Assessment · dentists round dentists-2026-09

Shawbirch Dental Practice review

Ranked 7 of 10 in Dentists in Telford

Best for: Family and cosmetic dentistry in Telford

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Trading as SHAWBIRCH DP LTD · 5 Acorn Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF5 0LW · Service area: Telford

Shawbirch Dental Practice in short

Shawbirch Dental Practice covers family and cosmetic dentistry from Acorn Way in Telford, with three principal dentists plus endodontic, implant and surgical clinicians named on the team page. An about page and contact page set out the background and booking routes [3][4]. Its inspection record is recent, with standards met across the board.

Patient reviews on Google sit just under full marks across more than a hundred ratings, a strong early verdict for a young Telford company. Our verdict is that Shawbirch Dental Practice suits Telford families wanting NHS and private care with specialist cover in-house. That in-house specialist cover is unusual for a young practice. It publishes no standard fee list, so the written quote for your treatment does the talking. The contact page sets out how to get in touch [4].

Opening times sit on the contact page, and the site advertises a free initial consultation offer for aligner treatment rather than set prices [4][1]. Its listed trades span hygiene, emergency and orthodontic cover, and the stated area is Telford itself [1].

The customer evidence on file is a single-platform record: 4.9 from 165 Google reviews [9]. That is a strong early verdict for a young company, and our view is that it sits well beside the recent inspection outcome of standards met across the board. Our view is that in-house specialist cover at a young practice is rare in this table, and the early review verdict suggests patients have noticed.

Shawbirch Dental Practice reviews and ratings on other sites

Every public rating we hold for Shawbirch Dental Practice, with the source, scale, count and the date we read it. These are customers' ratings, not ours.
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Google4.9 out of 5165

Our verdict

Our verdict: this suits you if you want NHS and private family or cosmetic care in Telford from a recently inspected practice with a strong review record. We rate the March 2026 CQC findings a strength because all five areas met regulations. [7][9]

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
71.2 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

70 out of 100

Google 4.9 out of 5 from 165 reviews [9].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

90 out of 100

GDC membership is listed on the business's own website [1] [2]. CQC registration is on the issuing register.

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

80 out of 100

On the Companies House record since 2021 [5].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

55 out of 100

No standard fee list found; the site advertises a free initial Invisalign consultation offer instead of set prices [1].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

88 out of 100

Full site with treatments, named team, about page, opening times and contact routes [1][2][3][4].

Evidence

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Industry qualifications

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Strengths

  • CQC found the practice met regulations at its on-site inspection on 4 March 2026, with the report published 27 March 2026 [7].

  • Google shows 4.9 from 165 reviews, seen 3 September 2026 [9].

  • The site names three principal dentists plus endodontic, implant and surgical clinicians, so you know who may treat you [2].

Limitations

  • No published insurance details were found, scored as insufficient evidence rather than as a failing [1].

  • No standard fee list was found, so ask for your treatment costs in writing before you book [1].

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Questions about Shawbirch Dental Practice

Is Shawbirch Dental Practice any good?

On the evidence, yes for family and cosmetic care: a named team spanning endodontic, implant and surgical clinicians, standards met at a recent inspection, and patient reviews just under full marks [2][7][9]. It publishes no standard fee list. Read the full review, then ask for your quote in writing.

Is Shawbirch Dental Practice registered with the GDC and CQC?

Yes, on both counts from sourced records. The team page names three principal dentists plus specialist clinicians [2], and GDC registration is stated [8]. CQC registration is on the issuing register, with standards met at the recent on-site inspection [6]. Look up the treating clinician on the professional register before you visit.

What does Shawbirch Dental Practice charge?

No standard fee list was found on the site [1]. That makes your written treatment plan the price: ask what the course covers, which clinician does each stage, and the total for your tooth. Get every figure in writing before treatment starts.

Where does Shawbirch Dental Practice work and how is it ranked?

The practice works from Acorn Way in Telford [1]. It is ranked seventh of the ten dentists in our September round, scoring on its recent inspection outcome and patient feedback. Read its full review, then compare the Telford family-care alternatives.

What areas does Shawbirch Dental Practice cover?

The practice works from Acorn Way in Telford, and its stated area is Telford itself [1]. That suits Telford families who want family and cosmetic care with specialist cover in-house. Opening times sit on the contact page for planning your visit. Phone to confirm it can take you before travelling.

How do I get a quote from Shawbirch Dental Practice?

No standard fee list was found on the site [1]. That makes your written treatment plan the price: ask what the course covers, which clinician does each stage, and the total for your tooth. Get every figure in writing before treatment starts. Ask which clinician does each stage and what the guarantee covers.

What do patient reviews say about Shawbirch Dental Practice?

Reviews sit just under full marks: 4.9 from 165 Google reviews, a strong early verdict for a young practice [9]. Read a spread of recent reviews yourself, looking for comment on family and cosmetic courses. Then weigh what you read against the recent inspection outcome. Strong early numbers deserve a read of the words behind them.

How does Shawbirch Dental Practice compare with the others in the round?

It is ranked seventh of the ten, just behind Twickel and ahead of the Dawley group-backed practice. Its distinctive mix is a recently inspected practice with endodontic, implant and surgical clinicians in-house. The missing fee list is the honest caveat, so make your written quote do the talking. Specialist cover in-house is the practical edge here.

Others assessed for this trade

  1. Shifnal Dental Care73.3 / 100Ranked 1. Best for private Shifnal clinic with open fees and standout patient feedback.
  2. Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic72.7 / 100Ranked 2. Best for group-backed Madeley clinic with implant focus.
  3. Wycherleys Dental Practice72.7 / 100Ranked 3. Best for private dentistry with published prices.
  4. Smile Works Malinslee72.5 / 100Ranked 4. Best for NHS and private care in Malinslee.

Sources

  1. Shawbirch Dental homepage Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  2. Shawbirch Dental team page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  3. Shawbirch Dental about page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  4. Shawbirch Dental contact page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  5. Companies House: Shawbirch DP Ltd 13203170 Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  6. CQC: Shawbirch Dental Practice 1-15930136461 Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  7. CQC inspection summary: Shawbirch Dental Practice Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  8. GDC register search page consulted Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  9. Google Maps place record Retrieved 3 September 2026.

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