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Dr Safa Rafiq
Associate Dentist

Associate Dentist at Tower Dental Blackpool, GDC-registered general dental practitioner known by name in many of the practice’s 4.9-star Google reviews for gentle, communicative care of nervous patients.

📋 GDC 296810 📅 At Tower Dental since 2023 ✓ Verify on GDC register →

About Dr

Dr Safa Rafiq is a GDC-registered general dental practitioner at Tower Dental Blackpool. Patients consistently describe Safa as gentle, communicative and exceptional at putting anxious or first-time patients at ease — reflected directly in many of the practice’s 4.9-star Google reviews mentioning her by name.

Her clinical scope at Tower Dental covers general dentistry, dental hygiene, preventive care and the early-stage management of gum disease.

Qualifications & Credentials

Clinical Focus

General dentistry, hygiene and preventive care, with a particular focus on patient education and gentle technique. Safa is highly recommended by Tower Dental patients for putting nervous and first-time patients at ease.

Treatments Dr provides

Dental Check-UpDental HygienistGum Disease TreatmentNervous Patient CareWhite Fillings

What to expect at your appointment

A first appointment with Safa typically lasts 30–45 minutes and includes a full clinical examination, a discussion of any dental concerns or anxieties, and a written treatment plan. Safa is known among the Tower Dental team for an unhurried chairside manner and for explaining each step before doing it — an approach that consistently helps anxious and first-time patients relax. Several of the practice’s 4.9-star Google reviews mention Safa by name specifically for putting nervous patients at ease.

Continuing professional development

As a GDC-registered general dental practitioner, Safa completes the General Dental Council’s mandatory continuing professional development — a minimum of 100 verifiable hours every five years — and works under the clinical governance of Dr Sarah Metias as CQC Registered Manager. Tower Dental supports all clinicians in pursuing additional CPD relevant to their clinical interests.

What patients say about Safa Rafiq

“As a very nervous patient, Safa was absolutely brilliant. Totally at ease and pain free. Had 2 fillings and didn’t feel a thing. The results are a work of art.”
— Helen Hampson, Google review

Read all 206 reviews on our Google profile.

How to book with Safa Rafiq

You can book directly with Safa Rafiq in three ways:

  • Call the practice on 01253 353759 — tell reception you would like to see Safa Rafiq specifically.
  • Use the booking button below and mention Safa Rafiq in the “anything we should know” field.
  • Email info@towerdental.uk with your preferred dates.

Tower Dental is a fully private practice. Consultations are charged at our standard new-patient examination fee, set out on the fees page. Treatment costs are always confirmed in writing in your treatment plan before any work begins.

Frequently asked questions about Safa Rafiq

How long has Dr Safa Rafiq been at Tower Dental?
Safa has been at Tower Dental since 2023.
Does Dr Safa Rafiq treat nervous patients?
Yes — nervous-patient care is one of the things patients most often mention about Safa in their reviews. Her chairside manner is gentle and communicative, with each step explained before it happens.
What treatments does Dr Safa Rafiq provide?
Safa’s scope covers general dentistry including examinations, fillings, simple extractions, hygiene appointments, and routine restorative work.
How can I verify Dr Safa Rafiq’s GDC registration?
Safa’s GDC number is 296810. You can verify her registration status on the GDC register at olr.gdc-uk.org.
Is Dr Safa Rafiq accepting new patients?
Yes. Tower Dental is currently accepting new patients. You can book directly with Safa by calling 01253 353759.
What do Tower Dental patients say about Dr Safa Rafiq?
Patients consistently describe Safa as gentle, communicative and exceptional at putting anxious or first-time patients at ease.
Verified by external regulators:
GDC registration: GDC 296810 (verify)
Practice CQC ID: 1-15556739691