NHS dentists in Southwark

  • 21 NHS-listed practices
  • 15 Reported accepting adults
  • 15 Reported accepting children

Availability changes from week to week. The "accepting new patients" status below is what each practice last told the NHS website (nhs.uk), with the month it last confirmed it. It does not guarantee an appointment, so phone the practice before you travel. A practice that only takes adults who get free NHS treatment is not counted as accepting adults. We last checked Southwark's NHS data on 19 October 2026.

How many people in Southwark actually see an NHS dentist

38.6% of adults in Southwark saw an NHS dentist in the last two years. That is about 1 in 3. Across London the figure is 36.9%, and across England 40.4%. Before the pandemic it was 41.8%. For children, the NHS counts visits in the last 12 months, and the figure is 54.3%.

9 of London's 32 comparable boroughs do better. 13.8% of NHS dental treatments here are urgent ones, against 9.6% in a typical part of England. A high share can be a sign that people find it hard to get a routine appointment.

Source: NHSBSA Dental Statistics England 2025/26, published August 2026. See the figures for every London borough.

Southwark practices reported accepting new adult NHS patients

15 practices are also reported accepting new child NHS patients. Confirm current availability when you call.

All 21 NHS-listed practices in Southwark

Every practice below is listed on the NHS website as an NHS dental practice in Southwark. A practice that is not taking new patients may still offer urgent NHS care or keep a waiting list. Ask when you phone.

What NHS treatment costs

NHS charges are set nationally, so you pay the same in Southwark as anywhere else in England. You pay one charge per course of treatment, however many appointments it takes.

BandChargeWhat it covers
Band 1£27.90Check-ups, diagnosis, X-rays, scale and polish
Band 2£76.60Fillings, extractions, root canal treatment
Band 3£332.10Crowns, dentures, bridges

Some people pay nothing at all, including under-18s, pregnant women and people on certain benefits. Our guide to NHS dental charges explains who qualifies, how to get help if you are on a low income, and how to claim money back if you have paid when you did not need to.

NHS status comes from each practice's page on the NHS website (nhs.uk), which we read every week. Charges are the figures published by the Department of Health and Social Care. Ask the practice which band your treatment falls under.

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NHS dentists in Southwark: frequently asked questions

Are dentists in Southwark accepting new NHS patients?

On the NHS website, 15 of the 21 NHS practices in Southwark say they take new adult NHS patients. 15 say they take new child NHS patients. The other practices said no, or have not confirmed either way. This changes from week to week, so phone the practice before you go. The list of practices taking adults shows the month each one last confirmed its status.

How do I register with an NHS dentist in Southwark?

There is no formal NHS registration with a dentist, as there is with a GP. There are no catchment areas, so you do not have to live in Southwark. Phone any NHS practice and ask if it is taking new NHS patients. If it is, book an appointment. The practice may ask you to fill in a form at your first visit. This does not guarantee you NHS care there in the future.

How much does an NHS dentist cost in 2026/27?

NHS dental charges in England are set in 3 bands. Band 1 (check-ups) costs £27.90. Band 2 (fillings, extractions, root canals) costs £76.60. Band 3 (crowns, dentures, bridges) costs £332.10. These charges apply from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Some people pay nothing, for example under-18s, pregnant women, women who had a baby in the last 12 months and people on certain benefits.

What if no Southwark practice is accepting new NHS patients?

Contact your local integrated care board (ICB). The ICB manages NHS dental services in your area and may be able to tell you where to get an appointment. You can also try practices in nearby boroughs, listed below, because you do not have to live near the practice. If you need urgent care, for example for severe pain or swelling, call NHS 111.

NHS dentists in other London boroughs

See also all dentists in Southwark (NHS and private) and the NHS dentists in London hub.