Dentists · Dorset

National Dental

South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU

CQC: Not applicableActive source record

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Address

South Grove CottageTrinity StreetDorchesterDorsetDT1 1TU

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Nearby transport stops

Trinity StreetBus stop · Stop C1About under 100 m in a straight line
Trinity StreetBus stop · Stop C2About 100 m in a straight line
Brewery SquareBus stop · Stop CAbout 200 m in a straight line
Dorchester South Rail StationRail stationAbout 400 m in a straight line
Dorchester West Rail StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout 400 m in a straight line

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DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.

Mapped parking nearby

Trinity Street Car ParkMapped car parkAbout under 100 m in a straight line
Trinity Street Car ParkMapped car park · Dorset CouncilAbout under 100 m in a straight line
Old Market Car ParkMapped car park · Dorset CouncilAbout 200 m in a straight line

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Questions about visiting National Dental

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Is this dentist accepting NHS patients?

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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?

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What can I learn about National Dental?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Not applicable”. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Dentists
Local authority area: Dorset
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: National Dental and Implant Centre Limited
CQC identifier: 1-6467916892

Also recorded as: National Dental and Implant Centre Limited.

Registered specialisms

Services for everyone

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Effective	Not all regulations met	19 June 2026
Well-led	Not all regulations met	19 June 2026
Overall	Not applicable	Not published
Caring	Regulations met	17 March 2026
Responsive	Regulations met	17 March 2026
Safe	Regulations met	19 June 2026

Ratings for specific services and population groups (6)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Dental Overall	Not applicable	19 June 2026
Dental Well-led	Not all regulations met	19 June 2026
Dental Effective	Not all regulations met	19 June 2026
Dental Caring	Regulations met	17 March 2026
Dental Safe	Regulations met	19 June 2026
Dental Responsive	Regulations met	17 March 2026