NHS Dentists in Bishop Auckland

28 NHS dental practices within 20 miles of Bishop Auckland centre

28

Total Practices

12

Accepting Adults

28

Accepting Children

2

Open Saturdays
Patients
Hours
Facilities

1 Mill Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9BE

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 7 December 2025

2 Station View, Eshwinning, DH7 9HW

Adults: No Children Evenings
Confirmed: 10 December 2025

Alpha Dental Care, Unit 3, 47 Gibside, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2TT

Adults: No Children Weekends Evenings
Confirmed: 19 December 2025

54 High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0JN

Adults: No Children
Confirmed: 7 December 2025

6a Rimswell Parade, Stockton On Tees, TS19 7LB

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 3 March 2026

Alpha Dental Care, Wellburn Road, Fairfield, Stockton On Tees, TS19 7PP

Adults: No Children Evenings
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Confirmed: 19 December 2025

17 South Burns, Chester Le Street, Co Durham, DH3 3EZ

Adults: No Children Evenings
Confirmed: 18 December 2025

1a Clifford Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0AB

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 13 February 2026

6-8 Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AQ

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 12 February 2026

The Rectory, 10 Dairy Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5BH

Adults: No Children
Confirmed: 7 December 2025

177 Medomsley Road, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 5HU

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 18 December 2025

30 Yoden Way, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1AL

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 11 February 2026

Billingham Dental, 69-71 Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS23 2LU

Adults: No Children Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 18 December 2025

13 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton On Tees, Durham, TS16 0BU

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 3 March 2026

Falcon Court, Preston Farm Business Park, Stockton On Tees, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3TX

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 11 February 2026

Durham Road North, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Co Durham, DH3 1LE

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 17 December 2025

4 Neale Terrace, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1LR

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 13 February 2026

6 Eden Villas, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7EJ

Adults: No Children Evenings
Confirmed: 2 March 2026

The Dental Suite, Galleries Health Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7NQ

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 18 December 2025

19 Greenside, Lowfields, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 0RR

Adults Children Charge Exempt
Confirmed: 3 March 2026
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At a Glance
  • Accepting adults 42%
  • Accepting children 100%
  • Accept charge-exempt 42%
  • Open Saturdays 7%
  • People per dentist 892
NHS Dental Charges
  • Band 1 (Check-up) £27.40
  • Band 2 (Fillings) £75.30
  • Band 3 (Crowns) £326.70

Finding an NHS Dentist in Bishop Auckland

Looking for an NHS dentist in Bishop Auckland? We currently list 28 dental practices accepting new NHS patients in the area, of which 12 are taking on new adult patients and 28 accept children.

If you need an appointment outside of normal working hours, 2 practices in the Bishop Auckland area open on Saturdays. With a population of approximately 25,000, that works out to roughly 1 NHS dentist for every 892 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

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 Bishop Auckland, 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 Bishop Auckland, 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