Approach Dentistry
Dental practice · Barnet
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Approach Dentistry is a dental practice in Barnet, London, run by Dr. Sunil Kakkad. See its opening times, phone number, whether it offers NHS treatment and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Dental practice
- Opening times
- Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 5:15pm; Friday 8am to 3:45pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Taking new NHS patients: adults aged 18 or over; adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 5 The Approach, Hendon, London, NW4 2HS
- Telephone
- 020 8202 9767
- CQC rating
- CQC does not rate dental practices
- Provider
- Dr. Sunil Kakkad
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
If you need urgent dental care and cannot contact a dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Go to A&E for serious injury, heavy bleeding or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Show as a table
| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:15am to 5:15pm |
| Friday | 8am to 3:45pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the practice before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this practice, opening times last confirmed by the practice on 24 September 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 020 8202 9767
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Approach Dentistry
5 The Approach
Hendon
London
NW4 2HS
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Train station nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 September 2026.
Getting here by public transport
Nearest stations:
- Hendon Central about 11 minutes' walkUnderground (Northern)Step-free from street to platform.
- Brent Cross about 16 minutes' walkUnderground (Northern)No step-free access from street to platform.
Nearest bus stop: Brent Street / Green Lane (Stop F, towards Mill Hill or West Hendon), about 3 minutes' walk. Routes 83, 183, 240, N5 and N83.
Plan your journey with TfL (opens the Transport for London website)
Step-free information is from TfL (data dated 20 October 2026) and covers the route from the street to the platform, not always onto the train. Lifts can be out of service: check TfL lift and station closures before you travel. Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist's postcode; stations and bus routes as listed by TfL on 22 October 2026. Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 and Geomni UK Map data © and database rights [2019].
Facilities
Accessibility
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 September 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Dr. Sunil Kakkad |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| NHS organisation code | V04571 |
| CQC location ID | 1-200073026 |
Official website: Approach Dentistry website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is taking new NHS patients.
This applies to:
- adults aged 18 or over
- adults entitled to free routine dental care
- children aged 17 or under
This changes often. Contact the practice to check before you go.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) page for this practice. Updated on the NHS website on 24 September 2026. Checked on 22 October 2026.
Ask the practice about private treatment and fees.
Regulation and quality
Dental practices in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspects dental practices but does not give them ratings, so there is no rating to show here. CQC last inspected this practice on 12 April 2013.
Read the CQC record for Approach Dentistry
Frequently asked questions
When is Approach Dentistry open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Approach Dentistry?
Telephone: 020 8202 9767.
Is Approach Dentistry taking new NHS patients?
Taking new NHS patients: adults aged 18 or over; adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under. This is from the practice's NHS website information updated on 24 September 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
Nearby dentists
Bell Lane Smile Dental Practice
19 Bell Lane, London, NW4 2BP
Telephone: 020 8203 3155
About 0.2 miles away
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