NHS dentists in Co. Down

1 NHS dental practice listed. The NHS “accepting new patients” flag isn't published in the Northern Ireland open data, so call practices directly to check.

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NHS dental practices
The “accepting new patients” status isn't published in the Northern Ireland open data. Call each practice to check, or report what they told you to help others.

Dentists in Co. Down

NHS dentist shortage in Co. Down

Like most of the UK, Co. Down has been affected by the ongoing NHS dentist crisis. Of the 1 NHS practice listed, we can't say how many are accepting new patients, because that status isn't published in the Northern Ireland open data. Call practices directly to check. See how this compares nationally in our State of NHS Dentistry report, or the hardest areas to find an NHS dentist.

In Newry, Mourne and Down, 56% of residents are registered with a health service dentist (Northern Ireland: 49%); children 72%, adults 51%. Source: Business Services Organisation, General Dental Services annual tables, registrations in March 2026 by where the patient lives (Open Government Licence).

Status changes frequently. If you find a surgery's information is out of date, please submit a report to help others.

NHS dentists in Co. Down: your questions

How do I find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in Co. Down?
The list on this page shows NHS dental practices in Co. Down, with those currently accepting new NHS patients shown first. It is updated daily from official NHS data and supplemented by patient reports. You can also search by your exact postcode, or set a free alert to be told the moment a chosen practice starts accepting.
What should I do if no NHS dentist in Co. Down is accepting new patients?
Availability changes often, so check back and set a free alert. Widen your search to neighbouring areas, because a practice a little further out may be taking patients. If you have dental pain or an urgent problem and cannot get an appointment, call NHS 111 for help finding urgent care.
How much does an NHS dentist cost?
In England, NHS dental treatment is charged in three set bands: Band 1 for a check-up, Band 2 for fillings or extractions, and Band 3 for crowns, dentures and bridges, and the price is the same at any NHS dentist. Some people qualify for free NHS dental care. See our NHS dental charges guide for the current amounts.
How up to date is this NHS dentist list?
Listings sync daily from the NHS Directory of Healthcare Services and are supplemented by reports from patients, and each practice shows when it was last checked. Availability can still change between updates, so it is always worth confirming directly with the practice.