Dental in Manchester

Compare 222 Dental clinics in Manchester — CQC ratings, NHS & private options.

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Showing 150 of 222 Dental clinics in Manchester, ranked by CQC rating and listing completeness. Make an enquiry and we'll help you find the right one.

Finding an NHS or private dentist in Manchester

HealthWise lists 222 dental practices across the Manchester area (Manchester, Salford and Trafford) — a mix of NHS, private and mixed practices covering family dentistry, cosmetic and orthodontic care. Every dental practice in England is registered with the Care Quality Commission and staffed by General Dental Council (GDC)-registered professionals, so those two checks apply to every listing below.

Can I get an NHS dentist in Manchester?

NHS dental places are in high demand across Greater Manchester, and practices take on new NHS patients only at certain times — so the most reliable step is to contact a practice directly and ask whether it is currently accepting NHS patients. NHS treatment is charged in fixed national bands regardless of the practice; private fees are set by each practice and vary widely across the area. Cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening and veneers are almost always private.

How to choose a dental practice

Confirm the practice's NHS status if that's what you need, check it is CQC-registered (all should be) and that clinicians are on the GDC register, and look at the specific treatments offered — not every practice provides orthodontics, implants or sedation. Use the filters to narrow by sector (NHS or private).

Emergency and out-of-hours dental care

For a dental emergency — severe pain, swelling, bleeding or trauma — contact your practice first; out of hours, NHS 111 can direct you to urgent dental care in the Manchester area. For a life-threatening emergency call 999. This page is information to help you choose a practice, not dental advice.

Last updated: 2026-07-22

Frequently Asked Questions

NHS dental places across Greater Manchester are limited and practices accept new NHS patients only at certain times. The most reliable way is to contact practices directly and ask about current NHS availability. HealthWise lets you filter Manchester-area dental practices by NHS or private.
NHS dental treatment is charged in fixed national bands that are the same at every NHS practice, regardless of where you go. Private fees are set by each practice and vary. Cosmetic treatments such as whitening and veneers are almost always private.
Yes. Every dental practice in England must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and all dentists and dental staff must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Contact your own practice first. Out of hours, NHS 111 can direct you to urgent dental care in the Manchester area. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

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