NHS Dentists Accepting New Patients in Exeter

Checked against NHS records: 12 August 2026

3 of the 11 NHS dental practices in Exeter are currently accepting new adult NHS patients, according to the latest availability each practice reported to the NHS website. Statuses change frequently — we track them daily and show when each practice last confirmed.

3accepting new patients
0children only
7not accepting
1not recently confirmed

Accepting new NHS patients in Exeter

Sorted by how recently each practice confirmed its status with the NHS. Always phone before travelling.

Not recently confirmed (1) — worth phoning

These Exeter practices haven't confirmed their NHS availability recently. Some may still be taking patients — phoning them directly can pay off.

Currently not accepting new NHS patients (7)

Ask to join their waiting list — practices reopen to NHS patients when capacity frees up, and we track every change.

NHS dentists near Exeter

Exeter Airport

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Crediton

1 accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Exmouth

1 accepting

3 NHS practices tracked

Dawlish

None accepting

3 NHS practices tracked

Ottery St Mary

None accepting

2 NHS practices tracked

Budleigh Salterton

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Cullompton

None accepting

3 NHS practices tracked

Moretonhampstead

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Need a dentist urgently in Exeter?

You don't need to be registered with any dentist to get urgent NHS dental care. Call NHS 111 (or use 111 online) and they can book you into an urgent dental clinic. Urgent NHS treatment costs £27.90, or it's free if you're exempt from charges. More in our emergency dental care guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which dentists in Exeter are taking on NHS patients right now?

As of 12 August 2026, mydentist, North Street, Exeter, mydentist, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, mydentist, Cowick Street, Exeter in Exeter reported accepting new NHS patients. Statuses change often, so phone the practice to confirm before travelling.

How up to date is this page?

We re-check the NHS website's official records for every dental practice in Exeter daily, and this page was last refreshed on 12 August 2026. Practices are asked to confirm their acceptance status with the NHS at least every 90 days, so we also show when each practice last confirmed its status.

How much does an NHS dentist in Exeter cost?

NHS dental charges are the same across England: Band 1 (check-up, X-rays) £27.90, Band 2 (fillings, extractions, root canal) £76.60, Band 3 (crowns, dentures, bridges) £332.10. Children and some adults are entitled to free treatment.

What should I do if no NHS dentist in Exeter is accepting new patients?

Join waiting lists at practices near you, check nearby towns (Crediton and Exmouth currently show availability), and re-check this page — availability genuinely changes. For urgent dental problems you don't need to be registered anywhere: call NHS 111 and they can book you into an urgent dental clinic.

Useful guides

How to register with an NHS dentist NHS dental charges 2026 Who gets free NHS dental care How waiting lists work

Availability data is self-reported by practices to the NHS website and re-checked by DentistTracker daily (last refresh: 12 August 2026). It can change at any time — always phone the practice to confirm. See how our tracking works.