CEREC / Same Day Dentistry

CEREC / Same Day Dentistry in Stevenage

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This very innovative method of digital dentistry allows dental restorations to be made within the same dental clinic. Woods Dental & Implant Centre in Stevenage uses CEREC to design and fabricate dental restorations such as crowns, veneers, bridges, inlays, and onlays through advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM). CEREC does not require traditional moulds and impressions that are sent to a lab. Instead, dentists used digital scanners to capture a 3D impression of the mouth. A grinding or milling machine is then used to create ceramic dental restorations based on the 3D models that fit your teeth perfectly.

Our newer version of CEREC incorporates advance AI technology to provide same-day treatments that are more precise and comfortable for patients in Stevenage.

Benefits of using AI Scanner:

Digital Scanning
Your dentist begins by using an advanced intraoral scanners to take extremely clear 3D scans of your teeth. This scanner captures millions of scans every second, creating a precise digital scan of your mouth without the use of messy moulds.

AI-Assisted Design
The 3D scan is immediately processed in DS Core technologies platform, which is enhanced with Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this platform, AI is capable of identifying the exact tooth and bite surface preparation margins and automatically detects any imperfections or areas needing adjustment.

Automated Restoration Proposals
Based on the scan, the AI technology creates preliminary versions of crowns, bridges, or inlays taking into account your tooth shape, bite alignment, and aesthetics. Your dentist can review these designs, and make minor alterations if needed, and confirm the final design with a single click.

Real-Time Error Correction
If any small errors or scanning issues are detected, the AI automatically corrects the fault without the need for a rescan to complete the process in a quicker, and less painful way for you. This ensures an exact fit and reduces the chances of adjustments later.

Milling and Fabrication
After the design is approved, the CEREC milling unit will carve the restoration in a solid ceramic block in a matter of minutes. Because everything is digital and precise, your restoration is ready for placement during this same appointment.

Placement and Finishing

Your dentist checks the fit, polishes, and bonds the restoration securely in place. Thanks to AI-guided accuracy, the result looks natural, has a good fit, and lasts for years.

AI-powered CEREC marks a major step forward in modern, digital dentistry, combining advanced technology with expert care at Woods Dental & Implant Centre in Stevenage to deliver beautifully crafted restorations that fit naturally and are completed with remarkable efficiency.

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catherine evanson

10:52 19 May 26

Dr Kajal Desai was excellent I was very anxious but Kajal was wonderful and reassuring! Needed a complex filling very happy with the resultThank you Kajal & the team

Christine Morgan Hill

13:32 18 May 26

Thank you very much Kajal for your professional and efficient treatment. I am very pleased with the result after a long root canal procedure. Kajal was very thorough and informative through the whole treatment with a very friendly manner.

Dom Haluag

10:39 12 Mar 26

Emma did a great job of cleaning my teeth! I did not feel any pain at all. On the top of that she is so kind and friendly. Will definitely come back here again if I need my teeth cleaning!

Laurence Sim

09:52 12 Mar 26

Amazing dentist and hygienist services. Kazal and Emma look after my teeth so well that it is always a joy visiting Woods dental practice.I cannot that them enough for taking care of my teeth and my kids teeth!!

Sturge Mazzocchi

14:29 02 Mar 26

My experience is excellent. Great guidance, care and support to improve my mouth health in all aspects.

Dave Collins

19:40 20 Feb 26

I recently needed to have a crown removed, Root Canal Treatment, and new crown fitted. One appointment of 2.5 hours followed by another of 2 hours. Kajal explained everything very clearly for me. I could tell that Kajal and her assistant, Asfa, worked very hard during the first appointment. Other than a very little discomfort one might expect from such a procedure, this was as close to painless dentistry as was possible in my opinion! Thank you very much both of you. I am a longstanding patient of Woods Dental Practice and can highly recommend the team, including Emma the hygienist, and Sweety on reception always there to answer the phone and remind me of my appointment bookings. Thanks to you all.

Chris L

17:16 31 Jan 26

My family and I have been very fortunate to have been under the excellent care of John Woods and after his retirement, Sweta and now Kajal. For several years my husband has been suffering from Parkinsons Disease.. Kajal and her assistant and receptionist and Emma his hygenist are alert in their care of him, and his changing needs. His abilities and needs are changing rapidly over time, and even from day to day. His hand movements are less co-ordinated as he attends to his oral hygiene routine at home, his ability to sit quietly for half an hour to an hour in a dentist chair is variable due to his restless legs, and he is experiencing swallowing difficulties during normal professional cleaning procedures. I am so grateful to everyone in the John Woods practice as they are open to discussing these difficulties and finding work arounds to ensure Carl's oral health is maintained despite these challenges. Thank you to all the team.

