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Dentists accepting new NHS patients in South Shields

9 of 27 practices within 4 miles say they're accepting new adult NHS patients (updated 8 Nov 2026).

Availability around South Shields is relatively good, with 9 of 27 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: 13 practices are accepting new NHS child patients.

9

Accepting adults

0 confirmed in 95 days

13

Accepting children

Under 18s

9

Accepting free-care adults

e.g. pregnant, on benefits

27

Not updated in 95+ days

of 27 practices

0.2

Nearest taking adults (miles)

Fowler Street Dental Practice

All 27 practices near South Shields

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

South Tyneside Orthodontic Centre Ltd: unknownSt Michael's Dental Practice: not acceptingBupa Dental Care, North Shields: not acceptingPerfect Smile North Shields Partnership: not acceptingAlma Dental Practice: not acceptingNDC South Shields: not acceptingBoldon Lane Dental Practice: not acceptingMarsden Road Dental Practice: not acceptingCFE Dental Practice: not acceptingWindmill (Heaton) Orthodontics Ltd: not acceptingGrange Road West Dental Practice: not acceptingMr Stuart Eaborn: not acceptingI Like my Smile Dental Group: not acceptingWhite Dj Mr: not acceptingFowler Street Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)mydentist, Westoe Road, South Shields: accepting (possibly out of date)mydentist, Dean Road, South Shields: accepting (possibly out of date)Mr L A Nightingale & Mr Y A Nojib & Associates: accepting (possibly out of date)mydentist, Sunderland Road, South Shields: accepting (possibly out of date)Dev's Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)Mr Stuart Eaborn: accepting (possibly out of date)Ilfracombe Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)Mrs J D Black, Mr Cowie & Associates: accepting (possibly out of date)Family Dental Practice: accepting (possibly out of date)Genix Healthcare Whitley Bay: accepting (possibly out of date)The Whitley Dental Clinic Partnership: accepting (possibly out of date)Horizon Dental Clinic Monkseaton: accepting (possibly out of date)
Accepting (confirmed recently) Accepting (possibly out of date) Not accepting / unknown

Recent changes in South Shields

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

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

Practices accepting adults, by month

Within 4 miles of South Shields, 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.

While you wait in South Shields

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 South Shields. If you can't find a dentist, you can contact them for help.

Know the costs and your options

South Shields: your questions

Can I get an NHS dentist in South Shields as an adult?

Yes. 9 practices within 4 miles of South Shields say they're accepting new adult NHS patients; the closest is Fowler Street Dental Practice, 0.2 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 South Shields?

13 practices near South Shields are accepting new NHS patients under 18. NHS dental care is free for children.

How reliable is the information for South Shields?

27 practices out of 27 near South Shields 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 South Shields?

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 8 Nov 2026, 17:55 and include every NHS dental practice within 4 miles of central South Shields (South Tyneside, North Tyneside). Change history is our own daily record. How we collect and check this data.