NHS dentist availability in Dorset

20 of 90 NHS practices in Dorset are currently accepting new patients (22% · Limited): 11 take adults and 20 take children.

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

90
Total practices
11
Accepting adults
20
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

Tap a district to see every practice and its live status.

DT1 25% 2 of 8 DT4 17% 1 of 6 BH1 40% 2 of 5 BH15 0% 0 of 5 BH21 20% 1 of 5 BH23 20% 1 of 5 BH14 0% 0 of 4 BH11 0% 0 of 3 BH12 33% 1 of 3 BH17 33% 1 of 3 BH25 33% 1 of 3 BH31 0% 0 of 3 BH4 0% 0 of 3 DT11 33% 1 of 3 BH10 50% 1 of 2 BH18 0% 0 of 2 BH2 0% 0 of 2 BH22 0% 0 of 2 BH24 50% 1 of 2 BH3 0% 0 of 2 BH6 100% 2 of 2 BH8 0% 0 of 2 BH9 50% 1 of 2 DT10 100% 2 of 2 DT6 0% 0 of 2 DT9 0% 0 of 2 BH19 100% 1 of 1 BH20 0% 0 of 1 BH5 0% 0 of 1 BH7 0% 0 of 1 DT3 100% 1 of 1 DT5 0% 0 of 1 DT7 0% 0 of 1

Practices accepting new patients in Dorset

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

NHS dentists in Dorset: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Dorset are accepting new patients?
As of October 2026, 20 of 90 NHS dental practices in Dorset (22%) 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 Dorset?
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 Dorset 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 Dorset 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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