NHS Dentists in BT48 — Derry/Londonderry — Cityside
Cityside, Strand, Pennyburn, Rosemount, Buncrana Road. 10 NHS practices in Western HSCT. Search by postcode and see who's accepting new patients.
Finding an NHS Dentist in BT48
BT48 covers the Cityside (west bank) of Derry/Londonderry — including the Strand, Rosemount, Pennyburn, Buncrana Road and the area immediately around the city centre. There are ten NHS general dental practices in BT48, all part of the Western Health and Social Care Trust. The postcode also hosts one specialist oral surgery practice (Rosconnor) on Glendermott Road, BT47, just across the Foyle on the Waterside — that runs on referral only.
If BT48 practices are full, the natural next step is to look at BT47 (Waterside / Caw / Drumahoe — same Western Trust) which has 7 practices, or to expand the search across the wider Western Trust (50 practices in total covering Derry, Strabane, Omagh, Enniskillen). The Western Trust has the highest dentist-to-population ratio in NI for some specialities. The Department of Health NI announced an £8m funding package in April 2026, including a new emergency dental clinic for Western Trust patients — details on our /emergency page. For urgent care without registration, the Dental Access Scheme (DAS) is the route — Orchard Family Practice in Western Trust (Limavady) participates.
Sub-areas covered by BT48
Cityside, Strand, Pennyburn, Rosemount, Buncrana Road.
Nearby Postcodes & Areas
BT47 — Waterside, Drumahoe
View practicesBT82 — Strabane
View practicesBT78 — Omagh
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Western HSCT PageFrequently Asked Questions
How many NHS dentists are in BT48?
There are 10 NHS general dental practices in BT48 — covering Cityside Derry, Strand, Pennyburn, Rosemount, and the Buncrana Road area. All are part of the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
What is the Western Trust £1.4m emergency dental clinic?
In April 2026, the Department of Health NI announced an £8m funding package for NI dentistry including a new £1.4m emergency dental clinic for the Western Trust. The clinic provides urgent NHS dental treatment for unregistered patients across Derry, Strabane, Omagh, and Enniskillen. See our Emergency Dental Care guide for the latest contact details.
Where can I find an NHS dentist near Derry?
Beyond BT48, the Western Trust covers BT47 (Waterside, 7 practices), BT82 (Strabane), BT78 (Omagh), and BT74 (Enniskillen). For urgent treatment without registration, Orchard Family Practice in Limavady (Western Trust) participates in the Dental Access Scheme (DAS).