Tankerton Dental Centre
Dental practice · Whitstable
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Tankerton Dental Centre is a dental practice in Whitstable, Kent, run by Mrs Temitope Olawumi Ilori. 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 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm; Wednesday 9am to midday and 1pm to 7pm; Thursday 9am to 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 6pm; Friday 9am to 3pm; 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
- 244 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AY
- Telephone
- 01227 282829
- Provider
- Mrs Temitope Olawumi Ilori
- 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 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to midday and 1pm to 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 9am to 3pm |
| 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 22 June 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01227 282829
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Tankerton Dental Centre
244 Tankerton Road
Whitstable
CT5 2AY
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Train station nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 June 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe about 18 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Priest and Sow, Tankerton Road, about 3 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
- Accessible toilets
- Tactile flooring
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Documents available in large print
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 June 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Mrs Temitope Olawumi Ilori |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| NHS organisation code | V00062 |
| CQC location ID | 1-1531195955 |
Official website: Tankerton Dental Centre 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. CQC last inspected this practice on 23 January 2024.
Read the CQC record for Tankerton Dental Centre
Frequently asked questions
When is Tankerton Dental Centre open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Tankerton Dental Centre?
Telephone: 01227 282829.
Is Tankerton Dental Centre 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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