Compare dentists in North West Cambridgeshire - NHS & Private
For a full ranking of GP practices in North West Cambridgeshire, see our Best and Worst NHS GPs in North West Cambridgeshire article, rating GPs by patient satisfaction and care quality scores.
There are 12 dental practices in North West Cambridgeshire, of which 6 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 6 NHS dental practices in North West Cambridgeshire provided more than 40,530 courses of treatment, including:
- 27,616 band 1 NHS treatments (e.g. standard examination, x-rays and treatment for sensitive teeth)
- 8,781 band 2 NHS treatments (e.g. fillings, root canal treatment and some oral surgery)
- 1,083 band 3 NHS treatments (e.g. bridges, crowns and dentures/false teeth)
- 2,982 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 North West Cambridgeshire, NHS England's yearly patient survey found that:
- 59% patients reported having a good overall experience of NHS dental services
- 64% were able to get an NHS dental appointment the last time they tried
- 19% were not able to get an NHS dental appointment the last time they tried because the dentist was not taking new NHS patients
- 30% 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 North West Cambridgeshire:
Name | Address | CQC Overall Rating | Provides NHS treatments? | Provides private treatments? |
---|---|---|---|---|
1Dentalhouse Ltd | Unit 3, Castor Barns, Peterborough, PE5 7DH | No rating | No | Yes |
Bushfield Dental Practice | 10 Bushfield, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RQ | No rating | Yes | Yes |
London Road Dental Practice | 81 London Road, Peterborough, PE2 9BS | No rating | No | Yes |
Mace Dental Surgery | 7 Mace Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8RQ | No rating | Yes | Yes |
Matley Dental Surgery | Matley, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ | No rating | No | Yes |
Meadows Dental Care | 74 Glinton Road, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7DQ | No rating | No | Yes |
Office Village (Dental Surgery) | Unit 2, Office Village, Peterborough, PE7 8GX | No rating | Yes | Yes |
Ramsey Dental Surgery | 2 High Street, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1AE | No rating | Yes | Yes |
The Green Pepper Clinic | 112 Main Street, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3LP | No rating | No | Yes |
The Hamptons Dental Care | 52 Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8DS | No rating | Yes | Yes |
Wecare Surgery Ltd | 9 Fletton Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 8AX | No rating | No | Yes |
Wittering Dental Centre | Wittering, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HB | No rating | Yes | Yes |
Guides
Guide to complaints in the NHS
Guide to the NHS treatment pathway
Switching GPs: A guide to finding the right one
How to use private health insurance
What are your rights in the NHS?
Search services
Find and compare health services
NHS
Private
Our most searched for services
How it works
In 4 simple steps
FAQs
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland run their own health services independently, and as a result have different policies and guidance in many instances. While we aim to expand our services to all four nations, currently our guides only apply to patients in England.
See all frequently asked questions