NHS dentist availability in Bristol

16 of 103 NHS practices in Bristol are currently accepting new patients (16% · Very limited): 13 take adults and 15 take children.

Updated October 2026 · live NHS data, supplemented by patient reports.

103
Total practices
13
Accepting adults
15
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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BS16 0% 0 of 7 BS7 29% 2 of 7 BS8 0% 0 of 7 BS23 33% 2 of 6 BS6 0% 0 of 6 BS31 0% 0 of 5 BS37 0% 0 of 5 BS11 25% 1 of 4 BS20 0% 0 of 4 BS21 0% 0 of 4 BS5 0% 0 of 4 BS10 0% 0 of 3 BS13 33% 1 of 3 BS15 33% 1 of 3 BS3 67% 2 of 3 BS34 33% 1 of 3 BS4 33% 1 of 3 BS48 0% 0 of 3 BS1 50% 1 of 2 BS14 0% 0 of 2 BS22 0% 0 of 2 BS25 0% 0 of 2 BS32 50% 1 of 2 BS35 0% 0 of 2 BS36 0% 0 of 2 BS40 0% 0 of 2 BS9 0% 0 of 2 BS2 100% 1 of 1 BS27 100% 1 of 1 BS30 100% 1 of 1 BS39 0% 0 of 1 BS41 0% 0 of 1

Practices accepting new patients in Bristol

A sample of surgeries flagged as accepting. Always confirm before travelling.

NHS dentists in Bristol: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Bristol are accepting new patients?
As of October 2026, 16 of 103 NHS dental practices in Bristol (16%) are listed as accepting new NHS patients. This is updated daily from NHS data and patient reports.
How do I find an NHS dentist taking new patients in Bristol?
Enter your postcode on finddentist.co.uk to see the closest practices and their live status, or use the postcode-area breakdown on this page. Always phone the surgery to confirm before travelling.
What if no NHS dentists near me in Bristol are accepting?
Set up a free email alert and we'll notify you the moment a local practice opens its list. You can also check neighbouring counties or ask a practice to add you to its waiting list.
Is the NHS dentist data for Bristol free to use?
Yes. finddentist.co.uk is completely free for patients, with no account and no card required. We are an independent site and not affiliated with the NHS.

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