NHS dentists accepting children in the County Durham council area
8 dental practices in County Durham say on the NHS website that they are accepting new NHS patients aged 17 and under. We check every practice's NHS profile each week, most recently on 24 October 2026. Each card shows the date the practice last confirmed its answer.
How we decide NHS acceptance
Always call the practice to check before you go. Practices update their answer themselves, so it can change between our checks. All NHS dentists in County Durham.
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Honour Health Stanley
In reviewsAttentive, reassuring care.
A patient review“The dentist who I seen called Lee was lovely, he was thorough, he gave me tips on how to keep my teeth and gums healthy.”
See all 14 servicesNorthern Smiles
In reviewsConsistently welcoming, attentive care across visits.
A patient review“The whole team, including our dentist Dr. Southam, are very friendly and exceedingly patient with my rather extreme anxiety.”
See all 12 servicesBupa Dental Care Pelton
A patient review“The dentist was professional, caring , and even funny which helped settle any nerves.”
Wheatley Hill Dental Surgery
In reviewsPatients who have felt anxious about dental visits often report feeling well cared for, and the practice has helped many people feel more comfortable attending regular dental care.
A patient review“Mr Kumar and Ashleigh were very professional but so welcoming, such lovely people who made me feel very comfortable.”
See all 7 servicesMydentist - Front Street - Consett
In reviewsThe welcoming atmosphere and the clear, thorough communication from staff during appointments.
A patient review“I'm very happy now without pain at all, I know she's leaving in November but I wish her all the very best in her new place.”
Shildon Smile Care
In reviewsA welcoming atmosphere that helps put nervous visitors at ease.
A patient review“Mr Pi is a top class dentist who is patient and understanding as well as being warm and friendly and very likely to have a chat.”
See all 25 servicesCastle Dene Surgery
A patient review“I needed a wisdom tooth and a rotting tooth extracted, Shane the Dentist was amazing and very calming through this painful process.”
See all 12 servicesMydentist - Clifford Road - Stanley
A patient review“Dentist always has a smile to greet you which makes me feel at ease and the rest of the staff are so friendly too .”
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How we decide what goes on this page
A practice appears here when its own profile on the NHS website says it is accepting new NHS patients aged 17 and under for routine dental care. The practice sets that answer itself and dates it. We read every England practice's NHS profile each week and match it to the practice by its NHS code, or by its postcode and name. A practice that manages its own page with us and says it is private is left off. We also check NHS treatment records, which show whether a practice treated NHS patients.
See all dental practices in County Durham, NHS and private together, or read how we check listings.