Union Quay Dental
The Richard, The Irvin Bldg, Union Quay, Union Rd, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 1HR, UK, South Shields NE30 1HB
4.9 (909 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in South Shields can be seen at Union Quay Dental. We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in South Shields, including this one. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Osborne Orthodontics in North Shields (under a mile away), Osborne Family Dentists in South Shields (under a mile away), and OSBORNE ORTHODONTICS in North Shields (under a mile away). The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice lists Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers among its available treatments. Across the practices we list in South Shields, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 909 reviews. This is a private orthodontic practice. Union Quay Dental is located at The Richard, The Irvin Bldg, Union Quay, Union Rd, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 1HR, UK (NE30 1HB).
Union Quay Dental at a Glance
| Address | The Richard, The Irvin Bldg, Union Quay, Union Rd, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 1HR, UK, South Shields, NE30 1HB |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North 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, Fixed Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 909 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Union Quay Dental
The neighbourhood around Union Quay Dental has 1,644 residents and 4.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Kings Priory School (0.6 miles). Union Quay Dental is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 13 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,644 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 33.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kings Priory School (0.6 miles); John Spence Community High School (1.1 miles); Marden High School (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (7 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 13 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles) |
| Residents in NE30 | 7,333 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in NE30 | 19.1% |
| Residents per square kilometre in NE30 | 3,163 |
NHS Orthodontics in South Shields
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 North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Union Quay Dental 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 Union Quay Dental on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Osborne Orthodontics, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Union Quay Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) |
| Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (16) |
| Alma Dental Practice, North Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (96) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL, South Shields | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wearside Orthodontic Centre, Sunderland | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, evenings/weekends | 3.0 (4) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, South Shields | 1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (121) |
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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