NHS dentist availability in Dorset

19 of 90 NHS practices in Dorset are currently accepting new patients (21% · Limited).

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

90
Total practices
19
Accepting new patients
21%
Availability rate

Availability by postcode area

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DT1 0% 0 of 8 DT4 17% 1 of 6 BH1 40% 2 of 5 BH15 20% 1 of 5 BH21 60% 3 of 5 BH23 20% 1 of 5 BH14 25% 1 of 4 BH11 33% 1 of 3 BH12 33% 1 of 3 BH17 33% 1 of 3 BH25 33% 1 of 3 BH31 0% 0 of 3 BH4 0% 0 of 3 DT11 0% 0 of 3 BH10 0% 0 of 2 BH18 0% 0 of 2 BH2 0% 0 of 2 BH22 0% 0 of 2 BH24 0% 0 of 2 BH3 0% 0 of 2 BH6 50% 1 of 2 BH8 0% 0 of 2 BH9 50% 1 of 2 DT10 100% 2 of 2 DT6 0% 0 of 2 DT9 0% 0 of 2 BH19 100% 1 of 1 BH20 0% 0 of 1 BH5 0% 0 of 1 BH7 0% 0 of 1 DT3 100% 1 of 1 DT5 0% 0 of 1 DT7 0% 0 of 1

Practices accepting new patients in Dorset

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

NHS dentists in Dorset: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Dorset are accepting new patients?
As of September 2026, 19 of 90 NHS dental practices in Dorset (21%) 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 Dorset?
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 Dorset 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 Dorset 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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