Dentessentials

The staff were very friendly and helpful! from me not being able to find them n constantly calling, right through to me receiving treatment! As a nervous customer who has always hated the dentist, I have to say they instantly put me at ease and the service was second to none. I’m chuffed with the work done and definitely will be back in the future.

CH

This is the best dental practice in London. Nick Law and the team treated me with respect and kindness in a relaxed and friendly environment. When I needed a root canal done Nick worked magic to ease the pain and solve the problem. He is an excellent dentist who cares about his patients and does an excellent job. I have recommended Dentessentails to family and friends and all have been impressed. Thank you for the excellent work that you do.

DS

I have been a patient at Dentessentials on Curtain Road for a number of years now and I can honestly say that it is the best surgery I have ever visited. As someone who feared dentists for years, my views have changed and (I never thought I’d say this!) now I actually don’t mind going. One of the friendly receptionists, is absolutely lovely and always puts me at ease. It helps having a giggle and the first class customer service I have always received is duly noted and appreciated. The dentist and team are excellent and I would certainly recommend this surgery to anyone, but especially those who have a phobia. You’ll be put at ease right away! Thank you Dentessentials 🙂

S

Great service. Called in to book my first appointment with very polite and knowledgable receptionist. Convenient times and relatively quick appointment. Went for a check up and they did two quick fillings in front chipped teeth under band 2 NHS so came to £50. Very professional and quick. Highly recommend.

AS

Dentissentials are amazing. I chipped my fang off in a fall last week and not only did they fix it quickly but it looks perfect, like nothing ever happened. I’m so impressed and everyone at work has also commented ‘that’s amazing’ when they saw it. Thank you Nick and the team for seeing me so quickly and helping me out.

SH

I go to Dr Al-Hariri as an NHS patient.

He has always been extremely diligent, observant and seems to be pretty skilled. I am always reassured that he is doing a good job and gives me good advice

I made the mistake of going to another dentist when i was in Edinburgh for 6 months who did a really bad job of a filling. She did remark on the fillings Dr Al-Hariri had done and said they had been done very skillfully.

I recommended him to my housemate who also went and found him to be excellent and Dr Al-Hariri spotted a problem which another dentist had not managed to spot.

I have had bad dentists in the past, but Dr Al-Hariri is the best I have been to and would recommend him to anyone. I will keep going to him even when I move from the area.

A Google User

As a new patient found their services great – fab! The staff were great nice to have friendly staff. Told me about NHS payment.
Also got a hygienist booked for the same week. Easy as I work close by.

Anonymous

Had visit here and knew had troubles in my mouth.was due to go away ,and they managed to sort me out with 2 appointments and a thorough clean.
Now i can go away no worries !!

Anonymous

Went for a regular check up, receptionist was pleasant and polite, dentist was very good and took time to explain procedures and reasons behind them. Treatment itself was fairly minor but went well nevertheless. Only slight issue is that I had to wait extra 20 minutes after the start of my appointment, something which is not convenient if you are trying to get everything done during lunchtime.

PG

Came to surgery in May/June. Managed to get appointment with dentist and hygienist. Both extremely friendly and efficient. Will book again with hygienists. Would highly recommend.
Thank you!

Anonymous

They were very fast and flexible with the appointments and service, I hadn’t been to the dentist in years and needed some complicated work done fast , they were very helpful and understanding , and no qualms about taking NHS. A real credit to the local community.

BK

I was extremely satisfied and impressed with the level of service provided. I am somewhat nervous around dentists due to unpleasant memories and as such have let my teeth go a bit and the dentist was nothing but helpful and concerned, no awkward chiding. They fully explained the differences between silver and white fillings and made me comfortable in choosing white while making it clear that he was totally happy to do the silver if I preferred so no pressure at all.
Was straightforward about treatment, prices, NHS and private, made good suggestions of sugar alternatives and didn’t make me feel like a naughty schoolchild when we went thru my weekly booze/cigs/sugar etc intake. Along with most importantly, the gentle and professional work they did on my tricky tooth! All round winner, they allayed all the fears and made the experience a rather pleasant and painless one despite the circumstances.
And the rest of the team is lovely too, was a welcoming environment in the reception/waiting area.. apparently most have worked with them for decades! So yes, I highly recommend!

G

I am with this dental practice for about two years now and I have only had great experiences. Today I had an appointment with mouth hygienist who is always very friendly and delivers great service. The hygienist does not rush and they take the time needed to deliver excellent care. I have experienced the same with my dentist at this practice. The staff takes time to answer any questions. Also the reception staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this practice.

H

I booked an appointment with this dentist after reading the reviews posted on this site. I am happy to say I was not disappointed.

I found the dentist, along with the receptionist and dental nurse, very warm and welcoming. My teeth were inspected without the normal picking and scraping – a pleasant change. I was impressed that my jaw function was also checked. I received feedback about my problem, as well as advice about diet. I left a happy customer!

Anonymous

I’ve been seeing my dentist at Dentessentials for perhaps 10 years now. Recently I started to take my two daughters, one 11 years old, the other 7 years old, to see him as well. My wife is also a regular. We couldn’t be more satisfied.

I trust the dentists judgement 100%. Over the years I’ve had them put on a couple of crowns and replace a few fillings. Each time he’s provided me with what feels like full information about the treatment options available. He’s done so in an intelligent, informative and empathetic way, outlining clearly the benefits and costs of the different options. Each treatment has been carried out efficiently and I’ve always been happy with the results.

The dentist also regularly provides good preventative tips. On each visit he’ll ask questions about diet and other health-related issues that impinge on dental care. The conversations are always informative and engaging. Along the way he has converted me to using an electronic toothbrush–oh, if only earlier dentists had done this! I also recently bought an electronic flosser as well, sharing an anti-Amazon conversation with the dentist as I made my purchase. After years of using Sensodyne toothpaste, which I assumed to be the best for my sensitive teeth, Nick recently encouraged me to switch to a fluoride based paste. I like his holistic approach and he also works on the NHS. Long live the NHS.

The practice itself is also great. For those who care about such things, it’s located in the heart of Shoreditch, still one of the most interesting parts of London, where gourmet coffee bars meet architectural firms meet art galleries meet hi-tech start-ups. But “it’s the inside that counts” and The dentist has pulled together a warm and professional team, from the staff at the front desk to the nurses who assist. The atmosphere is always relaxed and welcoming. On the very rare occasions I arrive early, I’m more than happy to tap away on my laptop yet usually get drawn into a chat. That’s also come to be the way of things with the dentist and in-between and during treatments we’ve solved the problems of the world several times over. I’m now trying to wangle an invite to one of the garden parties he holds at his Brighton home in the summer. So far no luck.

Please don’t be put off by parallel reviews given to the other dentist who works at Dentessentials and who seems to attract complaints, presumably because patients are unhappy with their experience. The phrase “chalk and cheese” has been uttered about their contrasting approaches. I could complain about the tiredness of cliche but won’t.

In short, I’ve strangely come to really look forward to going to the dentist. Every now and again it’s necessary to wait a week or two to get an appointment, so I’ve given a 4 rather than a 5-star for that, just so I don’t come across as being a complete sycophant. My wife is also very pro and my kids have grown to feel good about visits to the dentist as well. Recommended without hesitation.

TL