About This Practice
Bowers Way Dental Surgery is an orthodontic practice based in Harpenden, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The practice address is 29 Bowers Way, Harpenden AL5 4EP, UK. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Harpenden Dental Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away), Harpenden Orthodontic Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away), and Brace Orthodontics in Harpenden (under a mile away). Across the practices we list in Harpenden, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.3 is below that. 61 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.3/5. This is one of 8 practices on our Harpenden register. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register.
Bowers Way Dental Surgery at a Glance
| Address | 29 Bowers Way, Harpenden AL5 4EP, UK, Harpenden |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 61 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Harpenden Dental Practice, Harpenden — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Bowers Way Dental Surgery
Bowers Way Dental Surgery sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,933 residents, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. St George's School is the closest secondary school, 0.3 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 8 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 8 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 22 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,933 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | St George's School (0.3 miles); Sir John Lawes School (0.5 miles); Roundwood Park School (0.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (6 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 8 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 22 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Harpenden
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 dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board.
Bowers Way Dental Surgery is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Bowers Way Dental Surgery on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harpenden Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Bowers Way Dental Surgery | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Dental Practice, Harpenden | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (69) |
| Harpenden Orthodontic Practice, Harpenden | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (333) |
| Brace Orthodontics, Harpenden | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 3.5 (19) |
| Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio, Harpenden | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (274) |
| Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry, Harpenden | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (255) |
| HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, Harpenden | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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