NHS dentist availability in Hertfordshire

75 of 171 NHS practices in Hertfordshire are currently accepting new patients (44% · Moderate): 46 take adults and 75 take children.

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

171
Total practices
46
Accepting adults
75
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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

SG5 22% 2 of 9 WD3 33% 3 of 9 SG1 25% 2 of 8 WD6 50% 4 of 8 AL1 43% 3 of 7 EN8 43% 3 of 7 AL3 50% 3 of 6 AL5 50% 3 of 6 EN5 83% 5 of 6 SG8 0% 0 of 6 WD17 17% 1 of 6 EN6 60% 3 of 5 AL4 25% 1 of 4 AL8 50% 2 of 4 EN4 75% 3 of 4 SG2 50% 2 of 4 WD18 50% 2 of 4 WD23 0% 0 of 4 WD24 50% 2 of 4 AL10 67% 2 of 3 AL7 33% 1 of 3 EN10 67% 2 of 3 EN11 100% 3 of 3 EN2 33% 1 of 3 EN3 67% 2 of 3 EN9 67% 2 of 3 SG12 67% 2 of 3 SG14 33% 1 of 3 SG18 33% 1 of 3 SG6 67% 2 of 3 SG7 67% 2 of 3 WD19 67% 2 of 3 WD7 67% 2 of 3 AL2 0% 0 of 2 EN1 100% 2 of 2 EN7 0% 0 of 2 SG17 0% 0 of 2 SG19 50% 1 of 2 WD5 50% 1 of 2 AL9 0% 0 of 1

Can people here get an NHS dentist?

In the GP Patient Survey 2026, 81% of people in the NHS Central East area who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last 2 years managed to (England: 82%). 10% said the dentist was not taking new patients, and 7% that no appointments were available. Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, NHS England (survey by Ipsos), 13,881 people in this area answered.

Practices accepting new patients in Hertfordshire

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

NHS dentists in Hertfordshire: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Hertfordshire are accepting new patients?
As of November 2026, 75 of 171 NHS dental practices in Hertfordshire (44%) 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 Hertfordshire?
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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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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