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.

380 Ormeau Road, BT7 3HX

211 Albertbridge Road, BT5 4PU

6 The Crescent, BT8 8DW

94 Castlereagh Street, BT5 4NJ

339 Cregagh Road, BT6 0LE

37 Ballygomartin Road, BT13 3LA

953 Upper Newtownards Road, BT16 1RL

61 Rosetta Road, BT6 0LR

138 Whitewell Road, BT36 7EP

434 Lisburn Road, BT9 6GR

65 Cregagh Road, BT6 8PX

415-417 Newtownards Road, BT4 1AQ

12 Finaghy Road South, BT10 0DR

14 Finaghy Road South, BT10 0DR

416 Upper Newtownards Road, BT4 3EZ

279 Grosvenor Road, BT12 4LL

95 Saintfield Road, BT8 7HN

222 Knock Road, BT5 6QD

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.