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NHS dental charges in England: what each band costs in 2026
Three bands, one charge for each course of treatment. What the NHS says each band covers, who can get free treatment and what to ask before work starts.
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Choosing and using a dentist
Plain-English guides to NHS charges, finding a dentist and getting problems put right, written by the MyLocal Network editorial team. Each post names the NHS, GDC or CQC pages it draws on.
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How to find an NHS dentist taking new patients in England
You can ask any NHS dentist for an appointment, but not every practice has space. How to search, what to ask, what to do if nobody can see you and where to go for urgent care.
How to complain about a dentist in England: NHS and private routes
Start with the practice. After that the route depends on whether your care was NHS or private. Who to contact, the 12-month limits, and when to tell the GDC or CQC.
These posts are general information, not medical advice. MyLocalDentists.co.uk is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the GDC, CQC or NHS.