The Waterside Dental Clinic
16-17, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2YP, UK, Preston PR2 2YP
4.9 (150 reviews)
About This Practice
The Waterside Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Preston, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This is one of 14 practices on our Preston register. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. 150 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Across the practices we list in Preston, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. Other practices nearby include Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk in Preston (under a mile away), Lane Ends Dental Practice in Preston (about 1 mile away), and Fishergate Hill Dental in Preston (about 1 mile away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. You'll find the practice at 16-17, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2YP, UK, PR2 2YP.
The Waterside Dental Clinic at a Glance
| Address | 16-17, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2YP, UK, Preston, PR2 2YP |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 150 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk, Preston — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Waterside Dental Clinic
Around The Waterside Dental Clinic the 2021 Census counts 1,742 residents, with 4.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Ashton Community Science College, 0.6 miles away. The Waterside Dental Clinic is one of 13 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 12 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 2 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,742 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 42.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashton Community Science College (0.6 miles); Penwortham Priory Academy (0.7 miles); Penwortham Girls' High School (1.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (6 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 12 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 2 miles) |
| Residents in PR2 | 10,779 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in PR2 | 27.9% |
| Residents per square kilometre in PR2 | 3,755 |
NHS Orthodontics in Preston
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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
The Waterside Dental Clinic 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 Waterside Dental Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Waterside Dental Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk, Preston | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (421) |
| Lane Ends Dental Practice, Preston | 1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (276) |
| Fishergate Hill Dental, Preston | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (104) |
| Holly Dental Practice, Preston | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (163) |
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Preston | 1.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (217) |
| Preston Orthodontics, Preston | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.4 (8) |
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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