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Top 10 Dentists in County Durham
Ranked list of the top Dentists in County Durham based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-10-20).
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Location:
County Durham
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admin district
Scored listings in this district
13
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-10-20
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2025
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 0%
G: 8%
RI: 0%
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: 36
DH1 5TW
|
DURHAM | DH1 5TW | Good | 2019-12-03 |
| 2 |
Score: 2
DL12 8EJ
|
BARNARD CASTLE | DL12 8EJ | Not applicable | 2025-10-20 |
| 3 |
Score: 2
DL14 6AH
|
BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL14 6AH | Not applicable | 2025-09-30 |
| 4 |
Score: 2
DL15 9BE
|
CROOK | DL15 9BE | Not applicable | 2025-09-09 |
| 5 |
Score: 2
NE16 6NF
|
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE16 6NF | Not applicable | 2025-08-15 |
| 6 |
Score: 2
DH8 5NW
|
CONSETT | DH8 5NW | Not applicable | 2025-07-09 |
| 7 |
Score: 2
DH7 0ER
|
DURHAM | DH7 0ER | Not applicable | 2025-06-24 |
| 8 |
Score: 2
DL15 0PF
|
CROOK | DL15 0PF | Not applicable | 2025-05-15 |
| 9 |
Score: 2
DH6 3NT
|
DURHAM | DH6 3NT | Not applicable | 2025-02-27 |
| 10 |
Score: 2
DH8 5AQ
|
CONSETT | DH8 5AQ | Not applicable | 2025-02-23 |
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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 district: 2025-10-20.
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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