Only one thing left to say…
Christmas is so close now I can almost taste the turkey, but first, welcome to our final team update of 2025!
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
Here’s when the practice will be open over the festive period:
Thursday 25th December – CLOSED
Friday 26th December – CLOSED
Saturday 27th December – CLOSED
Monday 29th December – 9am-7pm
Tuesday 30th December – 9am-6pm
Wednesday 31st December – 9am-4pm
Thursday 1st January – CLOSED
Friday 2nd January – 9am-6pm
If you experience a dental emergency while we’re closed, please call the practice and follow the instructions on our voicemail for urgent assistance.
Team celebrations to cap a brilliant year
The Brightside team finished the year with a festive Christmas dinner at a cosy Italian spot in Knightsbridge.
With delicious pasta, pizza, and live music, the evening was full of laughter and festive spirit, and a wonderful way to mark the year’s achievements, and thank the Brightside team for the incredible work they do.
Congratulations to Caroline!
A big milestone this month: Caroline celebrates her 14-year anniversary with us!
On behalf of the whole team and our many grateful patients, thank you, Caroline, for everything you do. Fourteen years is an incredible achievement and a testament to your dedication and commitment.
Welcome to Margan and Mitul…
We’re excited to introduce two fantastic new team members who have recently joined us at Brightside Dental.
First up, Marjan – ournew Receptionist. Friendly, organised, and always ready with a smile, she’s already bringing a wonderful sense of calm and care to our front desk.
You can read more about Marjan here: https://www.brightsidedental.co.uk/dental-team/marjan/
And next, Mitul – our new Specialist Endodontist.
With advanced training and extensive experience in root canal therapy, he brings a high level of clinical expertise to our team.
His arrival means we can now offer specialist endodontic care directly here at Brightside Dental, giving our patients more comfortable, efficient, and predictable treatment options, all in-house. You can read more about Mitul here: https://www.brightsidedental.co.uk/dental-team/mitul-patel/
Keeping our skills sharp
Before heading off to our nearest and dearest for Christmas, our team rolled up our sleeves for Immediate Life Support (ILS) training. This valuable time allowed our team to sharpen their emergency response skills, ensuring we are always ready to provide the highest level of care when it matters most.
A great morning at Ashmole Academy
As a bit of a break from the norm, I was recently at a voluntary event organised by Business Education Events at Ashmole Academy.
The morning was spent with year 12 students reviewing their CVs and carrying out mock job interviews to help prepare them for their future.
It was my third time attending something like this and I loved it – it was great to see the skills and potential of the young people I interacted with.
You can find out more about BEE here – they’re looking for more businesses to volunteer with them, so if you’re a good fit, give them a shout.
And last but not least, there’s only one thing left to say…
Have a very happy Christmas and New Year, whether you celebrate or not!
Ketan
P.S. I couldn’t help but finish with a little dentist’s nag – look after your teeth this Christmas and make sure you start 2026 strong by looking after your oral health. If you’re due a check-up, you can book one here – https://onlineappointment.carestack.uk/?dn=brightside&ln=1#/home
