Opal Dental Practice

97 Cathedral Rd, CF11 9PG, Cardiff
Opal Dental Practice
97 Cathedral Rd
CF11 9PG, Cardiff
+442920388036

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-18:15
  • tuesday: 9h-17h
  • wednesday: 9h-17h
  • thursday: 9h-17h
  • friday: 9h-15h
  • saturday: (closed)

Family run mixed NHS private practice near Cardiff City Centre

Our comment from Best Dentists about Opal Dental Practice:

Opal Dental Practice stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. Many patients consistently share positive experiences highlighting the following strengths:

  • Friendly and Professional Staff: The team at Opal, including dentists like Mr. Ammar Salman and Rachel Currie, is known for their kindness, empathy, and professionalism, making patients feel at ease during their visits.
  • Thorough Examinations: Patients appreciate the detailed examinations and clear advice on dental health, contributing to a sense of trust and confidence in their care.
  • Efficient Service: The practice is often commended for its efficiency, with timely appointments and minimal waiting times, allowing for a seamless experience.
  • Patient-Centered Care: The staff takes the time to explain treatments and procedures, ensuring that all patients, especially those who are nervous about dental visits, feel comfortable and informed.
  • Emergency Care: The practice is also recognized for handling emergency situations effectively, providing quick and compassionate care when needed.

Overall, Opal Dental Practice is highly recommended for anyone seeking a reliable and friendly dental service, maintaining a strong focus on patient well-being and satisfaction.

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Opal Dental Practice: Reviews

4.8/5 (196 Reviews)
Alan Love 2 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: My Wife and myself have just had our annual 2026 dental checkup at Opal Dental Practice, Mr Salman was very welcoming and friendly as usual and gave us both a thorough examination. He also spent a little bit of time giving me a few tips on flossing and adding a little bit of mouth wash to the water pic solution.

sarah camacho 3 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: First appointment and felt very at ease. Thank you

Edwina Turner 3 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: Always receive excellent care.

Ryan Holland 3 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: Mr Ammar is nothing short of a dental magician. Can't recommend highly enough...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rebecca Hunt 3 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely friendly knowledgable service as always

Margaret Baldwin 4 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service, nothing is to much trouble, I have been with them, for over 40 years, and that says it all.

Neil Frude 4 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: As always, very efficient, effective and polite. Excellent in every way.

Stephen Borinetti 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service, great dentist and lovely bloke to boot, Thank you Ammar

Graham Croll 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent visit, recommendations for health of teeth and gums easy to understand.

Dave Lawson 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent and very friendly service!

Martyn Blake 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Fitted in as an emergency appointment for a gum infection, treatment given quickly and efficiently, as usual. Can thoroughly recommend the practice.

Neil Sidney 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent practice. Had to wait a little longer due to a previous patient emergency which was understandable. Service with a smile and a conversation about dental health.

simon tozzo 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Amat Salmaan is a great dentist.

Chloe Tarrabain 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Opal. The quality of service is excellent. The dentists are friendly yet professional, they give you advice on how to maintain and care for your teeth beyond the dentist chair.

Julian Morris 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: The best dentist I have ever been to very polite and freindly staff and the dental surgeon was very skilled at his job and saved my wisdom tooth and removed my damaged tooth with skill and precision and also then phoned me at home at 6.30 to check on me and how I was amazing service by amazing staff who generally care for you honestly five stars rating from me

marco gil-cervantes 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Professional and pleasant. Was cared for

Hindah Zerti 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have been having dental treatment from Rachel for quite a while I had to have an emergency appointment today for an extraction I find Rachel very patient and caring

claire clarke 2 months ago

Negative experience: Went for my nhs check up today and was told they'd run out of nhs funding for my dentist so I could pay or rebook with a different dentist,not for when I was there but to come back another time.I was told they are not allowed to tell us prior to appointment so I wasted my time going to an appointment I'd waited almost 4 months for.Appalling way to treat patients.

Ffibi Devitt Jones 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant dentist, extremely pleasurable and comfortable experience!! Highly recommend!

Jack Brenchley 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience 5 stars, I struggle with dental work but today I was showed amazing patience and skill giving me time to calm myself down and not forcing me through the experience. Every person from reception to dentist made me feel comfortable and welcome and I really appreciate it as I called last minute. truly professional experience.

