NHS Dentist Manchester

As an established NHS dental practices in South Manchester, we aim to combine our years of experience and expertise, with a friendly and personal approach, to provide NHS direct dental care and cosmetic dental treatments of the highest standard. We hope to provide a variety of options that will allow you to choose the one that suits your personal situation.

Choose Ocean Dental as your local NHS Dentist

At Ocean Dental, we believe in providing professional and affordable private dentistry care for your long term benefit. We believe in preventative dentistry and aim to help you keep your teeth for life.

Now taking new NHS patients

With our new NHS dentistry health service, we are currently taking new NHS dental patients and in particular for patients at our soon to be opened Manchester City Centre practice, so for NHS dental treatment, please feel free to call our helpful reception team for further information or to book a new NHS patient examination.

Call us on 0161 224 7135

Email us at reception@odental.co.uk

Once you have come to see us, regular routine dental examinations, regular visits to your hygienist and by looking after your oral health on a daily basis, you can help avoid the traditional pattern of fillings and extractions.

We offer a comprehensive range of general dental treatments and dedicated hygienists to help you maintain healthy gums, fresh breath and outstanding oral health.

Thorough dental examinations
Dedicated hygienists
Personalised clinical care
Education and advice

Who are NHS dental services available to?

NHS dental care is available to EVERYONE, all members of the public and to NHS exempt patients. However, charges (detailed below) apply under the NHS depending upon your personal situation our reception staff will be able to confirm on whether you fall under the exempt category.

Am I an exempt patient and qualify for NHS dental services?

You are an exempt patient if you are:

You are under 18 years of age
You are 18 years old and in full time education
You are pregnant
You have had a baby in the last 12 months

Or, you are entitled to free NHS dental services because during the course of treatment you, or your partner receive:

Income support (Incapacity benefit and disability Living Allowance do not count)
Income based Jobseekers Allowance (Contribution-based does not count)
Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (Contribution-related does not count)
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (Savings Credit on its own does not count)

These are the only benefits that entitle you to free NHS dental services and proof will be requested upon registration.

What do NHS dental services include?

NHS treatment includes all dentistry necessary to secure and maintain your oral health and, where necessary, to restore function. Consequently it does not include cosmetic dentistry or treatment that is considered to be over and above functionality.

What are the NHS Dental charges?

These charges are set by the NHS and were last reviewed in 1 April 2010
The charge you pay depends on the treatment you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. You will only ever be asked to pay one charge for each complete course of treatment, even if you need to visit us more than once to finish it. The courses of treatment are split into 3 bands: Band 1, Band 2 or Band 3.

Band 1 – course of treatment £16.50
This covers an examination, diagnosis (e.g. X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale to remove tartar/ plaque and the application of fluoride varnish.

Band 2 course of treatment – £45.60
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work, advanced gum care and if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth.

Band 3 course of treatment – £198.00
This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dental implants, bridges or dentures.