Compare dentists in Ashfield - NHS & Private
For a full ranking of GP practices in Ashfield, see our Best and Worst NHS GPs in Ashfield article, rating GPs by patient satisfaction and care quality scores.
There are 5 dental practices in Ashfield, of which 4 provide both NHS and private treatments.
Nationally, there are more than 7,000 dental practices. Approximately 80% of dental practices treat NHS and private patients, while the remaining 20% exclusively provide private treatments. However, a BBC investigation in 2022 found that just 1 in 10 dental practices are accepting new adult NHS patients.
Between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, the 4 NHS dental practices in Ashfield provided more than 39,584 courses of treatment, including:
- 22,727 band 1 NHS treatments (e.g. standard examination, x-rays and treatment for sensitive teeth)
- 13,094 band 2 NHS treatments (e.g. fillings, root canal treatment and some oral surgery)
- 1,648 band 3 NHS treatments (e.g. bridges, crowns and dentures/false teeth)
- 2,049 urgent NHS treatments (e.g. removal of up to 2 teeth, abscess draining and temporary bridges)
Under NHS contracts, patients are charged £26.80 for band 1 treatments, £73.50 for band 2 treatments, £319.10 for band 3 treatments and £26.80 for urgent treatments. The NHS has a full list of the treatments classed under each category here.
For patients registered at GP practices in Ashfield, NHS England's yearly patient survey found that:
- 68% patients reported having a good overall experience of NHS dental services
- 74% were able to get an NHS dental appointment the last time they tried
- 13% were not able to get an NHS dental appointment the last time they tried because the dentist was not taking new NHS patients
- 21% have not tried getting an NHS dental appointment in the last two years because they did not think they could get an appointment
Using our search service, you can find and compare NHS and private dentists near you.
NHS and private dentists in Ashfield:
| Name | Address | CQC Overall Rating | Provides NHS treatments? | Provides private treatments? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Dental Clinic | Portland Square, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 1BA | No rating | No | Yes |
| Diamond Dental Care | 39 Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7GQ | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Jacksdale Dental Centre | Dental Surgery, 24 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JW | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Kirkby Dental Practice | 24-26 Station Street, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7AS | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| The Manor Surgery Ltd | 4A Manor Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1BG | No rating | Yes | Yes |
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