Dentist, Medicines and Urgent Health
Dental care and urgent care work differently from GP care. Learn where to go before you have a problem.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Look for an NHS dentist near you
NHS dental places can be limited in some areas and waiting lists can be long. If you wait too long to look, it may be harder to find a dentist.
What to do: Use the NHS find a dentist search to check which practices are near your home. Call or check their website to see if they accept new NHS patients and ask how to join their list.
What do you need: You need your postcode, basic personal details and sometimes your NHS number if you have one.
Outcomes: You will know which dentists are possible for your family and how to contact them for routine care.
Lifehack: Ask to join a waiting list even if the practice is full now, because places can open later.
2. Know how to get urgent dental help
3. Check NHS dental costs and help with costs
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