The Dental Practice
Dental clinic in Withington, Manchester
- Address
- 135 Wilbraham Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7DS
- Phone
- 0161 224 7621
- Website
- dentalpracticefallowfield.co.uk
- 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, 3,447 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 929 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 10 May 2022. CQC page for this location (provider: Dr Aftab Ahmad). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in Manchester
| The Dental Practice | Manchester median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 8% 17 of 209 written reviews | 7% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 65% 11 of 17 | 42% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 24% of practices |
67 written reviews in the 12 months to 9 September 2026, 96% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Time to discuss concerns and ask questions
- Appointments without feeling rushed
- Care that feels straightforward
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
- An established relationship with the dentist
Counted across all 209 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
10 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Disorganised practice
- Rushed 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 | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · On-site parking
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.