2 Bridge Street, Telford TF2 6AH
Britannia House Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
2b New Street, Newport TF10 7AX
Bupa Dental Care Wellington
CQC: Inspected but not rated
22 Church Street, Telford TF1 1DG
Carlton Chambers
CQC: No published rating
Queen Street, Telford TF1 1EW
Madeley Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
69 High Street, Telford TF7 5AU
Malinslee Medical and Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Church Road, Off Brunel Road, Telford TF3 2JZ
Mydentist - Tan Bank - Wellington
CQC: No published rating
45 Tan Bank, Telford TF1 1HW
Unit A1, Telford TF1 6QX
82 King Street, Telford TF4 2AH
60a High Street, Telford TF4 2EX
41 High Street, Newport TF10 7AT
Lawley Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Birchfield House, Telford TF4 2LL
9a Queen Street, Telford TF1 1EH
Mydentist - Stafford Park 1 - Telford
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Suite 2, Hollingswood Court, Telford TF3 3DE
2 Stafford Street, Newport TF10 7LT
Park Lane Centre, Telford TF7 5QZ
2-3 Albert Place, Telford TF2 8AF
5 Acorn Way, Telford TF5 0LW
Stirchley Dental Practice
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Sandino Road, Telford TF3 1FB
The Dental Surgery
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Tyrone House, Telford TF1 1DR
8 Wrekin Drive, Telford TF2 8DR
49 High Street, Newport TF10 7AT
Z. Dental Care
CQC: Inspected but not rated
1 Avenue Road, Newport TF10 7EA
Unit 3, Hadley Centre, Telford TF1 5GQ
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).