--- title: "Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic | Orthodontist in Dorchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorchester-orthodontic-clinic description: "Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Dorchester. Rated 4.9/5 from 127 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic 15 Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RU, UK, [Weymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dorchester) 4.9 (127 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01305 259417](tel:01305 259417) [Visit Website](http://dorchesterorthodonticclinic.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13376405539588367197&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:dorchesterorthoclinic@dorchesterortho.co.uk) ## About This Practice Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is a registered orthodontic provider serving Dorchester and the surrounding area. Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is one of 3 orthodontic practices we track in Dorchester. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 127 reviews. Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is located at 15 Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RU, UK. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Dorchester (under a mile away), Orthodontic Department in Dorchester (under a mile away), and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth (about 6 miles away). ## Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic at a Glance | Address | 15 Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RU, UK, Dorchester | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 127 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,214 residents, 2.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Dorchester Middle School (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 2 other orthodontic practices on our register. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,214 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Dorchester Middle School (0.4 miles); The Thomas Hardye School (0.6 miles); St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (0.6 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Dorchester 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board. Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic offer NHS treatment? Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic offer? Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic run by a specialist orthodontist? Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic located? Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is located in Weymouth. How many orthodontists are there in Dorchester? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Dorchester, of which Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (Dorchester, under a mile away), Orthodontic Department (Dorchester, under a mile away), and Carlton Dental Practice (Weymouth, about 6 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Weymouth View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dorchester) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Orthodontic Department, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Orthodontic Department](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-department), Dorchester | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Carlton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carlton-dental-practice), Weymouth | 6.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (101) | | [The Clock Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-clock-dental-practice), Weymouth | 6.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (188) | | [DK Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dk-dental-practice), Weymouth | 7.2 miles south | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | payment plans | 4.3 (43) | | [Yeovil Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/yeovil-hospital), Yeovil | 18.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.8 (352) | | [Smile Dental Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-laboratory), Yeovil | 18.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 3.7 (3) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic. [Orthodontic Department — Dorchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-department) [Carlton Dental Practice — Weymouth (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carlton-dental-practice) [The Clock Dental Practice — Weymouth (7 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-clock-dental-practice) [DK Dental Practice — Weymouth (7 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dk-dental-practice) [Yeovil Hospital — Yeovil (18 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/yeovil-hospital) [Smile Dental Laboratory — Yeovil (18 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-laboratory) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dorchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dorchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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