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The best way to understand what it's like to be a Teamcare patient is to hear from people who already are. Here are some of their stories.
We've been part of Bedford for over 100 years, and during that time we've helped thousands of patients - across general dentistry, Invisalign, implants, cosmetic work and everything in between. The people on this page have kindly agreed to share their experience, in their own words and (in some cases) on camera.
If you're weighing up whether Teamcare is right for you, or whether a particular treatment is worth pursuing, hearing from someone who's already been through it tells you more than we ever could. Our patients talk about everything from finally being comfortable visiting the dentist after years of avoiding it, through to life-changing implant work and Invisalign results that turned years of self-consciousness into genuine confidence.
We've been rated 4.9 stars on Google by hundreds of patients across Bedford and Bedfordshire - so the stories below are just a small selection.

The difference treatment can make is often easier to appreciate side by side. Below are before and after photos from patients who've had treatment at Teamcare and have given us permission to share their results.












Faultless experience on every visit. Friendly and welcoming reception staff, kind, efficient and knowledgeable dentists. Always seen promptly and fast communication online.






Without a doubt, Fatima is the nicest hygienist I have ever seen. She was kind, patient, thorough and generally lovely. Thanks Fatima!






Having needed emergency dental treatment, my new dentist 'Steven' was fabulous!!! My dental Nurse Jess was lovely, Superb treatment and he sang while he worked which put me at ease!! Top marks I'm so pleased to now be registered here. Thankyou :)






Always an air of quiet professionalism from all members of staff. Friendly, welcoming and reassuring, with good flow of information and progress throughout treatment. I'm not a brave patient but feel safe in their hands! Highly recommend this practice.






[Edit - 2024. I am still with this dental practice 7 years later, and I highly, highly recommend them - they've done a wonderful job of looking after my teeth, and I couldn't be happier with them]. Really superb dental practice. The dentists are extremely thorough, explain everything throughout and do a fantastic job. As someone who used to have dental phobia, I find my trips here relaxing and positive.






The Teamcare dental team have always been first class and I've been with them for 50 years. I unfortunately had to have an extraction which was performed brilliantly. I never really felt a thing. I was a bit nervous as I've not had a tooth out for 40 years, but I didn't need to worry, it was cool. Aftercare was fantastic from everyone on duty that day (enough said). Thank you so much






I have been a patient at Teamcare since I moved here in 1996. My three children and Husband also. I could not imagine ever going anywhere else. They are simply brilliant. Steven, is just the kindest and reassuring Dentist and the staff are professional and caring.






I have now attended Teamcare Dental Practice for over 20 years -although prior to going there, I had never willingly attended the dentist and had unwisely ignored my oral health. However, since 'Day One' at Teamcare, my faith in dentists has been restored because of their "Calm and Caring Dentistry" approach, and I now even look forward to Pep's appointments. My most recent visit, when I needed a filling, was an example of his brilliant skills. Yes - it was mildly uncomfortable, but I relaxed knowing that it was being done professionally - and with Pep's and his dental nurse's patient care focus, they managed to reduce any anxiety. Thank you to you both, and to the efficient reception staff too, with their pleasant manner and regular appointment reminders.






There is no doubt that this long established dental practice in Bedford is exceptional. The team are professional, sensitive and understanding. I have benefitted from both their private and NHS care over the years and cannot fault either. Workmanship is always of the highest standard. They do have a good emergency service from 9am to 10am which is a real god send for when you get those rare toothaches etc. I did have a few problems with the latter once due to staff sickness and a faulty router, but I am sure they have put in place practices to resolve those issues should they arise again in the future.






Like a lot of people, I had a nervous disposition towards having any kind of dental treatment and had not been to a dentist for sometime ... but after having received treatment at the Teamcare Dental Practice, my whole experience was unexpectedly relaxed and positively amazing. All the staff and Jai made my experience practically enjoyable, and the care and attention to detail was exceptional. Thank you Teamcare.






Just had a bone graft done in preparation for a tooth implant at Teamcare. The information and telephone call I received before the appointment to put me at ease and fully explain the procedure was very much appreciated. The professional high standards, the perfect patient care, during the procedure always give me confidence. I have been going to Teamcare for a few years , and each time I go, the care and results have been first class.






Saw the new dental hygienist on 12th March. He was very thorough and talked me through the procedures asking for input where appropriate. After my treatment he demonstrated how to correctly use my inter dental brushes ,with me holding a mirror so I could see. Much appreciated as it turns out I have not been doing it entirely correctly. My teeth looked and felt very healthy and unstained after my visit and I am booked up for my next appointment already! Many thanks.






My 13 year old had to have a tooth removed in preparation of having a brace fitted. Pep is lovely, very patient, explained everything he was doing. Put my daughter at ease as she was extremely nervous. I've been coming to Teamcare for 45 years and highly recommend.






