NHS Dental Access: Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (June 2023)
Real NHS dental access data for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, and how does it compare to England?
As at June 2023, 43.4% of adults in NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.7%. The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is 55/100. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
| Measure | Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent | England average |
|---|---|---|
| Adults seen by NHS dentist (prev. 24 months) | 43.4% | 40.7% |
| Children seen by NHS dentist (prev. 12 months) | 56.3% | ~52% |
| Gera Dental Access & Activity Index | 55 / 100 | 50 / 100 (median) |
| Adult population | 910,214 | — |
| Child population | 229,580 | — |
| ICB ONS code | E54000010 | — |
| ICB ODS code | QNC | — |
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In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, as at June 2023, 43.4% of adults had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — that is 2.7 pp above the England average of 40.7%.
Child NHS dental access in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent: 56.3% of children seen in the previous 12 months. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is above the England average for NHS dental access. To find a practice accepting new NHS patients, visit nhs.uk/find-a-dentist, or see a GeraClinic clinician online for urgent dental triage.
About NHS dental access in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board covers an adult population of 910,214 and a child population of 229,580. As at June 2023, 43.4% 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is 55/100, placing it in the upper 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent: frequently asked questions
- What is the NHS dental access rate in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent?
- As at June 2023, 43.4% of adults in the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board area had been seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months — 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.7%. The Gera Dental Access & Activity Index for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is 55/100. Source: NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23, Table 3e (NHS Digital, OGL v3.0).
- Is Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent better or worse than the England average for NHS dental access?
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's adult NHS dental access rate of 43.4% is 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.7% as at June 2023. Its Gera Dental Access & Activity Index of 55/100 places it in the top half of England's 42 Integrated Care Boards.
- How do I find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent?
- Search nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist for practices in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent area currently accepting new NHS patients. With 43.4% of adults seen in the previous 24 months, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent?
- As at June 2023, 56.3% of children in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.