NHS Dentists in South Eastern Trust
Find accepting dental practices across South Eastern HSCT. 61 NHS practices serving Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards, and Downpatrick.
South Eastern Trust — Live Snapshot
Last updated 29 May 2026Source: NI Dental Finder April 2026 phone survey. See full survey + methodology →
April 2026 phone survey — South Eastern Trust
Of 16 South Eastern Trust practices that gave a status when phoned in April 2026, 0 confirmed actively accepting new NHS patients. 16 confirmed they are not currently accepting. One practice in this Trust did, however, confirm participation in the Dental Access Scheme (DAS) for urgent unregistered-patient care — Castlewellan Dental Care (BT31 9DX).
May 2026 update: two South Eastern Trust practices (Comber Dental Practice BT23, Hamilton Road Dental BT20) initially appeared as self-confirmed accepting via the directory's email dashboard. A forensic review on 29 May 2026 found those confirmations were almost certainly auto-generated by corporate email-security scanners rather than practice managers. To be safe, both have been moved to Contact to enquire pending direct verification. The only NI practices currently independently verified as accepting new NHS patients are in Southern Trust (North Street Dental Care, Lurgan BT67; Cathedral Quarter Dental, Newry BT34) from our April phone survey. See the full survey + May 2026 update →
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South Eastern HSCT covers the East Down and North Down coastal areas. Click any town to search for dentists there:
Other towns in South Eastern Trust include Holywood, Comber, Newcastle, Donaghadee, Ballynahinch, and Moira. Use the main search tool with your postcode or town name to find nearby practices.
About Dentistry in South Eastern Trust
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (South Eastern HSCT) serves a population of approximately 372,700 across East Down and North Down, including the major towns of Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards, and Downpatrick. With 65 general NHS practices, South Eastern Trust provides good geographic coverage across both urban and more rural areas.
Access to Dental Care: South Eastern Trust has a well-distributed network of dental practices. Lisburn and Bangor are significant hubs with 13 practices each, while Downpatrick and Newtownards also have good provision. Coastal areas like Bangor and the Ards Peninsula have reasonable access, though patients in more remote villages may need to travel to nearby towns. The Dental Access Scheme ensures emergency care is available to all residents.
Key Points: Lisburn is the largest practice cluster and a good base for finding dentists in South Eastern Trust. Bangor's coastal location makes it popular for both tourists and residents. Patients in smaller towns should search by postcode to find the nearest practices. Several multi-surgery centres serve broad catchment areas across the trust. Use our search tool to find the practice that best suits your location and needs.
Useful Links & Services
Dental Access Scheme
No registered dentist? The DAS provides emergency care for unregistered patients.
Learn About DASEmergency Dental Care
Dental emergency outside working hours? Find out how to get help.
Emergency Services