Toothcare Dental
Dental practice · Gillingham
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Toothcare Dental is a dental practice in Gillingham, Medway, run by Dr Vikas Harihar Patel. 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 Wednesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Thursday and Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Taking new NHS patients: children aged 17 or under (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 367 Maidstone Road, Wigmore, Gillingham, ME8 0HT
- Telephone
- 01634 232204
- Provider
- Dr Vikas Harihar Patel
- 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 Wednesday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Thursday and Friday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm 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 23 September 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01634 232204
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Location and travel
Address and map
Toothcare Dental
367 Maidstone Road
Wigmore
Gillingham
ME8 0HT
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Free on-site car parking
- Off-site car parking nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 5 March 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Queen's Head, Maidstone 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
- Accessible toilets
- Step-free access throughout
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
Children and families
- Baby-changing facilities
Other facilities
- Free public WiFi
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 5 March 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Dr Vikas Harihar Patel |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Medway |
| NHS organisation code | V16850 |
| NHS organisation code | V80387 |
| CQC location ID | 1-310490123 |
Official website: Toothcare Dental website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is taking new NHS patients.
This applies to:
- 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 23 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 18 May 2021.
Read the CQC record for Toothcare Dental
Frequently asked questions
When is Toothcare Dental open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Toothcare Dental?
Telephone: 01634 232204.
Is Toothcare Dental taking new NHS patients?
Taking new NHS patients: children aged 17 or under. This is from the practice's NHS website information updated on 23 September 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
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