M & R Ohlendorf

15:49 30 Jan 26

Very good treatment, great care was taken and I feel confident that Kajil did an excellent job as always

Israel Litwack

22:05 24 Sep 25

Kajal is simply the best of people, and a dedicated professional. I had struggled with bleeding gums for many years, with no practical help from ambivalent dentists over the years until Kajal really turned things around for me. A smart, committed, caring professional.

Arthur Boon

10:56 22 Aug 25

Today I had upper right molar removed by Kajal and I'm in blood thiner, but it was totally without any discomfort and pain the tooth was removed now I'm waiting to go home completely relaxed to go home and thanks to kamala and Asfa.Thank you for yourkindness and professionalism.

Jackie Angus

13:24 27 Jun 25

I have been a patient of Kajals for a number of years and can't recommend her enough. She always gives fantastic advice and care. I have just had some cosmetic work completed after a couple of years orthodontic work. Kajal"s attention to detail and pride in her work was obvious.

Karen Palmer

11:26 04 Apr 25

I’d highly recommend Dr Kajal Desai at Woods Dental. I’ve been visiting this practice for around 5 years. From reception, hygentist and dental care I’ve always found everyone professional and caring. I’d particularly recommend Kajal Desai who is a delight to visit. Advice is explained and always happy to answer any questions.

david Hindle

12:09 02 Apr 25

100% recommended I'm so glad I choose woods dental for my treatment. My dentist Kargel was very highly attentive and explained ever stage of my treatment and strangely I can't wait till I see her again.

John (JohnWe)

16:19 30 Mar 25

I am impressed by the treatment that I have received (over more than twenty years). During this time I have been treated by John Woods himself, then it was Sweta and now it is Kajal.Kajal has just replaced a crown on an upper molar. It was very tricky but she handled the operation with great skill. Her assistant was also very supportive and I felt safe in their hands.Also I must mention the hygienist Emma. Nobody likes having their teeth 'pressure washed' but Emma makes it as comfortable as is possible. She is very knowledgeable about dental hygiene and also about nutrition.

Muftie

15:22 27 Jan 25

Many thanks Kajal. You saved my tooth with great care and no pain. You’re a star. Gill

Pauline Munro

07:28 26 Sep 24

A wonderful experience Kajal was brilliant and so kind and good. The filling was done so efficiently and quick and I was able to relax and felt confident with everything. Well done and thank you so much.

Fariba Oak

15:36 15 Jul 24

I have gone from a nervous patient to a very calm one with this practice. Thank you so much 💓

Rose Pearce

17:13 25 Nov 23

Recently needed a root canal treatment to save a tooth . Swetha Kantareddy is an exceptional dental surgeon.Swetha explained each stage of my treatment which she completed with great precision and care.All the staff are so friendly and helpful too, making my experience five star !

Amanda De Courcy

16:57 02 Aug 23

I am so delighted with the treatment and care provided by Swetha Kantareddy! I have recently undergone a teeth re-alignment and whitening programme which has made such a difference. Swetha is always ready to explain exactly how the process will work and spends the right amount of time ensuring that as a patient, I totally understand and am comfortable with everything. A really first class service from a first class dentist, thank you Swetha!

Peter Browning

10:01 21 Jul 23

Swetha Kantareddy is an excellent dental surgeon. I have been pleased with the way in which she explains every aspect of her work with the patient. She has a positive, supportive communication style which ensures patient confidence. She consults the patient and offers options for the best ways forward. Swetha is, in my opinion, an excellent dentist. In addition all support and administrative staff I have met at the practice are positive in their work and helpful.

Jacqui Crawford

12:20 10 Mar 23

If you are nervous patient ( and I very much am!), then Swetha is the dentist for you.Warm, compassionate and understanding. Not only that she is also a first class dentist!After a series of visits and considerable dental work, I can now smile once again and cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you Swetha 😊😊😊

James Timmins

08:06 13 Feb 23

The best dentist I’ve been too!Dr Nikesh is very professional, approachable and welcoming to his patients.Throughout the treatment he takes the time to explain what he is doing and also advises on the best option for future dental care. His dedication and passion for dentistry really shows in his work, on a recent visit I had a filling and can’t even tell it’s been done!!Highly recommended, great work!

