--- title: "The Orthodontic Practice | Orthodontist in Derby" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-practice-2 description: "The Orthodontic Practice is an orthodontic practice in Derby. Rated 4.8/5 from 128 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Orthodontic Practice 5 St James Ct, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT, UK, [Derby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/derby) 4.8 (128 reviews) [01332 295727](tel:01332 295727) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10440078502967446877&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Patients in Derby can be seen at The Orthodontic Practice. This is a private orthodontic practice. Patients have rated this practice 4.8/5 across 128 reviews. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Derby. The Orthodontic Practice is located at 5 St James Ct, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT, UK. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) in Derby (under a mile away), THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Derby (under a mile away), and Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (under a mile away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Derby, including this one. ## The Orthodontic Practice at a Glance | Address | 5 St James Ct, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT, UK, Derby | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | Private | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 128 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel), Derby — 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 Orthodontic Practice The Orthodontic Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,576 residents, 4.1% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Derby Cathedral School, 0.2 miles away. The Orthodontic Practice is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 13 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 5th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 32 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,576 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 21% aged 16 to 24 and 41.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Derby Cathedral School (0.2 miles); Landau Forte College (0.7 miles); The Bemrose School (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (6 offer NHS, 11 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 13 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield (about 32 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Derby 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 Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The Orthodontic Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Orthodontic Practice offer NHS treatment? The Orthodontic Practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Where is The Orthodontic Practice located? The Orthodontic Practice is located in Derby. How many orthodontists are there in Derby? We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Derby, of which The Orthodontic Practice is one. What other orthodontists are near The Orthodontic Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (Derby, under a mile away), THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (Derby, under a mile away), and Ashbourne Road Dental (Derby, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Orthodontic Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Orthodontic Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Derby View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/derby) [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 Orthodontic Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel), under a mile away. | Practice | From The Orthodontic Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-practice-derby-orthodontics-r-v-patel), Derby | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 2.3 (6) | | [Ashbourne Road Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashbourne-road-dental), Derby | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (346) | | [Remarkable Smiles - Derby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/remarkable-smiles-derby), Derby | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (460) | | [Casa Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/casa-dental), Derby | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (180) | | [Derby City Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/derby-city-dental-care), Derby | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.5 (498) | | [Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-dental-and-implant-clinic), Derby | 1.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (452) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Orthodontic Practice. [The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) — Derby (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-practice-derby-orthodontics-r-v-patel) [Ashbourne Road Dental — Derby (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashbourne-road-dental) [Remarkable Smiles - Derby — Derby (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/remarkable-smiles-derby) [Casa Dental — Derby (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/casa-dental) [Derby City Dental Care — Derby (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/derby-city-dental-care) [Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic — Derby (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-dental-and-implant-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Derby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/derby) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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