The 8 Best Dentists & Dental Clinics in London (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 8 picks

The best dentists in London in 2026 include Marylebone Smile Clinic and Harley Street Dental Studio for cosmetic dentistry, Sensu for orthodontics and aligners, Pall Mall Dental and Bow Lane Dental for general care near the office, and Chelsea Dental Clinic and Smile Cliniq for private family dentistry. For NHS specialist referrals, it's the Eastman.

How we chose

This is healthcare, so this list is held to a higher bar than a restaurant round-up. Every practice here is a real, currently operating London clinic with its own website and a published address; we read what each says it offers, and picked a mix of cosmetic specialists, general practices and an NHS teaching hospital. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links on this page.

We do not rank clinics by clinical outcomes, which no outside list can judge, and nothing here is medical advice.

Check before you book. Every dentist, hygienist and dental nurse in the UK must be registered with the General Dental Council — search the GDC register, which also shows whether someone is on a specialist list such as orthodontics. Dental practices in England are registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission, which publishes its inspection reports.

London dentistry splits into NHS and private care. NHS treatment is cheaper but places can be hard to find in central London; most of the practices below are private, which means shorter waits and more cosmetic options at higher prices. For urgent dental pain out of hours, call NHS 111.

1. Marylebone Smile Clinic — Harley Street, Soho & the West End

A Harley Street clinic focused on cosmetic dentistry: veneers, bonding and smile makeovers.

Specialty Cosmetic dentistry, veneers, composite bonding, whiteningBest for Adults wanting a smile makeover

Marylebone Smile Clinic is a cosmetic dentistry practice on Harley Street, best known for veneers, composite bonding and full smile makeovers, and it highlights hundreds of five-star patient reviews.

It suits adults who know they want cosmetic work and are prepared to pay central London prices for it.

Good to know: Ask to see before-and-after cases for the exact treatment you want, done by the dentist who will treat you.

66 Harley Street, London W1G 7HD

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2. Harley Street Dental Studio — Harley Street, Soho & the West End

A private Harley Street practice for cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry.

Specialty Cosmetic and restorative dentistry, implants, whitening, veneersBest for Adults wanting private general or cosmetic care

Harley Street Dental Studio is a private dental practice on Harley Street offering general, cosmetic and restorative care, including veneers, whitening and dental implants, with a team of several dentists.

A good choice if you want one practice for routine check-ups and more complex cosmetic or implant work.

Good to know: The practice offers online booking and WhatsApp contact, listed on its contact page.

52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY

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3. Sensu — Marylebone and London Bridge, Soho & the West End

A specialist orthodontic practice that combines braces and aligners with cosmetic dentistry.

Specialty Orthodontics, clear aligners, cosmetic dentistryBest for Adults and teenagers wanting straighter teeth

Sensu combines specialist orthodontics with cosmetic dentistry, offering braces and clear aligners alongside whitening and bonding to finish the result. It has two London clinics: on Wimpole Street in Marylebone and on Borough High Street at London Bridge.

It suits adults who want discreet orthodontic treatment with a cosmetic finish, and teenagers needing braces.

Good to know: The London Bridge clinic offers evening and weekend appointments, handy if you work in the City.

69 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8AS

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4. Pall Mall Dental — St James's, Soho & the West End

A private practice in St James's for general and cosmetic dentistry.

Specialty General, preventive and cosmetic dentistryBest for Office workers, residents and visitors in the West End

Pall Mall Dental is a private practice on Pall Mall offering general and preventive care alongside cosmetic treatments, with virtual consultations available.

Its location between Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square makes it practical for people who work in St James's, Mayfair and Westminster.

Good to know: Ask about a virtual consultation first if you want a cosmetic opinion before booking an appointment in person.

15 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LU

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5. Bow Lane Dental — City of London (Bow Lane)

A City practice on Bow Lane, popular with people who work in the Square Mile.

Specialty General, cosmetic and preventive dentistryBest for City workers and residents

Bow Lane Dental is a private practice in the City of London, on the lane between Cheapside and Queen Victoria Street, offering general, preventive and cosmetic dentistry.

It is a practical choice if you work near Bank, St Paul's or Mansion House and want appointments around the working day.

Good to know: Mansion House, St Paul's and Bank stations are all a few minutes' walk away.