It was useful to have the printed sheet, about how to care for my mouth after the extraction - Thank you. I have had no problems at all.






Always a good experience. Pep is very efficient, very kind and always has a smile.






I was petrified of a dentist but Cornelia has given me a lovely new smile I am so pleased. Everything done calmly and efficiently without any pain or discomfort but in a friendly way. Would go nowhere else now and my confidence restored.






I first attended as an emergency patient, in pain, stressed, frustrated ... I hadn't been able to get a BUPA appointment within a week, but with the online booking system at this practice, I was able to be seen within 24hrs. My dentist, Pep Marin, was amazing and calming, giving me great confidence from the minute we met, he explained everything he was planning at every stage and was very good at explaining my problem to me. The emergency treatment was successful and my follow up appointment to repair a missing filling and de-Scale my teeth was equally rewarding. It is very refreshing to have a professional person make your appointment a positive experience. I understood at all times what was involved in my care and I'm came away very impressed. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.






My experience recently with Mr Murphy was excellent as usual. Haven't been for a while so a few treatments had to be done. Mr Murphy makes you feel at ease, yes even at the dentist. His Assistant too was very kind and thoughtful. Top marks again, thank you Teamcare Practice






I've been coming to Steven Murphy at Teamcare for many years and the service is always excellent, reassuring and pain-free. As a slightly nervous patient I am always well looked after and treated with the utmost sensitivity. Thank you.






Steven is a brilliant dentist - kind and caring and knowledgeable and efficient. We have been going to him for years and feel lucky to found have him and the whole Teamcare team.






Had a great experience at Teamcare Dental where I received treatment for a front composite filling. The staff are incredibly friendly and take their time to ensure comfort and that everything looks perfect. The filling looks even better than the first one I had—very pleased with the results! Highly recommend!






I've been coming to this practice for years. Feel so privileged to be a patient here. Stephen Murphy is a fantastic dentist, and the whole team are excellent.






All was great! All the staff are helpful and kind. While my teeth were being de-scaled both members of staff asked me if I was OK. Thank you.






Ever since my childhood I had avoided going to visit a dentist having had some painful and traumatic experiences. Now in my 80's I can honestly say that I am grateful to Teamcare Dental Practice for helping me to put all of my fears behind me. My most recent visit to Pep for example was even enjoyable. I can't be more grateful for his kind and skilful attention and care. Well done, and thank you.






Always a positive experience very friendly reception team and Steven Murphy is always very professional.






I had an appointment yesterday with Dr Elena Irimia - she is amazing I have to say! Her quiet demeanour and gentle manner are just what you need when you are having a procedure of the type you have never experienced before. I had a gingivectomy which included laser treatment. I did not feel any pain whatsoever and no after effects. I highly recommend Elena.






My mum recommended TeamCare to me, Upon arrival , I was greeting with a warm welcome and Steve Murphy who checked all my teeth was very polite and made me feel comfortable as we all know how scary Dentists can be. Great Practice , Truly recommend to all






Great service from Team Care as always! I liaised with Beckie on reception quite a bit in the run-up to my appointment as I had some specific concerns about my teeth - she was really helpful and relayed everything to Steven Murphy to ensure everything went perfectly on the day and there was sufficient time to complete my treatment. I also saw the hygienist for the first time ever - wow, my mouth felt amazing afterwards and my teeth were so much whiter as a result - definitely worth the time and money and I will 100% be back for more!Really good service and I feel great about my overall oral health as a result of this visit - thanks again Team Care :-)






High quality work done painlessly . Elena put me at my ease and did the work at a very competitive price. Treatment was less complex and therefore cheaper than my previous dentist had quoted for. Happy to see her again.






My recent appointment at Teamcare Dental Practice was an extraction. I was apprehensive! Steven Murphy made me feel at ease by explaining the process and then giving a running commentary as he extracted my broken tooth. I found this helpful. Before leaving, I was given information about aftercare. I expected my gum to be painful for a few days, but it wasn't. I only took two paracetamol after the anaesthetic wore off.






Teamcare Dental Practice is honestly amazing! The best move I ever made was to them. I suffer with so much anxiety and I get really worked up on going. I have recently had my first crown fitted and I was so worried Dr Murphy put me at ease and talked through with me the whole process. Honestly can't recommend them enough! My children now go there and they are great with them. From the receptionist to the dentists the whole process is so calm and reassuring.






I have been a patient of Dr Murphy's for over 20 years and over that time I have always received superb treatment. I have recently moved to London so sadly yesterday was my last visit to the practice. I will really miss the expert care I have received from Dr Murphy and also the kindness and cheerfulness of the dental assistants and receptionists. A huge thank you to you all!






