NHS & Private Dentists in Cornwall

As of 6 July 2026, 10 of 48 NHS dentists in Cornwall are accepting new patients.

10 of 48 practices currently accepting patients · Updated daily

This directory covers 48 dental practices serving Cornwall in Newquay. We pull live availability data from NHS Digital daily, so the status you see here reflects today's picture — not something cached weeks ago. At the time of this page loading, 10 practices in Cornwall are accepting new NHS patients. Each listing also shows CQC rating, opening hours, phone number and patient accuracy scores from people who've recently called. If you can't find space locally, try extending your search radius using the postcode search above — or set a watch alert and let us notify you automatically.

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Gentle Dental
Accepting NHSUrgent care
Castle View, 55 Henver Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3DH
EveningsWeekendsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Green Lane Dental Practice
Accepting NHS100% · Callers confirm thisUrgent care
28 Green Lane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1JU
WheelchairStep Free
Helston Dental Practice Partnership
Accepting NHSUrgent care
2 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AB
Maidwell Dental
Accepting NHSUrgent care
Maidwell Dental Practice, 41 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2NS
Wheelchair
mydentist, Antony Road, Torpoint
Accepting NHS
125 Antony Road, Cornwall, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2JY
EveningsWheelchairStep FreeParking
mydentist, Grosvenor Avenue, Newquay
Accepting NHSUrgent care
18 Grosvenor Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1BQ
mydentist, Kimberley Park Road, Falmouth
Accepting NHSUrgent care
25 / 27 Kimberley Park Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2DA
ChildrenEmergencyEveningsWheelchairStep Free+1 more
SpaDental Saltash
Accepting NHS
77 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AF
WeekendsWheelchairStep Free
St Austell Dental Centre (Whitecross)
Accepting NHSUrgent care
28 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4TR
EveningsWheelchairStep Free
Welldental
Accepting NHSUrgent care
Praise, Forth coth, Carnon Downs, Cornwall, TR3 6HH
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Bodmin Dental Care
Not acceptingUrgent care
64 Pool Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, Cornwall, PL31 2HB
Bond Street Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
Bond Street Dental Practice, 12-12A Bond Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2QB
Bupa Dental Care Bude
Not accepting
Bupa Dental care, April Lodge, Stratton Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AF
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Bupa Dental Care, Launceston
Not accepting
Bupa Dental Care, Madford Lane, Launceston, Cornwall, Cornwall, PL15 9EB
Bupa Dental Care, Liskeard
Not acceptingUrgent care
8 Windsor Place, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4BH
Camborne Health Office
Not accepting
Smile Together Dental CIC, Camborne Health Centre, Rectory Road, CAMBORNE, Cornwall, TR14 7DL
EveningsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Carbis Bay Dental Care
Not acceptingUrgent care
6-7 Boskerris Terrace, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2SF
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Cathedral Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
Cathedral House, Wilkes Walk, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2UE
WheelchairStep Free
Dental Home Visits Cornwall
Not accepting
Sunny Nook, Stickenbridge, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7QW
WheelchairStep Free
Gentle Dental UK Ltd
Not acceptingUrgent care
Mylor Dental Practice, Passage Hill, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5SN
Harleigh Road
Not acceptingUrgent care
Smile Together Dental CIC, Harleigh Road Dental Centre, Marks Drive, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1AH
Kings Avenue Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
Kings Avenue Dental Practice, 5 Kings Avenue, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4TT
Liskeard Dental Centre
Not accepting
4 Charter Way, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XB
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Lostwithiel Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
Lostwithiel Dental Surgery, The Old Carriage Works, Brunel Quays, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EN
EveningsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Morwenna Dental Surgery
Not accepting
5 Morwenna Terrace, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8BU
MR MR ADAMS
Not acceptingUrgent care
The Bay Dental Practice, Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Newquay And District Hospital
Not acceptingUrgent care
Smile Together Dental CIC, Newquay Community Hospital, St Thomas Road, NEWQUAY, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
EveningsWeekendsWheelchairParking
Noah's Ark Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
39a, Station Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1DF
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Out of Hours Emergency Dental Service Cornwall
Not accepting
West Country Dental Care, Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, TRURO, Cornwall, TR1 2JA
WeekendsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Park Chambers Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
10 Harbour House, Harbour Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7AH
EveningsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Parkvale Dental Surgery
Not acceptingUrgent care
Parkvale Dental Surgery, Park Vale Surgery, 15 Kimberley Park Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2DA
ChildrenEmergencyEveningsWheelchairStep Free+1 more
Pearly Whites Dental Surgery
Not acceptingUrgent care
2 Tregenna Hill, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1SF
Peninsula Dental School
Not acceptingUrgent care
PDSE Truro, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HD
WheelchairParking
Penryn Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
Anchor Warehouse, Anchor Terrace, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8GZ
ChildrenEmergencyWheelchairStep FreeHearing Loop+2 more
Penzance Dental
Not acceptingUrgent care
Penzance Dental, 81 - 82 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LG
Penzance Dental Clinic
Not acceptingUrgent care
Smile Together Dental CIC, The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Close, PENZANCE, Cornwall, TR18 3PE
Saltash Health Centre
Not accepting
Smile Together Dental CIC, Saltash Community Centre, Callington Road, SALTASH, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
EveningsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Smile Care (Cornwall) Ltd
Not acceptingUrgent care
22 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AB
Smile For Life Ltd
Not acceptingUrgent care
32 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3JJ
St Georges Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
16 St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3JD
St Leonards House Dental Surgery
Not acceptingUrgent care
St Leonards House, 4 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JW
St Piran Dental
Not acceptingUrgent care
Trevelyan,, Wheal Leisure, Perranporth, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EY
WheelchairStep FreeParking
The Health Centre
Not accepting
Smile Together Dental CIC, Falmouth Health Centre, Trevaylor Road, FALMOUTH, Cornwall, TR11 2LH
Tregenna Hill Dental Practice
Not acceptingUrgent care
Tregenna Hill, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1SF
Truro Dental Health
Not acceptingUrgent care
46 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2NS
Wheelchair
Wadebridge Dental Care
Not acceptingUrgent care
8 Park Place, Whiterock Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7EA
West Face Orthodontics
Not acceptingUrgent care
33 North Street, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5QE
WheelchairStep FreeParking
White Rose Dental Surgery
Not acceptingUrgent care
15-17, Commercial Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8JZ

