NHS dentist availability in Essex

89 of 184 NHS practices in Essex are currently accepting new patients (48% · Moderate).

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

184
Total practices
89
Accepting new patients
48%
Availability rate

Availability by postcode area

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

CO4 25% 2 of 8 CM2 57% 4 of 7 CM7 50% 3 of 6 CO1 17% 1 of 6 CO10 50% 3 of 6 CO15 33% 2 of 6 SS0 50% 3 of 6 SS14 33% 2 of 6 SS7 83% 5 of 6 CM1 80% 4 of 5 CM12 20% 1 of 5 CM23 40% 2 of 5 CM3 60% 3 of 5 CM8 40% 2 of 5 CO2 80% 4 of 5 CO3 40% 2 of 5 SS1 60% 3 of 5 SS9 60% 3 of 5 CM20 100% 4 of 4 CM9 100% 4 of 4 SS15 100% 4 of 4 SS16 75% 3 of 4 SS17 25% 1 of 4 CM13 0% 0 of 3 CM14 33% 1 of 3 CM15 67% 2 of 3 CM16 0% 0 of 3 CM17 33% 1 of 3 CM6 33% 1 of 3 CO12 67% 2 of 3 CO13 0% 0 of 3 CO5 33% 1 of 3 CO7 0% 0 of 3 CO9 67% 2 of 3 SS3 100% 3 of 3 SS8 67% 2 of 3 CM0 0% 0 of 2 CM18 50% 1 of 2 CO6 50% 1 of 2 SS11 100% 2 of 2

Practices accepting new patients in Essex

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

NHS dentists in Essex: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Essex are accepting new patients?
As of September 2026, 89 of 184 NHS dental practices in Essex (48%) 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 Essex?
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 Essex 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 Essex 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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