2a Bow Lane, London EC4M 9EE

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6. Chelsea Dental Clinic — Chelsea, Westminster & South Kensington

An award-winning private cosmetic and general practice led by Dr Rhona Eskander.

Specialty Cosmetic and general dentistryBest for Adults and families in Chelsea and south-west London

Chelsea Dental Clinic is a private cosmetic and general dental practice on Fulham Road, home to the team of Dr Rhona Eskander, a well-known cosmetic dentist who appears regularly in the press.

It suits patients in Chelsea, Fulham and South Kensington who want a private practice for both routine care and cosmetic work.

Good to know: Fulham Road is a walk or bus ride from South Kensington and Fulham Broadway stations.

298 Fulham Road, London SW10 9EP

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7. Smile Cliniq — St John's Wood / Hampstead

A north-west London practice offering family dentistry and orthodontics.

Specialty Family dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic treatmentBest for Families, children and adults in north-west London

Smile Cliniq is a private dental practice in north-west London offering family dentistry and orthodontics, and it lists several dental industry awards on its own site.

It suits families in St John's Wood, Hampstead and Swiss Cottage who want children's and adults' care in one place.

Good to know: Check which treatments are covered by your dental insurance or plan before booking orthodontic work.

102 Boundary Road, London NW8 0RH

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8. Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals (UCLH) — Bloomsbury

London's NHS specialist dental teaching hospital, for complex treatment by referral.

Specialty Specialist NHS dental care: oral surgery, orthodontics, restorative and paediatric dentistryBest for NHS patients referred by their dentist or doctor

The Eastman Dental Hospital, run by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is one of the UK's leading specialist dental hospitals and is linked to UCL's Eastman Dental Institute. Since 2019 it has shared a building on Huntley Street with the Royal National ENT hospital.

It treats complex cases — oral surgery, specialist orthodontics, restorative and children's dentistry — and you normally need a referral from your dentist or GP. It is not a walk-in emergency service.

Good to know: Ask your dentist about an NHS referral if you need specialist treatment; for urgent dental pain, call NHS 111 instead.

47-49 Huntley Street, London WC1E 6DG

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a private dentist cost in London?

Prices vary a lot by area and practice. A private check-up in central London commonly costs from around £60 to well over £100, a hygienist appointment similar, and cosmetic work much more: whitening often from several hundred pounds, porcelain veneers from around £1,000 per tooth and implants from a few thousand pounds each. Most practices publish a price list; ask for an itemised written plan before treatment.

How much does NHS dental treatment cost?

NHS dental charges in England are set nationally in three bands: Band 1 covers an examination, diagnosis and advice; Band 2 adds fillings, root canal work and extractions; Band 3 adds crowns, dentures and bridges. From April 2025 they were £27.40, £75.30 and £326.70. Some people, including under-18s and pregnant women, get free NHS dental care. Check the NHS website for current charges.

How do I find an NHS dentist in London?

You do not register with a dentist the way you do with a GP. Use the 'Find a dentist' service on the NHS website and contact practices showing that they are accepting new NHS patients; availability changes often and is tighter in central London. If you need urgent care and cannot find a dentist, call NHS 111.

Who is allowed to whiten teeth in the UK?

Only GDC-registered dental professionals — dentists, or hygienists and therapists working to a dentist's prescription — can legally carry out tooth whitening in the UK, and the strength of the bleaching product is limited by law. Whitening offered by beauty salons is illegal and can damage teeth and gums.

What is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?

An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed further specialist training and is on the GDC's specialist list for orthodontics. Many general and cosmetic dentists also offer clear aligners; for complex bite problems or children's braces, a specialist orthodontist is usually the better choice. You can check specialist status on the GDC register.

1. Marylebone Smile Clinic — Harley Street, Soho & the West End

2. Harley Street Dental Studio — Harley Street, Soho & the West End

3. Sensu — Marylebone and London Bridge, Soho & the West End

4. Pall Mall Dental — St James's, Soho & the West End

5. Bow Lane Dental — City of London (Bow Lane)

6. Chelsea Dental Clinic — Chelsea, Westminster & South Kensington

7. Smile Cliniq — St John's Wood / Hampstead

8. Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals (UCLH) — Bloomsbury

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