Checked against NHS records: 12 August 2026
According to the practice's own report to the NHS website, Bupa Dental Care, North Shields is not currently accepting new NHS patients. The practice last confirmed this on 1 June 2026.
Statuses change regularly — it's still worth phoning to ask about waiting lists or cancellations.
Address: 102 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QJ
Phone: 01912578259
Website: bupa.co.uk/dental/dental-care/practices/north-shields
Map: open in Google Maps
Official NHS profile: nhs.uk
| Monday | 08:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Based on the latest statuses reported to the NHS website.
1a Dentist, 74 Fowler Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1PD
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 16 June 2026
16-22 Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4LZ
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 5 August 2026
78 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AR
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 11 August 2026
Ilfracombe Dental Practice, 18, Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3SL
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 25 June 2026
265 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6AL
Accepting: adults aged 18 or over · adults entitled to free routine dental care · children aged 17 or under
Status confirmed by practice: 11 August 2026
Availability is self-reported by the practice to the NHS website and can change at any time — phone before travelling. Charges: NHS dental charges 2026 · Eligibility: free NHS dental treatment · How our tracking works