NHS dentist Westminster: 23 practices say they are taking new adult NHS patients and 27 are taking children. The list, the 2026 charges and urgent care.
Finding an NHS dentist in Westminster is easier than the national headlines suggest. When we searched the NHS website’s dentist finder across the borough on 8 November 2026, 27 of the 39 NHS dental practices with a Westminster postcode said they were accepting new NHS patients for routine check-ups. 23 of them were taking adults as well as children, and the other four were taking children only, or children and adults who get free dental care.
There is no catchment area and no registration for NHS dentists. You can phone any practice, in Westminster or anywhere else in England, and ask for an NHS appointment. Below is the full list of Westminster practices that say they have space, what NHS treatment costs, and what to do if you need help today.
How NHS dentists work: no catchment, no registration
NHS dentistry does not work like a GP surgery. The NHS website says you can contact any NHS dentist and ask for an appointment, and practices are not limited to patients from a set area. You might fill in a form at your first visit, but that does not register you with the practice permanently: if you do not go for a while, there is no guarantee you can get NHS care there again.
So the approach that works is simple: pick practices from the list below, phone them, and ask specifically for an NHS appointment. Many practices also offer private care, and if you do not say NHS, you may be booked privately. If you work in Westminster but live elsewhere, a practice near your office is just as open to you as one near home.
Westminster practices accepting new NHS patients
These are the practices with a Westminster postcode that the NHS website showed as accepting new NHS patients for routine care on 8 November 2026. Practices update this themselves, and it can change week to week, so phone before you go.
Taking children and all adults
| Practice | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster House Dental Practice | 11-13 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2AH | 020 7976 5251 |
| EGO Dental Clinic | 11-13 Strutton Ground, SW1P 2HY | 020 7222 8442 |
| Pimlico Dental Care | 124a Regency Street, SW1P 4AP | 020 7233 5600 |
| McKennell Dental Practice | 21 Churton Street, SW1V 2LY | 020 7834 8802 |
| Lupus Street Dental Practice (SmileOne) | 141-145 Lupus Street, SW1V 3HD | 020 7834 8081 |
| Covent Garden Dental Clinic | 48a Chandos Place, WC2N 4HS | 020 7836 1847 |
| Soho Dental | 2nd Floor, 1 Frith Street, W1D 3HZ | 020 3930 4700 |
| Bond Dental London (Mayfair) | 11 South Molton Street, W1K 5QL | 020 7043 3007 |
| Bond Dental (Marylebone) | 62 Gloucester Place, W1U 8HW | 020 7043 3007 |
| Marylebone House Dental Practice | 152 Marylebone Road, NW1 5PN | 020 7935 3811 |
| Revive Clinic (Church Street) | 31-33 Church Street, NW8 8ES | 020 7724 6191 |
| Maison Smile @ 234 Dental Care | 234 Edgware Road, W2 1DW | 020 7725 9930 |
| mydentist, Edgware Road | 392 Edgware Road, W2 1ED | 020 7723 9555 |
| Inspire Dental Health | 500 Edgware Road (2nd floor), W2 1EJ | 020 7723 3091 |
| Cambridge Court Dental Practice | 4 Sussex Gardens, W2 1UL | 020 7262 3334 |
| Paddington Dental Practice | 17 Craven Road, W2 3BP | 020 7723 6106 |
| Hyde Park Dental Clinic | 61 Bayswater Road, W2 3PH | 020 7706 1112 |
| Revive Clinic (Queensway) | 82 Queensway, W2 3RL | 020 7229 6248 |
| The Archangel Dental Surgery | 8 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RA | 020 7229 6622 |
| Bayswater Dental Surgery | 66 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH | 020 7229 0863 |
| Pearl Dental Practice | 318 Kilburn Lane, W9 3EF | 020 8969 1406 |
| W9 Dental Health | 176 Shirland Road, W9 3JE | 020 7289 6222 |
| Harrow Road Dental Surgery | 349 Harrow Road, W9 3RA | 020 7286 8900 |
Taking children only, or children and adults who get free care
| Practice | Address | Phone | Taking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr A J Weiss Dental Surgery | 21 Wimpole Street, W1G 8GG | 020 7637 4421 | Children, and adults entitled to free care |
| Adam Wong She | 18 James Street, W1U 1EQ | 020 7629 2164 | Children |
| The Dental Design Studio | 243 Maida Vale, W9 1QJ | 020 7624 6127 | Children |
| Maida Vale Dental Practice | 2 Walterton Road, W9 3PN | 020 7286 3346 | Children |
The other twelve Westminster practices either had not confirmed whether they were taking new patients, which the NHS website says means you should ring and ask, or offer only urgent or specialist care such as orthodontics. Pimlico and Victoria residents may also find space just over the river in Kennington and Vauxhall, and Maida Vale residents in Kilburn: the NHS search shows practices in neighbouring boroughs too, and you can use any of them.
