Bensham Dental Practice
24 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4XE
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Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00 |
| Friday Today | 09:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours sourced from the NHS Directory of Healthcare Services. Public holidays may differ, so phone to confirm.
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CQC, England's health regulator, last checked this practice on 5 November 2025. Its latest assessment, published 5 November 2025, found the regulations it checked were met.
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NHS availability
| Adults (18 and over) | Not accepting |
| Children (up to 18) | Not accepting |
| Emergency / urgent care | Not listed In pain? Call the practice, or see urgent care options. |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
From April to July 2026, this practice's NHS contract delivered 103% of the NHS treatment it is paid for in that time. It saw 3,840 adult NHS patients in the last 2 years and 1,589 children in the last year.
Practices this close to their NHS target often have little room for new NHS patients, so ask about a waiting list when you call.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority dental activity data (Open Government Licence), matched by the contract's main postcode. Figures cover the whole contract and run about three months behind.Spotted incorrect details on this listing? Report wrong details →
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