Approach Dentistry
Dental clinic in Hendon, London
- Address
- 5 The Approach, London NW4 2HS
- Phone
- 020 8202 9767
- Website
- approachdentistry.co.uk
- Public rating
- 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 1,824 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 1,993 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 5 April 2011. CQC page for this location (provider: Dr. Sunil Kakkad). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in London
| Approach Dentistry | London median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 3% 10 of 372 written reviews | 6% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 100% 10 of 10 | 47% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 45% of practices |
332 written reviews in the 12 months to 12 August 2026, 100% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Professional and skilled dental care
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Appointments without feeling rushed
- Feeling safe and cared for
The team and the practice
- Friendly, welcoming and helpful reception staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
- Kind, gentle and approachable staff
- Feeling cared for as a patient
Who comes here
- Attending for ten years or more
Why patients came
- An established relationship with the dentist
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
Counted across all 372 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
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5:15pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5:15pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:15pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:15pm |
| Friday | 8am–3:45pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · 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
Approach Dentistry is a large mixed private and NHS dentist in Hendon, NW4, which has been offering professional, quality dentistry for over 50 years.
The practice's own description on its business listing.