NHS dentists in Reading
Which dental practices in Reading hold an NHS contract, evidenced by the activity they reported to the NHS Business Services Authority — not by what they say in their advertising.
- With NHS activity
- 25
- Practices listed
- 62
- NHS Band 1 charge
- £27.90
- UDAs delivered, March 2026
- 30,595
NHS dental practices in Reading — compared
Claimed practices appear first, then practices are ordered by reported NHS activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Dental Reading | Reading · RG1 7NL | CQC 1-188628893 | 6,410 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 957 4516 |
| Loddon Bridge Road Dental Practice | Reading · RG5 4BE | CQC 1-2100928092 | 4,512 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 969 2935 |
| Friar Street Dental Practice | Reading · RG1 1DB | CQC 1-11048043955 | 3,215 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 957 3668 |
| Puresmile Reading Ltd | Reading · RG1 2EG | CQC 1-2557481965 | 2,774 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 950 7229 |
| Puresmile Earley Limited | Reading · RG6 7HT | CQC 1-210325114 | 1,736 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 911 0945 |
| University Dental Centre | Reading · RG2 7HE | CQC 1-6082649571 | 1,646 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 975 9660 |
| Village Dental Practice | Reading · RG4 6NY | CQC 1-15738483325 | 1,494 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 947 9666 |
| Mydentist - Meadway Shopping Centre - Tilehurst | Reading · RG30 4AA | CQC 1-199364284 | 1,466 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 959 6536 |
| Shinfield Road Dental Practice | Reading · RG2 8HA | CQC 1-2311552491 | 1,412 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 975 6161 |
| Shinfield Dental Centre | Reading · RG2 9EH | CQC 1-190024336 | 1,404 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 988 3178 |
| Riverside Dental Centre Limited | Reading · RG4 8AA | CQC 1-200266831 | 938 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 947 1852 |
| Twyford Dental and Implant Centre | Reading · RG10 9DN | CQC 1-198668779 | 902 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 934 5927 |
| Perfect Smile Reading Dental Sedation Clinic | Reading · RG1 7UZ | CQC 1-5846149590 | 725 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 950 9949 |
| Triangle Dental | Reading · RG31 5AT | CQC 1-7680846879 | 382 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 942 7113 |
| Bespoke Dental | Reading · RG31 5DG | CQC 1-902158899 | 352 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 945 2900 |
| Vesta Dental Care | Reading · RG1 7AQ | CQC 1-13587686178 | 327 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 950 8099 |
| Loddon Vale Dental Practice | Reading · RG5 4UL | CQC 1-188183568 | 194 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 969 8811 |
| Theale Dental Surgery | Reading · RG7 5AH | CQC 1-188091013 | 171 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 930 3387 |
| Wood Lane Dentistry | Reading · RG4 9SJ | CQC 1-197035772 | 146 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 972 2626 |
| Oaktree Dental Mortimer | Reading · RG7 3SY | CQC 1-11371673812 | 136 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 933 3121 |
| Highgrove Dental Care | Reading · RG2 0EG | CQC 1-5969082659 | 98 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 987 1287 |
| The Elms Dental Practice | Reading · RG30 6AD | CQC 1-200814162 | 74 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 942 7951 |
| The Boathouse Dental Surgery | Reading · RG8 9AB | CQC 1-2962100965 | 63 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01491 872394 |
| High Street Dental Practice (Pangbourne) Limited | Reading · RG8 7AE | CQC 1-198690503 | 15 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 984 3636 |
| Hilden House Dental Practice | Reading · RG31 5HY | CQC 1-200295707 | 2 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 0118 942 4689 |
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 Reading
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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading — FAQ
How many NHS dentists are there in Reading?
We list 62 dental practices in Reading, of which 25 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 Reading?
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 Reading 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 Slough, Woking, Oxford — 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 Reading
NHS and private, side by side — treatments, indicative prices and registration.