Melita Dental Practice Limited

★★★★★ 4.8 (30 reviews)

18 Ilfracombe Gardens,Whitley Bay, NE26 3SL

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

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Treatments & services

Hygiene / hygienistFillingsEmergency dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersComposite bondingCrowns & bridgesDenturesClear aligners / InvisalignRoot canal (endodontics)Periodontics (gums)ExtractionsMouthguards

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked 2026-05-24.

What this practice mentions

Private dentistry

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

Opening hours

  • Monday8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Tuesday8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Wednesday8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Thursday8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Friday8.30am – 5.30pm

From the practice's website, last checked 2026-05-24. Hours can change — please call ahead for urgent visits.

The team

  • Dr David HickletonPrincipal Dentist
  • Mr Evan MacDougallPrincipal Dentist

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-24.

Facilities & access

ParkingWheelchair accessGround floor

Mentioned on the practice's website — confirm with the practice if access needs are critical.

Technology & systems mentioned

Invisalign

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-24.

Payment plans & membership

  • Membership plan Denplan

Mentioned on the practice's website — confirm details with the provider.

Patient reviews

★★★★★ 4.8 from 30 reviews

Lissil ★★★★★

A wonderful clinic with excellent service and genuinely kind, welcoming staff. We recently visited Dentist Anastasia as a family, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. She examined each of us carefully, carried out hygienist cleanings, and provided the treatment we needed - all in such a gentle and considerate way. Everything felt calm, comfortable and completely pain-free. She is clearly passionate about her work and truly cares about her patients. We are very grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend Anastasia to anyone looking for a fantastic dentist.

alison warren ★★★★★

I have been with this practice for nearly 50 years, though with different dentists. Recently since August, usually for me , I started to experience a lot of pain across my left jaw , teeth and surrounding areas. I had emergency appointments very quickly , often on the same day. As my teeth showed no evidence of a problem, it was proving difficult to diagnose and the pain came and went with weeks inbetween of no pain. In November Mr McDougal, managed to identify the problem . Teeth crunching/ grinding in my sleep. A mould was taken for a gum shield. As I was relocating, to family , in the M…

Rob Tomlinson ★★★★★

Excellent treatment from caring professionals. All staff are approachable and friendly- this makes visiting the dentist much more bearable. Good work!

Ellen Smith ★★★★★

Absolutley amazing dentist can’t recommend them enough, especially Anna! She is so gentle handed and really put all my worries at rest despite it being an uncomfortable procedure, because of that i am no longer scared of the dentist whoop!. Thank you again to the lovely team it was a comfortable experience from the moment i walked in everyone is so kind and helpful i can’t say enough how thankful i am.

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Melita Dental Practice Limited to provide care at this location. Registered since 15/07/2015. Last inspection 13/Nov/2018.

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