I've recently signed up to TeamCare Dental as finding an NHS dentist was impossible. I went in for a root canal, and although it was a little pricier, you get what you pay for. The dentist (Mohammed) has been so explanatory through every step of the way, and makes sure you are completely aware of what is going to be done. The nurse who's name I didn't catch, has also been amazing. Every 5 minutes or so asking if I'm OK and humming along to the songs on the radio to really make you feel at ease. I'm not a big fan of the dentists and get quite nervous before appointments but going back again I feel really confident in their ability, communication and commitment to making my teeth 100% how they should be. Definitely recommend this dental practice!






I need a lot of gum treatments. A year on Dr Elena had done a brilliant job. She has the best ability to put someone at ease that i have ever seen in a dentist. Now I don't worry about having a sleepless night before an appointment. I highly recommend.






Excellent service from reception staff to our Dentist Steven Murphy, he's always happy welcoming and very professional. I'm an extremely nervous frightened patient (even just having a check up!) But Steven has a way about him that makes me feel a bit more relaxed as I know I'm in good hands, even though for me this is the worst place for me to be, so Thank you.






A root canal done (almost!) painlessly, carefully and effectively. Very grateful






Amazing Service from everyone I've dealt with so far, Becky in particular on Reception has already helped massively and I'm confident I'll be adding several more names in the future! A very understanding Dental Team, attentive to the needs of their Patients. Thanks for everything Teamcare






Seen on time and no issues. Friendly reception at the desk and in the treatment room.






Pep Marin is kind and patient, and explains everything really clearly. He's obviously very into what he does! In fact, while I was there getting a filling, his assistant mentioned how much he loves root canals (he quickly promised not to give me one). The staff are all super friendly, from the receptionist to the hygienist to both dentists I've seen. I'm glad my family found TeamCare.






From the moment you step into the practice the receptionist's are very friendly and helpful, as a new patient just filled out a form while waiting to be seen, my dentist Pep is very polite and welcoming from the start as I am a very nervous patient he puts you at ease, gives you a few things to divert your attention, shows you items which he is using, talking you through the process as he is doing it, which for people like me is very helpful and makes the experience manageable, I would definitely recommend pep to any nervous person, I'll definitely be using this practice again and as I pay for my treatment it's definitely worth it. Thank you.






Dr Murphy is always friendly and professional. Good time keeping. I feel very much in safe hands. The dental assistant on this occasion was a new to me and was very friendly and attentive. Thank you for your wonderful care.






Professional yet relaxed appointment, putting me at ease for my procedure. Dr Murphy was very patient and skilled, handling the tools with precision and care. Pain free treatment, which hadn't been the case with previous dentist. The nurse/assistant was very attentive, excellent use of the vacuum and checked in on me a couple of times. All finished in a timely manner with good advice upon leaving to ensure my comfort and success of the treatment. The receptionist was personable and efficient, and the price was very good.






Team Care truly lives up to it's name. The reception staff were welcoming, caring and understanding and arranged appointments which suited my husband's work times. Elena is very caring, skilled and thorough - it's easy to see why she is an award winning dentist. My husband had a new patient check up, clean and 2 fillings from her needing no pain relief and he is very happy with the work. We also loved how she gave advice such as use a child's size toothbrush to get to hard to reach areas. So happy to have found this dental practice!






First class service, very helpful and professional practice. Mr Murphy did a painless filling, would highly recommend the team.






Everyone is so lovely and helpful from the receptionists to the dentists and it's a straightforward pleasant experience. Couldn't recommend Teamcare enough.






I am so impressed by Pep who removed one of my teeth recently. He is so kind and patient and explained everything to put me at ease. Id recommend him to anyone. Also the dental nurse Becky who was so gentle and polite. In fact all the reception girls are friendly and repectful. Great vibes.






Probably no one looks forward to going to the dentist but everyone at this practice, from the lovely receptionists to the actual dentist make the experience here as pleasant as it can possibly be. They have looked after my teeth for many years and I still have all the teeth I started with ☺. Nothing is too much trouble and you really feel that your dental health is important to all the staff. They certainly get five stars from me.






Helpful friendly reception staff, a prompt appointment and good care given! First class!






This practice is exceptional! All the staff are kind, friendly and helpful and my experience with my dentist Pep is brilliant! He is so considerate and caring, dentistry here has definitely come a long way from my awful experiences in my younger years! I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone, especially those with a fear of dentists!






Been with Teamcare for 40 years and Pep Marin since he arrived from Spain. Used to be terrified of dentists after childhood experiences. Now it would be exaggerating to say I enjoy root canal work, but I am quite happy to lie back in the chair and let him get on with it. He is definitely painstaking not pain-making. He is happy to explain everything he is doing and I recommend him unreservedly. Thanks Pep. John Hurst






I have had 6 monthly check ups with Dr Murphy for many years. He is always cheerful and efficient. He has kept my increasingly aging teeth in good working order. Thank you.






