Dental emergency? We answer whenever we can — missed calls get a text with a booking link. Online booking is open 24/7.

Our dentists

You’ll be seen by a GDC-registered dentist at our Great Barr practice. You can check any registration on the GDC’s public register.

Meet the team

The same team looks after patients at The Dentist West Midlands, in the same building.

Dr Rikki Dhody, Principal Dentist & Founder

Dr Rikki Dhody

Principal Dentist & Founder · GDC 178556

Known for a calm, clear approach — especially helpful for nervous patients. Focused on careful diagnosis and predictable outcomes.

Ana Kukreja-Dhody, Practice Manager & Dental Nurse

Ana Kukreja-Dhody

Practice Manager & Dental Nurse · GDC 283450

Your main point of contact for making things easy — from your first message to planning and aftercare.

Noor Al-Obaidi, Dental Hygienist & Therapist

Noor Al-Obaidi

Dental Hygienist & Therapist · GDC 299884

Noor provides pain-free hygiene treatments and supports emergency cases where infections or gum conditions are present. Known for her gentle approach, she ensures patients leave feeling relieved and cared for.

Archa Shaji Lovely, Dental Therapist & Hygienist

Archa Shaji Lovely

Dental Therapist & Hygienist · GDC 324231

Calm, thorough care focused on prevention, gum health, and helping patients feel confident about their oral health.

Kiran Mehmood, Dental Nurse Trainee

Kiran Mehmood

Dental Nurse Trainee

Friendly and attentive — whether assisting in surgery or helping you feel settled when you arrive.

Dameer Iqbal, Dental Nurse Trainee

Dameer Iqbal

Dental Nurse Trainee

Quietly confident and attentive, providing reliable chairside support and helping appointments run smoothly and comfortably.

Check any dental professional on the GDC register.

What happens at an emergency visit

  1. We go through your medical history and symptoms.
  2. We examine the tooth and, if needed, take an X-ray.
  3. We explain what’s wrong and the options, with prices.
  4. We relieve the pain where we can at the same visit, and plan any further treatment.

Ask us to call you back

Leave your number and a few words about the problem and we’ll call you back as soon as we can. If you’re in severe pain or have swelling, please call 0121 582 4557 now — or pick an appointment time online.

We only use your details to contact you about this enquiry. Please don’t include anything you wouldn’t want a dental team to read. Privacy policy.

In pain now?

Call 0121 582 4557 — we answer whenever we can, and if we miss you we text you a booking link. Or pick a time online, any time of day.