, leads the practice.
Every visit starts with time to talk. We examine thoroughly, explain what we find in plain English and give you a written plan with every cost before anything begins. There is never any pressure.
Our dentists
The faces you'll get to know
A small team of dentists who know their patients by name.
Dentist
Dr Ken Aylward
Around 40 years at Sedgemead House Dental. Implants and all-round care.
BDS
GDC no. 54864
Dentist
Dr Gona Ali
Oral surgery, wisdom teeth, tooth wear and composite bonding.
PGDip Restorative Dentistry
GDC no. 248407
No surprises
No hidden fees. X-rays all included at no extra cost.
We take the guesswork out of dentistry. Every price is published, and routine X-rays are included in your check-up at no extra charge.
At many practices X-rays are charged on top of the examination, often between £18 and £22 each, which can quietly add £36–£66 to a routine visit. Here, they are simply part of your examination.
- Routine examination
- £72
- You pay
- £72
- New patient examination
- £99
- You pay
- £99
X-rays included · every fee on our price list
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What our patients say
Dr Siegfried Aylward is fantastic, we highly recommend. The phone is always answered, the receptionists are kind and knowledgeable, appointments are offered quickly and at convenient times that suit. Dr Aylward is really clear and confident with his advice on recommended courses of treatment, he is calm and painless, and has healed a lot of my past NHS dental trauma and fears. Always and Strongly recommend Sedgemead House Dental for all your toothy needs. Customers for life :)
A great dentist. I am an extremely nervous patient and was treated with nothing but kindness. The dental nurse was so lovely and dr Siegfried aylward didn't rush me and explained everything step by step. My confidence grew as the appointment went on and im booked in for more treatment something I never thought possible. A very big thank you to the team who are all so friendly for showing such kindness.
I went to Sedgemead House for a checkup + scale and polish with Dr Siegfried.
This is a rare case of a dental practice that does not feel like “a trip to the dentist”.
The building has clearly benefitted from recent renovation which instantly puts you at ease - the team there are consistent in their high standard of service throughout.
I had everything about my checkup explained to me clearly, including the use of images of my teeth to give context and I really felt that Dr Siegfried communicated in a way that was easy to understand.
Being my first time here, I was expecting to feel a lot more pain whilst having the clean - however, I can only describe it as being super gentle and pain free.
Top notch! Thanks guys. 😊
I highly recommend this dental practice. I get treatment from both Siegfried and Daisy, both are super friendly, welcoming and put me at ease despite being a highly anxious patient.
Treatments
Everything your smile needs, under one roof
General
Check-ups & hygieneThorough examinations with routine X-rays included, and hygienist visits for healthy gums.Find out more
Urgent care
Dental emergenciesToothache, a broken tooth or a lost crown? Call from 9am and we will aim to see you that day.Find out more
Cosmetic
Smile makeoversAligners, whitening, bonding or veneers, planned together and tried in before anything is final.Find out more
Restorative
Replacing missing teethImplants, bridges and dentures, planned around your bite, your mouth and your budget.Find out more
In-house lab
Digital dentistry & 3D printingScanned, designed and printed here: crowns, overlays, veneers, night guards and dentures.Find out more
Cosmetic
Teeth straighteningClear aligners planned with a specialist orthodontist, from a digital scan.Find out more
Cosmetic
Composite bondingRepair chipped, worn or uneven teeth, usually with no drilling of healthy tooth.Find out more
Cosmetic
Teeth whiteningSafe, dentist-led home whitening with custom trays, for a brighter smile that still looks like you.Find out more
Smile gallery
Results that still look like you
Planned digitally, so you can see and even try your new smile before treatment starts. Drag the handles to compare.
Photographs of our own patients, shown with their permission. Every result is different.
Your first visit
Clear from the very first appointment
Book
Online any time, or call 01304 273034. Routine X-rays are included in your examination.
Assessment
Teeth, gums, jaw and oral cancer screening, with routine X-rays included.
Written plan
Your options and every cost explained and written down. No pressure.
Care
Unhurried treatment, then check-ups and hygiene visits to keep it that way.
In pain?
Same-day emergency appointments
For new and existing patients. Call from 9am and we will do everything we can to see you that day. Emergency assessments include any X-rays needed; any treatment is priced and agreed with you first.
Cost estimator
Estimate the cost of your treatment
Our cost estimators show an indicative price and a monthly figure with 0% finance.
Treatment & finance questions
Talk it through with Jasmine
Jasmine, our patient coordinator, can go through your options, what each item costs, and how to spread the cost with 0% finance over 12 months. No obligation and no pressure.
Nervous patients
Anxious about the dentist? You're in good hands.
Many people feel nervous about the dentist, especially after years away. We will never judge you. We take it slowly, explain each step and go entirely at your pace.
- Longer appointments, with time just to talk
- A simple stop signal: raise your hand and we stop
- Sedation available through our partner, Sedation UK
Digital dentistry & 3D printing
Scanned, designed and printed in-house
Digital wax-up · made in our labScroll to turn
01 · Scan
No impression putty
A quick, comfortable digital scan captures your teeth and bite in minutes, and you can see your own 3D model on screen.
02 · Design
Planned on screen first
Crowns, overlays, veneers and smile makeovers are designed digitally around your bite, so we can show you the plan before we start.
03 · Print
Made in our own lab
Same-day 3D printed crowns and overlays, plus night guards and dentures printed here in Dover.
04 · Try
Try your new smile first
A printed trial smile clips over your own teeth, so you can see and feel the result before anything is permanent.
Inside our digital labFrom the blog
Advice from the chair
Terrified of the Dentist? How We Build Calm, Gentle Dental Experiences in Dover
The small changes that make a big difference for anxious patients.
Read article →
How Does Same-Day 3D-Printed Restoration with the Midas Printer Work?
From scan to fitted restoration in one visit, explained step by step.
Read article →
Our New State-of-the-Art Dental Surgery at Sedgemead House Dental
A look behind the scenes as our newest surgery nears completion.
Read article →Questions
Good to know
Are you an NHS or private dentist?
Sedgemead House Dental is a private dental practice. Every fee is listed on our fees page, and 0% finance over 12 months is available on qualifying treatment.
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. Book a new patient examination (routine X-rays included) online at any time, or call 01304 273034.
Do you see nervous patients?
Yes, often. We book longer appointments, agree a stop signal before we start, and offer sedation through Sedation UK. Just tell us when you book.
Can I get an emergency appointment today?
We aim to see new and existing patients the same day. Call 01304 273034 from 9am. Out of hours, call Dentaline on 01634 890300.
Where can I park?
There is a small car park to the right of the practice. If it is full, there is usually plenty of on-street parking on Balfour Road, and the Morrisons car park is five minutes' walk away.
Visit us
In the heart of Dover
On Beaconsfield Road, below Dover Castle, with parking on site.
- Address
- Sedgemead House Dental, Beaconsfield Road,
Dover, Kent CT16 2LP
Get directions ↗ - Phone
- 01304 273034
- SHinfo@ayldental.com
- Book
- Book online, 24/7 ↗
- Parking
- A small car park on site, on-street parking on Balfour Road, and the Morrisons car park five minutes' walk away.
| Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
| Out-of-hours emergencies | Dentaline 01634 890300 |