About This Practice
Patients in Loanhead can be seen at SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON in Danderhall (under a mile away), 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall (about 1 mile away), and 50 FOUNTAIN PLACE in Loanhead (about 2 miles away). Treatments offered include NHS Braces. This is one of 2 practices on our Loanhead register. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. You'll find the practice at 55 CAPTAINS ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH178HP.
SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD at a Glance
| Address | 55 CAPTAINS ROAD, EDINBURGH, Loanhead, EH178HP |
|---|---|
| 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 | BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON, Danderhall — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD
SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD is one of 31 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 39 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 30 (29 offer NHS) |
|---|---|
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (about 39 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Loanhead
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.
SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON, under a mile away.
| Practice | From SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON, Danderhall | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1 LIBERTON BRAE, Danderhall | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| 50 FOUNTAIN PLACE, Loanhead | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Southside Dental Care, Edinburgh | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (437) |
| FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE, Colinton | 2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE, Danderhall | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Location
Map — City of Edinburgh EH178HP
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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