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NHS dentists in Tunbridge Wells

Which dental practices in Tunbridge Wells 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
31
Practices listed
£27.90
NHS Band 1 charge
4,692
UDAs delivered, March 2026

NHS dental practices in Tunbridge Wells — 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
Southborough Dental PracticeTunbridge Wells · TN4 0NHCQC 1-13738793871,503Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892528048
Tunbridge Wells Dental Care - HSCATunbridge Wells · TN4 8DGCQC 1-35837505891,264Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892538078
Woodbury Park Dental SurgeryTunbridge Wells · TN4 9NHCQC 1-6284726550586Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892522297
Bupa Dental Care Tunbridge WellsTunbridge Wells · TN4 9PHCQC 1-199296569482Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892520705
The Blockley PartnershipTunbridge Wells · TN4 8BHCQC 1-2648192447419Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892542141
Warwick Park Dental PracticeTunbridge Wells · TN2 5TBCQC 1-2517571812215Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892526406
Bower Dental PracticeTunbridge Wells · TN1 1LJCQC 1-196183633103Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892525541
Rusthall Dental PracticeTunbridge Wells · TN4 8UNCQC 1-21077616766Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892536598
Aspen Dental CareTunbridge Wells · TN4 8ASCQC 1-57024063053Ask / confirm on nhs.uk01892516030

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 Tunbridge Wells

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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells — FAQ

How many NHS dentists are there in Tunbridge Wells?

We list 31 dental practices in Tunbridge Wells, 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 Tunbridge Wells?

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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Maidstone, Hastings, Brighton — 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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