About This Practice
Orthodontic Department provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Dorchester. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Dorchester, including this one. Orthodontic Department is located at Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, Dorchester DT1 2JY, UK. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic in Dorchester (under a mile away), DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Dorchester (under a mile away), and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth (about 6 miles away).
Orthodontic Department at a Glance
| Address | Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, Dorchester DT1 2JY, UK, Dorchester |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Orthodontic Department
The neighbourhood around Orthodontic Department has 1,466 residents and 8.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Dorchester Middle School (0.3 miles). Patients here can choose from 2 other orthodontic practices within three miles.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,466 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dorchester Middle School (0.3 miles); The Thomas Hardye School (0.5 miles); St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (0.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (2 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
NHS Orthodontics in Dorchester
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.
Orthodontic Department 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 Orthodontic Department on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Orthodontic Department | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (127) |
| Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth | 6.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (101) |
| The Clock Dental Practice, Weymouth | 6.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (188) |
| DK Dental Practice, Weymouth | 7.2 miles south | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | payment plans | 4.3 (43) |
| Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil | 18 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.8 (352) |
| Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil | 18.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 3.7 (3) |
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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