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Spread the cost of your dental care with our new in-house membership, with regular check-ups, hygiene visits and member benefits for one simple monthly payment.

A treatment room at Thistledene Dental Practice
Healthy teeth and gums for lifeMembership from just £28 a month

Spread the cost of your dental care

We’re introducing our own membership plans. Pay by monthly Direct Debit, secure your place at our practice and enjoy regular care from our friendly team.

  • Reduces the risk of future dental issues
  • Saves money vs private pay-as-you-go
  • 10% off routine treatments
  • Global Dental A&E Scheme enrolment

Terms and conditions apply. A one-off £10 administration fee is collected with your first payment.

About Us

Thistledene Dental Practice in Poole: Your local dental surgery providing high-quality services to our community since 1920.

Service Quality

We are proud to provide a 5 star service to all of our patients. Reviews reflect our hard work and commitment.

Google ReviewsAll recent reviews
4.7 Based on 47 reviews
  • I have been visiting this practice for over 15 years, the staff are polite and professional. Mr Greenslade is a kind and reassuring dentist and he has provided me with quality dental treatment.

    AnnabelSep 2026
  • Very good as always

    Andrew HartnellOct 2026
  • I have been a patient at Thistledene Dental Practice for over forty years under the care of Ian Erbetta and now Sam Wheeler. I have always been well looked after by the reception staff and dental team. No one wants to have dental treatment - my experience is that you can trust them, from getting you a timely appointment to the dentist’s skill and ability to put you as much as possible at ease and of course, provide quality dental treatment. Thank you.

    Chris SmithSep 2026
  • Been a customer a long time , the guys at Thistledene always squeeze me in when needed .

    When you have tooth ache this is vital

    Dean WellsSep 2026
  • Friendly & welcoming staff , made me feel at ease

    Pauline GilchristSep 2026
  • I’ve recently joined Thistledene and was really impressed with the service I received. Sam, the dentist was really welcoming and reassuring. The reception team are both friendly and professional. I would recommend to friends and family 👍

    Katy BabbsSep 2026
  • Very surgery Scott’s top man recommended surgery to every one I now

    John HuntSep 2026
  • Visited today for a filling with Mr Sam Wheeler. I am very anxious about going to the dentist and Sam was friendly, professional and patient. He kept me informed while he worked and the injection worked very quickly, no pain at all. The tooth looks like new and I am so pleased. Reception staff were very friendly too. I had been with Mr Erbetta for over 20 years until he retired and was worried about having a new dentist but I feel I am in very safe and capable hands with Sam and all the excellent practice team.

    Dawn CopeJul 2026
  • Friendly staff and very professional care. I felt completely at ease and well looked after. Would definitely recommend 😊🦷

    Ellie JenesonJun 2026
  • A professional and friendly practice.

    Paul DomoneyApr 2026
  • Very good customer service from the wonderful reception staff

    Mel MartinApr 2026
  • The best dental practice, great friendly staff and the work is second to none.. thanks Ian and your team👌

    Julian LockwoodApr 2026
  • Great dentist really helpful and friendly

    Chris HeckfordApr 2026
  • Nice friendly staff, receptionists very helpful. Professional through check up

    GeorgeApr 2026
  • Excellent place to visit -

    I know what you're thinking, no one wants to visit the dentist! But honestly the whole team are amazing. Everyone listens to your needs, they all remember the small details, they are all great to have a laugh with and importantly they're all fabulous at their job.

    I cannot fault anything ! The best customer service and the best dental care 😊

    Brittany AApr 2026
  • An excellent friendly service, very professional, nothing like the dark ages of dentistry back in the 1950s!

    Brian MartinApr 2026
  • Lovely dentist, always good appointments with him. Unfortunately very rude receptionist who doesnt provide accurate information and doesn’t help patients who are struggling with filling in forms.

    Aleesha HodgeApr 2026
  • Our appointments with Scott have been awesome. He has provided the reassurance and specific advice for my children, who have not had fantastic dental experiences at previous dental surgeries. My daughter now feels confident to attend appointments on her own.

    Laura DavyApr 2026
  • Friendly front of house staff. Lovely atmosphere. Always know exactly what is going on when i see my dentist so feel very reassured. Would recommend.

    Kelly BatchelorApr 2026
  • Scott and his team are fabulous.

    Tony .StirlingApr 2026
  • Professional and caring practice. Very polite team, that is always looking to give outstanding service and advise to all their patients. Nothing is ever a problem. Comforting atmosphere especially when dealing with children. I have no hesitation to fully recommend.

    Thank you.

    Craig CousinsMar 2026
  • I’ve been a patient at this dental surgery for many years and couldn’t be happier with the care I receive. Recently, I needed help completing my medical history, and the receptionist kindly took the time to do it all for me, which I truly appreciated as I’m not comfortable using an iPad.

    Mr. Greenslade is an excellent dentist—he is always patient, gentle, and takes the time to put me at ease during every visit. It really makes a difference.

    The practice is also very well organised. Appointments run on time, so there’s never a long wait, and the email reminders 48 hours beforehand are very helpful.

    All in all, I feel very lucky to be a patient here. I’m extremely happy with the service and care I receive.

    K. FowlerMar 2026
  • I’ve always had a really positive experience at Thistledene. The team are always friendly, professional and make each visit stress-free. What also stands out most is how great they are with kids and my children enjoy going, which says a lot! Dr Greenslade is kind, skilled and diligent. I’d definitely recommend them to families looking for a reliable and welcoming dentist.

    Charlotte GriffithsMar 2026
  • I visit Thistledene Dental Surgery with my 2 children and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The dentist is fantastic—always friendly, patient, and great at putting the children at ease. The service is consistently excellent, and the whole team is welcoming and professional. Most importantly, my children are always happy to go, which says everything! Highly recommend to any families looking for a reliable and caring dental practice.

