NHS Dentists in Fareham: Finding One & 2026/27 Charges

How do I find an NHS dentist in Fareham?

The NHS runs a find a dentist service where you enter a town or postcode and it lists NHS dentists, with their status on taking new patients. Each practice's page has an appointments section that says whether it takes new NHS patients for routine care and when that was last confirmed. The status is entered by the practice and changes often, so treat everything below as a snapshot from 5 October 2026.

NHS dentistry in England does not work like a GP list. The NHS says you can contact any NHS dentist directly to ask for an appointment, and that some practices may ask you to join a waiting list or fill in registration forms. It also warns that "registration does not mean you'll always be able to get NHS dental care at the same dental practice in the future." Read more on the NHS page how to find an NHS dentist.

Which Fareham dentists is nhs.uk showing, and are they taking NHS patients?

On the appointments pages of six practices that nhs.uk lists around Fareham, five said "This dentist does not currently accept new NHS patients for routine dental care" and one had not confirmed its status. The dates below are the "last confirmed" dates shown on those pages.

Whiteley Dental Practice, 3500 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Fareham, PO15 7AL, did not accept new NHS patients for routine care, last confirmed 17 August 2026. nhs.uk page.

Damira Sharland Dental Practice, Sharland House, 29-30 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7AD, did not accept new NHS patients for routine care, last confirmed 30 September 2026. nhs.uk page.

Aziz Ghaderi at Palmerston Dental Practice, 1 Palmerston Avenue, Fareham, PO16 7DP, did not accept new NHS patients for routine care, last confirmed 27 September 2026. nhs.uk page.

Kings Road Dental Surgery, 8 Kings Road, Fareham, PO16 0NX, did not accept new NHS patients for routine care, last confirmed 20 September 2026. nhs.uk page.

Stubbington Dental Practice, 34a Stubbington Green, Stubbington, PO14 2LE, did not accept new NHS patients for routine care, last confirmed 14 September 2026. nhs.uk page.

Manor Dental Surgery, 270 Hunts Pond Road, Titchfield Common, PO14 4PF, showed "This dentist has not confirmed if they currently accept new NHS patients for routine dental care," with no date shown. nhs.uk page.

This is not a full list of every dental practice in the area. Other practices may be accepting patients, and these statuses change, so run your own search on nhs.uk and ring the practice to confirm.

What if I cannot find an NHS dentist?

The NHS says that if appointments are unavailable locally you should contact your integrated care board (ICB), which manages dental services in your area. For Fareham that is NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Its dentistry page describes an additional hours scheme, where you contact a participating practice and say you are seeking care "under the Additional Hours Scheme" and name your eligibility category. The categories listed include people who need follow-up treatment after emergency dental work elsewhere, clinically vulnerable patients needing dental care before medical procedures, expectant and nursing mothers, care home residents, and some other groups. The ICB page lists the participating practices, which include Damira Sharland, so check the list for one near you.

How do I get urgent dental care in Fareham?

For a dental emergency, the ICB says to contact NHS 111, which can direct you to the most appropriate place for help. The NHS says 111 online can help with dental problems, which might mean finding a dentist or an emergency dentist if there is availability in your area. You can also phone 111. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999. Our urgent care guide explains where to go.

How much do NHS dental charges cost in 2026/27?

The NHS Business Services Authority lists the charges in England from 1 April 2026 on its dental charges page, and the nhs.uk charges page shows the same figures. A Band 1 course of treatment is £27.90. It can include an examination, assessment and advice, X-rays or simple gum scaling if clinically needed. Band 2 is £76.60 and can add fillings, root canal treatment and extractions. Band 3 is £332.10 and can add crowns, dentures, bridges and orthodontic treatment. Urgent dental treatment is £27.90 and can include a temporary filling or removing up to two teeth. Check the NHS page for who may be exempt from charges.