Approach Dentistry

★★★★★ 4.8 (343 reviews)

5 The Approach,Hendon,London, NW4 2HS

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

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Treatments & services

Examinations / check-upsHygiene / hygienistFillingsEmergency dentistryChildren's dentistryCosmetic dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersComposite bondingCrowns & bridgesDenturesOrthodontics / bracesClear aligners / InvisalignDental implantsRoot canal (endodontics)Periodontics (gums)Oral surgeryExtractionsTMJ

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked 2026-05-23.

What this practice mentions

Emergency appointmentsPrivate dentistryWelcomes nervous patients

Based on the practice's website. NHS patient availability, where shown, comes from the NHS service search — not from website text.

Opening hours

  • Friday8:00am – 3:45pm

From the practice's website, last checked 2026-05-23. Hours can change — please call ahead for urgent visits.

The team

  • Dr Bhavin KakkarDentist
  • Dr Sunil Kakkad
  • Dr Sunil Kakkad GDC
  • Dr Chetan Bhudia
  • Dr Chetan Bhudia GDC
  • Dr Barry Saidel
  • Dr Barry Saidel GDC
  • Dr Bhavin Kakkad
  • Dr Bhavin Kakkad GDC
  • Dr Shivani Patel
  • Dr Shivani Patel GDC

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-23.

Technology & systems mentioned

Invisalign

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-23.

Patient reviews

★★★★★ 4.8 from 343 reviews

Nicola Westcott ★★★★★

Highly recommend Approach Dentistry. The dentists are all caring and professional so you can’t go wrong whoever you see. Dr Bhudia is my dentist and I always receive excellent service. His attention to detail is evident and I always feel I have had a thorough check up. The reception team is friendly and caring, with special mention to Rose who goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and valued as a patient, she is always ready with her lovely welcome and smile.

Shanaka Rupasinghe ★★★★★

I highly recommend the Approach Dentistry practice. The reception team are incredibly responsive, really friendly and helpful when needed. The system the practice uses to remind patients is helpful and the staff can then complement this by following up and confirming appointments. Dr. Kakkad is an excellent dentist who puts me at ease and is very knowledgeable. I completely trust the practice with my dental care which is something which I have not been able to trust every dentist with. Pallavi is an excellent hygienist and having regular hygienist appointments has meant that I have very lit…

smartirose smartirose ★★★★★

Exceptionally professional, welcoming and friendly, very helpful and understanding, not to mention the best dentist that I have ever been to! My teeth, gums and mouth have NEVER been so well looked after and healthy! I cannot thank my dentist, Dr Barry, enough for his personal care over many many years and to Rose, for her administrative perfection in looking after my appointments for my various treatments What a TRULY WONDERFUL TEAM they make together THANK YOU BARRY THANK YOU ROSE THANK YOU APPROACH DENTISTRY

Avril Nixon ★★★★★

Barry had been my dentist for over 18 years . I have complete trust and faith in his treatment . Gently caring and I couldn’t ask for a better dentist . Barry had looked after my teeth and my family’s teeth for many years and We all find him excellent . Thank you ! Approach dentistry is great all the staff Rosy ….. are lovely - it’s a pleasure seeing them .

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Dr. Sunil Kakkad to provide care at this location. Registered since 05/04/2011. Last inspection 29/Jan/2025.

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Source: CQC · last checked 2026-05-21 · how we check listings