NHS Dentists in Chelmsford

42 NHS dental practices within 15 miles of Chelmsford centre

42

Total Practices

32

Accepting Adults

42

Accepting Children

16

Open Saturdays
Patients
Hours
Facilities

Elton House, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NZ

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends
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Confirmed: 11 March 2026

19a High Street, 19a High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BE

Adults: No Children Weekends
Confirmed: 28 March 2026

16-17 Anchor Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JY

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 13 April 2026

31 Rochford Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0EF

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 24 March 2026

22 Village Square, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6RF

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 24 February 2026

Nabbotts House, Pump Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6TB

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026

23 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7DW

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026

43A High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AX

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 18 March 2026

The Dental Health Centre, 30 Maldon Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AB

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 14 March 2026

4 The Square, Notley Green, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7WW

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 24 March 2026

24 Riverside Court, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8AW

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 31 March 2026

London Road Dental Surgery, 68-70 London Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AN

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 31 March 2026

40 White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5QP

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 14 March 2026

2 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5TQ

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026

First Floor, 10 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5XB

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 9 March 2026

129 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 28 March 2026

St Michael's House, St Michael's House, St Michael's Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1EY

Adults Children Charge Exempt
Confirmed: 2 April 2026

21 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AG

Adults: No Children Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 9 March 2026

Ongar Road Dental Surgery, 16 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AX

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 23 March 2026

9c Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9DB

Adults: No Children Weekends
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Confirmed: 30 March 2026
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At a Glance
  • Accepting adults 76%
  • Accepting children 100%
  • Accept charge-exempt 76%
  • Open Saturdays 38%
  • People per dentist 2,666
NHS Dental Charges
  • Band 1 (Check-up) £27.40
  • Band 2 (Fillings) £75.30
  • Band 3 (Crowns) £326.70

Finding an NHS Dentist in Chelmsford

Looking for an NHS dentist in Chelmsford? We currently list 42 dental practices accepting new NHS patients in the area, of which 32 are taking on new adult patients and 42 accept children. 4 new practices in Chelmsford have started accepting NHS patients since our update on 25 April 2026.

If you need an appointment outside of normal working hours, 16 practices in the Chelmsford area open on Saturdays. With a population of approximately 112,000, that works out to roughly 1 NHS dentist for every 2,666 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

9 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.

  • Bupa Dental Care, Witham 12 Penhaligon Court, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BQ
  • Cygnet Dental Practice 102 Swan Lane, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7DF
  • Great Dunmow Dental Care Great Dunmow Dental Care, 40A High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, Essex, CM6 1AH
  • Heybridge Dental Practice 25 Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4GD
  • Papineni 119 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5LL
  • Sawbridgeworth Dental Surgery Townsend House, 99 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9JJ
  • Sharrow Dental Surgery Upper Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
  • The Priors Green Dental Hive The Priors Green Dental Hive, Unit 2 Priors Green Local centre, Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, DUNMOW, Essex, CM6 1HE
  • TruSmile Dental Practice 1 Danacre, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5PT

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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, 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