Last updated: 11 June 2026
Exeter's cathedral city charm and university presence create a distinctive dental market in the South West's dental desert. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust serves the wider region while the city offers exceptional quality of life that partially compensates for recruitment challenges.
Exeter practices attract dental professionals seeking lifestyle over London salaries. The city's affluent population supports private dentistry while NHS access remains limited. Devon-wide practices often offer Exeter as a desirable base location.
Dentist density: 24.4 FTE dentists per 100,000
Clinical staff density: 82.1 clinical staff per 100,000
Regional vacancy rate: 22%
dental desert with highest vacancy rates in England
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