To check the current picture for your own postcode, use the NHS Find a dentist search and tick the filter for the group you belong to.
What NHS dental treatment costs
Adults in England who do not qualify for free treatment pay one of three fixed charges for each course of treatment, whatever the practice. These are the charges the NHS website lists in November 2026:
| Band | Charge | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | £27.90 | Examination, diagnosis, advice, X-rays, a scale and polish if clinically needed |
| Band 2 | £76.60 | Everything in Band 1, plus fillings, root canal treatment and extractions |
| Band 3 | £332.10 | Everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, dentures and bridges |
| Urgent treatment | £27.90 | Assessment and urgent care such as a temporary filling or pain relief |
You pay one charge per course of treatment, for the highest band you need. If you need two fillings and an X-ray, that is one Band 2 charge, not three separate fees. The dentist should tell you the cost before treatment starts. The full list is on the NHS page on how much NHS dental treatment costs.
Who gets free NHS dental treatment
NHS dental care is free if you are:
- under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
- pregnant, or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- getting treatment from a hospital dentist
- receiving, or your partner receives, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or Universal Credit with income below the set limit
If you are on a low income but do not qualify outright, the NHS Low Income Scheme can cover some or all of the cost. You need proof at the practice, such as an HC2 certificate or a maternity exemption certificate, and you can be fined if you claim free treatment you are not entitled to.
If you need a dentist urgently
Any NHS dentist can give you urgent treatment, even if they are not taking new patients and you have never been there before. The NHS website says to phone a dentist and ask for an urgent appointment, and most of the practices above list urgent care.
If you cannot get through, or it is out of hours, call NHS 111 or use 111 online. They can book you into an urgent dental service. Go to A&E, at St Mary’s in Paddington or Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on Fulham Road, only for serious problems: heavy bleeding that will not stop, a facial injury, or swelling that is spreading to your eye or neck or making it hard to breathe or swallow.
If you cannot find an NHS dentist
If none of the practices you call has space, contact the integrated care board that pays for dental services in the area. For Westminster, that is NHS North West London. It cannot force a practice to take you, but it can tell you where NHS appointments are available. Our page on registering with a GP in Westminster explains the different rules for GP surgeries, where you are registered with one practice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in Westminster to use a Westminster NHS dentist? No. There are no catchment areas for NHS dentists. You can ask any NHS practice in England for an appointment, whether it is near your home, your work or anywhere else.
How many NHS dentists in Westminster are taking new patients? On 8 November 2026, 27 of the 39 NHS dental practices with a Westminster postcode showed as accepting new NHS patients for routine care on the NHS website. 23 were taking all adults, and four were taking children only, or children and adults who get free care.
How much is an NHS check-up in Westminster? £27.90, the Band 1 charge, which covers an examination, X-rays if needed and a scale and polish if clinically needed. The charges are the same at every NHS practice in England.
Can I see an NHS dentist for urgent pain if I am not registered anywhere? Yes. Any NHS dentist can see you for urgent treatment, even if they are not taking new patients. Phone a practice and ask, or call NHS 111 if you cannot get an appointment or it is out of hours.
Is NHS dental treatment free for children in Westminster? Yes. Under-18s, and under-19s in full-time education, get free NHS dental treatment everywhere in England. All 27 practices on our list were taking new child patients.
Why does the practice want me to fill in a registration form? It is just a record of your details and medical history. It does not register you with that dentist the way you register with a GP, and it does not guarantee future NHS appointments there.
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