NHS dentist availability in Essex

90 of 190 NHS practices in Essex are currently accepting new patients (47% · Moderate): 71 take adults and 90 take children.

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

190
Total practices
71
Accepting adults
90
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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

CO4 22% 2 of 9 CM2 86% 6 of 7 CM7 33% 2 of 6 CM8 67% 4 of 6 CO1 33% 2 of 6 CO10 50% 3 of 6 CO15 50% 3 of 6 SS0 67% 4 of 6 SS1 0% 0 of 6 SS14 33% 2 of 6 SS7 83% 5 of 6 CM1 80% 4 of 5 CM12 20% 1 of 5 CM20 60% 3 of 5 CM23 20% 1 of 5 CM3 60% 3 of 5 CO2 60% 3 of 5 CO3 20% 1 of 5 SS9 40% 2 of 5 CM15 50% 2 of 4 CM16 0% 0 of 4 CM9 50% 2 of 4 SS15 100% 4 of 4 SS16 75% 3 of 4 SS17 50% 2 of 4 CM13 0% 0 of 3 CM14 33% 1 of 3 CM17 33% 1 of 3 CM6 33% 1 of 3 CO12 67% 2 of 3 CO13 0% 0 of 3 CO5 67% 2 of 3 CO7 67% 2 of 3 CO9 33% 1 of 3 SS3 100% 3 of 3 SS8 67% 2 of 3 CM0 0% 0 of 2 CM18 50% 1 of 2 CO6 50% 1 of 2 SS11 100% 2 of 2

Practices accepting new patients in Essex

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

NHS dentists in Essex: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Essex are accepting new patients?
As of October 2026, 90 of 190 NHS dental practices in Essex (47%) 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 Essex?
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 Essex 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 Essex 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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