If you have a dental emergency, you will need to book an emergency appointment as soon as possible.
Your dental emergency could be a broken or infected tooth, severe pain, a knocked-out tooth or any other dental problem which needs to be addressed quickly.
You should schedule an emergency dental appointment with your Riverdale dentist if you are
experiencing any of the following:
These are not the only reasons you should book an emergency dental appointment, so be sure to
contact your Riverdale practice if you any worries you would like advice about or would like a dentist to check.
If you are an NHS patient you will be charged a Band 1 fee for emergency dental care, such
as pain relief or a temporary filling. This is £????
Costs for private dental treatment, including emergency dental care, can be obtained by
contacting your local Riverdale dental practice directly.
You can find your nearest Riverdale practice here, and contact them for an emergency
dental appointment.
Most Riverdale practices will offer same-day or next-day emergency dental appointments.
However, you should call your Riverdale practice to book in advance.
If a tooth is knocked out, keep the tooth or fragment safe, ideally in milk and contact your local Riverdale practice ASAP.
Children fall and it is common for them to knock baby teeth. If a tooth is knocked out, don’t worry, if you have the tooth, keep it safe and contact your local Riverdale practice. If a tooth is knocked out or dislodged, this can cause bleeding from the area. Ask the child to bite down firmly on a piece of rolled up gauze or kitchen roll to apply pressure to stem any bleeding. If the child is too young, place the rolled-up gauze or kitchen roll against the area and apply gentle pressure.
If the child has knocked out an adult tooth, please keep the tooth or fragment in milk and contact your local Riverdale practice ASAP
Riverdale does not have the capacity to book emergency appointments out of hours.
However, if the Riverdale practice you are a patient at offers NHS dental care and you have a dental emergency outside of open hours, we recommend calling the NHS 111 line.
If you are a patient at a practice that solely offers private dental care, then the instructions can differ
from practice to practice-please check the appropriate page on the website-link
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BDS, FCGDent, Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)
Riverdale Healthcare Clinical Director
Neeraj Diddee graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and has since been keen and motivated to deliver the highest quality of dental care for his patients.
Since graduating, Neeraj has worked in several practices in the North East providing both NHS and Private dental care. He has continued to develop his professional training by gaining membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and recently gaining a Fellowship with the College of General Dentistry. He has also undertaken numerous courses in the UK and aborad including gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons England.
Neeraj works clinically at Vitality Dental Care, Fairfield and is also Clinical Director for Riverdale Healthcare. He is also a Training Programme Director with Health Education England where he supports, mentors and teaches Foundation Dentists. His passion is Adhesive Restorative Dentistry and he also teaches hands-on courses on this subject.
Outside of work Neeraj enjoys going on holiday with his family, technology and sport.
BDS qualification
GDC: 302001
Robyn is the newest dentist at Vitality Fairfield. She grew up in Northern Ireland and moved to the North East when she graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2022.
Robyn enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and delivers a high standard of care in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The favourite part of her job is getting to build long lasting relationships with her patients and their families.
Whether it’s your first visit or you are a long-standing patient, you can expect a friendly smile and a caring approach every time you walk through the door.
Alexandra grew up in the local area and graduated from the University of Sheffield achieving BDS with Honours.
She has worked in general practice in Sheffield, York and Newcastle carrying out routine dental care. She enjoys general dentistry and has a calm and friendly approach. She likes to meet new patients and put anxious patients at ease. Outside of work she loves spending time with her young son.
Guy graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and after gaining his Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners has continued in his personal development as a practitioner by completing structured multi-date courses in restorative, occlusion, endodontics and orthodontics alongside focused 1 and 2 day courses to allow him to deliver the high standard of care he strives to provide for his patients.
Guy became a partner in Alpha Dental Group in 2009. After the Alpha Group joined Riverdale Healthcare in 2018 Guy’s role within the business changed to that of Clinical Director.
Guy started teaching in 2021 and now trains colleagues how to improve their composite restorations and also how to provide orthodontic aligner treatment for their patients. Following their training he also provides ongoing orthodontic mentoring for colleagues.
Guy’s clinical focus is on providing minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry to the high standard he sets for himself. This is done not only by keeping himself up to date on the latest developments within the profession but also by utilising the most up to date technology including the routine use of digital scanners to assist him in treating and monitoring his patients.
Guy lives locally with his wife, two children and two dogs who keep him busy when he is not working.
With over 10-years Implantology experience behind him, Haytham provides sedation and implant treatments, providing patients with the option of being relaxed and comfortable through their implant journey. He finds treating anxious patients very rewarding, and his experience with sedation means he can provide quality care for patients who would otherwise be too nervous to have treatment.
His experience with implants has led him to carry out a wide variety of treatments, from straight forward single tooth implants to complex full arch cases. The joy on his patients’ faces when they return having been able to be confident in smiling or going out for meals is what he strives to achieve for every patient.
DMD, MPH, MSc Endo
GDC: 133099
Area of Interest – Endodontics
Mihai graduated from Carol Davila University, Bucharest in 2000, before relocating to the UK in 2008 to work as a general dental practitioner. His interest in managing anxious patients using conscious sedation led him to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation in 2009, and in 2017, Mihai took on the role of Educational Supervisor for newly qualified dentists at Yorkshire Deanery.
Passionate about dentistry, he views it as a blend of art, technology, and psychology and is completely devoted to helping patients feel at ease and relaxed during treatment. His expertise lies in root canal treatments (endodontics) and restorative dentistry where he holds a Master of Science in Endodontology with Distinction. As a dentist with enhanced skills in endodontics, he accepts referrals for root canal treatments from other practices.
Rup is dedicated general dentist with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive dental care. After graduating from Newcastle University in 2006, he has worked across the North East providing NHS and private dental care.
Rup’s practice is rooted in a commitment to patient-centred care. He focuses on creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their dental health and concerns. His areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive care, cosmetic procedures, and patient education. He takes pride in using the latest dental technologies to ensure his patients receive the best possible treatment.
Outside of practice, Rup is actively involved in continuing education and stays updated with the latest advancements in dentistry. He has undertaken postgraduate courses including Restorative Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons London and the Diploma of Clinical Dental Implants in Newcastle. He continues his education and learning by regularly attending courses to refine his skills and provide his patients with cutting-edge treatments.
When he is not working, Rup enjoys sport and is a big Arsenal fan!
Dr Rashmi Shenoy
BDS, MJDF( RCSEng) Diploma in Conscious sedation (Newcastle)
GDC number 149773
Area of interest- Conscious Sedation and Dental implants.
Rashmi qualified from the MUHS university in India in 2005 and relocated to England in 2007. She has strived to keep up to date with the current thinking in dentistry, and to support this, she gained her Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2011. Although most aspects of dentistry appeal to Rashmi, she has always had a special interest in Conscious sedation and Dental Implantology.
Following her passion to help patients relax during their dental treatments, Rashmi gained her Diploma in Conscious Sedation from Newcastle University in 2011. In addition, she gained experience in Implant dentistry by completing a one year certificate course in Implantology in 2018. She is keen to further her knowledge in the field of Dental Implants.
When not at work, Rashmi enjoys spending time with her family. She believes in staying fit, enjoys running and swimming.
Area of interest:
Invisalign
Available Days:
Monday (Once per month)
Currently Offering:
Private Dental
Area of interest:
Dental Implants
Available Days:
Thursday
Currently Offering:
Private Dental