About DentalGateways

We started DentalGateways because finding a good dentist shouldn’t feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether you’ve just moved to a new city or you’re looking for better dental care, we’re here to make things easier for you.

Our Story (It’s Pretty Simple Really)

Picture this: You’ve got a toothache on a Friday evening. You need a dentist, fast. But where do you even start? Google gives you a million results, half of them are out of date, and you end up calling five different practices only to find they’re not taking new patients.

Sound familiar? That’s exactly what happened to our founder back in 2023. After spending three hours trying to find an emergency dentist in Manchester, we thought “there’s got to be a better way.”

So we built DentalGateways. Not because we’re dental experts (we’re definitely not), but because we wanted to help regular people find good dental care without all the hassle.

What We Actually Do

Here’s the thing – we’re basically a massive directory of dental services across the UK. Every city, every town, from London to little villages you’ve probably never heard of. We organize everything by location so you can find what’s available near you.

We gather information about dental practices, emergency services, NHS availability, and all that important stuff. Then we put it all in one place where you can actually find it when you need it.

No complicated forms. No hidden fees. Just straightforward information about dental services in your area.

Our Promise to You

Look, we know there are loads of websites out there promising you the moon. We’re not going to do that. What we will do is:

Keep our information up to date. There’s nothing worse than calling a dentist only to find they moved offices six months ago. We regularly check and update our listings because outdated information helps nobody.

Cover the whole UK. Not just London and Birmingham. We’re talking about Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and yes, even those smaller towns that other directories seem to forget exist.

Make it easy to use. Our website works on your phone, your tablet, your laptop – whatever you’ve got. Because you might need to find a dentist while you’re out and about, not just when you’re sat at your desk.

Keep it free. You’ll never pay a penny to use DentalGateways. We might work with dental practices in the future, but using our site will always be completely free for you.

The Team Behind the Scenes

We’re a small team based in the UK who genuinely care about making healthcare information more accessible. Some of us have backgrounds in technology, others in healthcare, but we all share one thing: we’ve all had nightmare experiences trying to find a dentist when we needed one.

We’re not backed by huge dental corporations or insurance companies. We’re independent, which means we can focus on what actually helps you rather than what makes someone else money.

How We Make This Work

You might be wondering “if it’s free, how do you keep the lights on?” Fair question. Here’s the honest answer:

Right now, we’re focused on building the best dental directory in the UK. Once we’ve got that sorted and we’re actually ranking well on Google (which takes time), we’ll offer dental practices the option to have enhanced listings on our site. They might pay to have their practice featured, add photos, or include more detailed information.

But here’s the important bit – that won’t change anything for you. The directory will still be free, the information will still be accurate, and we won’t be pushing certain dentists over others just because they paid more.

What We’re Not

Let’s be clear about a few things. We’re not a booking service – we don’t handle appointments. We’re not a review site – we don’t rate dentists or collect reviews. And we’re definitely not giving medical advice.

We’re a directory. Think of us like the Yellow Pages, but actually useful and specifically for dental care across the UK.

If you need medical advice, talk to a real dentist or call NHS 111. We’re here to help you find dental services, not to tell you what to do about that sore tooth.

Our Vision for the Future

Right now, we’re focused on covering every city and town in the UK with accurate, helpful information. That’s a big job, but we’re making good progress.

Down the road, we’d love to add more features – maybe comparison tools, maybe information about specific treatments, maybe guides about different types of dental care. But we’re taking it one step at a time, making sure we do each bit properly.

We’re also listening. If you’ve got ideas about how we can make DentalGateways better, we genuinely want to hear them. Drop us a message through our contact page. We read every single one.

Why Trust Us?

Good question. Here’s why we think you should give us a chance:

We’re transparent. Everything we’ve told you on this page is the truth. We’re not trying to hide how we work or what our plans are.

We’re independent. We don’t belong to any dental chains or insurance companies. Our only goal is to help you find dental care.

We’re comprehensive. We’re building something that covers the entire UK, not just the profitable bits. Every city deserves good dental information.

We keep improving. We’re always updating our listings, adding new locations, and making the site easier to use.

Questions? We’ve Got Answers

If you want to know more about how we work, what we do with your data, or anything else, check out our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. They’re written in plain English, promise.

Want to get in touch? Our contact page is always open. Whether you’ve spotted an error, have a suggestion, or just want to say hi, we’d love to hear from you.

Last updated: January 2026. We’re real people running this site, and we’re doing our best to help you find good dental care in the UK.