St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre
55 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8BS, UK, Canterbury CT2 8BS
4.9 (464 reviews)
About This Practice
St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre is an orthodontic practice in Canterbury. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Canterbury, including this one. 464 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Canterbury. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. The practice address is 55 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8BS, UK, postcode CT2 8BS. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. Other practices nearby include Bradley & Partners Dental Practice in Canterbury (under a mile away), Castle Street Dental Practice in Canterbury (under a mile away), and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury (under a mile away). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking.
St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre at a Glance
| Address | 55 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8BS, UK, Canterbury, CT2 8BS |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 464 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Bradley & Partners Dental Practice, Canterbury — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre
The neighbourhood around St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre has 1,689 residents and 3.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The Canterbury Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.5 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 7 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,689 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 32.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles); The Archbishop's School (0.8 miles); Barton Court Grammar School (0.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 7 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in CT2 | 11,918 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in CT2 | 27.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in CT2 | 986 |
NHS Orthodontics in Canterbury
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 Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.
St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral 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 St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Bradley & Partners Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley & Partners Dental Practice, Canterbury | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.2 (44) |
| Castle Street Dental Practice, Canterbury | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (29) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Canterbury | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (307) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries, Canterbury | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (1,311) |
| Arnica Dental Care, Canterbury | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (81) |
| Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry | 2.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (38) |
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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