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Frequently asked questions — dentists in Cornwall

How do I register with an NHS dentist in Cornwall?

To register with an NHS dentist in Cornwall, find a practice that's currently accepting new patients (you can check live availability on this page), then call them directly to request registration. You'll usually be asked to complete a registration form at your first appointment. You don't need a GP referral — you can self-register at any NHS dental practice that has open lists. If no practices near Cornwall are currently accepting, use the Watch feature on DentalSearch to be notified the moment one opens up.

Are there NHS dentists in Cornwall accepting new patients right now?

DentalSearch checks every dental practice in the Cornwall area daily using NHS Digital data. The accepting status on each listing reflects today's information. Availability changes frequently — a practice may open or close its list within days. If none show as accepting right now, set a watch alert and we'll email you the instant one does.

What is the difference between NHS and private dental treatment in Cornwall?

NHS dental treatment in Cornwall is subsidised by the government. You pay a fixed band charge: Band 1 (check-up, scale and polish) costs £26.80; Band 2 (fillings, extractions) is £73.50; Band 3 (crowns, dentures) is £319.10 as of 2025–26. Private dental treatment has no fixed price — practices set their own fees, which are often higher but may include treatments not available on the NHS such as tooth whitening and invisible braces.

What should I do if I need emergency dental care in Cornwall?

For emergency dental care in Cornwall, first try calling your own dentist — most practices keep slots for urgent cases. If you're not registered anywhere, call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) and they'll direct you to the nearest urgent dental care centre. For severe swelling, difficulty swallowing, or high fever alongside dental pain, go to A&E or call 999 immediately — these can indicate a spreading infection that needs urgent medical attention.

How accurate is the NHS dentist availability data for Cornwall?

DentalSearch pulls availability data from NHS Digital every morning, which reflects the official status practices report to the NHS. We also show a community accuracy score on each listing — this is based on reports from patients who've recently called the practice and told us whether they actually had space. The combination of official NHS data and community verification gives you a more reliable picture than either source alone.

How much does it cost to see a dentist in Cornwall without NHS cover?

Private dental fees in Cornwall vary by practice. A routine check-up typically costs £50–£100 privately. Fillings range from £80–£250 depending on material and complexity. Dental plans (such as Denplan or BUPA Dental) offer a monthly payment option that covers check-ups and includes discounts on treatment — these can be cost-effective if you need regular dental care. Always ask for a full written treatment plan and cost estimate before agreeing to private work.

Can I transfer my NHS dental registration to a practice in Cornwall?

You don't need to formally transfer — NHS dental registration in England is not tied to a specific area. If you move to Cornwall, simply find a practice that's accepting new NHS patients and register with them. Your previous dentist may send records if requested, but this isn't required to start NHS treatment. Be aware that if you haven't seen a dentist within 24 months, some practices treat you as a new patient regardless of prior registration history.