NHS Dentists in Bedford

16 NHS dental practices within 20 miles of Bedford centre

16

Total Practices

7

Accepting Adults

16

Accepting Children

1

Open Saturdays
Patients
Hours
Facilities

2 High Street South, Rushden, Rushden, NN10 0QS

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 9 March 2026

160 Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PG

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 11 March 2026

40 High Street, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BL

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 11 March 2026

Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LT

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
Step-FreeWheelchair AccessFree Parking
Confirmed: 26 March 2026

Studio 4, Diamond Business Centre, Attley Way, Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5GF

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 24 March 2026

The Square, Raunds, NN9 6HS

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026
Oradi Ltd
15.1 mi

29 Park Road, Wellingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PW

Adults: No Children Evenings
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Confirmed: 21 April 2026
Oradi Ltd
15.1 mi

26 Park Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4PW

Adults: No Children Evenings
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Confirmed: 21 April 2026

2 Tann Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5JA

Adults: No Children Evenings
Free Parking
Confirmed: 1 April 2026

The dental suite, Ardington rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5LT

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026

320 wellingborough road, northampton, NN1 4EP

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 11 March 2026

14 Wantage Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 4TH

Adults: No Children
Step-FreeWheelchair AccessParking Nearby
Confirmed: 1 April 2026

Cliftonville, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BE

Adults: No Children Evenings
Wheelchair AccessFree ParkingParking Nearby
Confirmed: 16 April 2026

Delapre Dental Care, 5 Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5AN

Adults Children Charge Exempt
Free ParkingParking Nearby
Confirmed: 16 April 2026

10 Castilian Street, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1JX

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026

16 Victoria Promenade, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1HH

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 20 April 2026
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At a Glance
  • Accepting adults 43%
  • Accepting children 100%
  • Accept charge-exempt 43%
  • Open Saturdays 6%
  • People per dentist 6,625
NHS Dental Charges
  • Band 1 (Check-up) £27.40
  • Band 2 (Fillings) £75.30
  • Band 3 (Crowns) £326.70

Finding an NHS Dentist in Bedford

Looking for an NHS dentist in Bedford? We currently list 16 dental practices accepting new NHS patients in the area, of which 7 are taking on new adult patients and 16 accept children. 6 new practices in Bedford have started accepting NHS patients since our update on 25 April 2026.

If you need an appointment outside of normal working hours, 1 practice in the Bedford area opens on Saturdays. With a population of approximately 106,000, that works out to roughly 1 NHS dentist for every 6,625 people. Use the filters above to narrow down your search, or enter your postcode for the most accurate distance results.

To register, contact the dental practice directly by phone. You do not need to be registered with a local GP. Remember to ask whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients, as availability can change.

Data from NHS.uk CQC Cross-Referenced Not medical advice

Recently Stopped Accepting NHS Patients

40 dental practices in this area stopped appearing in NHS service-search results in our latest update on 25 April 2026. They may still operate privately, but are no longer listed as accepting new NHS patients. Always confirm with the practice before booking.

  • Abacus Dental Care 52 Lennon Drive, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AS
  • Allsmiles Dentalcare 12-13 Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DD
  • Ashwell Dental Surgery 44 High Street, Ashwell, SG7 5NR
  • Beanhill Dental Practice Unit 5 Perrydown, Wastel, Beanhill, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4NE
  • Bedford Dental Centre 133 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN
  • Bedford House Dental practice Bedford House Dental Practice, 98 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NN
  • Bucklersbury Dental Studio Bucklersbury Dental Studio, 27 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BG
  • Darrell House Dental Practice 85 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SE
  • De-ientes 28 Lurke Street, Bedford, Beds, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HU
  • Dental Care Centre 60 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6DN
  • Fishermead Dental Surgery 88 Penryn Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2BG
  • Flitwick High Street Dental Practice 23 High Street, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DX
  • Grange Park Dental Practice Wilks Way, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5DW
  • High Street Dental Practice 11 High Street, Bedfordshire, MK40 1RN
  • Hitchin Dental Rear of 84/85 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NQ
  • Houghton Regis Dental Centre 105-111 High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5BJ
  • Kimbolton Dental Surgery 6 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Beds, MK40 2NR
  • Letchworth Dental Surgery 12a Eastcheap, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 3DE
  • M & N Dental Practice 4 Grove Place, Bedford, MK40 3JJ
  • Moopen Dental Care 54-56, Moopen Dental Care, 54-56 Kinglsey Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7BL
  • Mr Desai Water Eaton Health Centre, Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HN
  • MR SS BHANDAL 1A Peel Street, LUTON, Bedfordshire, LU1 2QR
  • mydentist, ashburnham road, luton 2 Ashburnham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1JL
  • mydentist, Howard Street, Bedford 2 Howard Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HS
  • mydentist, Whitehorse Street, Baldock 16a Whitehorse Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6QN
  • Park View Dental Care 107 Norton Way South, 107 norton way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1NY
  • Poynters Road Dental Practice Poynters Road Dental Practice, 263 Poynters Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SJ
  • Premier Clinic Enterprises 10 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HH
  • Priory Dental Practice 38 Bromham Road, Bedford, Beds, MK40 2QD
  • Priory Park Dental Practice Priory Park Dental Practice, 29-31 New Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1AJ
  • Sandy Dentalcare 10 Market Square, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1HU
  • Smilecraft Dental Care 64 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EA
  • Spire Dental Practice Spire Dental Practice St.Neots, 18 Huntingdon Street, St.Neots, Cambs, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1BG
  • St Andrews Dental Practice St Andrews Dental Practice, 17a High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JE
  • Stevenage Dental Practice 32-34 Market Place, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1DB
  • Stony Dental Practice Stony Dental Practice, 4 Cofferidge Close, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1BY
  • The Arch Dental Care 31 High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6BG
  • Village Dental Practice 17 Market Place, Stevenage, SG1 1DH
  • Village Dental Practice 632 Hitchin Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG
  • Vogue Dental Care Vogue Dental Care, 260-262 Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0SJ

How to Register with an NHS Dentist

1. Find

Choose a practice from the list that matches your needs

2. Call

Phone the practice to check they are accepting new NHS patients

3. Book

Book your first appointment directly with the practice

4. Attend

Bring photo ID and any exemption certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

To register with an NHS dentist in Bedford, simply find a practice above that is accepting new patients and contact them directly by phone. You do not need a referral from a GP, and you can register with any practice. You don't have to choose one in your local area, although it is usually more convenient. Ask whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients, as availability can change.

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three bands: Band 1 (£27.40) covers check-ups, X-rays, and a scale and polish if needed. Band 2 (£75.30) includes everything in Band 1 plus fillings, extractions, and root canal treatment. Band 3 (£326.70) covers all of the above plus crowns, dentures, and bridges. Some patients are entitled to free NHS dental treatment. Learn more on our About page.

If you're struggling to find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in Bedford, you can contact NHS England on 0300 311 2233 for help finding a practice. You could also try searching a wider area using our postcode search, or call practices directly as their availability may have changed since our data was last updated. In a dental emergency, call NHS 111 for advice.

Our data is sourced from NHS.uk and is updated regularly through automated checks. Each dentist's page displays a timestamp showing when their information was last validated. We also cross-reference practice data with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure accuracy. However, acceptance status can change at short notice, so we always recommend calling the practice directly to confirm.

You are free to register with any NHS dental practice in England, regardless of where you live. There are no catchment areas for NHS dentistry. However, choosing a practice near your home or workplace is usually more convenient for appointments.

Data from NHS.uk