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Essex Family Dental team on Orchard Road, Dagenham

Address

1 Orchard Road, Dagenham, RM10 9PT

Opening hours:

08:30-17:30 Monday-Friday

Closed weekends

How to find us

Buses run every 4-10 minutes from the local bus stop:

  • Route 145 runs from Asda in Dagenham to Leytonstone via Becontree, Barking, Ilford and Wanstead. Patients should alight at the bus stop on Ballards Road, 0.3 miles away from the practice.
  • Routes 174/175 connect Harold Hill, Romford and Collier Row to Eastbrookend Country Park and Dagenham Heathway.
  • Route 173 runs from Beckton to King George Hospital, stopping at Dagenham Heathway and Chadwell Heath.
  • Route 287 serves the Barking to Rainham area via Dagenham.

The Heathway and Chequers Lane areas in Dagenham are all less than a 10-minute walk from the practice.

Parking your car near the surgery is straightforward, with various parking options available:

  • Patient parking is available in the car park at the rear of the practice on a first come / first served basis.
  • A dedicated disabled parking bay can be found at the front of the practice.
  • If needed, a free 1 hour parking session can be booked for designated parking bays within a 5 minute walk of the surgery using the PayByPhone app / telephone number.
  • Dagenham Heathway station is a 14 minute walk from the practice, with District Line trains running every 2-5 minutes. The station is directly connected to Upminster and the city of London, with Romford, Stratford and Canning Town reachable within a few stops via connecting lines.
  • Dagenham Dock station, part of the C2C network, is a 15 minute walk from the practice and connects Dagenham to Southend and Fenchurch Street. Trains run every 15 minutes.

Originally established back in the 1960s and operated by us since 1981, our Orchard Road practice has been trusted by local patients in the Dagenham area for almost 65 years. With a wealth of experience in all types of dental services including routine, emergency and even aesthetic treatments, you can rest assured that you’ll receive the best care with us; your local dentist.

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Conveniently located along multiple bus routes and within walking distance of both the tube and national rail network, it’s extremely easy to reach us by public transport and, for those travelling by car, there are free patient car parking spaces available. As we’re right in the heart of the Dagenham community, you can make the commute more efficient by popping in to your appointment on the way home from your workplace, the school run or even a spot of grocery shopping at Asda!

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So, whether you’re looking for implants near Ilford, a hygienist near Chadwell Heath or dentures in Dagenham, we’re easy to get to here at Essex Family Dental and are ready to give you and your family the best care.

Accessibility

A dedicated disabled car parking bay is available at the front of the building.

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What's in the local area?

There is lots to see and do in the local area near the Orchard Road surgery:

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  • Dagenham Park Leisure Centre, 0.1 miles away, is a leisure centre offering a fitness suite, classes, multipurpose studio and a climbing wall.
  • Park Centre, 0.4 miles away, is a community leisure and health centre.
  • Eastbrookend Country Park, 1 mile away, is a country park and nature reserve featuring lakes, woodland and trails.
  • The Heathway shopping centre in Dagenham, 0.5 miles away, offers local shopping outlets.
  • Vue Dagenham, 0.5 miles away, is a multi-screen cinema within Dagenham’s retail area.
  • Jump London, 1 mile away, is an indoor trampoline park with sessions for children.

Education:

Dagenham Park Church of England School ~ 0.57 mi

Eastbrook School ~ 0.78 mi

Hunters Hall Primary School ~ 0.65 mi

Beam Primary School ~ 0.83 mi

Marsh Green Primary School ~ 0.85 mi

Thomas Arnold Primary School ~ 0.91 mi

Parsloes Primary School ~ 0.94 mi

Goresbrook School ~ 1.59 mi

The Sydney Russell School ~ 1.53 mi

Robert Clack School ~ 1.63 mi

All Saints Catholic School & Technology College ~ 1.47 mi

Barking & Dagenham College ~ 1.44 mi

Brook Sixth Form and Academy (formerly Elutec) ~ 0.9 mi

Trinity School ~ 1.5 miles

Hopewell School ~ 1.2 miles

Pathways School ~ 0.7 miles

Healthcare

  • Queen’s Hospital Romford - 1.3 miles
  • Broad Street Health Centre – 0.2 miles
  • Marie Stopes, private health clinic – 0.2 miles

What's in the local area?

There is lots to see and do in the local area near the Orchard Road surgery:

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  • Dagenham Park Leisure Centre, 0.1 miles away, is a leisure centre offering a fitness suite, classes, multipurpose studio and a climbing wall.
  • Park Centre, 0.4 miles away, is a community leisure and health centre.
  • Eastbrookend Country Park, 1 mile away, is a country park and nature reserve featuring lakes, woodland and trails.
  • The Heathway shopping centre in Dagenham, 0.5 miles away, offers local shopping outlets.
  • Vue Dagenham, 0.5 miles away, is a multi-screen cinema within Dagenham’s retail area.
  • Jump London, 1 mile away, is an indoor trampoline park with sessions for children.

