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Friends and family test

We’re dedicated to providing the very best service and care, and welcome all feedback from our patients. The Friends & Family Test gives our NHS patients the chance to anonymously let us know their thoughts about their treatment, including what we did well and if anything could be improved. We are very proud of our results and welcome you to read them below.

April 2026 friends & family test results

Total number of NHS Patient Responses: 16 – Very good: 15 (94%), Good: 1 (6%)

Very Good

  • Everyone was very nice & reassuring & always made me feel comfortable. Thank you so much.
  • Great & friendly staff, always explained everything thoroughly. I felt reassured constantly throughout appointment.
  • Friendly & helpful staff. Very efficient with getting braces adjusted then eventually off.
  • They explained everything thoroughly. At a level my 13-year-old could understand. Always ran on time. Always helpful.
  • Very lovely, welcoming staff. Very helpful, friendly & clear explanation of everything. Thank you.
  • Staff were very kind, Jo & Maria specifically) & teeth turned out very well. I’m quite happy!
  • Everything was explained thoroughly, very good service.
  • They treated me wonderfully. Every question was answered professionally & with a lot of respect. Wonderful experience & very hygienic & nice people. Thank you!!!
  • Easy to understand, clear instructions, friendly faces & always make me feel at ease. Thank you for all your help.
  • Lovely staff, very attentive. Jo in particular was amazing, super lovely & well informed.
  • I was cared for no matter the query, big or small, throughout my entire treatment & was always comfortable!
  • Everything turned out exceptionally well with my treatment & the helpfulness & care from the orthodontists was fantastic from start to finish. Thank you!
  • Very helpful, kind staff; really changed my smile for the better.
  • Efficient, everything explained very well. Very good, recommend you.
  • Direct comparison with a previous at another practice; appointments were efficient, staff friendly & approachable for questions, coloured bands were a cheerful bonus & all felt like it went smoothly – thank you!

Good

  • Seen fast. Good at explaining.
March 2026 friends & family test results

Total number of NHS Patient Responses: 32 – Very good: 32 (100%)

Very Good

  • Really lovely staff, so helpful! No judgement if something went wrong. Always able to get an urgent appointment which was very much appreciated! Thank you!
  • My orthodontist is very nice & my teeth are very straight.
  • Luca’s treatment from his orthodontist Kallie was amazing. She is so friendly, professional, caring & brilliant at her job. We were so lucky to have her. Thank you so much 100% recommend. The practice overall is also 10/10 great service.
  • Staff were very friendly & answered all questions happily!
  • Kallie has been very kind & helpful throughout my treatment & I’m very pleased with the end result.
  • Because I am happy with my results & the process was very efficient, people were always kind.
  • Always given the best service & very good with children on the spectrum.
  • Friendly, helpful & understanding staff. Good communication – my options have been made clear at each step of the process. Flexible appointment times – I’ve been given options that work for me.
  • Jo & Kallie are so lovely.
  • Been a patient for 3 years, excellent treatment, always fully explained & pleasant friendly service from reception to the lovely Joanne who completed my son’s treatment. 5 starts. Would wholly recommend. Thank you so much everyone.
  • Very good service with no issues. Staff very kind.
  • Every single person we have met here has been amazing. All our appointments have been on a Monday & we have always been impressed with the care & professionalism we have received.
  • Jo was very helpful with instructions, very clear & just very kind.
  • Jo was amazing, told me everything I needed to know!
  • Teeth look amazing & all the staff are lovely.
  • Very good experience with Maria.
  • Very professional & flexible. Treatment was successful & teeth aligned nicely at end of treatment. We were hoping that ongoing maintenance by continuing to wear aligners wouldn’t be necessary but it is! However, that is normal & not specific to Only Orthodontics.
  • All staff have been so gentle, kind, supportive & have put us at ease. Thank you all!
  • Staff very helpful in these two years of my treatment. Perfect result for teeth.
  • Really happy with my teeth.
  • Didn’t always get text reminders of appointments but overall excellent!
  • Fixed my teeth quickly x
  • Very impressed with the standard of care. The end results are amazing!
  • The braces worked perfectly & I am very happy with the results. All staff were lovely & very helpful.
  • Excellent service & very satisfied with the final product!
  • Happy with overall experience, outcome & care provided.
  • From the very start, throughout all my daughter’s treatment, care advice & treatment has been amazing. Thank you.
  • Amazing service & results!
  • Everyone’s been so lovely & I’m really happy with my smile! Joanne is also really helpful explaining everything to me. Thank you so much!
  • Very professional, explains well, good results.
  • Two patients did not provide a comment for why they gave a ‘very good’ response.
February 2026 friends & family test results

Total number of NHS Patient Responses: 11 – Very good: 10 (92%), Good: 1 (8%)

Very Good

  • Debs & the whole team were very lovely & helpful – I felt like the process was very easy & not stressful because of the support & kindness from everyone! Thank you
  • Availability with appointments, had to be on a Monday. But great staff, very kind & caring. Amazing treatment & results.
  • Everything was going well, on time, lovely staff & professional as well.
  • Have made my daughter feel amazing about her smile. Staff are amazing making her feel safe.
  • Very helpful, cover all necessary details & all very friendly.
  • From start to finish our journey has been amazing. Stress free, amazing staff & the results for our daughter are more than we could have hoped. Thank you.
  • Always given appointments asap when needed, very sweet people.
  • Staff were extremely friendly & welcoming, I’m very happy with the results.
  • Always well informed about treatment before & during my appointments. All staff very friendly & helpful.
  • Friendly & polite staff. Efficient appointment service.

Good

  • Good result. Quick & efficient service.
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Only Orthodontics, 40 Alumhurst Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8ER

Monday08:30 – 17:30 Tuesday08:30 – 17:30 Wednesday08:30 – 19:30 Thursday08:30 – 17:30 Friday08:30 – 17:30 WeekendsClosed

Please note that we are closed for lunch between 13:00 - 14:00
Dedicated patient parking is available onsite



Areas covered: Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas

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