Bupa Dental Care Cambridge
CQC: Inspected but not rated
45 Glisson Road, Cambridge CB1 2HA
Burnside Dental Surgery
CQC: Inspected but not rated
97-99 Burnside, Cambridge CB1 3PA
Cambridge Dental Group
CQC: No published rating
233 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1AS
27 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1UZ
Dental Seminars - Cavendish House
CQC: Inspected but not rated
183 Arbury Road, Cambridge CB4 2JJ
4 Bishops Road, Cambridge CB2 9NH
Hills Road Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
259 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8RP
Mydentist - Chesterton Road - Cambridge
CQC: No published rating
36 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1EN
35 New Square, Cambridge CB1 1EZ
Orthoworld 2000 Cambridge
CQC: Inspected but not rated
2b Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1JY
The Gables Dental Practice Limited
CQC: Inspected but not rated
332 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8AZ
Together Dental Cambridge
CQC: Inspected but not rated
170 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1DA
114 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DP
Victoria Bridge Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
13 Victoria Avenue, Cambridge CB4 1EG
50 Metcalfe Road
CQC: Inspected but not rated
50 Metcalfe Road, Cambridge CB4 2DD
Akeman Dental Ltd, Cambridge CB4 1RL
Anglia Orthodontics
CQC: No published rating
Lammas Field Pavilion, Cambridge CB3 9PA
36 Brookfields, Cambridge CB1 3NW
Brookfields Hospital
NHS CQC: No published rating
351 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF
39 Newnham Road, Cambridge CB3 9EY
1 Brooke House, Cambridge CB5 8TJ
Cambridge Orthodontic Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
43 Long Road, Cambridge CB2 8PP
Cherry Hinton Dental Centre
CQC: Inspected but not rated
39B High Street, Cambridge CB1 9HX
3 Poulter Walk, Cambridge CB2 9GX
2 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge CB1 7PN
2a Hurst Park Avenue, Cambridge CB4 2AE
20 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8DT
Nickolas Burnett & Associates Ltd
CQC: Inspected but not rated
20 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8DT
24 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LF
102 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DP
6 Chapel Street, Cambridge CB4 1DY
3 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QA
25 Station Place, Cambridge CB1 2FP
Williamson Dental
CQC: Inspected but not rated
16 Christchurch Street, Cambridge CB1 1HT
First Floor, 56 High Street, Cambridge CB2 9LS
8 Thornton Way, Cambridge CB3 0NJ
6 Homerton Street, Cambridge CB2 8NX
Finding a dentist in the UK
Dental practices in the UK fall into three broad groups: those offering NHS dentistry, those that are fully private, and mixed practices that do both. All dentists practising in the UK must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), and dental practices in England are inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission. HealthWise shows the CQC rating and NHS/private status for each listed practice so you can compare on more than location alone.
NHS vs private dental care
NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three fixed bands (a check-up and simple treatment cost less than more complex work). NHS charges are set nationally and reviewed each year. Private fees vary between practices and are set by the practice itself. Some treatments — such as purely cosmetic work — are generally not available on the NHS. If cost matters, it is worth asking a practice directly what is available on the NHS and what would be private before treatment begins.
Types of dental care
- General/family dentistry — check-ups, fillings, hygiene, extractions.
- Cosmetic dentistry — whitening, veneers, bonding (usually private).
- Orthodontics — braces and aligners; available on the NHS for under-18s who meet clinical need, otherwise private.
- Emergency dental care — for severe pain, swelling or trauma. NHS 111 can help you find urgent dental care out of hours.
Choosing a practice
Check that the practice is GDC-registered, look at its CQC rating where available, and confirm whether it is taking on new NHS patients if that's what you need. This page is information only and is not dental or medical advice — for a diagnosis or treatment, see a registered dentist.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
Availability of NHS dental appointments varies by area and changes often. Check each practice's listing for its NHS/private status, then contact the practice directly to ask whether it is currently accepting new NHS patients. The NHS website's 'Find a dentist' service and NHS 111 can also help, especially for urgent needs.
NHS dental treatment in England is charged in fixed bands set nationally — a lower band for examinations and simple treatments, and higher bands for more complex work such as fillings, crowns or dentures. Charges are reviewed annually. Some people (for example children, and those on certain benefits) are exempt. Cosmetic-only treatments are generally not available on the NHS.
For severe pain, swelling, bleeding or trauma, contact your dentist as soon as possible — many keep emergency slots. Out of hours, call NHS 111, which can direct you to urgent dental care. If there is difficulty breathing or swallowing, or significant facial swelling, treat it as a medical emergency and call 999.
Yes. Every dentist practising in the UK must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), and other dental professionals such as hygienists and dental nurses are also GDC-registered. In England, dental practices are also registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).