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Dentists accepting new NHS patients in Hartlepool

Right now 1 of the 9 dental practices within 4 miles of Hartlepool say they're taking on new adult NHS patients (updated 9 Nov 2026).

Roughly 11 in every 100 practices around Hartlepool are listed as 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: 3 practices are accepting new NHS child patients.

1

Accepting adults

0 confirmed in 95 days

3

Accepting children

Under 18s

1

Accepting free-care adults

e.g. pregnant, on benefits

9

Not updated in 95+ days

of 9 practices

0.9

Nearest taking adults (miles)

Mr Smith & Associates

All 9 practices near Hartlepool

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

Where they are

Grace Dental Care: not acceptingHartlepool Dental Practice Partnership: not acceptingBentley Mathieson Dentalcare: not acceptingmydentist, Grange Road, Hartlepool: not acceptingElliott & McCarthy Dental Surgery: not acceptingDental Care: not acceptingMr Smith & Associates: accepting (possibly out of date)Hartlepool Dental Practice Group: accepting (possibly out of date)Hartlepool Dental Practice Group: accepting (possibly out of date)
Accepting (confirmed recently) Accepting (possibly out of date) Not accepting / unknown

Recent changes in Hartlepool

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

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

Practices accepting adults, by month

Within 4 miles of Hartlepool, 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 11% here.

While you wait in Hartlepool

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 North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board commissions NHS dental services for Hartlepool. If you can't find a dentist, you can contact them for help.

Know the costs and your options

Hartlepool: your questions

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

Yes. 1 practice within 4 miles of Hartlepool says it's accepting new adult NHS patients; the closest is Mr Smith & Associates, 0.9 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 Hartlepool?

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

How reliable is the information for Hartlepool?

9 practices out of 9 near Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool?

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 North East and North Cumbria 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 Hartlepool (Hartlepool). Change history is our own daily record. How we collect and check this data.