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Independent. Family-run. Unhurried.

Shirland Dental Practice was founded by Dr Hamssa Mansour on a belief that seems simple and turns out to be rare: that visiting the dentist should be an enjoyable experience, free of fear or anxiety.

Inside Shirland Dental Practice, Maida Vale

A small team with a long memory

It is a small team at Shirland, which means every time you visit you are greeted by a familiar, friendly face who remembers you, your family and how you take your dentistry. Both of our receptionists speak fluent English and Arabic. Our nurses are fully qualified and highly experienced. And everyone here genuinely cares about the people who walk through the door, which is why so many of our patients arrive as nervous first-timers and stay for decades.

Expertise you would normally be referred out for

Behind the front desk is a level of clinical skill that most high-street practices send elsewhere. Dr Mansour holds two Master’s degrees, including Special Care Dentistry from UCL Eastman, and is certified by the Dental Phobia Foundation. Mr Alaa Aldaadaa, our consultant oral surgeon, holds a PhD in bone regeneration and a post at King’s College Hospital, and places every implant here in person. Dr Zahra Seraj brings a Master’s in Regenerative Dentistry from King’s to our facial aesthetics. We invest continually in technology, from iTero 3D scanning to digital x-rays, and in the training to use it well.

Fair prices, in writing, before we start

Good dentistry should not be a luxury. Every fee is published on this website, every treatment plan is itemised in writing before it begins, and we offer patient payment plans and 0% finance so you can spread the cost. If something does not need doing, we will tell you.

Open when you are free

We are open seven days a week, until 8pm on weekdays, because we know that most people cannot take a morning off for a check-up. Emergencies are seen the same day, including at weekends.

Hallway and treatment room doorway at Shirland Dental Practice
Panelled corridor at Shirland Dental Practice, Maida Vale
Looking towards the entrance at Shirland Dental Practice
Interior detail at Shirland Dental Practice
What we stand for

Four promises we make to every patient.

Nothing without your say

We explain every option and every cost, then you decide. There is no upselling and no pressure, ever.

Gentle by design

Longer appointments, an agreed stop signal, and clinicians trained in care for anxious patients.

The right person for the job

Complex surgery is done by a specialist, straightening by an experienced Invisalign provider, and hygiene by therapists who love it.

Giving back

Dr Mansour volunteers every year at a special needs school in Baghdad, and the practice supports local West London charities.

Google reviews

Said about us, in public.

Every word below was left on Google by a real patient. We do not edit them and we do not hide the ordinary ones.

I have a phobia of dentists having not gone for 33 years. Dr Mansour really put my mind at rest and gave good advice. Amazingly my teeth are in good shape. I’m not really into writing reviews and this is my first one on Google, but I highly recommend Shirland Dental Practice.
CChris P · Nervous patient
Dr Mansour has a wonderful chair-side manner and is always reassuring and considerate. As someone who dreaded visiting the dentist for years, I can recommend her to any of my fellow dental-phobics. She does excellent work but it’s her professionalism and warmth that sets her apart.
LLinus B · Nervous patient
Honestly the best dental practice I have ever been to. Everyone was so friendly and talked me through the procedures and my x-rays. I would be happy to go back weekly if that wasn’t so weird (and thankfully not necessary).
EEmma H · Google review
Open at weekends! The staff and location are fantastic. The most impressive dental service in the area.
DDarragh · Google review
An honest and caring dentist! A welcome change from my previous experience. Everything was explained clearly before work was done and the cost was outlined also. I would recommend anyone come here as they are very friendly. Thank you Hamssa!
LLeon B · Google review
Dr Mansour is excellent, friendly, caring and highly professional. Easily the best dentist I have ever been to. Highly recommended.
DDave W · Google review
Find us

Two doors. One way of doing things.

Maida Vale and Queen’s Park, both a few minutes from the Bakerloo line, both open seven days a week.

Maida Vale

142 Shirland Road, Maida Vale
London W9 2BT
Open 7 days
Monday – Friday9am – 8pm
Saturday9am – 5pm
Sunday9am – 4pm
Maida Vale (Bakerloo) · 8 min walkWestbourne Park (Circle & H&C) · 10 min walkBuses 6, 187, 414 stop on Shirland Road

Queen’s Park

48 Salusbury Road, Queen’s Park
London NW6 6NN
Open 7 days
Monday – Friday9am – 8pm
Saturday9am – 5pm
Sunday9am – 4pm
Queen’s Park (Bakerloo & Overground) · 3 min walkBrondesbury Park (Overground) · 9 min walkBuses 6, 36, 187, 316 stop on Salusbury Road
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