Murton Dental Practice
Dental practice · Murton
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Murton Dental Practice is a dental practice in Murton, County Durham, run by Mr Dheeraj Chopra. 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 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Tuesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm; Thursday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm; 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
- 12 Woods Terrace East, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9AA
- Telephone
- 0191 526 0562
- CQC rating
- CQC does not rate dental practices
- Provider
- Mr Dheeraj Chopra
- 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 | 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 3:30pm |
| 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 June 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 0191 526 0562
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Location and travel
Address and map
Murton Dental Practice
12 Woods Terrace East
Murton
Seaham
SR7 9AA
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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 16 March 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Colliery Inn, Woods Terrace, 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
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Hearing loop or induction loop
- Translation services
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 16 March 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Mr Dheeraj Chopra |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| NHS organisation code | V00940 |
| CQC location ID | 1-4973923566 |
Official website: Murton Dental Practice website
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 14 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.
Read the CQC record for Murton Dental Practice
Frequently asked questions
When is Murton Dental Practice open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Murton Dental Practice?
Telephone: 0191 526 0562.
Is Murton 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 14 September 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
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