C R M Hunt
Accepting children only55 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4EZ
Status confirmed by practice: 30 June 2026
NHS Dentists Accepting New Patients in Folkestone
Checked against NHS records: 12 August 2026
No NHS dental practice in Folkestone is currently accepting new adult NHS patients, but 1 is accepting children, 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.
0accepting new patients
1children only
3not accepting
1not recently confirmed
No practice in Folkestone currently reports accepting new adult NHS patients. Nearby, Dover has 2 accepting practices, New Romney has 1 accepting practice, Deal has 2 accepting practices — see nearby towns below. Read: what to do if you can't find an NHS dentist.
Accepting children or specific groups only
Not recently confirmed (1) — worth phoning
These Folkestone practices haven't confirmed their NHS availability recently. Some may still be taking patients — phoning them directly can pay off.
H Patel Associates
Availability not confirmed recently100 Blackbull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX
Currently not accepting new NHS patients (3)
Ask to join their waiting list — practices reopen to NHS patients when capacity frees up, and we track every change.
Pennypot Dental Practice
Not accepting new NHS patients90 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN
Status confirmed by practice: 6 August 2026
Total Dentalcare
Not accepting new NHS patients92 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BE
Status confirmed by practice: 2 July 2026
Folkestone Dental Clinic
Not accepting new NHS patientsFolkestone Dental Clinic, 45 - 47 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NJ
Status confirmed by practice: 24 June 2026
NHS dentists near Folkestone
Hythe
None accepting2 NHS practices tracked
Dover
2 accepting3 NHS practices tracked
New Romney
1 accepting2 NHS practices tracked
Wingham
None accepting1 NHS practice tracked
Deal
2 accepting4 NHS practices tracked
Canterbury
None accepting4 NHS practices tracked
Sandwich
None accepting1 NHS practice tracked
Romney Marsh
1 accepting1 NHS practice tracked
Need a dentist urgently in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone are taking on NHS patients right now?
As of 12 August 2026, no practice in Folkestone reported accepting new adult NHS patients. The nearest towns with availability are Dover, New Romney, Deal. You can also join practice waiting lists.
How up to date is this page?
We re-check the NHS website's official records for every dental practice in Folkestone 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone is accepting new patients?
Join waiting lists at practices near you, check nearby towns (Dover and New Romney 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
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.