Time, not conveyor belt
Appointments are booked long enough to do the job well and still answer your questions.
About the practice
Preventive dentistry, without the rush
LAMAR SMILE is the practice of Hala Almabruk O'Diab, a GDC-registered dental hygienist with over twenty years in dentistry. A single-hygienist clinic, which means the person who assesses you is the person who treats you, every time.
Hala · Dental Hygienist
My story
Hi, I'm Hala
I'm Hala Almabruk O'Diab — Hala to everyone who sits in my chair — and I'm a dental hygienist registered with the General Dental Council.
My route here was a long one. I qualified in dentistry overseas back in 2003. When I came to the UK I started again from the ground up: first working as a dental nurse, earning my National Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2020, then registering with the General Dental Council as a dental hygienist in February 2021. So there are two decades of clinical experience sitting behind every appointment, and I've seen this work from both sides of the chair.
What I enjoy most is the everyday difference — settling gums that have been bleeding for years, lifting staining someone had given up on, and watching a nervous patient relax once they realise it isn't going to hurt. I like getting to know the people I treat, so you won't be rushed through.
In 2026 that approach made me a finalist for Hygienist, Therapist & Ortho Therapist of the Year at the mydentist Excellence Awards. The nomination picked out the things I care most about — being trusted with complex periodontal cases, keeping thorough records, and explaining a condition clearly enough that people can genuinely act on it.
Outside the surgery I'm usually at the gym, or spending time with my family.
- 2026 finalist — Hygienist, Therapist & Ortho Therapist of the Year, mydentist Excellence Awards
- Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Hygienist — GDC no. 288171
- GDC-registered as a dental hygienist since February 2021
- National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN), 2020
- Qualified in dentistry overseas in 2003 — practising in the UK as a dental hygienist
- Direct access — you can book without a dentist's referral
What I stand for
Three promises
Honest, measurable advice
We record your gum scores so you can see real progress visit to visit — not just "brush more".
Comfort comes first
Numbing gel, breaks whenever you need them, and a stop signal that always works.
Gentle, unhurried care
Your first visit
How it goes, step by step
1
Before you arrive
Get in touch to arrange a time and complete a short medical history form. Arrive a few minutes early so we can start without rushing.
2
Chat & check (10 min)
We go through your history and concerns, then I check your teeth and gums and take gum measurements so we have a baseline to track.
3
Treatment (25–40 min)
Scaling, Airflow polishing and any gum treatment needed. You control the pace — raise a hand any time.
4
Plan & next visit (5 min)
You leave with a simple written plan, product suggestions if useful, and a recommended date for your next visit.
Come and meet me
New patients are always welcome. Give me a call, or message me with any questions first.
Where260 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PF
Phone / WhatsApp07456 309462