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Welcome....we don't bite!
Introduction to our ethos and practice. We are here to help, don't worry, we've seen it all before.
My Dad Built This Practice. Here's the Story He'd Want You to Know.
By Dr John Barclay | DRJB Smile Clinic, Ruabon, North Wales The surgery has been here a long time. Long enough that some of the patients who sit in the chair remember my dad sitting in it first — on the other side of it, looking at their teeth, knowing their names, knowing their children's names, knowing who'd had a hard year and who hadn't. He built this from nothing. Seven days a week for years, alongside my mum, to give his children options. He didn't build a business. He
John Barclay
5 days ago3 min read
Dental Anxiety Is Real. You're Not Being Dramatic. And We've Heard It All Before.
By Dr John Barclay | DRJB Smile Clinic, Ruabon, North Wales My mum used to cut my hair. I say "cut." It was more of an optimistic approximation. At some point — the details are hazy, possibly suppressed — she caught my ear with the scissors. I have blanked out the specifics. What I haven't blanked out is the feeling: slightly trapped, unable to move, someone behind me doing something I couldn't see or control, hoping it would be over soon. I avoid the hairdresser to this day.
John Barclay
May 254 min read
Looking for a Dentist in North Wales? Here's What to Actually Look For.
By Dr John Barclay | DRJB Smile Clinic, Ruabon, North Wales Most people choose a dentist the same way they choose a takeaway. They search, they scroll, they pick whoever's closest with a reasonable number of stars. Nobody reads the reviews properly. Nobody checks the credentials. And then they wonder why they don't feel heard, why they leave confused, or why they eventually stop going at all. Here's what you should actually be looking for. GDC Registration. Non-Negotiable. Ev
John Barclay
May 194 min read


Beyond Teeth: Confidence, Connection & a Whole New You
Smile transformations at any age.
John Barclay
Oct 25, 20253 min read


Your Smile Journey: One Step at a Time at DRJB
Planning a new smile starts with a chat and a 3D scan. Come in and understand your options
John Barclay
Oct 25, 20253 min read


What Happens in Your First Dental Exam in Ruabon — And Why It’s Not Just a “Check-Up”
Dental Exam / Check up what to expect at DRJB // Kandy Lodge Dental Surgery
John Barclay
Oct 12, 20253 min read


Say Cheese… in 3D! Experience 3D Dental Scans in Ruabon
Easy dental scan in 3D smile design
John Barclay
Oct 11, 20252 min read


What on Earth Is a TCO? Meet Your Treatment Coordinator in Ruabon
Treatment Coordinators Explained
John Barclay
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Thinking About Booking? Here’s What to Expect From The Dentist In Ruabon // Let's Chat
Come in to chat about your new smile
John Barclay
Oct 10, 20253 min read


How It All Started – Meet Your Dentist in Ruabon
How it all began. From 1984 in our living room to now at Kandy Lodge Dental Surgery
John Barclay
Oct 10, 20254 min read


Welcome to DRJB, Dentist in Ruabon // Blog Intro
DRJB Smile Clinic Welcome We Don’t Bite!
John Barclay
Oct 9, 20254 min read
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