Dentists

How to find an NHS dentist in your area

There are dental practices in Sheffield accepting NHS patients.

You can search for dentists on the NHS Choices website

General dental enquiries

For general dental queries contact the Sheffield Patient Services Team on 0114 271 2400 (during normal operating hours).
Find out more about Patient Services

Complaints

If you wish to make a complaint about any NHS dental service received contact the Compliments and Complaints service (during normal operating hours) on 0114 305 1093.
Find out more about the Compliments and Complaints service

NHS dental charges from 1 April 2011

If you are not exempt form charges, you should pay one of the following charges for each course of treatment you receive:

Band 1 course of treatment – £17.00
This covers an examination, diagnosis (eg X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant. If you require urgent care, even if your urgent treatment needs more than one appointment to complete, you will only need to pay one Band 1 charge.

Band 2 course of treatment – £47.00
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth.

Band 3 course of treatment – £204.00
This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.

Free NHS dental treatment or help with health costs

See NHS Choices for details of who is entitled to free dental care or help with health costs.