NHS dentists in Bolton
Which dental practices in Bolton hold an NHS contract, evidenced by the activity they reported to the NHS Business Services Authority — not by what they say in their advertising.
- 15
- With NHS activity
- 55
- Practices listed
- £27.90
- NHS Band 1 charge
- 22,002
- UDAs delivered, March 2026
NHS dental practices in Bolton — compared
Ordered by reported NHS activity, highest first. UDAs (Units of Dental Activity) are the NHS's own measure of contracted work delivered — a rough proxy for how much NHS treatment a practice takes on.
| Practice | Area | Registration | NHS activity (UDAs, March 2026) | New NHS patients | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariwala Smile Limited | Bolton · BL1 2JT | CQC 1-2317041201 | 3,010 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 07590928937 |
| Bupa Dental Care Bolton New Road | Bolton · BL1 4AP | CQC 1-219446337 | 2,940 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204521734 |
| Harper's Dental Practice | Bolton · BL2 1JJ | CQC 1-14490671405 | 2,756 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204521140 |
| mydentist | Bolton · BL5 3BX | CQC 1-217423903 | 2,371 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01942812239 |
| Bupa Dental Care Ladybridge, Bolton | Bolton · BL3 5PZ | CQC 1-187548040 | 2,117 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | — |
| Mydentist - Tonge Moor Road - Bolton | Bolton · BL2 3BG | CQC 1-7131974974 | 1,549 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204596500 |
| The Dental Care Centre Little Lever | Bolton · BL3 1HH | CQC 1-6856489600 | 1,509 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204796795 |
| Derby Street Dentist | Bolton · BL3 6LF | CQC 1-199483575 | 1,488 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204366954 |
| Dental Surgery | Bolton · BL3 3PZ | CQC 1-3698595957 | 1,439 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | — |
| Mydentist- Church Street - Westhoughton | Bolton · BL5 3RS | CQC 1-7739790874 | 1,096 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01942815769 |
| Bupa Dental Care Silverwell Street, Bolton | Bolton · BL1 1PP | CQC 1-199662091 | 802 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | — |
| Horwich Dental Practice | Bolton · BL6 7AD | CQC 1-12245079085 | 555 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204468210 |
| 530 Bolton Partnership | Bolton · BL1 6AB | CQC 1-1781504201 | 274 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204843196 |
| Chariwala Smile Limited | Bolton · BL6 5ND | CQC 1-2317040768 | 85 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01204468019 |
| Little Lever Dental Practice | Bolton · BL3 1LR | CQC 1-11859946974 | 9 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | — |
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our published methodology — they are not dental advice and practices cannot pay to change a score. Where a practice has no reviews we show "Not yet rated" — we never invent scores. Listings labelled Featured or Referral partner are paid placements; payment affects visibility only, never ratings or match results. We may receive a fee when you send a private-treatment enquiry. Private treatment prices are indicative — always confirm directly with the practice.
What you pay for NHS dentistry in Bolton
NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. These are national rates — they are identical at every NHS practice in Bolton and everywhere else, so there is no reason to compare NHS practices on price. You pay one charge per course of treatment, not per item, and only private treatment prices differ between practices.
Work out your NHS band chargeCheck if you qualify for free NHS care
If no Bolton practice is taking NHS patients
There is no catchment area for NHS dentistry — you can register at any practice that will take you. These nearby places also have practices with NHS activity on record.
NHS dentists in Bolton — FAQ
How many NHS dentists are there in Bolton?
We list 55 dental practices in Bolton, of which 15 show NHS contract activity in the most recent NHSBSA open data (March 2026). That figure comes from practices' own FP17 submissions, so it evidences an NHS contract rather than a marketing claim. It does not tell you whether a practice is currently taking on new NHS patients.
Are NHS dental charges different at different practices in Bolton?
No. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. A practice cannot charge more or less than the national rate for NHS work, and you pay one charge per course of treatment rather than per item. Only private treatment prices vary between practices.
What do I do if no Bolton practice is taking new NHS patients?
NHS dental lists open and close constantly, so ask to be told when one opens and check nhs.uk, which is the authoritative source for who is accepting patients. It is also worth trying nearby Manchester, Wigan, Blackburn — you can register anywhere, as there is no catchment area for NHS dentistry. If you are in pain, call NHS 111 for urgent dental care, charged at the £27.90 urgent rate or free if you are exempt.
Compare every dentist in Bolton
NHS and private, side by side — treatments, indicative prices and registration.