Dorset Orthodontics
181 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ, UK, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ
4.9 (63 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Bournemouth can be seen at Dorset Orthodontics. This is a private orthodontic practice. You'll find the practice at 181 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ, UK, BH8 8DQ. Across the practices we list in Bournemouth, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. On-site parking is reported to be available. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Ocean Dentalcare in Bournemouth (under a mile away), New Leaf Dental in Bournemouth (about 1 mile away), and Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) in Bournemouth (about 1 mile away). This is one of 10 practices on our Bournemouth register.
Dorset Orthodontics at a Glance
| Address | 181 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ, UK, Bournemouth, BH8 8DQ |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Ocean Dentalcare, Bournemouth — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dorset Orthodontics
Dorset Orthodontics sits in a census neighbourhood of 2,037 residents, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (0.5 miles). Dorset Orthodontics is one of 11 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 2nd of 11 rated practices within three miles.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,037 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.3% aged 16 to 24 and 44.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (0.5 miles); Bournemouth School (1.4 miles); The Bishop of Winchester Academy (1.4 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (8 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 11 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in BH8 | 11,006 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in BH8 | 18% |
| Residents per square kilometre in BH8 | 3,371 |
NHS Orthodontics in Bournemouth
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 Dorset Integrated Care Board.
Dorset Orthodontics 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 Dorset Orthodontics on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Ocean Dentalcare, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dorset Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Dentalcare, Bournemouth | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (401) |
| New Leaf Dental, Bournemouth | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (73) |
| Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), Bournemouth | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.7 (503) |
| Beechwood Dental Practice, Bournemouth | 1.2 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (253) |
| 740 Dental, Bournemouth | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (203) |
| Smile Stories, Bournemouth | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (758) |
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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