Roslyn Rees 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good service, treatment well explained. Nice practice

Tiamat Sue 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: A filling fell out early yesterday morning and my lower jaw throbbed in pain. It was no good...I was overdue a dental checkup visit anyway, so rang the surgery and begged to be seen quickly to be put out of my misery. Unfortunately the molar tooth couldn't be saved as it had lost part of the wall, plus an upper molar was also broken. No wonder they have been giving me discomfort in recent months! Knowing if I only agreed to one extraction and would chicken out on the next booking for the other to be done, I trust my Dentist Ammar Salmon to remove both. I reminded myself how animals in laboratories are often tested on without any anaesthetic so was grateful for the mercy being injected into me. Whilst out in the waiting room allowing the numbing to take affect, an old schoolfriend Jane greeted me with concern...she was seeing the Dental Hygienist and we reminisced about the old happy days. Ammar kept checking that I wasn't allergic to anything and was in general good health, then tested to see if I could feel any pain. No...jjust pressure. He extracted the lower molar first which had been hurting me so much. I closed my eyes shut tightly and held my breath as he wiggled and twisted on the tooth...and suddenly it came out! He quickly stopped the bleeding and took the upper tooth out. This one was close to one of my sinuses...he showed me on the X-ray, but I instinctively knew he wouldn't cause it any damage. So, thankfully I was given my teeth as a trophy to show my friends and the chemist said I could make them into a pair of earrings, when I went to get the antibiotics Ammar had prescribed, as the gums were infected. Anyways, I am really grateful he took so much care and didn't make me suffer for long...he could have postponed doing the procedures but must have known I'd have been too afraid to come back. He is a fabulous dentist and has a lovely, cheerful personality. I feel safe in his capable hands! I admit to going home in shock though, as I never expected to lose two teeth I've had for 60 years of chewing toffees! And at least I am now free of a potential emergency visit over the coming festive period, had I not gone and sought help. Thank you again Ammar! I shall be in again to see the Hygienist in January and then back with you to discuss improving my neglected overall dental health. Much gratitude SUE CALDWELL Xxx

David Davies 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent care and attention

Sophie Jones 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: I’m a patient of the previous dentist and moved over to practice when it was sold. Dr Bahn is kind, considerate works hard to make each visit relaxing and comfortable. I love chatting with her and she’s looking after me to a high standard. As a nervous patient, having trust is important. I have it with Dr Bahn and the staff from reception to dental assistants. Thank you for keeping my smile x

Simon Brewer 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a patient at this practice for many years & have always received excellent treatment from My dentist Rachael Currie & Assistant Gemma. All the other members of staff are very polite & professional as well.

Elis Abdo 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was a bit apprehensive when the dental practice changed however, they are brilliant. Really friendly staff and really accommodating. Really helpful information shared to suit individual needs

Annie Llew 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rachel, our Dentist at Opal Dental Practice is excellent; kind, caring and gentle, but very experienced. Thank you.

Paul Morris 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly service , appointment was on time . Dr. Salman took time to explain everything and the treatment ( a filling) was fast and pain free .

anthony brown 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Tooth extraction completed without feeling any pain, did not need to be concerned

Pauline Adams 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent. Really helpful team.

Mike Sullivan 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a really good tooth extraction. No pain, done in minutes. Would highly recommend

Aaron Phillips 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing, haven’t been to the dentist in awhile but glad I did managed to get in as busy in every dentist I tried to go to but was extremely clean and professional and managed to remove my broken tooth with ease. 5*

Sana Bibi 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: It was very quick and I felt very comfortable love the experience

Jonathan Walters 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was seen very quickly, given a thorough examination including x-rays and photographs. No treatment was needed on this occasion but I left feeling reassured and having been given clear advice on how to proceed.

Eric Armstrong 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rachel Currie is always attentive and very comprehensive in providing explanations and recommendations. Leaves you feeling totally confident for satisfactory outcome

Jones 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great people great place

Mary Coakley 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our appointment went well. Receptionist was lovely, always friendly & efficient. Made us our next appointment before we left. Our dentist (Ban) was very thorough with her examinations & also friendly & efficient. Ban took very good care of my grandson & explained oral hygiene to him, demonstrated how to use floss & answered his questions. Great experience.

Gibbsy147 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: A really welcoming experience, very professional and keen to give a cost effective solution

G C 4 months ago

Negative experience: The receptionist with short pixie hair who wears glasses was extremely rude, racist and unprofessional. I only wanted to inquire, she immediately shouted at me and said WHAT. Looked at me angrily like she had a personal issue, then she went on saying why don't I go back to my country. Very insolent. Would never recommend this Dental Clinic . Not even one star given. None. I never behave the way she did to me in the FIRST place! I smiled and respected her.

