NHS dental guides

Clear, practical advice on finding an NHS dentist, understanding costs and getting urgent dental care in the UK.

How to find an NHS dentist

Understand registration, contacting practices, waiting lists and how access differs across the UK.

Learn what accepting and not confirmed mean, and which questions to ask before travelling.

Use symptoms to decide whether to call a dentist, NHS 111, A&E or 999.

Compare dated England, Scotland and Wales charges, see Northern Ireland guidance, and learn where to check help with costs.

Check eligibility, Universal Credit earnings rules, HC2 and HC3 certificates, evidence and refunds—with guidance for each UK nation.