--- title: "Octagon Dental Surgery | Orthodontist in Canford Heath" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/octagon-dental-surgery description: "Octagon Dental Surgery is an orthodontic practice in Canford Heath. Rated 4.6/5 from 10 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Octagon Dental Surgery 2 Enfield Ave, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3SF, UK, [Poole](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canford-heath) BH15 3SF 4.6 (10 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign [01202 674630](tel:01202 674630) [Visit Website](http://octagondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16388343872038805091&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@octagondental.net) ## About This Practice Octagon Dental Surgery is a registered orthodontic provider serving Canford Heath and the surrounding area. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Canford Heath. This practice lists Invisalign and Clear Aligners among its available treatments. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. 10 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.6/5. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. The practice address is 2 Enfield Ave, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3SF, UK, postcode BH15 3SF. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Seaview Dental Practice in Poole (under a mile away), Teeth on the Heath in Poole (under a mile away), and Dorset Dental Clinic in Poole (about 1 mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. ## Octagon Dental Surgery at a Glance | Address | 2 Enfield Ave, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3SF, UK, Canford Heath, BH15 3SF | | --- | --- | | 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, Invisalign | | Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Teeth on the Heath, 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 Octagon Dental Surgery Around Octagon Dental Surgery the 2021 Census counts 1,715 residents, with 7.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 15 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 13th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,715 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 | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (0.4 miles); Poole High School (0.9 miles); Magna Academy (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (8 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 13th of 15 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 Canford Heath 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. Octagon Dental Surgery is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Octagon Dental Surgery offer NHS treatment? Octagon Dental Surgery offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Octagon Dental Surgery offer? Octagon Dental Surgery offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Octagon Dental Surgery offer a free consultation? Octagon Dental Surgery is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Octagon Dental Surgery use digital scanning? Octagon Dental Surgery is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Octagon Dental Surgery located? Octagon Dental Surgery is located in Poole. How many orthodontists are there in Canford Heath? Octagon Dental Surgery is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Canford Heath. What other orthodontists are near Octagon Dental Surgery? The nearest other practices on our register are Seaview Dental Practice (Poole, under a mile away), Teeth on the Heath (Poole, under a mile away), and Dorset Dental Clinic (Poole, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Octagon Dental Surgery, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Octagon Dental Surgery on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Poole View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/canford-heath) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 Octagon Dental Surgery on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Teeth on the Heath, under a mile away. | Practice | From Octagon Dental Surgery | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Teeth on the Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teeth-on-the-heath), Poole | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (550) | | [Seaview Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/seaview-dental-practice), Poole | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (210) | | [Dorset Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-clinic), Poole | 1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (389) | | [Dorset Dental Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-implants), Poole | 1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (237) | | [White Align Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/white-align-dental), Parkstone | 1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.6 (39) | | [Park Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-dental-practice), Poole | 1.1 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (319) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Octagon Dental Surgery. [Teeth on the Heath — Poole (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teeth-on-the-heath) [Seaview Dental Practice — Poole (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/seaview-dental-practice) [Dorset Dental Clinic — Poole (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-clinic) [Dorset Dental Implants — Poole (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-implants) [White Align Dental — Parkstone (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/white-align-dental) [Park Dental Practice — Poole (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Canford Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canford-heath) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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