Low Fell Caring Dental Practice
Dental practice · Gateshead
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Low Fell Caring Dental Practice is a dental practice in Gateshead, run by Dr Alec Waugh. 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 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm; Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; 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
- The Lodge, 160 Dryden Road, Gateshead, NE9 5BY
- Telephone
- 0191 477 7772
- Provider
- Dr Alec Waugh
- 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 | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| 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: 0191 477 7772
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Low Fell Caring Dental Practice
The Lodge
160 Dryden Road
Gateshead
NE9 5BY
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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 24 September 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Gateshead Stadium about 21 minutes' walkTyne and Wear Metro
Nearest bus stop: Dryden Road, about 1 minute's 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
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Translation services
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 Alec Waugh |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| NHS organisation code | V01718 |
| CQC location ID | 1-220084267 |
Official website: Low Fell Caring Dental Practice 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 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 inspected this practice on 11 December 2018.
Read the CQC record for Low Fell Caring Dental Practice
Frequently asked questions
When is Low Fell Caring Dental Practice open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Low Fell Caring Dental Practice?
Telephone: 0191 477 7772.
Is Low Fell Caring Dental Practice 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.
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