NHS dentist availability in East Sussex

39 of 114 NHS practices in East Sussex are currently accepting new patients (34% · Limited): 27 take adults and 38 take children.

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

114
Total practices
27
Accepting adults
38
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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

BN1 24% 4 of 17 BN3 23% 3 of 13 BN2 33% 4 of 12 BN11 22% 2 of 9 BN21 29% 2 of 7 BN7 50% 3 of 6 BN27 40% 2 of 5 BN14 25% 1 of 4 BN15 25% 1 of 4 BN16 0% 0 of 4 BN25 50% 2 of 4 BN17 67% 2 of 3 BN43 33% 1 of 3 BN44 100% 3 of 3 BN8 0% 0 of 3 BN10 50% 1 of 2 BN20 0% 0 of 2 BN22 50% 1 of 2 BN23 0% 0 of 2 BN41 100% 2 of 2 BN5 100% 2 of 2 BN24 0% 0 of 1 BN26 100% 1 of 1 BN42 100% 1 of 1 BN6 0% 0 of 1 BN9 100% 1 of 1

Practices accepting new patients in East Sussex

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

NHS dentists in East Sussex: your questions

How many NHS dentists in East Sussex are accepting new patients?
As of October 2026, 39 of 114 NHS dental practices in East Sussex (34%) 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 East Sussex?
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 East Sussex 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 East Sussex 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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