Over the last few years I have had increasing problems due to an irrational phobia about having too many dental instruments in my mouth during treatment.

It sounds like a minor thing but it has caused me and several dentists severe difficulties when I have required dental work.

Since moving to Australia in 2001 I have searched for a dentist who can deal with my problem but to-date have been unsuccessful.

On a recent trip back to the UK a friend recommended Dr Patel.

I have to say he is by far away the best dentist I have seen and over three short visits he had achieved what many other dentists would not have been able to do without a general anaesthetic.

Dr Patel’s sensational work was carried out in a sympathetic and understanding way.

I explained the issue and he dealt with it in a non-condescending professional manner.

I cannot recommend him enough so much so I am prepared to travel from Australia to have all my dental work done by Dr Patel.

Nigel Milnes