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University of Bristol Dental Hospital

📍 Bristol

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1979 · private

About

The University of Bristol Dental Hospital serves as a prominent centre for dental education, research, and patient care. The hospital prides itself on providing a comprehensive range of dental services, catering to the diverse needs of the local community. Patients benefit from the expertise of highly skilled clinicians and access to the latest advancements in dental technology. The hospital maintains a strong commitment to patient comfort and strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all. As a teaching hospital, the University of Bristol Dental Hospital plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of dental professionals. Students benefit from invaluable hands-on experience, working alongside experienced clinicians in a state-of-the-art facility. This commitment to education ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care, delivered by clinicians at the forefront of their fields.

Legal name
University of Bristol Dental Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
4,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,976
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 49 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 28 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Bristol

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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