NHS dentist availability in South Yorkshire

98 of 260 NHS practices in South Yorkshire are currently accepting new patients (38% · Limited): 66 take adults and 98 take children.

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

260
Total practices
66
Accepting adults
98
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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

S6 58% 7 of 12 S70 70% 7 of 10 DN1 22% 2 of 9 S40 56% 5 of 9 S5 25% 2 of 8 S60 38% 3 of 8 S65 29% 2 of 7 S80 29% 2 of 7 DN11 17% 1 of 6 DN4 50% 3 of 6 S10 0% 0 of 6 S12 33% 2 of 6 S43 17% 1 of 6 S66 67% 4 of 6 S73 17% 1 of 6 DN14 80% 4 of 5 DN15 40% 2 of 5 DN16 40% 2 of 5 DN21 40% 2 of 5 S2 80% 4 of 5 S8 0% 0 of 5 DN12 50% 2 of 4 DN22 25% 1 of 4 DN32 0% 0 of 4 DN35 100% 4 of 4 DN5 50% 2 of 4 DN6 25% 1 of 4 DN8 25% 1 of 4 S11 50% 2 of 4 S13 25% 1 of 4 S45 50% 2 of 4 S64 25% 1 of 4 S71 0% 0 of 4 DN20 67% 2 of 3 DN31 33% 1 of 3 DN7 0% 0 of 3 S20 67% 2 of 3 S26 67% 2 of 3 S3 0% 0 of 3 S35 67% 2 of 3

Can people here get an NHS dentist?

In the GP Patient Survey 2026, 85% of people in the NHS South Yorkshire area who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last 2 years managed to (England: 82%). 8% said the dentist was not taking new patients, and 5% that no appointments were available. Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, NHS England (survey by Ipsos), 11,473 people in this area answered.

Practices accepting new patients in South Yorkshire

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

NHS dentists in South Yorkshire: your questions

How many NHS dentists in South Yorkshire are accepting new patients?
As of November 2026, 98 of 260 NHS dental practices in South Yorkshire (38%) 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 South Yorkshire?
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 South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire 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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