--- title: "Dorset Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Bournemouth" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-orthodontics description: "Dorset Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Bournemouth. Rated 4.9/5 from 63 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dorset Orthodontics 181 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ, UK, [Bournemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth) BH8 8DQ 4.9 (63 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign [07934 172413](tel:07934 172413) [Visit Website](http://www.dorsetorthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7416648861540288825&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:dorsetorthodontics@gmail.com) ## About This Practice Patients in Bournemouth can be seen at Dorset Orthodontics. This is a private orthodontic practice. You'll find the practice at 181 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ, UK, BH8 8DQ. Across the practices we list in Bournemouth, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. On-site parking is reported to be available. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Ocean Dentalcare in Bournemouth (under a mile away), New Leaf Dental in Bournemouth (about 1 mile away), and Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) in Bournemouth (about 1 mile away). This is one of 10 practices on our Bournemouth register. ## Dorset Orthodontics at a Glance | Address | 181 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8DQ, UK, Bournemouth, BH8 8DQ | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Ocean Dentalcare, Bournemouth — 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 Orthodontics Dorset Orthodontics sits in a census neighbourhood of 2,037 residents, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (0.5 miles). Dorset Orthodontics is one of 11 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 2nd of 11 rated practices within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,037 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.3% aged 16 to 24 and 44.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (0.5 miles); Bournemouth School (1.4 miles); The Bishop of Winchester Academy (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (8 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 11 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in BH8 | 11,006 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BH8 | 18% | | Residents per square kilometre in BH8 | 3,371 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BH8 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bh8) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bournemouth 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 Orthodontics is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dorset Orthodontics offer NHS treatment? Dorset Orthodontics offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Dorset Orthodontics offer? Dorset Orthodontics offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Dorset Orthodontics run by a specialist orthodontist? Dorset Orthodontics is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Is Dorset Orthodontics accessible? Dorset Orthodontics is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Dorset Orthodontics located? Dorset Orthodontics is located in Bournemouth. How many orthodontists are there in Bournemouth? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Bournemouth, of which Dorset Orthodontics is one. What other orthodontists are near Dorset Orthodontics? The nearest other practices on our register are Ocean Dentalcare (Bournemouth, under a mile away), New Leaf Dental (Bournemouth, about 1 mile away), and Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) (Bournemouth, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dorset Orthodontics, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dorset Orthodontics on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bournemouth View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bournemouth) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [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 Orthodontics on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Ocean Dentalcare, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dorset Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ocean Dentalcare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-dentalcare), Bournemouth | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (401) | | [New Leaf Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-leaf-dental), Bournemouth | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (73) | | [Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-centre-bournemouth-diamond-invisalign-provider), Bournemouth | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.7 (503) | | [Beechwood Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/beechwood-dental-practice), Bournemouth | 1.2 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (253) | | [740 Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/740-dental), Bournemouth | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (203) | | [Smile Stories](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-stories), Bournemouth | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (758) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dorset Orthodontics. [Ocean Dentalcare — Bournemouth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-dentalcare) [New Leaf Dental — Bournemouth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-leaf-dental) [Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) — Bournemouth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-centre-bournemouth-diamond-invisalign-provider) [Beechwood Dental Practice — Bournemouth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/beechwood-dental-practice) [740 Dental — Bournemouth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/740-dental) [Smile Stories — Bournemouth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-stories) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bournemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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