NHS Dentists Accepting New Patients in Oldham

Checked against NHS records: 12 August 2026

9 of the 27 NHS dental practices in Oldham 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.

9accepting new patients
3children only
13not accepting
2not recently confirmed

Accepting new NHS patients in Oldham

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

Accepting children or specific groups only

Not recently confirmed (2) — worth phoning

These Oldham 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 (13)

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

NHS dentists near Oldham

Ashton under Lyne

6 accepting

7 NHS practices tracked

Middleton

1 accepting

2 NHS practices tracked

Dukinfield

2 accepting

3 NHS practices tracked

Stalybridge

1 accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Droylsden

1 accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Hopwood

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Denton

1 accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Rochdale

5 accepting

13 NHS practices tracked

Need a dentist urgently in Oldham?

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 Oldham are taking on NHS patients right now?

As of 12 August 2026, mydentist, Ripponden Road, Oldham, mydentist, Lees Road, Oldham, I Mirza, Z Bagasi & M Ahmed Partnership and 6 other practices in Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham is accepting new patients?

Join waiting lists at practices near you, check nearby towns (Ashton under Lyne and Middleton 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.