About This Practice
For patients in Reading, Riverside Dental Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Across the practices we list in Reading, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.3 is below that. The practice has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 89 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Riverside Dental Centre is located at 20 Bridge St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8AA, UK. This is one of 13 practices on our Reading register. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Caversham Heights Dental Practice in Reading (under a mile away), Reading Smiles in Reading (under a mile away), and Markham Associates Dental Surgeons in Reading (under a mile away).
Riverside Dental Centre at a Glance
| Address | 20 Bridge St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8AA, UK, Reading |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley 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 89 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Riverside Dental Centre
Around Riverside Dental Centre the 2021 Census counts 1,806 residents, with 4% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is River Academy, 0.4 miles away. Within three miles there are 14 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 14 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 13th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,806 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 51.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | River Academy (0.4 miles); Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.0 miles); Kendrick School (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (6 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 9 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 13th of 14 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 37 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Reading
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 Thames Valley Integrated Care Board.
Riverside Dental Centre 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 Riverside Dental Centre on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Caversham Heights Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Riverside Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Heights Dental Practice, Reading | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (263) |
| Reading Smiles, Reading | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (734) |
| Markham Associates Dental Surgeons, Reading | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.8 (306) |
| Toothpick Dental Staff Agency Ltd, Reading | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (75) |
| Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants, Reading | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 3.7 (245) |
| DrBK Clinic Reading, Reading | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (107) |
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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