NHS Dentist Belfast

Need an NHS dentist in Belfast? Every dentist below offers NHS care at standard NHS prices. Whether they can take you on changes often. So call a few and ask. It helps to ask how long the wait is, and if they keep a list.

Here are 59 NHS dentists in Belfast. 3 are confirmed by the NHS or by their own website. 14 open at weekends or in the evening.

165/167 Cavehill Road, BT15 5BP

  • NHS care confirmed
  • Weekend or evening hours

107 Kingsway, BT17 9NS

  • NHS care confirmed

266 Woodstock Road, BT6 9DN

  • NHS care confirmed

115 Belmont Road, BT4 2AD

  • Weekend or evening hours

3-4a Moat House, BT16 1RL

  • Weekend or evening hours

33 Gilnahirk Road, BT5 7DB

  • Weekend or evening hours

29 Church Road, BT8 8DT

  • Weekend or evening hours

210 Ballysillan Road, BT14 7QS

  • Weekend or evening hours

789 Upper Newtownards Road, BT16 2QY

  • Weekend or evening hours

139 Falls Road, BT12 6AF

  • Weekend or evening hours

152 Andersonstown Road, BT11 9BY

  • Weekend or evening hours

354 Antrim Road, BT15 5AE

  • Weekend or evening hours

440 Antrim Road, BT15 5GB

  • Weekend or evening hours

2nd Floor Bedeck Building, 465 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EX

  • Weekend or evening hours

639 Lisburn Road, BT9 7GT

  • Weekend or evening hours

Kennedy Centre, 564-568 Falls Road, BT11 9AE

  • Weekend or evening hours

543 Antrim Road, BT15 3BU

385 Antrim Road, BT15 3BG

254 Ballysillan Road, BT14 6RA

46 Bradbury Place, BT7 1RU

NHS dental charges

In Northern Ireland, health service dentists charge for each item of treatment, and most patients pay a share of the cost.

Check the current charges on nidirect.

How to get an NHS dentist in Belfast

  1. Call the dentists above. Ask if they can take you as an NHS patient. Say NHS when you book.
  2. If they are full, ask to join the waiting list. Join more than one.
  3. You can use any NHS dentist, not just the nearest. There are no catchment areas.
  4. Still stuck? The Business Services Organisation lists health service dentists.
  5. In pain now? Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care.

Find a dentist on the BSO site.

NHS dentist questions

Which NHS dentists in Belfast are taking new patients?

It changes week to week, so no list stays right for long. Call the dentists above and ask. Start with the confirmed ones. If they are full, join the waiting list.

How much is a dental check-up?

In Northern Ireland you pay a share of each item's cost. Check nidirect for the current charges.

How do I register with an NHS dentist in Belfast?

There is no fixed sign-up, like there is with a GP. Call and ask for NHS care. They take your details at your first visit. You can register your child at the same time, and children's NHS care is free.

How much does NHS dental treatment cost?

Dentists charge for each item of treatment, and most patients pay a share. Check nidirect for the current charges.

Can I get NHS dental care for free?

Yes, some people pay nothing, including under-18s and people on certain benefits. nidirect lists who qualifies. Not sure if you qualify? See our guides to free dental treatment, dental care for over 60s and PIP and dental treatment.

What if no NHS dentist in Belfast can take me?

Try dentists further away. There are no catchment areas, so any NHS dentist can see you. Your local Healthwatch can also tell you who has space nearby.

I need a dentist urgently. What should I do?

Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care. You can also see emergency dentists in Belfast.