Sparkhill Dental Surgery
Dentist in Sparkhill, Birmingham
- Address
- 604 Stratford Rd, Birmingham B11 4AP
- Phone
- 0121 777 4434
- Website
- riverdalehealthcare.com
- Public rating
- 4+ stars in 250+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 1,800 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 1,431 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 24 September 2021. CQC page for this location (provider: Marston Green Practice Limited). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in Birmingham
| Sparkhill Dental Surgery | Birmingham median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 20% 58 of 294 written reviews | 9% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 7% 4 of 58 | 16% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 31% of practices |
80 written reviews in the 12 months to 9 September 2026, 81% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Appointments without feeling rushed
- Time to discuss concerns and ask questions
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
Counted across all 294 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
Prices it publishes
| Treatment | From | |
|---|---|---|
| New patient examination | £79 | Below the middle of the 8 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Check-up | £34 | Among the lowest of the 8 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Hygienist (scale and polish) | £75 | Above the middle of the 16 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Dental implant | £1,800 | Below the middle of the 31 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Invisalign or clear aligners | £2,625 to £4,400 | Around the middle of the 20 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Crown | £850 | Above the middle of the 12 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Dentures | £495 to £750 | Below the middle of the 13 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Teeth whitening | £350 | Around the middle of the 23 Birmingham practices that publish one |
| Filling | £165 to £295 | Around the middle of the 10 Birmingham practices that publish one |
Private prices as published on its own website, read in October 2026 (for example this page). NHS band charges are national and not shown here. Prices change; check with the practice. This is a group website; prices may be the group's list.
What unhappy patients say
28 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Rude or unhelpful reception
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Rushed appointment
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
- Problems with a child's care
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–1pm, 2pm–6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| 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.