Didsbury Dental Lounge (formerly Ocean Dental)
Dentist in Ladybarn, Manchester
- Address
- 169 Mauldeth Rd, Manchester M14 6SG
- Phone
- 0161 224 7135
- Website
- didsburydental.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, 1,698 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 653 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 13 September 2024. CQC page for this location (provider: Shivaum Limited). 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 Manchester
| Didsbury Dental Lounge (formerly Ocean Dental) | Manchester median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 5% 15 of 274 written reviews | 7% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 27% 4 of 15 | 42% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 24% of practices |
88 written reviews in the 12 months to 10 September 2026, 97% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Feeling safe and cared for
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
Counted across all 274 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) | £75 | Below the middle of the 28 Manchester 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
5 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
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 | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
Located on Mauldeth Road in Fallowfield, South Manchester, Didsbury Dental Lounge delivers premium multi-disciplinary dental care both through the NHS and privately. Serving the Didsbury area along with Withington, Burnage, and Levenshulme, our team provides general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and special treatments. Whether you need advice on keeping your teeth healthy or have more complex dental needs, we are here to help. We know visiting the dentist can make some people nervous, so we take care at every step to ensure our patients feel comfortable and safe.
The practice's own description on its business listing.