About This Practice
Dental Access Service is an orthodontic practice in Blackpool. The practice has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 34 reviews. This is one of 5 practices on our Blackpool register. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 3.6 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.1 across the practices we track in Blackpool. Other practices nearby include Whitegate Health Centre in Blackpool (under a mile away), Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool (under a mile away), and Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool (under a mile away). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Dental Access Service is located at 150-158 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool FY3 9ES, UK.
Dental Access Service at a Glance
| Address | 150-158 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool FY3 9ES, UK, Blackpool |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 3.6 out of 5 from 34 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Whitegate Health Centre, Blackpool — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dental Access Service
The neighbourhood around Dental Access Service has 1,502 residents and 5.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.1 miles). Dental Access Service is one of 9 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 9 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 9th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,502 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.1 miles); South Shore Academy (1.2 miles); St George's School A Church of England Academy (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (2 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 9th of 9 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 14 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Blackpool
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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Dental Access Service 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 Dental Access Service on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Whitegate Health Centre, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dental Access Service | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Health Centre, Blackpool | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.8 (182) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates, Blackpool | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.6 (104) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad), Blackpool | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.4 (50) |
| ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton | 1.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (219) |
| Tower Dental, Thornton-Cleveleys | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (226) |
| EverythingTeeth, Blackpool | 1.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (32) |
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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