Dental services in Lambeth

There are 35 dental practices in Lambeth providing NHS dental care. You can go to any dental practice that has capacity and is convenient for you as there is no catchment area. Remember - there is no registration and an appointment will be offered subject to NHS availability.

To find a dental practice, you can use the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/

Fees

• NHS dental care is free for some people, but not all.
  • To find out more about who is entitled to free NHS dental care, use this link: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/who-is-entitled-to-free-nhs-dental-treatment-in-england/
• You can also check if you are exempt from NHS Charges using this tool: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-you-have-nhs-exemption
• Details about the fees the NHS charges for dental care are available on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/dental-costs/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/
• If you are unsure if you are being seen as an NHS patient or a private patient, please ask your dental practice.

Emergency dental care

• If you have an emergency and have a dental practice that you attend regularly you can contact them directly.
• If you do not attend a dental practice regularly, call NHS 111 and they will assist in finding you an urgent dental care appointment.

Specialist care

• For some people a general dental practice is not the best place to be seen. Some patients will be treated by the Community Dental Services. This includes those with:
  • A physical disability
  • A complex medical condition
  • A learning disability
  • A severe mental health condition
  • A severe anxiety or phobia
  • Who are rough sleepers
  • Who are housebound
• You can find full details about the Community Dental Services here: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/services/services-a-to-z/community-special-care-dentistry/

Top Tips!

• Always ask your practice if you are unsure about any aspect of your care.
• If you have a complaint or concern about your care, always contact your practice first. If you are unsatisfied with their response ask them for a copy of their complaints procedure.
• If you are unable to attend an appointment please let the practice know as soon as possible so they can book another patient in.
• A practice can withdraw services for poor attendance.
• Remember, you can access a dentist anywhere convenient for you not just the closest practice.
• You can find more information about oral health here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/