NHS Dentists Accepting New Patients in Shrewsbury

Checked against NHS records: 12 November 2026

6 of the 16 NHS dental practices in Shrewsbury are currently accepting new adult NHS patients, according to the latest availability each practice reported to the NHS website. Statuses change frequently — we track them daily and show when each practice last confirmed.

6accepting new patients
1children only
8not accepting
1not recently confirmed

Accepting new NHS patients in Shrewsbury

Sorted by how recently each practice confirmed its status with the NHS. Always phone before travelling.

Accepting children or specific groups only

Not recently confirmed (1) — worth phoning

These Shrewsbury practices haven't confirmed their NHS availability recently. Some may still be taking patients — phoning them directly can pay off.

Currently not accepting new NHS patients (8)

Ask to join their waiting list — practices reopen to NHS patients when capacity frees up, and we track every change.

NHS dentists near Shrewsbury

Wellington

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Hadley

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Telford

6 accepting

19 NHS practices tracked

Church Stretton

2 accepting

2 NHS practices tracked

Broseley

1 accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Oswestry

1 accepting

6 NHS practices tracked

Newport

2 accepting

5 NHS practices tracked

Market Drayton

2 accepting

4 NHS practices tracked

Need a dentist urgently in Shrewsbury?

You don't need to be registered with any dentist to get urgent NHS dental care. Call NHS 111 (or use 111 online) and they can book you into an urgent dental clinic. Urgent NHS treatment costs £27.90, or it's free if you're exempt from charges. More in our emergency dental care guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which dentists in Shrewsbury are taking on NHS patients right now?

As of 12 November 2026, Courtyard Dental Practice, Greenfields Dental Surgery, mydentist, Claremont Bank, Shrewsbury and 3 other practices in Shrewsbury reported accepting new NHS patients. Statuses change often, so phone the practice to confirm before travelling.

How up to date is this page?

We re-check the NHS website's official records for every dental practice in Shrewsbury daily, and this page was last refreshed on 12 November 2026. Practices are asked to confirm their acceptance status with the NHS at least every 90 days, so we also show when each practice last confirmed its status.

How much does an NHS dentist in Shrewsbury cost?

NHS dental charges are the same across England: Band 1 (check-up, X-rays) £27.90, Band 2 (fillings, extractions, root canal) £76.60, Band 3 (crowns, dentures, bridges) £332.10. Children and some adults are entitled to free treatment.

What should I do if no NHS dentist in Shrewsbury is accepting new patients?

Join waiting lists at practices near you, check nearby towns (Telford and Church Stretton currently show availability), and re-check this page — availability genuinely changes. For urgent dental problems you don't need to be registered anywhere: call NHS 111 and they can book you into an urgent dental clinic.

Useful guides

How to register with an NHS dentist NHS dental charges 2026 Who gets free NHS dental care How waiting lists work

Availability data is self-reported by practices to the NHS website and re-checked by DentistTracker daily (last refresh: 12 November 2026). It can change at any time — always phone the practice to confirm. See how our tracking works.