Dentist headcount decreases to 1,174 in quarter one 2026/27

Date published: 30 July 2026

New accredited official statistics published by NISRA statisticians in the Business Services Organisation (BSO) present information on dental services in Northern Ireland during quarter one 2026/27.

Key findings

During quarter one 2026/27:

• Dentist headcount was 1,174, a decrease of 1.5% compared with quarter one 2025/26.
• Patient registrations were 933,427, a decrease of 3.4% compared with quarter one 2025/26.
• The number of dental practices was 349, a decrease of 2.2% compared with quarter one 2025/26.
• The number of fillings completed was 124,373, a decrease of 8.0% compared with quarter one 2025/26.
• The number of extractions completed was 27,474, a decrease of 10.4% compared with quarter one 2025/26.

About this publication

This publication provides information on general dental services in Northern Ireland during quarter one 2026/27. It includes information on dentists, dental practices, patient registrations, treatments carried out and treatment costs.

Further information

Read the full report: Dental Services for Northern Ireland, Quarterly Series to Q1 2026/27 - Provisional

View data tables and background information: General Dental Services Statistics - Business Services Organisation (BSO) Website