Dentessentials
Dental clinic in Old Street, London
- Address
- 75 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3BS
- Phone
- 020 7613 3388
- Website
- dentessentials.com
- Public rating
- 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 4,649 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 625 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 21 April 2015. CQC page for this location (provider: Al-Hariri and Law). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in London
| Dentessentials | London median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 11% 22 of 203 written reviews | 6% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 41% 9 of 22 | 47% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 45% of practices |
16 written reviews in the 12 months to 16 June 2026.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Professional and skilled dental care
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Staff give time and patience without rushing
The team and the practice
- Friendly, welcoming and helpful reception staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
- Kind, gentle and approachable staff
Why patients came
- An established relationship with the dentist
- Willingness to recommend to others
Counted across all 203 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist (scale and polish) | £79 | Around the middle of the 234 London 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.
What unhappy patients say
6 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
- Work failed or had to be fixed
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–5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 8am–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
Dentessentials was established over 40 years ago in Shoreditch, London. We provide both NHS and Private General Dental Services, as well as a very popular Dental Hygienist Service and Gum Disease Management. We also offer a limited Dental Implant Service, Root Canal Service, and Oral Surgery Services. We have a highly experienced dental team backed by a fantastic support team. We are a Dental Service that provides solutions for our community's Dental Problems, Needs and Wants. We look forward to welcoming you to our
The practice's own description on its business listing.