UK Dental Fee Index
An independent, aggregated index of NHS and private dental fees across all four UK nations. Neutral, data-driven analysis of market variance, median fee benchmarks, and SDR compliance.
£27.90
Per course of treatment
£76.60
Per course of treatment
£332.10
Per course of treatment
£20.00
Differs from England
£2,400
National median fee
£450
National median fee
What Is the Dentaclarity National Price Index?
The Dentaclarity National Price Index is an independent, aggregated data resource tracking dental fee structures across the United Kingdom. It consolidates publicly available NHS patient charge schedules, SDR (Statement of Dental Remuneration) data, and aggregated private market fee surveys to produce a neutral, analytical benchmark for patients, researchers, and healthcare analysts.
Unlike commercial comparison platforms, Dentaclarity does not facilitate bookings, referrals, or commercial transactions. All data is presented for informational and analytical purposes, consistent with the standards of a public health data resource.
See full UK dental costs → — Complete 2026 breakdown of NHS and private fees across all four nations.
NHS Patient Charges by Nation — 2026
NHS dental charges vary significantly across UK nations. England and Wales operate a banded charge system, while Scotland and Northern Ireland use an itemised SDR model where patients pay 80% of the scheduled procedure cost, subject to a per-course cap.
| Nation | Charge Type | Patient Fee | Treatments Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | Band 1 | £27.90 | Examination, diagnosis, X-rays, scale & polish |
| England | Band 2 | £76.60 | Fillings, extractions, root canal |
| England | Band 3 | £332.10 | Crowns, dentures, bridges |
| Wales | Band 1 | £20.00 | Examination, diagnosis, X-rays, scale & polish |
| Wales | Band 2 | £60.00 | Fillings, extractions, root canal |
| Wales | Band 3 | £260.00 | Crowns, dentures, bridges |
| Scotland | SDR | 80% of SDR (cap £384) | Itemised per-procedure patient contribution |
| Northern Ireland | SDR | 80% of SDR (cap £384) | Itemised per-procedure patient contribution |
Source: 2026 Aggregated Data — Dentaclarity National Price Index
NHS Dental Patient Charges — All UK Nations (May 2026)
- Charge Type
- Band 1
- Patient Fee
- £27.90
- Treatments Covered
- Examination, diagnosis, X-rays, scale & polish
- Charge Type
- Band 2
- Patient Fee
- £76.60
- Treatments Covered
- Fillings, extractions, root canal
- Charge Type
- Band 3
- Patient Fee
- £332.10
- Treatments Covered
- Crowns, dentures, bridges
- Charge Type
- Band 1
- Patient Fee
- £20.00
- Treatments Covered
- Examination, diagnosis, X-rays, scale & polish
- Charge Type
- Band 2
- Patient Fee
- £60.00
- Treatments Covered
- Fillings, extractions, root canal
- Charge Type
- Band 3
- Patient Fee
- £260.00
- Treatments Covered
- Crowns, dentures, bridges
- Charge Type
- SDR
- Patient Fee
- 80% of SDR (cap £384)
- Treatments Covered
- Itemised per-procedure patient contribution
- Charge Type
- SDR
- Patient Fee
- 80% of SDR (cap £384)
- Treatments Covered
- Itemised per-procedure patient contribution
Source: 2026 Aggregated Data — Dentaclarity National Price Index
Private Dental Fee Medians — National Overview
Private dental fees are not regulated and vary substantially by location, practice overhead, and clinician experience. The figures below represent national median fees. London and other major urban centres typically command a 15–20% premium over these benchmarks.
| Treatment | National Median | Benchmark Type | London Median (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants | £2,400 | National median | £2,820 |
| Teeth Whitening | £450 | National median | £529 |
| Invisalign | £3,200 | National median | £3,760 |
| Veneers | £850 | National median | £999 |
| Root Canal | £820 | National median | £964 |
| Dental Crowns | £850 | National median | £999 |
Source: 2026 Aggregated Data — Dentaclarity National Price Index
Private Dental Treatment Medians — UK National (May 2026)
- National Median
- £2,400
- Benchmark Type
- National median
- London Median (est.)
- £2,820
- National Median
- £450
- Benchmark Type
- National median
- London Median (est.)
- £529
- National Median
- £3,200
- Benchmark Type
- National median
- London Median (est.)
- £3,760
- National Median
- £850
- Benchmark Type
- National median
- London Median (est.)
- £999
- National Median
- £820
- Benchmark Type
- National median
- London Median (est.)
- £964
- National Median
- £850
- Benchmark Type
- National median
- London Median (est.)
- £999
Source: 2026 Aggregated Data — Dentaclarity National Price Index
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Major UK Cities — Fee Variance
Geographic market variance is a key driver of private dental fee divergence. The index tracks location-specific premiums across major UK cities, with granular postcode-level data available for London boroughs.
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