Opal Dental Practice

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are taking your feedback very seriously and regret that any patient may have felt this way, but we can confirm that your claim of racism is completely unfounded and does not align with our business practices or values. We have no record of this incident and are happy to discuss it further. Please contact us directly on our practice telephone number which is 02920388036 ,so we can understand the situation better and share evidence of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We invite all potential patients to review our dental practice's strong stance against racism and to contact us if they have concerns.

Kindest Regards,

Opal dental practice

Paul Davies 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best Dentist around!! 10/10 service!!

Ian Russell 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great dental surgery with pleasant staff. Highly recommend. 10 out of 10.

Clare Westcott 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: A professional service.Would recommend this practice.

bec davey 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Really kind dentist and excellent service!

Nicola Holder 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent dental care and advice. The dentists at this practice are caring, compassionate and have a great sense of humour.

Georgina Georgiou Aspros 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend this Dental practice enough! So friendly and always make you feel comfortable. The dentist are friendly and welcoming and the reception staff always very helpful.

Susan Pesticcio 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service, friendly staff, Ammar is a wonderful dentist, highly recommend

nubbyMcnub 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had a toothache and called for an emergency appointment, they fitted me in same day. Had to have my wisdom tooth extracted which was a quick pain-free process. Ammar is a exceptional dentist.

Linda Chidgey 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: As a very nervous patient I was very impressed with my first appointment, the staff are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. I felt at ease during the examination and was given lots of helpful advice.

John Guy 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff, made to feel comfortable and well informed of my options and available treatment.

Sarah walters 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service, kind, helpful and expert. Fully recommended.

Vanessa McCarthy 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing. I didn't feel a thing. The dentist told me everything he was doing and worked really hard getting my very stubborn tooth out. All of the nurses were lovely. I would certainly recommend Opal Dental Practice to anyone

Peter Moon 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Always a good, welcoming experience. My dental records are known well by staff so the service is quick, efficient and everyone aims to make my visits as comfortable as possible. I have attended this practice for more than 20 years!

Basma Alazzawi 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: The best clinic and doctor ammar is very professional and helpful

luke maggs 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely practice, Ban is a great dentist, super gentle and reassuring for nervous patients!

gavin ruck 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff reception and Dentist, Many thanks

Paul Evans 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: As always an efficient and pleasant experience.

Louise John 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I am always so well looked after by Rachel. She always provides a high level of care and treatment and takes the time to offer advice and reassurance. I really appreciate the high standards in her practice.

Chris Morris 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was greeted with a smile and things were explained to me clearly. I hope we are able to remain in this practice if Govt will not change the rules!!!!’

Yazz Mason-Tilbury 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service. I don't feel scared being there!

Aliesha H 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had my first appointment with Opal Dental today as an NHS patient. Both the dentist himself and the receptionist were incredibly kind. They made me feel really comfortable and the whole practice seemed like a lovely environment. Really pleased this is my new practice.

russell fisher 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great service as usual from a great practice especially my dentist Rachel Currie

David Lewis 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have recently had new dentures. Thanks to all the staff who have been amazing who have made this daunting task a pain-free and pleasurable experiences. My new dentures are fab.

Opal Dental Practice

Thank you David for your lovely review. We are so glad you love your new smile. Best wishes. Opal Dental.

Punk Goatboy 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had a greatcrecentcexperience at opal dentist Rachel curie was very friendly and knewcexactlyvwhatcahe was doing it went away veryvlhappy knowing what to expect next time. I'm disabled and it was very accessible

Sheila Harvey 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Usual great friendly visit from all the staff

Garry Denzil Thomas 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good access Arrived early Check up no problems, scale & polish good reasonable cost

Alex Dunkley 6 months ago

Positive experience: Yes pretty fab cannot complain would go back again

Howard Cheetham 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ammar was great as usual, for those who panic over the dentist....and I don't, he will be a great settler of nerves! He arranged me a full face X ray,he was being on the safe side,just to be sure but all perfectly OK.Jolly well done Ammar,and Opal Practice...you are keeping up the excellent work !! Howard Cheetham

Chris Kitch 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly and Professional service, parking at rear of building!

DENISE Bolan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: As NHS patient had a good check up with some very good advice.

Lynne Adams 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have always found the staff helpful, friendly and professional and thank you to Mr Salman for advice given today , much appreciated.

