Thorndike Dental Practice
Dental practice · Chatham
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Thorndike Dental Practice is a dental practice in Chatham, Medway. 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 Friday 9am to 5pm; 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
- 374 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1DJ
- Telephone
- 01634 817417
- Provider
- Smileology Maritime Ltd
- 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
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| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9am 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 September 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01634 817417
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Location and travel
Address and map
Thorndike Dental Practice
374 High Street
Rochester
ME1 1DJ
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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 11 March 2026.
Getting here by public transport
Nearest stations:
- Chatham about 8 minutes' walkNational Rail
- Rochester about 16 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Hospital Lane, High Street, 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
- Autism training for staff
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Hearing loop or induction loop
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 11 March 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Smileology Maritime Ltd |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Medway |
| NHS organisation code | V03356 |
| CQC location ID | 1-23205681012 |
Official website: Thorndike 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 8 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 Thorndike Dental Practice
Frequently asked questions
When is Thorndike Dental Practice open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Thorndike Dental Practice?
Telephone: 01634 817417.
Is Thorndike 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 8 September 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
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