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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.

25
With NHS activity
65
Practices listed
£27.90
NHS Band 1 charge
30,595
UDAs delivered, March 2026

NHS dental practices in Reading — 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.

PracticeAreaRegistrationNHS activity (UDAs, March 2026)New NHS patientsPhone
Inspire Dental ReadingReading · RG1 7NLCQC 1-1886288936,410Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189574516
Loddon Bridge Road Dental PracticeReading · RG5 4BECQC 1-21009280924,512Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189692935
Friar Street Dental PracticeReading · RG1 1DBCQC 1-110480439553,215Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189573668
Puresmile Reading LtdReading · RG1 2EGCQC 1-25574819652,774Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189507229
Puresmile Earley LimitedReading · RG6 7HTCQC 1-2103251141,736Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189110945
University Dental CentreReading · RG2 7HECQC 1-60826495711,646Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189759660
Village Dental PracticeReading · RG4 6NYCQC 1-157384833251,494Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189479666
Mydentist - Meadway Shopping Centre - TilehurstReading · RG30 4AACQC 1-1993642841,466Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189596536
Shinfield Road Dental PracticeReading · RG2 8HACQC 1-23115524911,412Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189756161
Shinfield Dental CentreReading · RG2 9EHCQC 1-1900243361,404Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189883178
Riverside Dental Centre LimitedReading · RG4 8AACQC 1-200266831938Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189471852
Twyford Dental and Implant CentreReading · RG10 9DNCQC 1-198668779902Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189345927
Perfect Smile Reading Dental Sedation ClinicReading · RG1 7UZCQC 1-5846149590725Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189509949
Triangle DentalReading · RG31 5ATCQC 1-7680846879382Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189427113
Bespoke DentalReading · RG31 5DGCQC 1-902158899352Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189452900
Vesta Dental CareReading · RG1 7AQCQC 1-13587686178327Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189508099
Loddon Vale Dental PracticeReading · RG5 4ULCQC 1-188183568194Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189698811
Theale Dental SurgeryReading · RG7 5AHCQC 1-188091013171Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189303387
Wood Lane DentistryReading · RG4 9SJCQC 1-197035772146Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189722626
Oaktree Dental MortimerReading · RG7 3SYCQC 1-11371673812136Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189333121
Highgrove Dental CareReading · RG2 0EGCQC 1-596908265998Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189871287
The Elms Dental PracticeReading · RG30 6ADCQC 1-20081416274Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189427951
The Boathouse Dental SurgeryReading · RG8 9ABCQC 1-296210096563Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01491872394
High Street Dental Practice (Pangbourne) LimitedReading · RG8 7AECQC 1-19869050315Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189843636
Hilden House Dental PracticeReading · RG31 5HYCQC 1-2002957072Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01189424689

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.

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NHS dentists in Reading — FAQ

How many NHS dentists are there in Reading?

We list 65 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.

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