Live — checked against NHS records 12 November 2026
NHS dentists taking new patients — re-checked every day
We check the official availability of every NHS dental practice in England daily, and show you the date each practice last confirmed. No more ringing round twenty closed lists.
Free to use — no sign-up, no account, nothing to pay.
England only for now — see Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
How DentistTracker works
1. We check daily
Every day we re-check the acceptance status that each of England's NHS dental practices reports to the NHS website.
2. We track changes
When a practice opens up to new NHS patients — or closes its list — we record the change, so you can see what's really happening.
3. You get there first
See who's accepting near you, sorted by how recently they confirmed, with phone numbers ready. Phone, confirm, book.
NHS dentists by town
Liverpool
15 accepting75 NHS practices
Leeds
10 accepting74 NHS practices
Manchester
60 accepting115 NHS practices
London
497 accepting1045 NHS practices
Bristol
12 accepting67 NHS practices
Leicester
14 accepting55 NHS practices
Peterborough
2 accepting16 NHS practices
Birmingham
87 accepting133 NHS practices
Nottingham
28 accepting75 NHS practices
Hull
2 accepting25 NHS practices
Derby
6 accepting28 NHS practices
Norwich
2 accepting30 NHS practices
Plymouth
4 accepting19 NHS practices
Swindon
1 accepting15 NHS practices
Northampton
3 accepting27 NHS practices
Southampton
13 accepting37 NHS practices
Sheffield
22 accepting64 NHS practices
Luton
3 accepting13 NHS practices
Milton Keynes
None accepting16 NHS practices
Blackpool
None accepting8 NHS practices
Worcester
4 accepting10 NHS practices
Cheltenham
1 accepting11 NHS practices
Gloucester
3 accepting12 NHS practices
Ipswich
4 accepting24 NHS practices
Latest availability changes
Practices whose NHS acceptance status changed recently:
12 November 2026 — The Grove Dental Practice (Southampton): now “Availability not confirmed recently”
12 November 2026 — Surrey Docks Dental Practice (Southwark): now “Availability not confirmed recently”
12 November 2026 — Happy Smiles Dental (Haringey): now “Availability not confirmed recently”
12 November 2026 — Tonbridge Dentistry (Tonbridge): now “Accepting new NHS patients”
12 November 2026 — Genix Healthcare Alnwick (Alnwick): now “Accepting children only”
12 November 2026 — Bredbury Dental Centre (Stockport): now “Accepting new NHS patients”
12 November 2026 — Darwenside Dental Practice (Darwen): now “Not accepting new NHS patients”
12 November 2026 — Smiles 4U Dental Surgery (Birmingham): now “Not accepting new NHS patients”
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Understand NHS dental care
NHS dental charges 2026
Band 1, 2 and 3 prices, what each covers, and how to pay less.
How to register with an NHS dentist
There's no catchment area — here's how it actually works.
Free NHS dental treatment
Who qualifies, from pregnancy to Pension Credit — and how to prove it.
Emergency dental care
Urgent appointments via NHS 111, costs, and when to go to A&E.
Can't find an NHS dentist?
Waiting lists, dental schools, community services — every option.
NHS vs private dentist
Costs compared and what's only available privately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an NHS dentist near me that's taking new patients?
Type your town or postcode into the search box above. We list every NHS dental practice in England and show which ones reported accepting new patients to the NHS website, with the date each practice last confirmed its status. Phone the practice to confirm before travelling — availability changes daily.
How accurate is this data?
Every practice's status comes directly from the official NHS website, where practices self-report availability and are asked to confirm it at least every 90 days. We re-check every practice daily and show you exactly when each one last confirmed. We never guess — if a practice hasn't confirmed recently, we tell you that.
Do I need to register with an NHS dentist to be seen?
In England there's no GP-style registration or catchment area — you can approach any NHS dentist that's accepting new patients, anywhere in the country. For urgent problems you don't need to be a patient anywhere: call NHS 111 for an urgent dental appointment.
How much does NHS dental treatment cost?
In England you pay one charge per course of treatment: Band 1 £27.90 (check-up, X-rays), Band 2 £76.60 (fillings, extractions, root canal) or Band 3 £332.10 (crowns, dentures, bridges). Children and some adults get free treatment.
What if no dentist near me is accepting NHS patients?
Join waiting lists at several local practices, check nearby towns on our tracker, and keep checking back — statuses genuinely change every week. For anything urgent, call NHS 111. Our guide on what to do when no NHS dentist is available covers all your options, including dental schools and community dental services.