NHS Dental Access: Somerset (June 2023)
Real NHS dental access data for NHS Somerset 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 Somerset, and how does it compare to England?
As at June 2023, 38.4% of adults in NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.7%. The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index for Somerset is 34/100. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
| Measure | Somerset | England average |
|---|---|---|
| Adults seen by NHS dentist (prev. 24 months) | 38.4% | 40.7% |
| Children seen by NHS dentist (prev. 12 months) | 47.0% | ~52% |
| Gera Dental Access & Activity Index | 34 / 100 | 50 / 100 (median) |
| Adult population | 452,558 | — |
| Child population | 111,293 | — |
| ICB ONS code | E54000038 | — |
| ICB ODS code | QSL | — |
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Below England average NHS dental access
Somerset's adult NHS dental access rate of 38.4% is 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.7%. This means a higher proportion of adults in this area have not had recent NHS dental contact. Use the NHS dentist finder at nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist to search for practices accepting new NHS patients.
About NHS dental access in Somerset
The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board covers an adult population of 452,558 and a child population of 111,293. As at June 2023, 38.4% of adults had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — a lower rate than the England average of 40.7%.
The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index (GDAAI) for Somerset is 34/100, 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 Somerset: frequently asked questions
- What is the NHS dental access rate in Somerset?
- As at June 2023, 38.4% of adults in the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board area had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.7%. The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index for Somerset is 34/100. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
- Is Somerset better or worse than the England average for NHS dental access?
- Somerset's adult NHS dental access rate of 38.4% is 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.7% as at June 2023. Its Gera Dental Access & Activity Index of 34/100 places it in the lower half of England's 42 Integrated Care Boards.
- How do I find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in Somerset?
- Search nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist for practices in the Somerset area currently accepting new NHS patients. With 38.4% of adults seen in the previous 24 months, Somerset has below-average NHS dental access, which may mean fewer practices with open lists. 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 Somerset?
- As at June 2023, 47.0% of children in the Somerset 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).
NHS dental access in Somerset is below the England average
Somerset's adult NHS dental access rate of 38.4% is below the England average of 40.7%. While you search for an NHS dentist accepting new patients, GeraClinic's UK-registered clinicians offer online dental triage, assessment of tooth pain and infection, and prescription services.
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).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.