NHS dentists in Oldham
Which dental practices in Oldham 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
- 49
- Practices listed
- £27.90
- NHS Band 1 charge
- 13,200
- UDAs delivered, March 2026
NHS dental practices in Oldham — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyDentist - Ripponden Road - Oldham | Oldham · OL4 2SF | CQC 1-6353664640 | 1,801 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616248551 |
| Marjory Lees Dental Centre | Oldham · OL8 1NN | CQC 1-2204490275 | 1,617 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616331234 |
| Glodwick Dental Centre | Oldham · OL8 2BS | CQC 1-2672916440 | 1,530 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616289567 |
| The Tooth Place | Oldham · OL1 3SL | CQC 1-2971699121 | 1,468 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616521205 |
| Heyside Dental Practice Partnership | Oldham · OL2 6LS | CQC 1-2937345668 | 1,166 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01706849392 |
| Royton Health and Wellbeing Centre | Oldham · OL2 6QW | CQC 1-189244475 | 1,079 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01615465850 |
| The Broadway Dental Practice | Oldham · OL9 8AP | CQC 1-944635777 | 965 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616811187 |
| Dental Surgery | Oldham · OL1 1DU | CQC 1-210907964 | 779 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616204343 |
| Harmony Dental Spa | Oldham · OL4 5AQ | CQC 1-2778332409 | 776 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616286429 |
| Bupa Dental Care Royton | Oldham · OL2 6QF | CQC 1-199551518 | 626 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616242730 |
| Hollins Road Dental Practice | Oldham · OL8 4SA | CQC 1-6555842938 | 622 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616823587 |
| Elli and Associates | Oldham · OL8 1QN | CQC 1-197294480 | 349 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616285676 |
| Pritchards Dental Practice Limited | Oldham · OL1 1BE | CQC 1-189759254 | 252 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01616787287 |
| Saddleworth Dental Clinic | Oldham · OL3 6HY | CQC 1-195516596 | 88 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01457872108 |
| P & J Noble Dental Practice | Oldham · OL3 7DD | CQC 1-3110585879 | 82 | 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 Oldham
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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham — FAQ
How many NHS dentists are there in Oldham?
We list 49 dental practices in Oldham, 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 Oldham?
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 Oldham 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, Rochdale, Stockport — 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 Oldham
NHS and private, side by side — treatments, indicative prices and registration.