About This Practice
RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE is an orthodontic practice in Currie. The practice address is HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH, postcode EH144AS. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are 58 BRYCE ROAD in Currie (about 1 mile away), 577 LANARK ROAD in Currie (about 1 mile away), and WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE in Colinton (about 2 miles away). We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Currie, including this one. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility.
RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE at a Glance
| Address | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH, Currie, EH144AS |
|---|---|
| Nation | Scotland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Funding listed | NHS |
| Treatments listed | NHS Braces |
| Nearest other orthodontist | 58 BRYCE ROAD, Currie — 1 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Within three miles there are 16 other orthodontic practices on our register. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 37 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 16 (15 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
|---|---|
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 37 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Currie
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Lothian.
RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is 58 BRYCE ROAD, 1 miles away.
| Practice | From RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 BRYCE ROAD, Currie | 1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| 577 LANARK ROAD, Currie | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE, Colinton | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTRE, Colinton | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 MAIN STREET, Balerno | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1/2 HAILESLAND GARDENS, Colinton | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Location
Map — City of Edinburgh EH144AS
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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