Bensham Dental Practice
Dental practice · Gateshead
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Bensham Dental Practice is a dental practice in Gateshead, run by Mrs Michelle Louise McInulty. 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 and Tuesday 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm; Wednesday to Friday 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Not taking new NHS patients at the moment (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 24 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE
- Telephone
- 0191 477 1981
- CQC rating
- CQC does not rate dental practices
- Provider
- Mrs Michelle Louise McInulty
- 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 and Tuesday | 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday to Friday | 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm |
| 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 8 October 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 0191 477 1981
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Location and travel
Address and map
Bensham Dental Practice
24 Saltwell Road
Gateshead
NE8 4XE
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 8 October 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Gateshead about 24 minutes' walkTyne and Wear Metro
Nearest bus stop: Saltwell Road-Stephenson Street, Saltwell Road, about 2 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Bariatric equipment
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Translation services
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 8 October 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Mrs Michelle Louise McInulty |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| NHS organisation code | V01649 |
| CQC location ID | 1-17595715417 |
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Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is not taking new NHS patients at the moment.
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 8 October 2026. Checked on 26 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 published a report on this practice on 3 March 2016.
Read the CQC record for Bensham Dental Practice
Frequently asked questions
When is Bensham Dental Practice open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Bensham Dental Practice?
Telephone: 0191 477 1981.
Is Bensham Dental Practice taking new NHS patients?
Not taking new NHS patients at the moment. This is from the practice's NHS website information updated on 8 October 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
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