Practice History

Practice History

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We have been providing dentistry continuously in Hayle since about 1880!

The practice can trace its history back into the nineteenth century when Ernest Uren was the local chemist and 'registered dentist'. He extracted teeth in a room above his chemist's shop. His patients sat on a box whilst he operated.

His son, Kenneth, was the first qualified dentist in the town. He trained at Guy's Hospital in London, and started work in Hayle in about 1928.

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Kenneth Uren

Kenneth Uren working in his surgery in the 1960s

In 1970, Phil Budden, who had qualified at Guy's in 1969, bought out the rather antiquated practice.

Phil Budden

It grew very rapidly and, in 1974, moved to the present building at 66 Hayle Terrace. Two surgeries were put in at first and a succession of five associates worked with Phil until 1982, when Nigel Hicks arrived as an associate. In 1987 Nigel became a partner, and this arrangement continued until 1998.

A third surgery was put in, originally designed to be used by a third dentist.

However, as the practice became more orientated towards preventive dentistry, the third room was converted to a hygienist room in 1995.

The two main surgeries have been recently refurbished to a high standard, both with Kavo equipment.

Nigel became unwell in October 1998, and subsequently took early retirement.

In 1999 the practice was able to welcome a new dentist, Craig Jeffrey, who quickly become an important member of our team, and a full partner at the practice.

In 2003 Phil also became unwell and he took early retirement in 2004, when his place was taken by James Frampton.

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