NHS dentists in Harlow
Which dental practices in Harlow hold an NHS contract, evidenced by the activity they reported to the NHS Business Services Authority — not by what they say in their advertising.
- 6
- With NHS activity
- 14
- Practices listed
- £27.90
- NHS Band 1 charge
- 9,022
- UDAs delivered, March 2026
NHS dental practices in Harlow — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Nightingale Dental Practice | Harlow · CM17 9TE | CQC 1-324624479 | 3,929 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01279306690 |
| Lister House Dental Centre | Harlow · CM18 6YJ | CQC 1-18240239860 | 2,392 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01279430101 |
| Keats House Dental Surgery Harlow | Harlow · CM18 6LY | CQC 1-187489433 | 1,693 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01279406100 |
| Old Harlow Dental Practice | Harlow · CM17 0DN | CQC 1-194988246 | 626 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01279445552 |
| Barbara Castle Dental Practice - Harlow | Harlow · CM19 5SJ | CQC 1-195009832 | 342 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01279418900 |
| Nuffield House Dental Practice | Harlow · CM20 3AS | CQC 1-17576695098 | 40 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01279424038 |
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 Harlow
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 Harlow 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 Harlow 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 Harlow — FAQ
How many NHS dentists are there in Harlow?
We list 14 dental practices in Harlow, of which 6 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 Harlow?
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 Harlow 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 Stevenage, Chelmsford, St Albans — 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 Harlow
NHS and private, side by side — treatments, indicative prices and registration.