Looking for an NHS dentist in Coulsdon? 72 Dental on Brighton Road treats both NHS and private patients, though NHS places open in limited numbers through the year. If we cannot offer an NHS space straight away, you can join the waiting list, book a private new patient exam, or spread the cost with a membership plan from 75p a day. Either way you are seen by the same team at the same CR5 practice.
NHS And Private
Both Available
Open
Mon To Sat
Membership
From 75p A Day
Yes. 72 Dental is an NHS and private practice in Coulsdon. NHS availability is capped because every NHS practice works to a fixed annual contract that limits how many courses of treatment it can deliver. When those places are taken, new NHS registrations pause until capacity frees up. That happens across Surrey and South London, and it is why we keep a private route open so nobody has to wait in pain.
The quickest way to check today’s position is to call the practice on 0208 660 3308 or ask through online booking. We will tell you honestly whether NHS spaces are open, and if they are not, what your options are.
You do not need a referral to register with an NHS dentist, and you can choose any practice taking NHS patients rather than the one closest to home. To get started with us:
If you are in discomfort while you wait, do not sit on it. We keep same-day emergency slots for toothache, swelling and broken teeth, and you can be seen privately before your registration completes. You can become a new patient online in a couple of minutes.
NHS dentistry in England is banded, so you pay a set charge for a course of treatment rather than a fee per item. Band 1 covers an exam, advice, x-rays and a scale and polish where it is clinically needed. Band 2 adds treatment such as fillings, root canals and extractions. Band 3 covers lab work like crowns, dentures and bridges. Children under 18, and some other groups, are exempt from NHS charges.
Cosmetic work sits outside the NHS. Whitening, veneers, composite bonding and Invisalign are private treatments, so if you want a straighter or brighter smile that is handled separately. We are an experienced Invisalign provider in Coulsdon if you decide to go that way.
A full NHS list does not mean you are stuck. Here is how the routes compare so you can pick what suits you.
| Option | Best for | What is involved |
|---|---|---|
| NHS waiting list | Happy to wait for an NHS place | Free to join, and we contact you when a space opens |
| Private new patient exam | Anyone who wants to be seen soon | Full exam, x-rays, iTero scan and a treatment plan |
| Membership plan | Regular care spread across the year | Routine exams and hygiene bundled from 75p a day |
| Same-day emergency | Pain, swelling or trauma | Seen the same day, whether or not you are registered |
If predictable monthly costs suit you better than one-off fees, our Coulsdon membership plan folds your check-ups and hygiene visits into a single small payment.
We have cared for families in Coulsdon and the surrounding area for decades, with a patient base that reaches well beyond CR5. The practice holds more than 600 five-star reviews and runs early morning, late evening and Saturday appointments so you are not forced to miss work or school. Principal dentist Dr Raman Sandhu leads a team of experienced clinicians, and every new patient exam includes an eight-point health check, digital x-rays and an iTero scan.
NHS availability changes through the year as places free up. Call 0208 660 3308 or ask through online booking and we will tell you the current position. If NHS spaces are full, we will add you to the waiting list and offer a private appointment in the meantime.
No. You can register directly with any NHS dentist taking patients, and you do not need a referral from a GP or your previous dentist. Contact the practice, confirm a place is open and book your first exam.
NHS charges are set nationally and grouped into bands, so you pay one fee for a whole course of treatment. A routine exam falls in the lowest band. Children under 18 and some other groups are exempt. Ask us for the current band charges when you book.
We hold same-day emergency appointments for problems like severe toothache, swelling, bleeding or a knocked-out tooth. You can be seen privately for emergencies even if you are not yet registered. Call as early in the day as you can.
Yes. Many of our patients switch between NHS and private care as their needs and NHS availability change. Tell us what you are after and we will explain what is open and what each route involves.
We are at 72 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BB, open Monday to Saturday with early and late slots during the week. We are closed on Sunday, though emergency guidance is available by phone.
Ready to get started? Register as a new patient online or call the Coulsdon team on 0208 660 3308, and we will find you the right appointment, whether that is NHS, private or an emergency slot. You will find us at 72 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BB, open Monday to Saturday, and we are easy to reach from Purley, Kenley, Caterham and Old Coulsdon.
