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Top 10 Dentists in Kent
Ranked list of the top Dentists in Kent based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-08-18).
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Location:
Kent
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admin county
Scored listings in this county
12
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-08-18
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2025
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 0%
G: 33%
RI: 17%
I: 0%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
Tip: open “CQC” to verify details.
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 37
DA11 0DG
|
GRAVESEND | DA11 0DG | Good | 2022-09-15 |
| 2 |
Score: 36
DA2 8DA
|
DARTFORD | DA2 8DA | Good | 2019-08-22 |
| 3 |
Score: 36
ME12 1UP
|
SHEERNESS | ME12 1UP | Good | 2017-09-19 |
| 4 |
Score: 36
TN12 6AX
|
TONBRIDGE | TN12 6AX | Good | 2017-02-01 |
| 5 |
Score: 27
TN24 0LZ
|
ASHFORD | TN24 0LZ | Requires improvement | 2025-05-08 |
| 6 |
Score: 25
CT1 3NG
|
CANTERBURY | CT1 3NG | Requires improvement | 2021-08-05 |
| 7 |
Score: 2
TN15 8BB
|
SEVENOAKS | TN15 8BB | Not applicable | 2025-08-18 |
| 8 |
Score: 2
CT5 3LD
|
WHITSTABLE | CT5 3LD | Not applicable | 2025-08-13 |
| 9 |
Score: 2
CT10 1JR
|
BROADSTAIRS | CT10 1JR | Not applicable | 2025-07-15 |
| 10 |
Score: 2
ME16 0TW
|
MAIDSTONE | ME16 0TW | Not applicable | 2025-05-12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this county: 2025-08-18.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.
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