EC1 Dental Centre
Dental clinic in Old Street, London
- Address
- 344 Old St, London EC1V 9DS
- Phone
- 020 7739 2553
- Website
- smilepad.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, 2,033 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 275 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 31 May 2011. CQC page for this location (provider: Execudent Limited). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in London
| EC1 Dental Centre | London median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 21% 26 of 123 written reviews | 6% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 50% 13 of 26 | 47% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 45% of practices |
3 written reviews in the 12 months to 27 July 2026.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
The team and the practice
- Friendly, welcoming and helpful reception staff
- Kind, gentle and approachable staff
Counted across all 123 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
6 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
- Disorganised practice
- Work failed or had to be fixed
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
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–1:30pm, 2:30pm–6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–1:30pm, 2:30pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–1:30pm, 2:30pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–1:30pm, 2:30pm–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–1:30pm, 2:30pm–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
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
The EC1 Dental Practice is a dental surgery based on Old Street, near Shoreditch, London and dedicated to providing a complete range of dental services for our customers. Our staff’s work has helped us gain an enviable reputation within London. The highly experienced dentists at EC1 consistently carry out our complete range of dental treatments and services to the highest possible standards, leaving our customers extremely satisfied and continually returning when in need of dental treatments. EC1 offer the following treatments including cosmetic dentistry, preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental implants, general dentistry treatments, orthodontics services and treatment and advice for nervous patients.
The practice's own description on its business listing.