--- title: "Dover Priory Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Dover" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dover-priory-dental-practice description: "Dover Priory Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Dover. Rated 4.9/5 from 254 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dover Priory Dental Practice 3 Priory Rd, Dover CT17 9RQ, UK, [Saint Peters](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dover) CT17 9RQ 4.9 (254 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01304 206558](tel:01304 206558) [Visit Website](http://www.doverpriorydental.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3303448293936077036&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:smile@doverpriorydental.com) ## About This Practice Patients in Dover can be seen at Dover Priory Dental Practice. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, depending on suitability. Across the practices we list in Dover, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. The practice address is 3 Priory Rd, Dover CT17 9RQ, UK, postcode CT17 9RQ. On-site parking is reported to be available. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is one of 2 practices on our Dover register. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Smile Zone in Dover (under a mile away), Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone (about 7 miles away), and Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone (about 8 miles away). This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 254 reviews. ## Dover Priory Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 3 Priory Rd, Dover CT17 9RQ, UK, Dover, CT17 9RQ | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Kent and Medway 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 254 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Smile Zone, Dover — 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 Dover Priory Dental Practice The neighbourhood around Dover Priory Dental Practice has 1,643 residents and 8.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Dover Grammar School for Girls is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Dover Priory Dental Practice is one of 2 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,643 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Dover Grammar School for Girls (0.4 miles); St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles); Dover Grammar School for Boys (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 (1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Residents in CT17 | 11,166 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CT17 | 29.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in CT17 | 3,017 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CT17 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ct17) ## NHS Orthodontics in Dover 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 Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Dover Priory Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dover Priory Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Dover Priory Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Dover Priory Dental Practice offer? Dover Priory Dental Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Dover Priory Dental Practice offer a free consultation? Dover Priory Dental Practice is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Dover Priory Dental Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? Dover Priory Dental Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Dover Priory Dental Practice use digital scanning? Dover Priory Dental Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Does Dover Priory Dental Practice treat children as well as adults? Dover Priory Dental Practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is Dover Priory Dental Practice accessible? Dover Priory Dental Practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Dover Priory Dental Practice located? Dover Priory Dental Practice is located in Saint Peters. How many orthodontists are there in Dover? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Dover, of which Dover Priory Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Dover Priory Dental Practice? 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 Dover Priory Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Smile Zone (Dover, under a mile away), Leas Dental Studio (Folkestone, about 7 miles away), and Cheriton Dental Surgery (Folkestone, about 8 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dover Priory Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dover Priory Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Saint Peters View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dover) [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 Smile Zone, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dover Priory Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Smile Zone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-zone), Dover | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (22) | | [Leas Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leas-dental-studio), Folkestone | 6.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (22) | | [Cheriton Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cheriton-dental-surgery), Folkestone | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist, evenings/weekends | 4.2 (21) | | [Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-street-dental-implant-clinic), Deal | 7.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (196) | | [Pennypot Dental Ashford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennypot-dental-ashford), Lympne | 11.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.8 (352) | | [Arnica Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/arnica-dental-care), Canterbury | 14.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (81) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dover Priory Dental Practice. [Smile Zone — Dover (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-zone) [Leas Dental Studio — Folkestone (7 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leas-dental-studio) [Cheriton Dental Surgery — Folkestone (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cheriton-dental-surgery) [Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic — Deal (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-street-dental-implant-clinic) [Pennypot Dental Ashford — Lympne (12 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennypot-dental-ashford) [Arnica Dental Care — Canterbury (14 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/arnica-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dover](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dover) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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