261 Dental Care
Dental clinic in Shard End, Birmingham
- Address
- 261 Chester Rd, Birmingham B36 0ET
- Phone
- 0121 747 2580
- Website
- sens.org
- Public rating
- 3.5+ stars in 20+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 1,413 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 573 children in the 12 months to June 2026. NHS Business Services Authority, general dental activity, June 2026. This does not tell you whether the practice is taking new NHS patients. Ask the practice. NHS charges are the same at every NHS practice in England (from 1 April 2026): Band 1 £27.90 (check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed), Band 2 £76.60 (adds fillings, root canal, extractions), Band 3 £332.10 (adds crowns, dentures, bridges); urgent treatment £27.90. Some people, including under-18s and pregnant women, pay nothing. Source: NHS Business Services Authority.
- Registered with the Care Quality Commission since 14 June 2016. CQC page for this location (provider: Mrs Jaspreet Kiran Kaur Pahal). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in Birmingham
| 261 Dental Care | Birmingham median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 26% 9 of 35 written reviews | 9% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 89% 8 of 9 | 16% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 31% of practices |
4 written reviews in the 12 months to 17 July 2026.
What patients mention
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
Counted across all 35 written reviews up to Sep 2026: each theme's wording was found in every review, and samples were read to measure how many matches are really about it, so counts are estimates. Themes are shown only when at least 90% of sampled matches were on topic. How we count
What unhappy patients say
8 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Disorganised practice
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
- Work failed or had to be fixed
- Refused care or removed from the practice
- Pushed to have treatment they doubted
Every one- and two-star written review since October 2023 was read in full and sorted into fixed reasons, so counts compare across practices. A review can give more than one reason. How we read them
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:15am–7pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15am–6:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:15am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:15am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
261 Dental Care is a well-established practice providing NHS and Private Dental Care. We strive to provide quality care for all our patients and welcome feedback related to our services. At present we have four dental rooms, of which one is situated on the ground floor, facilitating disabled and mobility access for our patients. Our services are provided on Monday to Friday, for all general dentistry although ad hoc Saturday sessions are inputted when the need is highlighted. We offer Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for Hygienist services. We provide orthodontic care for all patients. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on info@261dentalcare.com or on the following phone number 0121 747 2580
The practice's own description on its business listing.