NHS Treatment in Holland at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of 1,830 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste, Shepherds Bush — under a mile; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School — 0.3 miles Holland Park School — 0.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.4% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Holland
On our practice register: 85 practices within 5 miles of Holland, 185 practices within 10 and 381 practices within 20. The closest is The Kensington Clinic in Notting Hill, 0.1 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste, 0.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| ARTISTE STUDIOS - L'ORTHODONTISTELondon | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| Moira Wong OrthodonticsLondon | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 0.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (218 reviews) |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (334 reviews) |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holland with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Shepherds Bush, 0.7 miles south-west; the next are London (0.7 miles south-west) and Battersea (1.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Bush | 3 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| London | 3 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| Battersea | 2 | 1.4 miles east |
| Fulham | 2 | 1.6 miles south |
| Chiswick | 1 | 2.4 miles west |
| Acton | 1 | 2.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holland
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 1.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 1.6 miles south |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 0.8 miles west |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 5.0 (113 reviews) | 2.9 miles west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Holland, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Blythe Road Dental Practice, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste, Shepherds Bush, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 4 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Holland are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Holland focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Holland plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Holland
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Greater London are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Holland. By national deprivation ranking, Holland is roughly mid-table for England. Census 2021 counts 1,830 residents in the neighbourhood around Holland, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holland is about 4 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Holland — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.2% of Holland's population at under 16, below the typical share. Secondary-age pupils near Holland attend schools such as The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (0.3 miles) and Holland Park School (0.5 miles). 32 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,241 pupils in Holland's Local Authority area, per DfE data. With 81 orthodontic practices within five miles, Holland is better served than 99% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Holland. The nearest recorded are The Kensington Clinic in Notting Hill, under a mile away; Orthosmile Earl's Court in Shepherds Bush, under a mile away; and ARTISTE STUDIOS - L'ORTHODONTISTE in London, under a mile away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
How the NHS Route Works in Holland
For eligible patients in Holland, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Holland.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Holland
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Equivalent private metal braces in Holland typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
Children's Orthodontics in Holland
Children's orthodontics in Holland covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Holland
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Holland
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
What Is IOTN?
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Greater London use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Holland
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holland is The Kensington Clinic in Notting Hill, about 0.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Orthosmile Earl's Court (0.5 miles) and Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holland?
Our register has 85 practices within 5 miles of Holland, 185 practices within 10 miles and 381 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holland?
The nearest practice to Holland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste in Shepherds Bush, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ARTISTE STUDIOS - L'ORTHODONTISTE (0.7 miles) and Moira Wong Orthodontics (0.8 miles).
Is Holland rural or urban?
ONS classifies Holland as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How many pupils are in Holland's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 70 schools and 23,241 pupils across Holland's Local Authority.
Which county covers Holland?
Holland is in Greater London.
How deprived is Holland compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Holland is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How long does NHS treatment take?
Most NHS fixed brace treatment takes 18–24 months for moderate cases. More complex cases may take longer. Your orthodontist will give an estimate after the initial assessment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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