Appointment on time. Friendly welcome as usual. Pep has a great sense of humour, making the visit a quite jolly event. Great team, highly professional and no fuss. So straight in and out.






Seen on time (in fact slightly before). Crown fitting was done expertly and without discomfort.






I've been going to Teamcare since I was little and wouldn't go anywhere else. I've seen a couple of different dentists over the years but everyone is so welcoming and friendly. They take care of you. If you have questions they can answer or find out the answer for you. Now my little boy is registered there too. We see Mr Murphy, he was lovely and friendly especially when checking my little boy's teeth. He's cheerful and will often sing along to the radio which makes me relax especially when I'm in the chair. Thank you!






Whilst visiting the dentist is unlikely to ever be considered 'a pleasure', Teamcare make it as pleasurable as possible. The reception staff are always friendly, Steven and his assistant are always prompt to see me and also friendly. Appointment reminder texts and emails are life savers! I've been with the same practice since childhood (albeit the dentists themselves have changed over that time). Overall, I honestly think I'd be hard pressed to find a better dental practice. Thank you to everyone at Teamcare!






Only positive things to say! Been seeing Stephen for years - he's a brilliant dentist. All the staff are lovely and there's always a friendly welcome by phone and in person.






I have been at the Teamcare Practice for over 30 years and always had excellent treatment. Dr Pedley was my dentist for many years (he was fantastic). After his retirement along came Pep - the best dentist in the world! What else can I say - considerate, gentle, extremely knowledgeable, caring. Perfect! Hold on to him Teamcare!






Usual efficient appointment. And when I left my purse behind, the receptionist was prompt in contacting me to come and pick it up!






Fantastic dentist. Always very calm, friendly and professional. They have been looking after my family's dental needs for years, and I have always felt confident we will be well looked after






Recently had some tooth rebuild treatment from Mr Murphy this week which I was made to feel as comfortable as possible, the treatment has gone well and would happily recommend Mr Murphy and his team for their services.






Serena is always welcoming, friendly, gentle and caring making a visit to the dentist even pleasant. She is particularly meticulous and thoughtful about any dental tasks she performs, in a way that instils confidence in her patients. She goes the extra mile by making recommendations that will improve your dental health, and is more than willing to discuss options where treatment is required.






I have always been extremely nervous about dentists to the point I stopped going for years. I finally built up the courage and had my first consultation today with Jai, he instantly made me feel at ease, he was very easy to talk to and answered all my questions. Really happy with the service I received today.






Everything about my recent visit to Teamcare Dental Practice was perfect. 100% recommend. It always is. Another recent visit…. Still all good, very good 👍






I came to Teamcare today and had my tooth extracted by Pep. As an anxious patient he put me completely at ease and got the tooth out quickly and pain-free. He I'd a fantastic dentist. Thank you so much!






Great Team, loads of updates and reminders. Reception staff lovely. Stephen Murphy and his assistant were brilliant. I can't recommend enough, Keith and Jacky Price






I was a very nervous person when I went to the dentist, as I have had bad experiences before. But the teamcare were reassuring me that everything was fine, just needed to relax. I went 3 times, for my treatment, the dentist told me what the treatment I needed. Kept asking if I was OK. Definitely recommend to any nervous person, they put you at ease. All the staff were polite and understanding. Thankyou.






I'm always extremely happy with the care my family receives both dental and orthodontic. All staff are always very professional, friendly and helpful, the cleanliness of the practice is always of the highest standard and the work carried out is the best quality. We recommend them to everyone!






Teamcare Dental really is an exceptional practice. All the staff I have come into contact with have been so kind, professional and friendly and have done a great job of putting this nervous patient at ease.
We have hundreds of reviews on Google, and we're rated 4.9 stars. You can search for "Teamcare Dental Practice Bedford" on Google to read the full collection.
Sometimes, yes - for treatments like Invisalign or dental implants, we may be able to put you in touch with a previous patient who has agreed to share their experience. Just ask at your consultation.
Only with your explicit, written consent. We never share patient images, names or stories without permission, and you're free to withdraw consent at any time.
Yes - every image on this page is from a real Teamcare patient who has consented to share their results. We never use stock images or images from other practices.
Smile makeovers, full mouth implants, Invisalign and veneers tend to produce the most visually striking before and after photos. But for many patients, smaller changes - like a single front tooth crown or a hygiene-led brightening - make a real difference to confidence.
Possibly - though every case is different and we'd need to assess your suitability at a consultation. Two patients with similar starting points can need quite different treatment plans, so we'll always tailor the approach to you.
Book your appointment at Teamcare Dental Practice on Goldington Road. Whether you're considering routine care or a complete smile transformation, we'd love to help.

