NHS dentist availability in County Durham & Teesside

33 of 145 NHS practices in County Durham & Teesside are currently accepting new patients (23% · Limited).

Updated September 2026 · live NHS data, supplemented by patient reports.

145
Total practices
33
Accepting new patients
23%
Availability rate

Availability by postcode area

Tap a district to see every practice and its live status.

DH1 10% 1 of 10 DL3 0% 0 of 8 DL1 0% 0 of 7 TS23 0% 0 of 7 DH8 17% 1 of 6 DH3 60% 3 of 5 DL8 80% 4 of 5 TS10 60% 3 of 5 TS19 40% 2 of 5 DH9 25% 1 of 4 DL14 0% 0 of 4 DL7 25% 1 of 4 TS14 75% 3 of 4 TS17 25% 1 of 4 TS18 25% 1 of 4 TS26 0% 0 of 4 TS9 0% 0 of 4 DH4 33% 1 of 3 DL6 33% 1 of 3 TS1 0% 0 of 3 TS15 0% 0 of 3 TS25 67% 2 of 3 TS6 0% 0 of 3 DH2 0% 0 of 2 DH5 0% 0 of 2 DH6 50% 1 of 2 DH7 0% 0 of 2 DL15 0% 0 of 2 DL5 0% 0 of 2 DL9 50% 1 of 2 TS11 50% 1 of 2 TS12 50% 1 of 2 TS20 0% 0 of 2 TS24 50% 1 of 2 TS3 0% 0 of 2 TS8 50% 1 of 2 DL10 0% 0 of 1 DL12 0% 0 of 1 DL13 0% 0 of 1 DL16 0% 0 of 1

Practices accepting new patients in County Durham & Teesside

A sample of surgeries flagged as accepting. Always confirm before travelling.

NHS dentists in County Durham & Teesside: your questions

How many NHS dentists in County Durham & Teesside are accepting new patients?
As of September 2026, 33 of 145 NHS dental practices in County Durham & Teesside (23%) are listed as accepting new NHS patients. This is updated daily from NHS data and patient reports.
How do I find an NHS dentist taking new patients in County Durham & Teesside?
Enter your postcode on finddentist.co.uk to see the closest practices and their live status, or use the postcode-area breakdown on this page. Always phone the surgery to confirm before travelling.
What if no NHS dentists near me in County Durham & Teesside are accepting?
Set up a free email alert and we'll notify you the moment a local practice opens its list. You can also check neighbouring counties or ask a practice to add you to its waiting list.
Is the NHS dentist data for County Durham & Teesside free to use?
Yes. finddentist.co.uk is completely free for patients, with no account and no card required. We are an independent site and not affiliated with the NHS.

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