NHS dentists in Durham accepting new patients
1 practice in Durham is currently recorded as accepting new NHS adult patients, and 2 more are accepting children only.
NHS statuses on this page were checked between 21 August 2026 and 15 October 2026. Always confirm with the practice before you go.
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Accepting new NHS adult patients in Durham (1)
Recorded as accepting new NHS adult patients (some also accept children). Contact the practice to join their list.
Accepting new NHS patients under 18 only (2)
These practices are taking new NHS patients aged under 18, but not adults.
NHS practices in Durham not currently accepting (18)
These practices provide NHS care but are not recorded as taking new NHS patients right now. This can change, so they may be worth contacting or setting an alert for.
NHS practices with unconfirmed availability (3)
We haven't confirmed whether these practices are taking new NHS patients. Contact them directly to ask.
We also list 12 private practices in Durham. Compare all dentists and prices in Durham.
How NHS dentistry works in England
No catchment areas
You can contact any practice accepting new NHS patients, even outside Durham. Ask the practice directly to join their list.
Same NHS charges everywhere
Band 1 £27.90 · Band 2 £76.60 · Band 3 £332.10 · Urgent £27.90. Some people get free NHS dental care.
Need urgent dental care? Call NHS 111 or use 111.nhs.uk, even if you don't have a regular dentist.
NHS charges in England, effective 1 April 2026. Source: NHS.uk. Last checked 12 October 2026. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland charge differently.
Frequently asked questions
Are any NHS dentists in Durham accepting new patients?+
1 practice in Durham is currently recorded as accepting new NHS adult patients, and 2 more are accepting children only. NHS statuses on this page were checked between 21 August 2026 and 15 October 2026. NHS availability changes often, so always confirm with the practice before you go.
How do I register with an NHS dentist in Durham?+
In England you are not tied to a dentist by catchment area, so you can contact any practice that is accepting new NHS patients, including ones outside Durham. Phone or contact the practice directly and ask to join their list as a new NHS patient. DentalCompare does not book appointments or hold places for you.
What can I do if no NHS dentist in Durham is taking new patients?+
You can look at nearby towns, as you don't have to use a dentist in your own area. The nearest towns we cover with practices accepting new NHS adults are Sunderland (about 12 miles away), Gateshead (about 12 miles away) and Consett (about 12 miles away). You can also sign up for a free DentalCompare NHS alert to be emailed when a practice near you starts accepting new NHS patients. If you need urgent dental care, call NHS 111.
How much does NHS dental treatment cost?+
NHS dental charges in England are set nationally and are the same at every NHS practice: £27.90 for Band 1 (check-up, diagnosis, X-rays), £76.60 for Band 2 (Band 1 plus treatment such as fillings, root canal treatment or extractions), £332.10 for Band 3 (Band 1 and 2 plus crowns, dentures or bridges) and £27.90 for urgent care. Some people qualify for free NHS dental care.
How up to date is this information?+
NHS statuses on this page were checked between 21 August 2026 and 15 October 2026. Each practice's status is updated by hand from NHS.uk and practice information, and each listing shows its own last-checked date. Practices that have no confirmed status are shown as "not confirmed" and are never counted as accepting.
NHS dentists in other areas
- Newcastle
- Sunderland
- Middlesbrough
- Gateshead
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- North Tyneside
- South Tyneside
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Bishop Auckland
- Consett
- Northallerton
- Peterlee
- Redcar
- Ripon
- Washington
- York
Thinking about private care too? Compare published prices at dentists in Durham or read NHS vs private dentistry.
DentalCompare reports published NHS information and does not guarantee availability or book appointments. Always confirm current NHS availability with the practice or on NHS.uk.