The Lodge Dental
Dental clinic in Newton Heath, Manchester
- Address
- 6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE
- Phone
- 0161 223 2145
- Website
- thelodgedental.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, 3,302 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 3,650 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 7 July 2020. CQC page for this location (provider: The Lodge Practice Ltd). 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
| The Lodge Dental | Manchester median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 5% 19 of 417 written reviews | 7% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 32% 6 of 19 | 42% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 24% of practices |
106 written reviews in the 12 months to 4 September 2026, 97% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Tooth removal with little or no pain
- Appointments without feeling rushed
- Care that feels straightforward
- Time to discuss concerns and ask questions
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
- Cleanliness and appearance of the practice
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
- An established relationship with the dentist
Counted across all 417 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 | £65 | Around the middle of the 21 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
11 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
- Work failed or had to be fixed
- Disorganised practice
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–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible parking · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Hearing loop
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.