Bensham Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.2 · 68 reviews Checking hours…

24 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Bensham Dental Practice in Gateshead offers dental care including routine checkups and extractions. Patients who have avoided the dentist for some time, or who need urgent same-day treatment, are made to feel welcome and at ease. The practice is noted for its professional and compassionate approach to care.

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Dentist Locator is not an emergency service. For urgent dental help, call 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.

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Patient reviews

4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
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Emilia Świtalska ★☆☆☆☆

This is repaired tooth according to the dental practice... But let's start from beginning... My first visit was a checkup to know what we have to do... I informed this dentist that I'm currently in pain of 4 teeth and those ones needs to be treated first then we can focus on another teeth... Dentist booked for me in total 3 appointments so I was pretty sure they will do all the priority teeth but I was very surprised when I attended the second appointment for repair my teeth. So I attended the second appointment with this practice and I was in shock when they wanted to treat another tooth w…

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Jeremy Butler ★★★★★

I can't accurately describe how utterly delighted I am by my treatment from Michelle and ALL the team at Bensham Practice. After putting off the vital treatment that I needed for more than two years, I was both nervous and embarrassed when I first met Michelle, but from the first appointment to the last (and there were lots of appointments!), she was patient, understanding and non-judgemental. Michelle always explained exactly what was happening as the treatment progressed. However, it's not just Michelle that makes this dentist so special to me. Every single member of the team were fantas…

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Jon Malcolm ★★★★★

I needed treatment on the day for acute pain and I was seen in a matter of hours. The extraction was done in a very professional manner and with compassion. So a big thank you to the dentist and the friendly staff who made me as comfortable as they could.

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Jo Kidd ★★★★★

Lovely greeting from dentist and nurse. I was really nervous having not been to a dentist for years. Brendon (the dentist) was great, I was put at ease immediately with his practical and constructive advice along with putting dental glue on my sensitive teeth. Thank you.

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Mrs Michelle Louise McInulty to provide care at this location. Registered since 26/01/2024. Last inspection 05/Nov/2025.

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Source: CQC · last checked May 2026 · how we check listings