NHS dentist availability in Greater Manchester

195 of 378 NHS practices in Greater Manchester are currently accepting new patients (52% · Moderate): 157 take adults and 195 take children.

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

378
Total practices
157
Accepting adults
195
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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

M20 40% 4 of 10 SK11 50% 5 of 10 BL3 44% 4 of 9 M33 22% 2 of 9 BL1 50% 4 of 8 SK8 50% 4 of 8 WN8 25% 2 of 8 BL9 43% 3 of 7 M32 43% 3 of 7 M34 43% 3 of 7 M6 57% 4 of 7 OL8 14% 1 of 7 SK2 43% 3 of 7 SK6 14% 1 of 7 SK9 29% 2 of 7 WN5 29% 2 of 7 M14 67% 4 of 6 M26 50% 3 of 6 M7 83% 5 of 6 OL10 17% 1 of 6 OL11 33% 2 of 6 OL16 50% 3 of 6 SK12 17% 1 of 6 WN2 100% 6 of 6 M19 100% 5 of 5 M21 40% 2 of 5 M30 60% 3 of 5 M41 20% 1 of 5 M8 80% 4 of 5 M9 60% 3 of 5 OL1 40% 2 of 5 OL4 80% 4 of 5 OL6 80% 4 of 5 SK10 60% 3 of 5 SK14 20% 1 of 5 WN1 60% 3 of 5 BL2 75% 3 of 4 M16 50% 2 of 4 M22 100% 4 of 4 M24 50% 2 of 4

Practices accepting new patients in Greater Manchester

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

NHS dentists in Greater Manchester: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Greater Manchester are accepting new patients?
As of October 2026, 195 of 378 NHS dental practices in Greater Manchester (52%) 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 Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester 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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