Solanki Dental Practice
Dental clinic in Sparkbrook, Birmingham
- Address
- 115 Ladypool Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 8LH
- Phone
- 0121 440 1668
- Public rating
- 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 2,771 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 2,551 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 9 September 2016. CQC page for this location (provider: Dr Ashok Solanki and Dr Kaajal Solanki). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in Birmingham
| Solanki Dental Practice | Birmingham median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 7% 45 of 676 written reviews | 9% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 0% 0 of 45 | 16% |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes Listing hours | 31% of practices |
116 written reviews in the 12 months to 29 August 2026, 94% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Care that feels straightforward
- Dental X-rays or CT scans for assessment
- Professional and skilled dental care
- Appointments without feeling rushed
The team and the practice
- Friendly, welcoming and helpful reception staff
- Kind, gentle and approachable staff
- Cleanliness and appearance of the practice
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
- An established relationship with the dentist
Counted across all 676 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
21 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Disorganised practice
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Rude or unhelpful reception
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
- Rushed appointment
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 | 9am–6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–1pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.