NHS dentists in South Shields

9 NHS dental practices listed. 4 are currently accepting new patients: 4 take adults and 4 take children. Updated daily.

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9
Total NHS dentists
4
Accepting adults
4
Accepting children

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Dentists in South Shields

Practices taking adults are listed first, then those taking children only.

NHS dentist shortage in South Shields

Like most of the UK, South Shields has been affected by the ongoing NHS dentist crisis. Of the 9 NHS practices listed, 4 are currently accepting new patients, and 4 of them take adults. See how this compares nationally in our State of NHS Dentistry report, or the hardest areas to find an NHS dentist.

In the GP Patient Survey 2026, 77% of people in the NHS North East and North Cumbria area who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last 2 years managed to (England: 82%). 13% said the dentist was not taking new patients, and 8% that no appointments were available. Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, NHS England (survey by Ipsos), 20,347 people in this area answered.

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NHS dentists in South Shields: your questions

How do I find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in South Shields?
The list on this page shows NHS dental practices in South Shields, 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 South Shields 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.