--- title: "Dorset Dental Clinic | Orthodontist in Poole" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-clinic description: "Dorset Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Poole. Rated 4.9/5 from 389 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dorset Dental Clinic 3 Longfleet Rd, Poole BH15 2HN, UK, [Poole](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/poole) BH15 2HN 4.9 (389 reviews) NHS Braces Retainers [01202 973300](tel:01202 973300) [Visit Website](http://www.dorsetdentalclinics.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11216172330857905185&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@dorsetdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Poole can be seen at Dorset Dental Clinic. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 389 reviews. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Poole, including this one. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces and Retainers, depending on suitability. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Poole. Other practices nearby include Dorset Dental Implants in Poole (under a mile away), Park Dental Practice in Poole (under a mile away), and Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath (about 1 mile away). Dorset Dental Clinic is located at 3 Longfleet Rd, Poole BH15 2HN, UK (BH15 2HN). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. one patient wrote: “My experience with dorset dentist has been an amazing one. I now smile, and I smile with confidence. The care they give is above and beyond. The work they...” Another review, from one patient, reads: “From the moment I arrived at Dorset Dental Clinic I felt comfortable and knew I’d made the right decision. Sarah explained my orthodontic treatment plan very cl…” This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. ## Dorset Dental Clinic at a Glance | Address | 3 Longfleet Rd, Poole BH15 2HN, UK, Poole, BH15 2HN | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 389 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dorset Dental Implants, Poole — 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 Dorset Dental Clinic The neighbourhood around Dorset Dental Clinic has 1,288 residents and 5.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Poole High School (0.4 miles). Dorset 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. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,288 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 42.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Poole High School (0.4 miles); The Cornerstone Academy (1.1 miles); St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (4 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 12 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in BH15 | 9,310 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BH15 | 27.1% | | Residents per square kilometre in BH15 | 3,522 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BH15 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bh15) ## NHS Orthodontics in Poole 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. Dorset Dental Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dorset Dental Clinic offer NHS treatment? Dorset Dental Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Dorset Dental Clinic offer? Dorset Dental Clinic offers NHS Braces and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Dorset Dental Clinic offer payment plans? Dorset Dental Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Dorset Dental Clinic offer a free consultation? Dorset Dental Clinic is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Dorset Dental Clinic use digital scanning? Dorset Dental Clinic is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Dorset Dental Clinic accessible? Dorset Dental Clinic is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Dorset Dental Clinic located? Dorset Dental Clinic is located in Poole. How many orthodontists are there in Poole? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Poole, of which Dorset Dental Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Dorset Dental 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 Dorset Dental Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are Dorset Dental Implants (Poole, under a mile away), Park Dental Practice (Poole, under a mile away), and Octagon Dental Surgery (Canford Heath, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dorset Dental Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dorset Dental Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Poole View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/poole) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Dorset Dental Clinic on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dorset Dental Implants, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dorset Dental Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dorset Dental Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-implants), Poole | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (237) | | [Park Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-dental-practice), Poole | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (319) | | [Octagon Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/octagon-dental-surgery), Canford Heath | 1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.6 (10) | | [White Align Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/white-align-dental), Parkstone | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.6 (39) | | [Seaview Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/seaview-dental-practice), Poole | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (210) | | [Hamworthy Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hamworthy-dental-practice), Poole | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (39) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dorset Dental Clinic. [Dorset Dental Implants — Poole (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-implants) [Park Dental Practice — Poole (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-dental-practice) [Octagon Dental Surgery — Canford Heath (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/octagon-dental-surgery) [White Align Dental — Parkstone (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/white-align-dental) [Seaview Dental Practice — Poole (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/seaview-dental-practice) [Hamworthy Dental Practice — Poole (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hamworthy-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Poole](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/poole) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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