Wayside Dental Practice
2 Douglas Rd, Harpenden AL5 2EW, UK, Harpenden AL5 2EW
5.0 (126 reviews)
About This Practice
Wayside Dental Practice provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Harpenden. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Harpenden. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. This is one of 8 practices on our Harpenden register. 126 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Wayside Dental Practice is located at 2 Douglas Rd, Harpenden AL5 2EW, UK (AL5 2EW). If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP in Harpenden (under a mile away), Harpenden Orthodontic Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away), and Harpenden Dental Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away). The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. The practice website also mentions serving Harpenden.
Wayside Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 2 Douglas Rd, Harpenden AL5 2EW, UK, Harpenden, AL5 2EW |
|---|---|
| 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 126 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, Harpenden — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Wayside Dental Practice
Wayside Dental Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,619 residents, 12.5% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to St George's School (0.4 miles). Patients here can choose from 8 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Its public rating is the highest of the 8 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 23 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,619 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | St George's School (0.4 miles); Roundwood Park School (0.5 miles); Sir John Lawes School (0.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 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 23 miles) |
| Residents in AL5 | 6,676 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in AL5 | 14.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in AL5 | 2,751 |
NHS Orthodontics in Harpenden
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.
Wayside Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Wayside Dental Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Wayside Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Harpenden Orthodontic Practice, Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (333) |
| Harpenden Dental Practice, Harpenden | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (69) |
| Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio, Harpenden | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (274) |
| Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry, Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (255) |
| Bowers Way Dental Surgery, Harpenden | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (61) |
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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