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Dentists accepting new NHS patients in Bedford

7 of 23 practices within 4 miles say they're accepting new adult NHS patients (updated 9 Nov 2026).

Availability around Bedford is relatively good, with 7 of 23 practices open to new NHS adult patients. None of those have confirmed it in the last 95 days, so call before you travel. Children have more options here: 9 practices are accepting new NHS child patients.

7

Accepting adults

0 confirmed in 95 days

9

Accepting children

Under 18s

7

Accepting free-care adults

e.g. pregnant, on benefits

23

Not updated in 95+ days

of 23 practices

0.1

Nearest taking adults (miles)

High Street Dental Practice

All 23 practices near Bedford

Accepting and recently confirmed first, then by distance from the centre. Always phone to check before you travel.

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Where they are

Bedford Dental Studio: unknownDe-ientes: not acceptingBedford Dental Surgery: not acceptingAdelaide Square: not acceptingBedford Braces Ltd: not acceptingEdward Byrne Associates Dental Practice: not acceptingBedford Dental Centre: not acceptingDental Care Centre: not acceptingBedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice: not acceptingChrysalis Dental Practice: not acceptingKempston Dental Practice: not acceptingBedford Dental Practice: not acceptingSupermarket Dentist: not acceptingDental Care Centre: not acceptingHigh Street Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)mydentist, Howard Street, Bedford: accepting (possibly out of date)Bedford House Dental practice: accepting (possibly out of date)M & N Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)Priory Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)Midland Road Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)mydentist, Castle Road, Bedford: accepting (possibly out of date)Kimbolton Dental Surgery: accepting (possibly out of date)UHP Dentalcare: accepting (possibly out of date)
Accepting (confirmed recently) Accepting (possibly out of date) Not accepting / unknown

Recent changes in Bedford

From our daily record of every practice's NHS status.

No practices in Bedford changed their NHS status in the last 90 days.

Practices accepting adults, by month

Within 4 miles of Bedford, at the end of each month.

We'll draw a trend once we have two months of history here.

What visitors reported

No call reports yet. If you phone a practice here, tell us what they said on its page.

Nearby places with better availability

Share of practices accepting new NHS adults, compared with 30% here.

While you wait in Bedford

In pain or swelling?

Call NHS 111 for an urgent dental appointment, even without a regular dentist. In an emergency, call 999.

Who runs NHS dentistry here

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board commissions NHS dental services for Bedford. If you can't find a dentist, you can contact them for help.

Know the costs and your options

Bedford: your questions

Can I get an NHS dentist in Bedford as an adult?

Yes. 7 practices within 4 miles of Bedford say they're accepting new adult NHS patients; the closest is High Street Dental Practice, under 0.1 miles from the centre. 0 of them confirmed this in the last 95 days. Statuses are set by practices, so phone first.

Can my child get an NHS dentist in Bedford?

9 practices near Bedford are accepting new NHS patients under 18. NHS dental care is free for children.

How reliable is the information for Bedford?

23 practices out of 23 near Bedford haven't confirmed their NHS status in over 95 days (or have never published one). We grey those out. Practices must confirm their NHS website details every quarter, but many don't.

What if I need urgent dental care in Bedford?

Call NHS 111. They can book urgent dental appointments even if you don't have a regular dentist. Local NHS dental services are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. In an emergency, call 999.

About this data

Practice statuses come from the NHS website (nhs.uk) and are set by each practice. We checked them on 9 Nov 2026, 16:27 and include every NHS dental practice within 4 miles of central Bedford (Bedford). Change history is our own daily record. How we collect and check this data.