--- title: "Orthodontists in Dorchester, Dorset | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dorchester description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Dorchester, Dorset: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Dorchester Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Dorchester, Dorset by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Dorchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dorchester) ## Compare Orthodontists in Dorchester 2 practices are on our register for Dorchester. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorchester-orthodontic-clinic) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (127 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Orthodontic Department](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-department) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | ## Dorchester at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Dorset | | NHS dental services | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 16,879 | | Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,621 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 29% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,138 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices | | Access within Dorset | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset | | Nearest secondary schools | St Osmund's Church of England Middle School — 1.0 miles Dorset Studio School — 1.0 miles Dorchester Middle School — 1.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,587 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Coker's Frome](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/coker-s-frome) [Frome Whitfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome-whitfield) [Stinsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stinsford) [Charminster](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/charminster) [Kingston Maurward](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kingston-maurward) [Lower Bockhampton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-bockhampton) [All Areas in Dorset](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/dorset) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Dorchester How many orthodontists are there in Dorchester? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Dorchester, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Dorchester offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Dorchester: Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Dorchester has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Dorchester: 4.9 from 127 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Dorchester, Dorset | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dorchester](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dorchester) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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