The GBDP
Dental clinic in Great Barr, Birmingham
- Address
- 862 Walsall Rd, Great Barr, Birmingham B42 1ES
- Phone
- 0121 358 0900
- Website
- greatbarrdentalpractice.co.uk
- Public rating
- 4+ stars in 100+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 4,611 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 1,434 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.
How it compares in Birmingham
| The GBDP | Birmingham median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 15% 29 of 191 written reviews | 9% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 31% 9 of 29 | 16% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 31% of practices |
26 written reviews in the 12 months to 14 August 2026, 81% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Staff give time and patience without rushing
- Dental X-rays or CT scans for assessment
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
Who comes here
- Attending for ten years or more
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
- An established relationship with the dentist
Counted across all 191 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
9 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
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Refused care or removed from the practice
- Disorganised practice
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 | 8:30am–5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–2pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Pays by: Debit cards
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
Estabilished and experienced NHS and private clinic based in the heart of Great Barr providing general dental care, as well as specialist implants and root canal treatments.
The practice's own description on its business listing.