NHS dentists in Shrewsbury

Which dental practices in Shrewsbury 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: 12
Practices listed: 29
NHS Band 1 charge: £27.90
UDAs delivered, March 2026: 10,897

NHS dental practices in Shrewsbury — 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
Bellstone Dental Practice	Shrewsbury · SY1 1JB	CQC 1-2220440998	2,946	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	—
Bowdlers House Dental Practice Ltd	Shrewsbury · SY1 1TP	CQC 1-19057101901	2,246	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 270170
Greenfields Dental Surgery	Shrewsbury · SY1 2QT	CQC 1-12874234945	1,442	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 243026
Dr Sunday Samuel Dental Surgery	Shrewsbury · SY1 1JQ	CQC 1-533407228	1,353	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 343200
mydentist	Shrewsbury · SY1 1RJ	CQC 1-206140831	1,120	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 289890
Monkmoor Dental Practice	Shrewsbury · SY2 5AU	CQC 1-1338393864	402	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 351419
Bayston Hill Dental Practice	Shrewsbury · SY3 0HT	CQC 1-752547848	338	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 873643
The Smile Centre	Shrewsbury · SY1 4EE	CQC 1-939945846	303	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 440209
St John's Hill Dental Practice	Shrewsbury · SY1 1JJ	CQC 1-196947768	262	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 343115
Drawwell House Dental Practice	Shrewsbury · SY4 5DZ	CQC 1-13864633348	256	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01939 233809
New Park House Dental Centre	Shrewsbury · SY3 7FA	CQC 1-4679018142	214	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 231001
Greyfriars Dental Practice	Shrewsbury · SY3 7DN	CQC 1-19411201041	16	Ask / confirm on nhs.uk	01743 352702

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 Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury — FAQ

How many NHS dentists are there in Shrewsbury?

We list 29 dental practices in Shrewsbury, of which 12 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 Shrewsbury?

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 Shrewsbury 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 Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Chester — 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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