McKennell Dental Practice
Dentist in Pimlico, London
- Address
- 21 Churton St, Pimlico, London SW1V 2LY
- Phone
- 020 7834 8802
- Website
- mckennelldentalpractice.com
- 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, 3,264 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 599 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 2 May 2023. CQC page for this location (provider: McKennell Dental Practice Partnership). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
Treatments with their own page on its website
Pages on the practice's own website, read in October 2026. A page describing a treatment is the practice's own claim.
How it compares in London
| McKennell Dental Practice | London median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 7% 24 of 346 written reviews | 6% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 54% 13 of 24 | 47% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 45% of practices |
149 written reviews in the 12 months to 6 September 2026, 97% of them four or five stars.
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
- Care that feels straightforward
The team and the practice
- Friendly, welcoming and helpful reception staff
- Kind, gentle and approachable staff
- Cleanliness and appearance of the practice
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
- An established relationship with the dentist
Counted across all 346 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 | £75 | Around the middle of the 148 London practices that publish one |
| Check-up | £120 | Among the highest of the 146 London practices that publish one |
| Full-arch implants | £7,000 | Among the lowest of the 47 London practices that publish one |
| Dental implant | £2,100 to £2,800 | Around the middle of the 194 London practices that publish one |
| Invisalign or clear aligners | £2,000 | Below the middle of the 205 London practices that publish one |
| Braces | £1,300 to £4,000 | Among the lowest of the 88 London practices that publish one |
| Veneer (per tooth) | £250 to £700 | Among the lowest of the 170 London practices that publish one |
| Composite bonding (per tooth) | £80 to £200 | Among the lowest of the 147 London practices that publish one |
| Teeth whitening | £650 | Among the highest of the 228 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
12 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
- Disorganised practice
- Rude or unhelpful reception
- Work failed or had to be fixed
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
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–5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| 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
Located in the heart of London we have been providing dental care since the 1930s. Our ethos is to provide treatment in a safe, comfortable and friendly environment.
The practice's own description on its business listing.