NHS dentists in South Shields
Which dental practices in South Shields hold an NHS contract, evidenced by the activity they reported to the NHS Business Services Authority — not by what they say in their advertising.
- 9
- With NHS activity
- 10
- Practices listed
- £27.90
- NHS Band 1 charge
- 19,918
- UDAs delivered, March 2026
NHS dental practices in South Shields — 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 | South Shields · NE34 6AL | CQC 1-197303857 | 4,709 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914555074 |
| my dentist | South Shields · NE33 4LZ | CQC 1-202711093 | 4,069 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914562567 |
| 1A Dental Practice Partnership | South Shields · NE33 1PD | CQC 1-5873489660 | 4,019 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | — |
| Boldon Lane Dental Practice | South Shields · NE34 0AR | CQC 1-210667523 | 2,786 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914548489 |
| St Michael's Dental Practice | South Shields · NE33 3PH | CQC 1-192387079 | 1,865 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914560573 |
| Dental Surgery, Marsden Road Health Centre | South Shields · NE34 6RE | CQC 1-4234505759 | 1,345 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914555652 |
| Mr Devanand Isukapatla | South Shields · NE34 8PL | CQC 1-2586178846 | 659 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914559898 |
| NDC South Shields | South Shields · NE33 4RD | CQC 1-4313873281 | 290 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914554732 |
| mydentist | South Shields · NE33 4AR | CQC 1-197303841 | 175 | Ask / confirm on nhs.uk | 01914554800 |
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 South Shields
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 South Shields 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 South Shields 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 South Shields — FAQ
How many NHS dentists are there in South Shields?
We list 10 dental practices in South Shields, of which 9 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 South Shields?
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 South Shields 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 Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham — 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 South Shields
NHS and private, side by side — treatments, indicative prices and registration.