Accepting new NHS patients
NHS Dentist in Surrey Docks, SE16
Now welcoming new NHS patients – register online in 2 minutes.
- NHS and private care
- Open 6 days a week
- Nervous patients welcome
Register as a new NHS patient
Takes about 2 minutes. We’ll call you within 48 hours to finish your registration.
How registration works
The form tells us you’d like to join. Your registration is completed by phone, so we can check your details with you.
Step 1: Fill in the form
Tell us who you are and the best time to call. It takes about 2 minutes.
Step 2: We call you within 48 hours
We’ll call from 020 7252 1628 to check your details and complete your registration.
Step 3: Book your first NHS check-up
A check-up is Band 1 NHS treatment and costs £27.90, unless you get free NHS dental care.
Why choose Surrey Docks Dental
An NHS and private dental practice in SE16, just off Downtown Road, open six days a week.
NHS and private care under one roof
Have your NHS check-ups here, and ask about private options only if you want them.
An experienced, GDC-registered team
Every clinician is registered with the General Dental Council. Our principal dentists qualified in 1998 and 2001.
Emergency appointments available daily
In pain or broken a tooth? Call us as early in the day as you can.
Nervous patients welcome
Tell us how you feel and we’ll take things at your pace. Ask for Dr Bhavna Jairath, known for gentle care.
Open on Saturdays
Open Monday to Saturday, including 9am to 2pm on Saturdays.
Care for the whole family
From children to grandparents. Under-18s get free NHS dental treatment.
NHS dentistry, explained
NHS dental care covers the treatment you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. You pay one set charge for each course of treatment, in one of three bands.
Some treatments, like hygienist cleaning and orthodontics, are only available on the NHS when they’re clinically needed. You can still choose private treatment alongside your NHS care.
NHS charges
Band 1
£27.90
Check-ups and advice
Examination and diagnosis, X-rays, advice on keeping your mouth healthy and scale and polish, if clinically needed.
Band 2
£76.60
Everything in Band 1, plus treatment
Fillings, root canal treatment and extractions.
Band 3
£332.10
Everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus lab work
Crowns, dentures and bridges.
Urgent care
£27.90
When you need treatment quickly
The same charge as Band 1.
NHS charges in England from 1 April 2026.
You may not pay at all
NHS dental treatment is free if you’re:
- Under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
- Pregnant, or had a baby in the last 12 months
- Being treated in an NHS hospital by the hospital dentist
- Receiving certain low-income benefits
NHS treatments we offer
- Check-ups
- Hygienist cleaning, where clinically needed
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Root canal treatment
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Dentures
- Orthodontics, for those who meet strict criteria
Meet the dentists
All our dentists are registered with the General Dental Council. You can check any GDC number on the GDC register (opens in a new tab).
Dr Zahid Chowdhry
Principal Dentist
Implants and cosmetic dentistry
BDS Lond 2001, Dip Implant Dent UCLan
GDC 79748Dr Haley Seresht
Principal Dentist
General and cosmetic dentistry, facial aesthetics
BDS Guy’s 1998, MFGDP RCS
GDC 75156Dr Adnaan Maan
Dentist
Special interest in endodontics (root canal)
BDS (Lon) 2005, PG Dip Endodontics
GDC 85866Dr Bhavna Jairath
Dentist
General dentistry; gentle care for nervous patients and children
BChD 2010
GDC 203460Dr Dhiren Chavda
Dentist
Special interest in oral surgery
BDS, PGCert Oral Surgery
GDC 302667Dr Mehdi Safari
Dentist
Restorative and aesthetic dentistry
BSc BDS PG Dip
GDC 302393
Also on the team: Lea Sherifi, Dental Hygienist (GDC 292369); Ruben De Jesus Lima, Dental Hygienist (GDC 279030); Wendy Howard, Practice Manager and Registered Dental Nurse (GDC 163344).
What patients say
“I visited Surrey Docks Dental Practice yesterday and was treated by Dr Bhavna. From the moment she welcomed me, I felt completely at ease. I genuinely felt like half of my toothache disappeared straight away!”
