The Vernon Dental Practice
35 Hermitage Rd, Hitchin SG5 1BY, UK, Hitchin SG5 1BY
5.0 (299 reviews)
About This Practice
The Vernon Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Hitchin, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, including this one. The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 299 reviews. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Other practices nearby include HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED in Hitchin (under a mile away), Hitchin Dental Care in Hitchin (under a mile away), and Hitchin Dentistry in Hitchin (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Across the practices we list in Hitchin, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 5.0 is in line with that. The practice address is 35 Hermitage Rd, Hitchin SG5 1BY, UK, postcode SG5 1BY. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners.
The Vernon Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 35 Hermitage Rd, Hitchin SG5 1BY, UK, Hitchin, SG5 1BY |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 299 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, Hitchin — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Vernon Dental Practice
The neighbourhood around The Vernon Dental Practice has 2,205 residents and 4.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Hitchin Boys' School, 0.2 miles away. Within three miles there are 9 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 8 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,205 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 51.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hitchin Boys' School (0.2 miles); Hitchin Girls' School (0.2 miles); The Priory School (1.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (5 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 8 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 30 miles) |
| Residents in SG5 | 8,412 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SG5 | 16.1% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SG5 | 748 |
NHS Orthodontics in Hitchin
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 Central East Integrated Care Board.
The Vernon Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Vernon Dental Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Vernon Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, Hitchin | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hitchin Dental Care, Hitchin | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (371) |
| Hitchin Dentistry, Hitchin | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (286) |
| Orthoclinique, Hitchin | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (46) |
| Bucklersbury Dental Studio, Hitchin | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (290) |
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