Best Dentists in Gosforth

Finding a dentist in Gosforth — particularly an NHS one — can feel like a competitive sport. The NE3 area has ten dental practices, but many have closed their NHS waiting lists to new adult patients. Here's the full picture so you can make an informed choice.

Gosforth Dental Surgery

Gosforth Dental Surgery at 85 High Street is the highest-rated practice in the area, with a 4.9/5 Google rating from over 200 reviews. It's private only — no NHS — but offers a comprehensive range including Invisalign, implants, whitening (Zoom and Enlighten), and same-day emergency care. Modern premises with step-free access and a membership plan for regular patients. Free two-hour parking on nearby Hawthorn Road. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with Saturday appointments available.

Best for: Top-rated private care, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, same-day emergency.

Alpha Dental Care

Alpha Dental Care at 67 High Street is one of the few practices still offering NHS dentistry alongside private treatment, though there is a waiting list. Part of the Riverdale Healthcare group, they offer extended hours including Monday evenings until 7pm and Saturday mornings until 1pm — a genuine advantage for working patients. Full range of services from NHS check-ups (Band 1: £27.90) to implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic work. Payment plans from £39/month.

Best for: NHS availability (with waiting list), Saturday and evening hours, High Street location.

Grange Dental Centre

Grange Dental Centre at 59-61 Great North Road is another Riverdale Healthcare practice offering NHS and private treatment. NHS waiting list is active — standard bands apply. Extended hours on Thursday evenings until 6:30pm and early starts from 8am on Wednesdays and Fridays. Services include implants, cosmetic dentistry, six Month Smiles, Invisalign, and the Inman Aligner.

Best for: NHS option, extended Thursday hours, orthodontics range.

Dental Solutions

Dental Solutions at 22 Lansdowne Terrace has been established for over 30 years and is private only. They're currently taking new patients following the addition of a new dentist. Two minutes' walk from Regent Centre Metro. Services include implants, cosmetic dentistry, whitening, and monthly care plans. Open Monday to Thursday until 5:30pm, Friday until 4:30pm.

Best for: Established private practice, currently accepting new patients, Metro-accessible.

Reid Family Dental Practice

Reid Family Dental at 11 Salters Road has been serving Gosforth for over 60 years. They offer both NHS and private treatment, but are not currently accepting new NHS adult routine patients — urgent and emergency NHS may be available. New patient private health check is £65. Private emergency appointments are £79.95.

Best for: Long-established family practice, emergency appointments.

Bupa Dental Care — Kelvin Lodge

Bupa Dental Care at Kelvin Lodge, 77 Elmfield Road, offers both NHS and private services and is listed as accepting new patients and referrals. They have specialist capability for implants, endodontics, oral surgery, and peri-implantitis treatment — making them a useful referral option as well as a general practice. Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.

Best for: Specialist referral capability, accepting new patients, Bupa brand backing.

mydentist — Kenton Park

mydentist at Kenton Park Shopping Centre is one of the few practices actively accepting new NHS patients. Open Monday to Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturday mornings 8am-1pm. Disabled access and free parking. Services include NHS and private care, Invisalign, implants, and virtual consultations.

Best for: Accepting new NHS patients, Saturday hours, parking, wheelchair access.

S. Nepali Cosmetic Dental Studios

S. Nepali Dental at 76-78 Kenton Lane offers both NHS and private services, though NHS availability for new patients should be verified directly. Led by Dr Sanjeeb Nepali, the practice offers implants, Invisalign, veneers, and cosmetic dentistry alongside general NHS care. Multiple surgeries on site. Open Monday to Friday.

Best for: Cosmetic dentistry, implants, Invisalign.

M. I. Bholah Dental Practice

M. I. Bholah at 64 Salters Road is a small independent practice offering NHS treatment — but currently only accepts children under 18 and adults entitled to free NHS care. Not accepting standard adult NHS patients at present. Standard range of treatments including check-ups, crowns, bridges, fillings, root canal, and extractions. Wheelchair accessible.

Best for: NHS children's dentistry, small independent practice.

Fawdon Dental Practice

Fawdon Dental at 1 Station Cottages in Fawdon offers NHS and private treatment but is not taking new NHS patients for routine care. Wheelchair accessible with level access.

Best for: Fawdon residents, existing NHS patients.

The NHS Waiting List Reality

Let's be honest: getting a new NHS dentist in Gosforth is difficult. Most practices have closed their adult NHS lists. Your best current options are:

- mydentist at Kenton Park — actively accepting new NHS patients - Alpha Dental Care and Grange Dental Centre — NHS waiting lists open (join them) - Bupa Kelvin Lodge — listed as accepting new patients

If you can't find an NHS place, the 111 dental helpline (call 111) can help with urgent treatment. For routine private care, Gosforth Dental Surgery is the highest-rated, and Dental Solutions is currently welcoming new patients.

Information correct as of April 2026. NHS availability changes frequently — always call the practice directly to check.