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NHS dentists in Birmingham

Birmingham has a wide spread of dental practices across the city centre, suburbs and neighbouring communities. Compare reported adult and child availability, then call practices directly before travelling.

Birmingham NHS dentist availability snapshot

404

unique practices tracked

159

reported accepting adults

185

reported accepting children

9

adult status not confirmed

Reported availability

These practices were reported as accepting adult NHS patients when their records were last updated. Confirm by telephone before travelling.

How to widen your Birmingham search

Calling practices in areas such as Edgbaston, Selly Oak or Sutton Coldfield may give you more options than searching only around your home postcode.

Check the date, then call

The most recent practice record included on this page was updated on 17 September 2026. Individual records may be older. A reported status is not a live booking calendar and does not guarantee an appointment.

NHS dentists in Birmingham: FAQs

How many NHS dentists are listed in Birmingham?

The directory includes 404 unique practice locations within 10 miles of Birmingham city centre. This is a directory count, not a count of available appointments.

Are dentists in Birmingham accepting new NHS patients?

159 practices are reported as accepting adult NHS patients and 185 are reported as accepting children. Availability can change, so telephone the practice to confirm before travelling.

What should I do if no Birmingham dentist has capacity?

Calling practices in areas such as Edgbaston, Selly Oak or Sutton Coldfield may give you more options than searching only around your home postcode. You can also ask practices about waiting lists and use the official NHS access route for your nation if you still cannot find care.