Support Your Health Naturally.

We take a whole-body approach to care, offering holistic therapies that support breathing, balance and wellbeing alongside your dental health. Our alternative treatments focus on prevention, early intervention and helping your body function at its best.

Buteyko

The Buteyko Breathing Technique helps children develop healthier breathing habits by encouraging nasal breathing, reducing over-breathing and improving airway function.

Doterra

doTERRA essential oils are high-quality, plant-derived aromatic oils used to support wellbeing in a natural way. Their carefully tested blends and single oils can be used aromatically, topically or internally (following safety guidelines) to promote relaxation, balance, clearer breathing and a calming environment when used responsibly as part of a holistic wellness approach.

ZYTO SCAN

A ZYTO scan is a non-invasive biocommunication assessment that uses a specialised hand cradle to measure your body’s subtle responses to digital wellness stimuli. It provides detailed insights into how your body reacts to various nutritional, emotional and environmental factors, helping you and your practitioner make personalised wellness decisions.

MEET THE TEAM

Practice Principal

Liana Budurin

Specialist Prosthodontist and Implant Surgeon

Brad Hawkins

Trainee Dental Nurse

Natasha Farrow

Dental Hygienist

Michel Luna

Dental Therapist

Mariana Dorina Trissia

Dental Hygienist

Lijana Voronova

Dental Therapist

Marwa Nafie

Practice Manager

Samantha Sheerin

Business Development Manager

Mircea Bora

Myobrace Educator

Aura Budurin

Qualified Dental Nurse & Certified Myobrace Educator

Andreea Prundeanu

Qualified Dental Nurse

Milly Thompson

Trainee Dental Nurse

Petronela Colac

Ready to care for your smile?

Whether you need root canal therapy, urgent dental help, jaw‑pain solutions or safe tooth removal, our experienced team is here to help. Contact us today to book your consultation and experience Optident’s private, patient‑centred care

Frequently asked questions

What is Buteyko breathing and how does it help?

Buteyko breathing is a complementary breath-retraining technique that encourages slower, lighter nasal breathing to help improve breathing patterns and support conditions like asthma, anxiety and sleep issues by reducing rapid, excessive breathing.

Yes. Training to breathe more gently and through the nose can help calm the nervous system, support deeper sleep and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety when practiced consistently.

Nasal breathing filters, warms and humidifies air before it reaches the lungs, helps maintain optimal airway function and encourages a more relaxed breathing pattern compared with mouth breathing.

A ZYTO scan measures your body’s subtle responses to digital wellness stimuli, giving insights into your body’s reactions to nutrients, environmental factors and essential oils to guide personalised wellness decisions. (generalised based on known ZYTO technology)

doTERRA essential oils can be used aromatically or topically to support relaxation, emotional balance and feelings of clear breathing as part of a holistic wellness routine; they are high-quality oils tested for purity and potency. (generalised based on doTERRA information)

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How to find Optident

Optident is located in Colchester. In a central area on St. John’s Street, opposite St. John’s Multi-story car park. Or you can park in the NCP car park, which is a two-minute walk away. Where the local bus station is also located.

01206 544 156

37 St. John’s Street, Colchester, Essex (CO2 7AD)

DayTiming
Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayCLOSED

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