The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)
Saint James Court, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT, UK, Derby
2.3 (6 reviews)
About This Practice
For patients in Derby, The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Across the practices we list in Derby, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 2.3 is below that. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are The Orthodontic Practice in Derby (under a mile away), THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Derby (under a mile away), and Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is one of 15 practices on our Derby register. This is a private orthodontic practice. The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) is located at Saint James Court, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT, UK.
The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) at a Glance
| Address | Saint James Court, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT, UK, Derby |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 2.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | The Orthodontic Practice, Derby — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)
The neighbourhood around The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) has 1,576 residents and 4.1% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Derby Cathedral School (0.2 miles). Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 13 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 Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,576 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 21% aged 16 to 24 and 41.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Derby Cathedral School (0.2 miles); Landau Forte College (0.7 miles); The Bemrose School (0.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (6 offer NHS, 11 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 13th of 13 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield (about 32 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Derby
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 Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board.
The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) 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 The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic Practice, Derby | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (128) |
| Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (346) |
| Remarkable Smiles - Derby, Derby | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (460) |
| Casa Dental, Derby | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (180) |
| Derby City Dental Care, Derby | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.5 (498) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic, Derby | 1.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (452) |
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