“I lost a filling two days before going on holidays and was in total panic. The staff at Surrey Docks Dental were amazing, they organised an appointment for me for the next day. I saw Dr Safari who was very reassuring and highly skilled.”
Anne K., Google review “I’ve Been Visiting Dr Bhavna Now For About 4 Months & She Has Helped Me With My Anxiety & Explained Very Clearly What Treatment I Needed. I Am Very Relaxed Returning Now Whenever I Need To.”
Tom C., Google review “Went this week and was seen by Dr Bhavna who was fantastic. Very professional, courteous efficient and thorough, pointed out where my gums were good while highlighting how I can improve my dental hygiene further. The facilities were clean and well lit.”
Alan L., Google review “The reception team have been nothing but helpful, polite and always positive and kind! I want to also give a shoutout to dr maan who has been super helpful and straightforward fixing any issues I have had along the way with my treatment.”
Sian C., Google review “I can highly recommend Bhavna as a dentist she has a very good way of making sure you are comfortable and she is very detailed in explaining what procedures she needs to do.”
Leroy D., Google review “Ruben the hygienist was wonderful. Really friendly and kind and he was caring and gentle. He explained everything really well. The receptionists were also lovely.”
Dominic R., Google review
Private treatment too, if you want it
As well as NHS care, we offer private dentistry under the same roof. You don’t need to choose any of it to register as an NHS patient. Ask at any appointment and we’ll talk you through the options and costs.
Private consultations from £65. Interest-free finance is available on private treatment, subject to status.
Hygiene and Airflow stain removal
Private hygienist appointments from £79.
Teeth whitening
Home whitening kits from £399.
Invisalign
Clear aligners to straighten teeth, from £3,500.
Composite bonding and veneers
Reshape or repair chipped and uneven teeth.
Dental implants
Replace missing teeth, from £2,150 including the crown. All-on-4 and implant-retained dentures too.
Facial aesthetics
Non-surgical treatments with Dr Haley Seresht.
Find us
11 Blondin Way, off Downtown RoadLondon SE16 6AE
Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:30am – 6pm
- Fri
- 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Sat
- 9am – 2pm
- Sun
- Closed
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Questions about registering
Are you taking new NHS patients?
Yes. Surrey Docks Dental is currently taking new NHS patients. Fill in the form on this page and we’ll call you to complete your registration.
How do I register?
Fill in the short form on this page – it takes about 2 minutes. You can also call us on 020 7252 1628.
What happens after I submit the form?
A member of our team will call you within 48 hours to complete your registration. We’ll call from 020 7252 1628. Your registration is finished on that call, not by the form alone.
How much does NHS treatment cost?
NHS dental charges in England (from 1 April 2026) are set in three bands. Band 1 is £27.90 and covers a check-up, X-rays, advice and a scale and polish if clinically needed. Band 2 is £76.60 and adds fillings, root canal treatment and extractions. Band 3 is £332.10 and adds crowns, dentures and bridges. Urgent care is £27.90.
Who gets free NHS dental treatment?
You don’t pay for NHS dental treatment if you’re under 18, under 19 and in full-time education, pregnant or had a baby in the last 12 months, being treated in an NHS hospital by the hospital dentist, or receiving certain low-income benefits.
Check who can get free NHS dental treatment on the NHS website(opens in a new tab)Can I register my children or family?
Yes. Choose “Myself and family” or “A child” on the form and add their names and dates of birth. We’ll go through everyone’s details when we call.
I’m nervous about the dentist. Can you help?
Yes. Nervous patients are welcome here. Let us know when we call, and tell your dentist at your first visit so we can take things at your pace.
Do you offer emergency appointments?
Yes, emergency appointments are available daily. Call us on 020 7252 1628 as early in the day as you can. Urgent NHS care costs £27.90.
Can I have NHS and private treatment?
Yes. You can have NHS care and choose private treatment as well. Your dentist will explain which options are available on the NHS and which are private before any treatment starts.
What if I don’t attend regularly?
Please keep your appointments and come in for check-ups when your dentist recommends. Patients who don’t attend for a long time may lose their place with the practice.
Join Surrey Docks Dental as an NHS patient
Send the form in about 2 minutes and we’ll call you within 48 hours. Or call us now.