NHS Dental Access: Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (June 2023)
Real NHS dental access data for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board — adults and children seen by an NHS dentist as a percentage of the population, with the Gera Dental Access & Activity Index (GDAAI).
What is the NHS dental access rate in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, and how does it compare to England?
As at June 2023, 40.7% of adults in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — 0.0 percentage points above the England average of 40.7%. The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is 44/100. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
| Measure | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | England average |
|---|---|---|
| Adults seen by NHS dentist (prev. 24 months) | 40.7% | 40.7% |
| Children seen by NHS dentist (prev. 12 months) | 53.7% | ~52% |
| Gera Dental Access & Activity Index | 44 / 100 | 50 / 100 (median) |
| Adult population | 771,102 | — |
| Child population | 198,154 | — |
| ICB ONS code | E54000039 | — |
| ICB ODS code | QUY | — |
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About NHS dental access in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board covers an adult population of 771,102 and a child population of 198,154. As at June 2023, 40.7% of adults had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — a higher rate than the England average of 40.7%.
The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index (GDAAI) for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is 44/100, placing it in the lower half of England's 42 Integrated Care Boards. The GDAAI is computed solely from real NHS Digital data and is not available from any other source. See the full GDAAI methodology.
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NHS dental access in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions
- What is the NHS dental access rate in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
- As at June 2023, 40.7% of adults in the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board area had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — 0.0 percentage points above the England average of 40.7%. The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is 44/100. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
- Is Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire better or worse than the England average for NHS dental access?
- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's adult NHS dental access rate of 40.7% is 0.0 percentage points above the England average of 40.7% as at June 2023. Its Gera Dental Access & Activity Index of 44/100 places it in the lower half of England's 42 Integrated Care Boards.
- How do I find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
- Search nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist for practices in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area currently accepting new NHS patients. With 40.7% of adults seen in the previous 24 months, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is above the England average, though individual practice availability varies. GeraClinic online consultations are available for dental triage and non-emergency dental advice while you await an NHS appointment.
- What is the child NHS dental access rate in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
- As at June 2023, 53.7% of children in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 12 months, against an England child average of approximately 52% based on NHS Digital 2022-23 data (OGL v3.0). Children are typically seen on a shorter 12-month reference period than adults (24 months).
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Contains public sector information published by NHS Digital / NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS Dental Statistics for England 2022-23 — Table 3e (Geographical Breakdown) (June 2023, published 24 August 2023).
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