About This Practice
For patients in Edinburgh, UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. We currently track 89 orthodontic practices in Edinburgh, including this one. Treatments offered include NHS Braces. UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE is located at 6 RANKEILLOR STREET, EDINBURGH (EH8 9HY). The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are YOUR DENTIST in Edinburgh (under a mile away), HOPE PARK DENTAL PRACTICE in Edinburgh (under a mile away), and 1 PARKSIDE TERRACE in Edinburgh (under a mile away). NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland.
UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE at a Glance
| Address | 6 RANKEILLOR STREET, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, EH8 9HY |
|---|---|
| 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 | YOUR DENTIST, Edinburgh — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE
Patients here can choose from 80 other orthodontic practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 36 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 80 (73 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
|---|---|
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (about 36 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Edinburgh
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.
UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is YOUR DENTIST, under a mile away.
| Practice | From UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUR DENTIST, Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| HOPE PARK DENTAL PRACTICE, Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1 PARKSIDE TERRACE, Edinburgh | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| VITALITY DENTAL, Edinburgh | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| DUNCAN STREET DENTAL CENTRE, Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| CITRUS DENTAL CARE, Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Location
Map — City of Edinburgh EH8 9HY
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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