NHS & Private Dentists in East Sussex

As of 7 July 2026, 18 of 47 NHS dentists in East Sussex are accepting new patients.

18 of 47 practices currently accepting patients · Updated daily

Finding an NHS dentist in East Sussex in Hove can feel like a full-time job — practices fill quickly and waiting lists grow long. This page lists all 47 dental practices we monitor in and around East Sussex, showing which ones are currently accepting new NHS patients. Right now, 18 of those practices have space. Availability data is pulled directly from NHS Digital every morning, then cross-checked against real community reports from people who've recently called. Watch any practice to get an instant email the moment their status changes — so you hear about it before anyone else does.

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264 Dental Surgery
Accepting NHSUrgent care
New Church Road Dental Practice, 264 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4EB
EveningsWeekends
Battle Road Dental Practice
Accepting NHS
South Cliff dental Group,St Leonards, 84 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7AG
EveningsWeekendsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Bexhill Dental Clinic
Accepting NHS
16 Ninfield Road, Bexhill, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 5AF
WheelchairStep Free
Bupa Dental Care, Eastbourne
Accepting NHS
17a-19a Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8BR
EveningsWheelchairStep FreeParking
Claremont Dental Practice
Accepting NHS
Dental Surgery, 1-3 Terminus Buildings, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1NT
David Neal Dedicated Dental Care
Accepting NHS
25 Queens Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1QY
Glynn, Timothy Martin
Accepting NHS
Mayfield Dental Centre, High Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6AW
Mermaid Dental Care Limited
Accepting NHS
Mermaid Dental Care Limited, 17 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LN
Mr M R Cramp
Accepting NHS
Springfield Dental Care, 6 Springfield Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0TU
Norfolk Square Dental Practice
Accepting NHSUrgent care
Norfolk Square Dental Practice, 40 Norfolk Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2PE
EveningsWeekends
North Street Dental Practice
Accepting NHS
North Street Dental Practice, 19 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PF
Wheelchair
Pourani, Mehdi
Accepting NHS
North Street Dental Care, 36 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DN
Silva, Bruno Miguel Pedra
Accepting NHS
Hailsham Dental Centre, 2 Town House Gardens, 2 Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE
St George's Road Dental Practice
Accepting NHS
Ambrose Ebhohimen, 146 St. Georges Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3NE
Sussex Dental Group West Hove
Accepting NHSUrgent care
Sussex Dental Group - West Hove, 116 - 120, St Andrews Road, Portslade, East Sussex, BN41 1DE
EveningsWheelchairParking
Tahir Khokhar
Accepting NHS
Polegate Dental Practice, MANOR PARK COURT, HIGH STREET, POLEGATE, East Sussex, BN26 5DH
Trinity Dental Practice
Accepting NHS
South Cliff Dental Group, Eastbourne Trinity, 12 Trinity Trees, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3LE
Weekends
Wajiha Sarwar & Anuja Ravasaheb Sonawane Partnership
Accepting NHS
Dental practice, 35 Stafford Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1UE
Weekends
Albion Dental
Not accepting
SmileOne (Albion), 7 Albion Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2ND
Ashdown Dental Clinic
Not accepting
Ashdown Dental Clinic, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2ED
WeekendsWheelchairStep Free
Beatty Dental
Not accepting
Beatty Dental, 34 Beatty Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6DG
ChildrenEmergencyWheelchairStep FreeHearing Loop+2 more
Beech House Dental Practice
Not accepting
Beech House Dental Practice, 16 College Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4HZ
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Bright Dental Clinic Limited
Not acceptingUrgent care
City Dental Practice, 49 Blatchington Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3YJ
Bupa Dental Care, Brighton
Not acceptingUrgent care
Bupa Dental Care, 288 Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6JF
WeekendsWheelchairStep Free
Bupa Dental Care, Hailsham
Not accepting
Dental Surgery, 62- 64 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AX
ChildrenEveningsWheelchair
Bupa Dental Care, St Leonards-On-Sea
Not accepting
Oasis Dental Care Ltd, 58 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6AS
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Eaton Road Dental Practice Ltd
Not acceptingUrgent care
Eaton Road Dental Practice, 30 Eaton Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3QA
WheelchairStep Free
Heathfield Dental Clinic
Not accepting
102 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8JD
WheelchairStep FreeParking
Ilias Triantafyllou
Not acceptingUrgent care
Dental Surgery, 47 Sydney Street, BRIGHTON, East Sussex, BN1 4EP
Magpies Dental Practice
Not accepting
Magpies Dental Practice, High Street, Horam, Healthfield, East Sussex, East Sussex, TN21 0EJ
EveningsWheelchair
Makratzakis, Manolis Nextarios
Not acceptingUrgent care
The White House Dental Practice, 2 Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SG
Mr A Fridmann and Mr A Pangotra
Not accepting
Kingswood Dental Practice, 13 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DQ
Mr L E Tolefe
Not accepting
Harrow Lane Dental Practice, 204 Harrow Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7JZ
Mr M S Chabra
Not accepting
Corner House Dental Practice, 47 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EE
MR PK CHOPRA
Not accepting
Dental Surgery, 16 Robertson Street, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
MR VH PATEL
Not accepting
70 Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, EASTBOURNE, East Sussex, BN20 9QX
WheelchairParking
Ms S Mousavi
Not accepting
Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Lyndhurst, St Helens Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2LG
mydentist, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne
Not accepting
52 Brassey Avenue, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QH
WheelchairStep Free
Neo Orthodontics Ltd
Not accepting
(Temporary), 16, Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
Neo Orthodontics Ltd
Not accepting
Ground Floor, Unit A, Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ
Northiam Dental Practice
Not accepting
Northiam Dental, Main Street, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6NA
ChildrenWheelchairStep FreeParking
Pure Dental Surgery Limited
Not accepting
Dental Surgery, 70 Broad Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX
WheelchairParking
Ringmer Dental
Not accepting
The Green, Lewes Road, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5QE
Children
Sackville Road Orthodontic Clinic
Not accepting
Splash Orthodontics, Sackville Road Orthodontic Clinic, 70 Sackville Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3HA
EveningsParking
Total Orthodontics, Eastbourne - Upperton Road
Not accepting
3 Terminus Buildings, Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1BA
EveningsWeekendsWheelchairStep Free
Wellsbourne Dental Clinic
Not acceptingUrgent care
Wellsbourne Dental Clinic, First Floor, Wellesbourne Health Centre, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5FJ
WheelchairParking
Yanmaz, Meliha
Not accepting
Sea Road Dental Practice, 54 Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1JP

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Frequently asked questions — dentists in East Sussex

How do I register with an NHS dentist in East Sussex?

To register with an NHS dentist in East Sussex, 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 East Sussex are currently accepting, use the Watch feature on DentalSearch to be notified the moment one opens up.

Are there NHS dentists in East Sussex accepting new patients right now?

DentalSearch checks every dental practice in the East Sussex 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 East Sussex?

NHS dental treatment in East Sussex 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 East Sussex?

For emergency dental care in East Sussex, 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 East Sussex?

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 East Sussex without NHS cover?

Private dental fees in East Sussex 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 East Sussex?

You don't need to formally transfer — NHS dental registration in England is not tied to a specific area. If you move to East Sussex, 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.