Jill&Mark Seaton

20:09 01 Feb 23

Welcoming and helpful reception staff. Excellent treatment given, with clear explanations throughout by dentist Swetha Kantareddy, with a kind and considerate manner. I highly recommend this dental practice.

Prakash & Anushi

18:29 23 Jan 23

I went to see Nikesh Rai last Monday for a check up and to fix my crown. I tend to be quite nervous when going to the dentist, however Nikesh made me feel completely relaxed! He explained each step off the way and made me felt reassured throughout.After the clean, my teeth felt amazing. My crown feels great, can’t tell that there is a crown there, aligns with my bite really well!Overall, great experience with a fantastic dentist! Thank you Nikesh! Will definitely be going back to him.

Gabriela R

17:55 11 Dec 22

All 4 of us in our family (two adults, two teenage children) are very well looked after by Swetha and her team. The service is excellent, always very friendly and as accommodating as possible with timings/wishes, be it for a routine check up, emergency treatment, teeth alignment work or replacing broken retainers. In particular, Swetha did an excellent job sorting out the alignment of my teeth. The whole process from beginning to end was very well explained, took the approximate timeframe Swetha indicated at the outset and my "new teeth" have given me such a lift.

Christine Bloom

06:51 07 Dec 22

I have recently undergone dental implant treatment and a teeth whitening programme with Swetha Kantareddy and am delighted with the results. I am a nervous patient and Swetha went out of her way to make me feel at ease. Every step was explained in detail which gave me complete confidence throughout the procedures. Swetha and her team are warm, friendly and very professional and it is reassuring to know I am in the best capable hands.

sue binks

07:47 06 Oct 22

Swetha Kantareddy is a dental genius! I was so happy with the amazing result she gave me of whitening and composite bonding! She explains everything and is the best dentist I’ve ever been to. Totally recommend this dental practice.

Lesley Gibbings

19:26 27 Jul 22

I was a terribly apprehensive patient following traumatic dental experiences as a child. I never thought I would be in a position to so sincerely recommend a dentist and am delighted to now be able to. Swetha Kantareddy is a true marvel. Supremely professional, understanding, knowledgeable and approachable. Swetha has the best dentist to patient manner I have ever experienced, so encouraging and supportive and is wonderfully complimented by the welcoming team at this practice. My on-going experience with Swetha and her team has been wholly positive ... without doubt this is the practice to go to!Lesley. GStevenage

Brian Su

09:50 26 Jul 22

My experience here has been much better than any other dental practices that I've been to in the past. I have received outstanding levels of work done by dentist Swetha Kantareddy and Hygienist Emma Whitford.Unlike my past experiences, those who work here are patient with their work and meticulously ensure patients receive the best possible outcome. They are also a team that prioritise patient's benefits over profit when prescribing treatments.I am glad to have discovered this practice when I moved to Stevenage.

Kenny Healiss

07:11 26 Jul 22

Lovely staff who are very helpful and friendly. The surgery is clean and comfortable and the dentist Swetha actively listens and takes time to provide great feedback and personally follows up after major dental procedures. Highly recommended.

Ian Carty

16:04 23 Jul 22

From Susan Carty:A change of dentist always causes a little apprehension for me but my first appointment allayed any concerns i may have felt. The very friendly, warm and professional treatment I subsequently recieved from Swetha Kantareddy and her team were execeplary.Many years ago I worked as a dental nurse in a number of practises so feel in a good position to highly recommend Swetha and her team to take good care of any dental treatment required.

Jackie Warner

13:17 17 Jul 22

I felt compelled to leave Swetha a review as I wish to thank her openly for the pioneering work she has implemented on my teeth. Completely life changing!! Swetha is so very talented, compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated (even calling me whilst she was at home to discuss my options) I cannot thank her and her friendly dedicated team enough. After suffering from mental scars from being tormented from jibes as a child I can now smile proudly and enjoy the rest of my life. Priceless!! You will also find a warm welcome at her practice and so no surprise when I state Highly Recommended 😁

eileen ingle

20:06 11 Mar 20

CEREC / Same Day Dentistry