Did you ask for an appointment at 2.30 (tooth-hurty...)
But, to take this thread seriously, and with no dentist on the forum (to my knowledge), I have to say that all dentists allowed to practise by the UK General Dental Council are highly professional. They don't enjoy causing pain to their patients in the course of treatment ; indeed, it's highly stressful to them. Modern dental treatment is immeasurably better than even a few years ago, with the emphasis on conservative dentistry and far better pain control. This applies here and in the Philippines.