Find an NHS dentist
Find nearby practices reported to be accepting NHS patients. Check their details, see when availability was updated, and call directly, all in one place.
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Built for patients, not practices
We are an independent website. We are not part of the NHS and are not a booking service. We do not charge patients or collect card details.
Know who to call next.
01 / FIND
Start close to home.
Enter your postcode or use your location. Choose how far you can travel, starting from 2 miles.
02 / CHECK
Find the right care.
Check NHS availability for adults and children, opening hours and access needs before you call.
03 / CALL
Speak to the practice.
Tap the phone number to ask about an NHS appointment. Availability can change, so always confirm directly.
We can’t get you an NHS dentist.
No website can. Practices decide who they take, and official lists are often out of date.
We use public NHS data to give you a shorter list to start with, show when the information was last updated, and help you avoid practices that are clearly closed to new NHS patients.
If nothing nearby is accepting patients, try a postcode you can reach for work or family and join more than one waiting list. In England, Scotland and Wales, use NHS 111 for urgent advice. In Northern Ireland, use the official dental access and out-of-hours guidance.
NHS dental help
Answer the next question before you call.
NHS dentist FAQs
How do I find an NHS dentist near me?
Enter a full UK postcode, choose a travel radius and compare nearby practices by distance and reported adult or child NHS availability. Telephone the practice to confirm before travelling.
Do I need to register with an NHS dentist?
You do not register with an NHS dentist in the same way as a GP. Contact practices directly, because each practice decides whether it has capacity for new NHS patients.
What should I do if no local NHS dentist is accepting new patients?
Try a wider radius, ask practices about waiting lists and check neighbouring towns. If you still cannot find care, use the official dental access route for your UK nation.
Is Dentist Finder part of the NHS?
No. Dentist Finder is an independent directory and is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by the NHS. Availability can change, so always confirm directly with the practice.
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