NHS data synced nightly · 13,878 UK practices tracked

Find an NHS dentist actually accepting new patients.

Enter your postcode to see which practices near you are taking new NHS patients. Checked against official NHS data every night, with patient reports in between.

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13,878 UK practices tracked
2,565 accepting new NHS patients
6,250+ people helped this month
6,401updated today

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Daily NHS sync Pulled nightly from the NHS Directory of Healthcare Services.
Patient-reported Patient reports fill the gaps between official syncs, marked separately.
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From the nightly NHS check

Recently started taking NHS patients

29 practices started accepting new NHS patients in the last 7 days. These are the most recent; places can go quickly, so call before you go.

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How the data works

Every listing shows where its status came from

The NHS publishes thousands of dental practices, but its “accepting new patients” flag is often out of date. We check it every night, and each practice page in England shows when it was last checked, so you know how far to rely on it before you pick up the phone.

We cover England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The NHS publishes accepting status for England; in Scotland and Northern Ireland we list every NHS practice and rely on patient reports for status. Wales is on the roadmap.

  1. Synced nightly from the NHS

    Status comes from the NHS Directory of Healthcare Services and is refreshed every night. Each practice page in England shows the date it was last checked.

  2. Patient reports, kept separate

    People who have called a practice tell us what they were told. Their reports sit alongside the official status, never over it, and three matching reports mark a practice as verified by patients.

  3. Private options when NHS lists are full

    Where no NHS practice nearby is accepting, we also list private practices from the CQC register so you can compare your options.

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Find NHS dentists by area

Every town and city page lists the local practices with their latest NHS status.

National availability map

See which parts of the UK currently have the most NHS dentists accepting new patients before you start ringing round.

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Major English cities

Local practices and their NHS status

London boroughs

All 32 boroughs have a dedicated listing

Scotland and Northern Ireland

NHS dental practices across both nations

Treatment costs

NHS band charges compared with average private fees

Questions

NHS dentist questions, answered

The things people ask us most about finding an NHS dentist accepting new patients.

Still have a question?

Sorty, our site guide, answers common questions in plain English and links you to the right page. Type a postcode and it lists nearby practices with their current status. General information only, never medical advice.

How do I find an NHS dentist accepting new patients?
Enter your postcode on finddentist.co.uk and you'll see NHS dentists near you, with each practice's live “accepting new patients” status. We sync that status daily from official NHS data and add reports from patients between updates, so you can quickly see who is most likely to take you on.
Are NHS dentists taking on new patients near me?
It varies widely by area. Search your postcode to see local practices, or open the availability map to see which parts of the UK currently have the most NHS dentists accepting new patients before you start ringing round.
How do I find an NHS dentist in London, Manchester or another city?
finddentist has dedicated pages for NHS dentists in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Belfast and hundreds of other UK towns and cities. Each one lists the local practices and shows which are accepting new NHS patients.
What should I do if I need an emergency NHS dentist?
For urgent dental problems, call NHS 111, and they can point you to an emergency NHS dentist or an urgent appointment slot. Our emergency dentists page explains your options and what to do out of hours. If it is a serious emergency such as facial swelling or difficulty breathing, call 999.
How much does an NHS dentist cost in 2026?
NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three fixed bands: a check-up is Band 1, fillings and extractions are Band 2, and crowns, dentures or bridges are Band 3. See the full NHS charges and how they compare with private fees on our treatment costs page.
How up to date is your NHS dentist data?
The “accepting new patients” status is synced every day from the NHS Directory of Healthcare Services, and patients add reports between official updates. Each practice page in England shows when its NHS status was last checked, so you can see how fresh it is.