Compare dentists in West Dorset - NHS & Private
Find and compare the best NHS and private dentists in West Dorset. There are 23 dental practices in West Dorset, who together provided more than 62,619 courses of NHS treatment in 2023/24.
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For a full ranking of GP practices in West Dorset, see our Best and Worst NHS GPs in West Dorset article, rating GPs by patient satisfaction and care quality scores.
There are 23 dental practices in West Dorset, of which 14 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 14 NHS dental practices in West Dorset provided more than 62,619 courses of treatment, including:
- 37,838 band 1 NHS treatments (e.g. standard examination, x-rays and treatment for sensitive teeth)
- 15,687 band 2 NHS treatments (e.g. fillings, root canal treatment and some oral surgery)
- 1,739 band 3 NHS treatments (e.g. bridges, crowns and dentures/false teeth)
- 7,112 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 West Dorset, NHS England's yearly patient survey found that:
- 63% patients reported having a good overall experience of NHS dental services
- 70% were able to get an NHS dental appointment the last time they tried
- 16% were not able to get an NHS dental appointment the last time they tried because the dentist was not taking new NHS patients
- 27% 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 West Dorset:
| Name | Address | CQC Overall Rating | Provides NHS treatments? | Provides private treatments? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Country Practice | 40 Great Western Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UF | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Aspen House Dental Practice | 4 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Brooklyn House Dental Practice | 26 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PX | No rating | No | Yes |
| Colosseum Dental (Allington) | 5 West Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BJ | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic | 15 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Dorset County Hospital | Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY | Requires improvement | Yes | Yes |
| John Lumley & Simon Wood Dental Practice | 53 East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JX | No rating | No | Yes |
| Lyme Bay Dentistry | Temple House, 63 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QF | No rating | No | Yes |
| Market View Dental Care | 89 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LS | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Poundbury Dental Practice | Winslade House, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3WH | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Princess Street Dental Care | 29-29A Princes Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TP | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Royal Terrace Dental Practice | 35 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RY | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Sherborne Dental Centre | Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JF | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| South Coast Dental Specialists | Avenue House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1DT | No rating | No | Yes |
| Special Care Dentistry Service | Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| Specialist Restorative & Implant Dentistry Clinic | Poundbury Dental Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3WH | No rating | No | Yes |
| St John'S Dental Practice | Inch Arran House, 9 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3BX | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| St Swithins House (Dental Surgery) | St Swithins House, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DU | No rating | Yes | Yes |
| The Dental Surgery | Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HT | No rating | No | Yes |
| The Gardens Dental Practice | 18 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU | No rating | No | Yes |
| The Minster Dental Health Centre | 3 Church Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AZ | No rating | No | Yes |
| Vespasian House | Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TS | No rating | No | Yes |
| Wessex House Dental Practice | Wessex House, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3EH | No rating | Yes | Yes |
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