--- title: "Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry | Orthodontist in Barnstaple" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-zol-excellence-in-dentistry description: "Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry, orthodontist in Barnstaple: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry Hillcrest Dental Practice, Bickington Rd, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DB, UK, [Barnstaple](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barnstaple) EX31 2DB 4.9 (14 reviews) NHS Braces [01271 379867](tel:01271 379867) [Visit Website](https://www.hillcrestdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15504317629348753033&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hillcrestdental@hotmail.co.uk) ## About This Practice Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Barnstaple. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.3 across the practices we track in Barnstaple. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. This is one of 7 practices on our Barnstaple register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple (under a mile away), Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple (about 1 mile away), and Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple (about 1 mile away). The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 14 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is located at Hillcrest Dental Practice, Bickington Rd, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DB, UK (EX31 2DB). ## Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry at a Glance | Address | Hillcrest Dental Practice, Bickington Rd, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DB, UK, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Devon 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 | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 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 Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,447 residents, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Park Community School is the closest secondary school, 1.1 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,447 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Park Community School (1.1 miles); Pilton Community College (1.1 miles); Braunton Academy (4.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 6 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in EX31 | 5,970 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in EX31 | 35.3% | | Residents per square kilometre in EX31 | 1,900 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EX31 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ex31) ## NHS Orthodontics in Barnstaple 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 Devon Integrated Care Board. Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry offer NHS treatment? Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry offer? Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry accessible? Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry located? Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is located in Barnstaple. How many orthodontists are there in Barnstaple? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Barnstaple, of which Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry? 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 Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry? The nearest other practices on our register are Pure Dental Centre (Barnstaple, under a mile away), Trinity Dental Centre (Barnstaple, about 1 mile away), and Dental Implants Devon (Barnstaple, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Barnstaple View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/barnstaple) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Pure Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pure Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pure-dental-centre), Barnstaple | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.6 (27) | | [Trinity Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/trinity-dental-centre), Barnstaple | 1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.6 (24) | | [Dental Implants Devon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-implants-devon), Barnstaple | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Litchdon Medical Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/litchdon-medical-centre), Barnstaple | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 3.4 (70) | | [Next Wave Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/next-wave-dental), Barnstaple | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (66) | | [St John's Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-dental-centre), Barnstaple | 1.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 1.0 (2) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry. [Pure Dental Centre — Barnstaple (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pure-dental-centre) [Trinity Dental Centre — Barnstaple (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/trinity-dental-centre) [Dental Implants Devon — Barnstaple (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-implants-devon) [Litchdon Medical Centre — Barnstaple (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/litchdon-medical-centre) [Next Wave Dental — Barnstaple (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/next-wave-dental) [St John's Dental Centre — Barnstaple (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-dental-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Barnstaple](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barnstaple) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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