    DickieamdhelenMar 2026
  • When a couple of friends suggested I try Thistledene Dentist I was slightly apprehensive as I am an extremely nervous patient. Not having had great experiences in the past I was not sure my perspective could be change but how wrong was I. From the receptionist to the Dentist himself I was shown care and consideration especially when they found out how fearful I was. All I can say is that this is the first dentist since moving from London that has completely put my anxiety to rest. I cannot stress enough the level of professionalism, care and expertise that I have received from Scott and his team and that I am no longer fearful and untrusting when visiting the dentist! I cannot recommend them enough.

    Caroline TallenMar 2026
  • I’ve been using thistledene for about 5 years now and I’ve always found the staff to be very professional and polite. My dentist, Dr Greenslade, is highly knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. My kids were always scared to go to the dentist, but now they love going! Keep up the good work team!

    AlexMar 2026
  • Emergency appointment with Scott for a chipped front tooth : easy communication with reception, booking went smooth almost instant , was accommodated on a short notice , very happy with the work done & signed myself over for regular check-ups . Couldn’t recommend this place more 🫶🏽

    Borbala BoerMar 2026
  • Scott is really reassuring. I’m not a big fan of getting my teeth looked at, but I trust him and don’t think I’ll ever use another dental practice again!!

    Jon TurkMar 2026
  • I would never think that i would say this about a dental practice, but I felt calm and relaxed right from the start, as I stepped in the waiting room, staff was very friendly and very professional, I felt safe, in good hands all the way trough, I am very happy with the whole experience and I surely recommend 🙂

    Orsolya BoerMar 2026
  • Really professional and friendly staff, a clean environment, and great attention to detail. They made me feel comfortable from start to finish. Definitely recommend!

    Lorinczani1987Mar 2026
  • Great dentist. Really rude receptionists.

    David CrocketFeb 2026
  • Exceptionally rude glorified receptionist that makes excuses for the current state in the dental crisis. Pleased to hear they do not accept NHS patients, if the practice is as bad as the reception service then we have possibly dodged a bullet.

    Ash BJan 2026
  • Great team and very professional and friendly.

    David PearceDec 2025
  • Fantastic friendly dentist, Scott has been amazing looking after me and my families dental health

    Paul BloomfieldNov 2024
  • Mr Greenslade is a brilliant dentist! So kind & gentle. best dentist I've seen!

    Becky MurphyJul 2023
  • I’ve never known a dentist go to such lengths to save a tooth as Dr Greenslade; this is an earnest and diligent practice with friendly and engaged personnel and an overall friendly and comforting atmosphere.

    Rupert OldhamJul 2023
  • Dr Erbetta is a great dentist, he is so kind & I feel he really cares about patients.

    The receptionists are really friendly & helpful. Nothing is a problem!

    Great experience every time I go. Thank you.

    Amy MJun 2023
  • Found this practice after a bad experience with Bupa in Westbourne.

    First appointment at Thistledene today; every member of staff was friendly and helpful, and the dentist himself was infinitely more trustworthy than my last one.

    All areas of the practice were clean and well presented, would definitely recommend.

    G RoseOct 2022
  • Fantastic. My kids love them. So perlite and easy to talk to.

    Mandy SmithJul 2022
  • Excellent practice with top quality staff in all positions.

    James GoslingDec 2020

Service Quality

We are proud to provide a 5 star service to all of our patients. Reviews reflect our hard work and commitment. 

5/5

The whole team are outstanding, the dentists, nurses, hygienists, receptionists and everyone else. I can’t thank the practice enough for their care.

Anonymous NHS Friends And Family Test

Staff are always very friendly and accommodating. Actually a joy to come to the dentist! Thank You!

Justin NHS Friends And Family Test

Always such a professional service. The staff are all friendly and put you at ease. The dental work is brilliant, I’ve just had a bridge done and I’m very pleased.

Anonymous NHS Friends And Family Test

Thistle Aesthetics

Thistle Aesthetics provides advanced nurse led aesthetics to rejuvenate and refresh. The ethos is to achieve natural results, beautifying and restoring without changing your unique features.

Prioritising patient safety, ethical practice and ensuring each patient has an individual treatment plan tailored to their particular needs is at the forefront of what we do.

Natalie is comprehensively insured and trained to the highest level recognised in the UK to deliver outstanding results and patient satisfaction.

Thistle Aesthetics

Thistle Aesthetics provides advanced nurse led aesthetics to rejuvenate and refresh. The ethos is to achieve natural results, beautifying and restoring without changing your unique features.

Prioritising patient safety, ethical practice and ensuring each patient has an individual treatment plan tailored to their particular needs is at the forefront of what we do.

Natalie is comprehensively insured and trained to the highest level recognised in the UK to deliver outstanding results and patient satisfaction.

Services We Offer

All aspects of modern general dentistry

Services We Offer

All aspects of modern general dentistry

Treatment Plans Offered

We are currently accepting and registering new patients for Private treatment and our new Membership plans.

We are currently not accepting new NHS patients due to our list being full.

Opening Times

Monday8am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 5pm
Tuesday8am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 5pm
Wednesday8am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 5pm
Thursday8am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 5pm
Friday8am – 1.30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Need an appointment? Call 01202 675370

Spread the cost with membership

Regular check-ups and hygiene visits for one simple monthly payment, from just £28 a month.

  • 2 check-ups a year
  • Up to 4 hygiene visits a year
  • 10% off routine treatments
  • Dental A&E Scheme cover

Terms and conditions apply. A one-off £10 administration fee is collected with your first payment.

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