NHS Dentists in BT34 — Newry & Mourne

Newry, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Hilltown, Kilkeel. 15 NHS practices in Southern HSCT. Search by postcode and see who's accepting new patients.

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Finding an NHS Dentist in BT34

Currently accepting: Cathedral Quarter Dental Care (BT34 1AY, Newry) is confirmed currently accepting new NHS patients (April 2026 phone survey) — one of only two practices in NI confirmed accepting at survey time.

BT34 is the highest-density NHS dental postcode in Northern Ireland — 15 NHS general practices covering Newry city, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Hilltown, Kilkeel, and the Mourne region. All are part of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. BT34 is also one of the most actively-confirmed-accepting postcodes in our April 2026 phone survey: Cathedral Quarter Dental Care (BT34 1AY, central Newry) is one of only two practices NI-wide that explicitly confirmed they were currently accepting new NHS patients at survey time.

BT34 sits at the southern boundary of NI, bordering the Republic of Ireland's Louth coast. The Newry catchment also has BT35 (south Newry / South Armagh — also Southern Trust, 8 practices) and BT32 (Banbridge — Southern Trust, 7 practices) immediately adjacent. The Southern Trust runs a comprehensive Dental Access Scheme; North Street Dental Care in Lurgan (BT67 — Southern Trust, also confirmed accepting) participates. If you live in or near BT34 and need an NHS dentist, this is currently one of the most viable searches in NI.

Sub-areas covered by BT34

Newry, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Hilltown, Kilkeel.

Nearby Postcodes & Areas

BT35 — South Newry, Crossmaglen

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BT32 — Banbridge

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BT60 — Markethill, Keady

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Dental Access Scheme

Emergency NHS dental care for unregistered patients.

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Emergency Dental Care

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Southern HSCT — All Practices

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many NHS dentists are in BT34?

There are 15 NHS general dental practices in BT34 — covering Newry, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Hilltown, and Kilkeel. This is the highest-count NHS dental postcode in NI. All 15 practices are part of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.

Is any BT34 practice accepting new NHS patients?

Yes. Cathedral Quarter Dental Care (BT34 1AY, central Newry) was confirmed actively accepting new NHS patients in our April 2026 phone survey of all 325 NI NHS practices. That makes BT34 one of the most viable areas in NI to register a new NHS dentist right now. Status changes — call ahead.

What's the difference between BT34 and BT35?

BT34 covers Newry city, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Hilltown, and Kilkeel (the central and coastal parts of Newry, Mourne and Down). BT35 covers south Newry and parts of South Armagh including Crossmaglen. Both are part of the Southern Trust and many patients can choose practices in either postcode.