Dentists in Richmond upon Thames

  • 68 Practices
  • 100% CQC registered
  • 4.8 ★ Avg Google rating (65 rated)
  • 58 Verified for general dentistry

Richmond upon Thames is one of London’s most desirable and affluent boroughs, stretching from the Thames-side village of Richmond in the north to Hampton and Teddington in the south. With a population of around 200,000, the borough is characterised by leafy streets, strong schools, and excellent transport links via the District Line and South West Trains.

Dental provision in Richmond reflects the borough’s affluent character. The area has a high density of well-equipped private practices, many catering to families and professionals. NHS availability is above average by London standards, particularly in Richmond town centre and Twickenham.

Dental Care in Richmond

Richmond town centre has the strongest concentration of dental practices in the borough, with a mix of NHS and private providers within easy reach of the station and Richmond Green. Many practices here offer a full range of treatments including cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and dental implants.

Twickenham has a well-established dental scene along King Street and the surrounding roads, serving the area’s large residential and rugby-day visitor population. East Sheen and Barnes are home to several boutique private practices that attract patients from across south-west London.

Kew and Petersham have a smaller but high-quality selection of practices, typically private-focused and serving the local residential community. Hampton and Teddington at the southern end of the borough have a solid mix of NHS and private options, with better NHS availability than much of inner London.

NHS availability in Richmond is relatively good compared to the London average, particularly in Richmond town centre and Twickenham. That said, demand still outstrips supply at busy periods - see our NHS dentist London page for current availability.

Key areas for dental practices in Richmond include Richmond town centre, Twickenham, East Sheen, Barnes, Kew, Hampton, Teddington, Whitton, Ham, and Petersham.

What dental treatment actually costs in Richmond upon Thames

These are median prices taken from the published fee pages of practices in the borough, not estimates. The last column shows how many published prices each median draws on, so you can see how much weight to give it.

TreatmentRichmond upon ThamesSouth London medianPrices used
Hygienist appointment£97£8572
Teeth whitening£399£395101
Root canal£500£55047
Veneers (per tooth)£450£58065
Dentures£800£85089
Invisalign£2,650£2,95055

Richmond upon Thames comes in below the South London median on Invisalign, veneers and dentures. The biggest gap is on Invisalign, at £2,650 against £2,950 across the region.

Medians hide a lot. In Richmond upon Thames, published prices for Invisalign run from £1,500 to £5,400. That spread usually reflects how complex the case is and who is doing the work, so ring two or three practices and ask what the quote covers before committing to anything expensive.

We are not publishing a median implant price. Single implants and full-arch cases such as All-on-4 sit in the same set of published prices, so the middle of that range would mislead. See dental implants in Richmond upon Thames for individual practice prices.

NHS dentists in Richmond upon Thames

13 of the 68 practices in Richmond upon Thames hold an NHS contract, which is 19% of the borough. Across South London the figure is 40%.

An NHS contract is not the same as an open list, and most practices with NHS lists are currently full for adults. If nothing local is taking patients, the rest of the region is worth trying: Bromley has 35 and Croydon has 32. There is no residency requirement for NHS dental care in England, so you can register in any borough that has capacity.

Our NHS dentists in London hub covers the current charge bands, and NHS dentists in Richmond upon Thames has the borough detail.

How practices here are rated

65 of the 68 practices in Richmond upon Thames have Google ratings, averaging 4.76 out of 5, above the South London average of 4.59.

38 practices in the borough hold a rating of 4.9 or better on 50 or more reviews. Ratings are collected by Google rather than by us, and the review count matters as much as the score: a 5.0 from 400 people tells you more than a 5.0 from 12. Every practice page shows both.

Opening hours and getting seen

58 of the 68 practices in Richmond upon Thames open on a Saturday, which is 85% of the borough. If weekday appointments are the problem rather than price, that is the number to work with.

For urgent problems, see emergency dentists in Richmond upon Thames. Out of hours, NHS 111 will direct you to the urgent dental service.

Richmond upon Thames has relatively strong NHS dental access compared to many London boroughs. See how it compares across the capital in our London dental deserts 2026 guide.

Richmond is part of our West London region. You can also compare teeth whitening in Richmond, Invisalign in Richmond, and dental implants in Richmond.

Written and reviewed by the Dentist-London.com Editorial team. Last reviewed 3 August 2026. Prices shown are indicative ranges, not quotes - confirm costs directly with the practice.

Treatments in Richmond upon Thames

"Verified" means the practice's own website names the treatment, checked by our enrichment crawl rather than guessed from directory categories.

Looking specifically for NHS care? See NHS dentists in Richmond upon Thames. That page shows the NHS-listed practices here, each with its latest "accepting new patients" status.

All 68 dental practices in Richmond upon Thames

Dentists in Richmond upon Thames: frequently asked questions

How many dentists are there in Richmond upon Thames?

Dentist-London.com lists 68 dental practices in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How are dentists in Richmond upon Thames rated by patients?

65 of the 68 practices in Richmond upon Thames have Google ratings, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Ratings are collected by Google, not by Dentist-London.com.

Are dental practices in Richmond upon Thames checked by the CQC?

Yes. Every practice listed here is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects dental practices to check they meet regulations. The CQC does not currently give dental practices ratings.

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