Dagenham Park Church of England School ~ 0.57 mi

Eastbrook School ~ 0.78 mi

Hunters Hall Primary School ~ 0.65 mi

Beam Primary School ~ 0.83 mi

Marsh Green Primary School ~ 0.85 mi

Thomas Arnold Primary School ~ 0.91 mi

Parsloes Primary School ~ 0.94 mi

Goresbrook School ~ 1.59 mi

The Sydney Russell School ~ 1.53 mi

Robert Clack School ~ 1.63 mi

All Saints Catholic School & Technology College ~ 1.47 mi

Barking & Dagenham College ~ 1.44 mi

Brook Sixth Form and Academy (formerly Elutec) ~ 0.9 mi

Trinity School ~ 1.5 miles

Hopewell School ~ 1.2 miles

Pathways School ~ 0.7 miles

  • Queen’s Hospital Romford - 1.3 miles
  • Broad Street Health Centre – 0.2 miles
  • Marie Stopes, private health clinic – 0.2 miles

Meet the team

Dentists

Dr David Johann Geldenhuys
GDC 76791
BChD

Dr Geldenhuys is a general dental practitioner who has gained extensive experience since graduating from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, in 1993. He is skilled in creating effective treatment plans and is committed to personalised, compassionate care through quality service.

Dr Sara Sadeghi
GDC 297370
BDS

Dr Sadeghi graduated from Semmelweis University and works as a general dentist with a passion for composite bonding, smile design and facial aesthetics. She strives to provide personalised treatment plans to ensure results are tailored to each patients' needs.

Hygienists

Mirela Stefan
GDC

Mirela is registered under s36C of the Dentist Act 1984 and qualified as a dental hygienist from Universita Degli Studi Di Bari, Italy. She is passionate about preventing gum disease and educating patients in a gentle and friendly manner.

Dr Ifrah Ali
GDC 312585

Ifrah qualified from the University of Pécs in 2023 as a dentist and also works as a hygienist. She is caring, empathetic and committed to preventative, patient-focussed care.

Dental Nurse

Mihaela
GDC
Anu
GDC
Kristina
GDC
Ruta
GDC
Victoria
GDC

Receptionist

George
GDC
Fae
GDC

Manager

Kelly
GDC

Treatment Co-ordinator

Kaelah
GDC

Our patients love us

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Maria Glacken

I have been going to this dentist for many years now. They have just recently had a refurb it's very nice in there now. The reception ladies are always very friendly. Never had any problems would highly recommend this surgery.Nov 2025: Just had to make another appointment as a large filling fell out. Seen pretty quickly, treatment plan started, appointment for next day to get work started. As always all staff very pleasant. I have never had any issues with this surgery.18/11/25: Visited today to have inlay fitted where my filling fell out. Seen on time, all done pretty quickly. Very happy with the treatment.

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Shahina A S

Absolutely Outstanding Experience! Dentist Sara was truly exceptional! From the moment I sat in the chair, she was kind, understanding, and incredibly cordial with every action she took. She explained everything clearly and made sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure. Her professionalism and gentle manner made a big difference. While it was a bit on the costly side, the quality of service made it well worth it.

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Kevin Jones

Very polite and friendly service. I myself am petrified of dentist's and they put me completely at ease. Recommended

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Zalia Nottage

Absolutely the best dentist I’ve been to! Staff on reception are very polite and always helpful. You don’t have to wait long to get an appointment! The dentists are very caring and do a great job 👏

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Grace Laslett

Just visited today and had an appointment with the lovely dental hygienist Mirela. Very pleased with how quick and thorough she was with my cleaning. Hadn’t been in years so I was very nervous and full of anxiety, but both her and her nurse were so friendly and professional that they put me right at ease. Thank you so much! Reception team are very lovely also.

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Michelle Heal

Always helpful and staff have a way at making me feel relaxed which is tough considering I do have a fear of the dentist. I come here over 20yrs ago as an emergency over Christmas and although it's out of my catchment area and I remained a patient which says alot about the surgery.

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Theresa Lawless

I’m not so good at going to the dentist but I was made to feel very relaxed by the receptionist, dental nurse and dentist. The service was excellent. For once I won’t mind going back.

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Julie Jeyes

This dental practice is always amazing to me, the staff are lovely and accommodating. I always get an appointment when I call up and my dentist is lovely and makes me feel at ease!

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Kirsty Smith

Just had my first ever experience of this dentist and sedation clinic! I can say I was absolutely amazed. I was very anxious to attend due to a previous dentist causing me a lot of pain and leaving my roots behind which caused numerous infections. But all the staff were lovely and understanding that I was anxious. Procedure was done quickly and efficiently. I will definitely recommend this clinic to anyone! Absolutely amazing. Thank you for making my appointment stress free for me!

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Paul Burton

I saw Dr Foliades for my 6 monthly checkup. The service (appointment booking and treatment) was efficient, as always - and they still treat NHS patients. I would have no hesitation in recommending this practice to others.

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Deborah Taylor

I had my first ever hygienist appointment with airflow. I was quite nervous but was quickly reassured by the lady that performed the procedure (sorry i cant remember her name). Really happy with the results. My teeth look so much cleaner and healthier. The staff were really friendly. I also had a consultation for inviserline. They took a quick scan of my teeth so I have a idea of how they compare to the Finnished result.

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George Ioani

I had a wonderful experience! The clinic is modern, clean, and welcoming. Dr. Artman and Andreea are incredibly professional and attentive. Andreea is kind and caring — she made the whole visit smooth and stress-free with her gentle approach. Highly recommend.

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