NHS Dentists Accepting New Patients in York

Checked against NHS records: 12 August 2026

2 of the 26 NHS dental practices in York 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.

2accepting new patients
5children only
11not accepting
8not recently confirmed

Accepting new NHS patients in York

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 (8) — worth phoning

These York 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 (11)

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

NHS dentists near York

Tadcaster

None accepting

2 NHS practices tracked

Wetherby

1 accepting

3 NHS practices tracked

Selby

None accepting

4 NHS practices tracked

Malton

None accepting

2 NHS practices tracked

Knaresborough

1 accepting

2 NHS practices tracked

Garforth

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Harrogate

1 accepting

9 NHS practices tracked

Howden

None accepting

1 NHS practice tracked

Need a dentist urgently in York?

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 York are taking on NHS patients right now?

As of 12 August 2026, mydentist, Burnby Lane, Pocklington, Petrie Tucker & Partners Ltd in York 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 York 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 York 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 York is accepting new patients?

Join waiting lists at practices near you, check nearby towns (Wetherby and Knaresborough 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.