NHS dentists in Darlington
Which dental practices in Darlington hold an NHS contract, evidenced by the activity they reported to the NHS Business Services Authority — not by what they say in their advertising.
- 9
- With NHS activity
- 23
- Practices listed
- £27.90
- NHS Band 1 charge
- 14,413
- UDAs delivered, March 2026
NHS dental practices in Darlington — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bupa Dental Care Darlington | Darlington · DL3 7PL | CQC 1-199555083 | 3,055 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325359441 |
| Mr & Mrs Daniel & Joanne Oliver | Darlington · DL3 7AJ | CQC 1-713686732 | 2,245 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325462481 |
| S Leigh Dental Surgery | Darlington · DL1 2RX | CQC 1-4131989466 | 2,042 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325358916 |
| Grace Dental Care Skinnergate | Darlington · DL3 7LX | CQC 1-15684755044 | 1,767 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325462215 |
| Southend Avenue Dental Practice | Darlington · DL3 7HL | CQC 1-16364931202 | 1,684 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325380367 |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice | Darlington · DL1 3BL | CQC 1-1267939615 | 1,521 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325286705 |
| Neasham Road Dental Practice | Darlington · DL1 4BL | CQC 1-3652742223 | 1,043 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325466766 |
| Anitha Bangaru & Sergei Sonwabo Mda | Darlington · DL1 1XE | CQC 1-1607462670 | 547 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325284808 |
| Toothwise - Hurworth Dental Practice | Darlington · DL2 2AQ | CQC 1-189819688 | 508 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01325721999 |
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 Darlington
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 Darlington 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.
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If no Darlington 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 Darlington — FAQ
How many NHS dentists are there in Darlington?
We list 23 dental practices in Darlington, of which 9 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 Darlington?
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 Darlington 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 Middlesbrough, Durham, York — 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 Darlington
NHS and private, side by side — treatments, indicative prices and registration.