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Top 10 Dentists in South West
Ranked list of the top Dentists in South West based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-11-27).
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Location:
South West
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region
Scored listings in this region
49
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-11-27
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2025
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 0%
G: 16%
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: 38
SN3 2EZ
|
SWINDON | SN3 2EZ | Good | 2023-10-12 |
| 2 |
Score: 37
BH6 3SQ
|
BOURNEMOUTH | BH6 3SQ | Good | 2023-06-01 |
| 3 |
Score: 36
EX16 6NT
|
TIVERTON | EX16 6NT | Good | 2019-04-30 |
| 4 |
Score: 36
BA13 3FQ
|
WESTBURY | BA13 3FQ | Good | 2018-10-17 |
| 5 |
Score: 36
GL8 8XB
|
TETBURY | GL8 8XB | Good | 2017-03-29 |
| 6 |
Score: 36
DT1 2JY
|
DORCHESTER | DT1 2JY | Good | 2016-08-16 |
| 7 |
Score: 36
BS40 6HF
|
BRISTOL | BS40 6HF | Good | 2016-05-18 |
| 8 |
Score: 36
TQ12 2HH
|
NEWTON ABBOT | TQ12 2HH | Good | 2015-10-08 |
| 9 |
Score: 2
GL5 2AA
|
STROUD | GL5 2AA | Not applicable | 2025-11-27 |
| 10 |
Score: 2
SP4 7HD
|
SALISBURY | SP4 7HD | Not applicable | 2025-11-24 |
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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 region: 2025-11-27.
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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