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Dr. Richard Friend

Dentistry London

Dr. Richard Friend

14 years of experience

11,017+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Richard Friend at a glance

Dr. Richard Friend is a Dentistry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 51+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Richard Friend is an experienced dentist based at Perfect Smile in Muswell Hill. He takes a holistic approach to his practice.
Dr Friend gained his dental qualifications at London University and the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1975. He then worked in hospitals as a house officer before moving into general practice, both privately and within the NHS.
He is originally from Yorkshire and has practised in Muswell Hill for many years, gaining popularity with the local community.
Outside of dentistry, he enjoys music, writing, and yoga.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Richard Friend

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Dentistry
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-494064 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-6B13D983 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,587
Annual physical exam 99395 405
Vaccination administration 90471 2,045
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,346

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Friend
HEADSHOT
Richard Friend in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Friend with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Friend at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Richard Friend

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Dentistry across GB
    Richard Friend, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8448/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34144025 · cited by 123
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Dentistry
    Richard Friend, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8303/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32744866 · cited by 41

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dentistry European Annual Congress (Dentistry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dentistry National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dentistry — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · richard.friend@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Richard Friend's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Richard Friend treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Dentistry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Richard Friend specialise in?

    Richard Friend specialises in Dentistry in London, GB. 51 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Richard Friend treat?

    Richard Friend treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Richard Friend practise?

    Richard Friend practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Richard Friend speak?

    Richard Friend speaks English.

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