--- title: "The Dentist | Orthodontist in Bishops Stortford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dentist description: "The Dentist is an orthodontic practice in Bishops Stortford. Rated 4.7/5 from 486 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Dentist 66 South St, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3AZ, UK, [Bishops Stortford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bishops-stortford) CM23 3AZ 4.7 (486 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01279 710100](tel:01279 710100) [Visit Website](https://www.thedentist-stortford.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4603693602395336748&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:care@thedentist-startford.co.ok) ## About This Practice For patients in Bishops Stortford, The Dentist is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Its 4.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Bishops Stortford. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. 486 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford in Bishops Stortford (under a mile away), THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bishops Stortford (under a mile away), and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics in Bishops Stortford (under a mile away). The Dentist is located at 66 South St, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3AZ, UK (CM23 3AZ). We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Bishops Stortford, including this one. ## The Dentist at a Glance | Address | 66 South St, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3AZ, UK, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3AZ | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 486 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford, Bishops Stortford — 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 The Dentist Around The Dentist the 2021 Census counts 1,083 residents, with 3.6% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is TLC Live Online School, 0.2 miles away. The Dentist is one of 4 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 3 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,083 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.4% aged 16 to 24 and 53.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | TLC Live Online School (0.2 miles); St Mary's Catholic School (0.3 miles); The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College (0.5 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 3 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 26 miles) | | Residents in CM23 | 9,449 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CM23 | 18.7% | | Residents per square kilometre in CM23 | 1,275 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CM23 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/cm23) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bishops Stortford 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 Central East Integrated Care Board. The Dentist is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Dentist offer NHS treatment? The Dentist offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does The Dentist offer? The Dentist offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is The Dentist accessible? The Dentist is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is The Dentist located? The Dentist is located in Bishops Stortford. How many orthodontists are there in Bishops Stortford? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Bishops Stortford, of which The Dentist is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at The Dentist? 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 The Dentist? The nearest other practices on our register are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (Bishops Stortford, under a mile away), THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (Bishops Stortford, under a mile away), and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (Bishops Stortford, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Dentist, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Dentist on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bishops Stortford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bishops-stortford) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [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 The Dentist on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Dentist | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hockerill-dental-bishop-stortford), Bishops Stortford | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (265) | | [THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-practice-6), Ford | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bishops-stortford-orthodontic-practice-private-nhs-orthodontics), Bishops Stortford | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (371) | | [Old Harlow Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-harlow-dental-practice), Old Harlow | 6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (217) | | [Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-dental-clinic-oral-surgery-and-dental-implant-leading-centre), Old Harlow | 6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (289) | | [The Barbara Castle Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-barbara-castle-dental-practice), Harlow | 9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (68) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Dentist. [Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford — Bishops Stortford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hockerill-dental-bishop-stortford) [THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE — Ford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-practice-6) [Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics — Bishops Stortford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bishops-stortford-orthodontic-practice-private-nhs-orthodontics) [Old Harlow Dental Practice — Old Harlow (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-harlow-dental-practice) [Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) — Old Harlow (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-dental-clinic-oral-surgery-and-dental-implant-leading-centre) [The Barbara Castle Dental Practice — Harlow (9 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-barbara-castle-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bishops Stortford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bishops-stortford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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