Harith Naoush 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: It’s clear that Mr Ammar Salman and his team are dedicated to providing exceptional care, and I’m so grateful to be under your treatment. Thank you for your professionalism and for helping me maintain a healthy smile! Wishing you and your practice continued success.

James McConkey 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Informative

thor sulland 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very good dental practice. The staff are very polite and professional. I will definitely be staying with them

Peace Nwali 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Nice welcoming, excellent work

Fabienne Wilkinson 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant dentist. I am a very nervous patient but the dentist relaxed me enough not to even have anesthetic! First time ever! Highly recommend

Tom Bellingham 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great Service

Marcia Lesauteur 6 months ago

Positive experience: Nice practice, clean and well decorated , parking at the rear , lane access. Staff very pleasant and welcoming.

Opal Dental Practice

Thank you Marcia for your lovely review, I will pass your review on to Ammar.

Fouzia Khan 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for your prompt services. Dr Rachel Dr Salman are amazing and all staff is very helpful.

Rebecca C 7 months ago

Negative experience: Not fit for purpose. Never answer their phone and when you leave a message they don't bother calling you back. They also cancel appointments and then next time you try to book accuse you of not turning up.

Opal Dental Practice

Good Afternoon Rebecca.
I am sorry you have not been able to get through on the telephone, Unfortunately we are a busy practice and not all calls are picked up due to there being 2 phone lines. If we are on the telephone dealing with another patient then unfortunately we are not able to answer the other line. All calls are monitored threw the day and returned along with the emails. So i am unsure what has happened and will check the phone log for your telephone number. I would suggest in future maybe dropping us an email as it then comes straight through to the computer.
If you would like to get in touch, then please do so by either leaving a clear message with full name and contact details or by our email address.
Kind regards. Michelle

Andrea Morris 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I got emergency appointment straight away and the problem was solved as best it could be as unfortunately my problem was complicated and needed a hospital referral. The staff are always friendly and caring and mindful of individual needs

Malcolm 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: The dentist was very thorough and informative

Sam Pates 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service, staff very welcoming and professional. Standard of work is extremely high and I was very pleased with my treatment. Receptionist was also exceptional.

Beverley Davies 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good service. Friendly staff. Very happy. My whole family go there.

Suzanne Condon 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: A wonderful practice that has been updated since the new people have taken over. Friendly staff and good advice. Some parking available at the rear. I have been going to this dentist surgery for 35 years and I am very pleased with the service on offer. Due to the foolish changes proposed I am worried I will be forced to go to random other dentists in the future. I really hope that doesn't happen. Thank you Opal for your care.

Steven Tyrer 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rachel Currie has been looking after my dental needs for a long time, she is very good and I highly recommend her.

nicola flower 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: What a great practice. Very informative staff great and most importantly a great dentist had an extraction and healed perfectly with minimal pain. Thank you Nicky

Carla Young 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Calmed my nerves and explained in full depth what was being done lovely dentist and staff

Jeff Deere 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Always excellent and friendly service at this Practice, 10 out of 10

Theresa Commander 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Staff are so friendly, the dental practice is spotless always welcoming

sue 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very happy with the service and treatment. As a nervous patient, I felt truly cared for.

Gillian Emes 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent dentist would not go anywhere else Clean, fresh, and most of all makes you feel at ease. Very comfortable atmosphere. Brilliant staff.

Gabi Annis 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rachel Currie has a very calm presence. She works very efficient, quick and gentle. Her injection skills are wonderful. Thank you

Martin Davies-Jones 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Attended as an emergency. Excellent care. Thank you all.

Sian Cox 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Efficient and dentist is really lovely

Stanislava Sofrenic 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: My family and I have been with this practice for at least 20 years. They are always on time, no waiting. Rachel is professional, friendly and gives sensible advice. Highly recommended.

Rhys Matthews 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: This practice is outstanding they are lovely people who provide you with the best possible service you can get they seen me In a emergency when no other dentis was helping me the dentis was upfront honest and so helpful providing me treatment the receptionist was a absolute star she is so nice she helps you get appointments and listens to your issues her customers service was excellent and 5star service . I would highly recommend this practice the are well priced aswell compare to most thank you again you i really appreciate your help

Nick Hawksworth 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Outstanding care as usual from Dr. Currie

simon detorres 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Always have great service and advice about my teeth

sarah ferrissey 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! Great service and they really care about their patients

Gaynor Goodman 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good as always! Rachel also warned us about upcoming changes to NHS treatment,so we can plan ahead.

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