NHS dentist availability in Kent

106 of 263 NHS practices in Kent are currently accepting new patients (40% · Limited): 63 take adults and 106 take children.

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

263
Total practices
63
Accepting adults
106
Accepting children

Availability by postcode area

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

DA1 75% 9 of 12 TN23 11% 1 of 9 DA11 63% 5 of 8 ME15 25% 2 of 8 ME1 43% 3 of 7 ME10 57% 4 of 7 ME8 43% 3 of 7 TN34 29% 2 of 7 TN37 71% 5 of 7 TN4 0% 0 of 7 DA16 83% 5 of 6 TN12 83% 5 of 6 TN13 17% 1 of 6 TN24 33% 2 of 6 TN9 17% 1 of 6 CT5 60% 3 of 5 ME12 80% 4 of 5 ME4 60% 3 of 5 ME7 40% 2 of 5 CT14 25% 1 of 4 CT6 25% 1 of 4 CT9 50% 2 of 4 DA12 75% 3 of 4 DA7 25% 1 of 4 ME13 25% 1 of 4 TN31 0% 0 of 4 TN6 50% 2 of 4 CT1 33% 1 of 3 CT16 100% 3 of 3 CT19 33% 1 of 3 CT2 0% 0 of 3 DA15 33% 1 of 3 DA3 33% 1 of 3 ME16 33% 1 of 3 ME2 67% 2 of 3 TN1 0% 0 of 3 TN2 0% 0 of 3 TN21 0% 0 of 3 TN32 0% 0 of 3 TN40 33% 1 of 3

Practices accepting new patients in Kent

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

NHS dentists in Kent: your questions

How many NHS dentists in Kent are accepting new patients?
As of October 2026, 106 of 263 NHS dental practices in Kent (40%) 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 Kent?
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 Kent 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 Kent 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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