---
title: "Dunbar Dental Clinic | Orthodontist in Thurso"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunbar-dental-clinic
description: "Dunbar Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Thurso offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status."
updated: 2026-10-20
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC

DUNBAR HOSPITAL, ORMLIE RD, THURSO, [Highland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso) KW147XE

NHS Braces

## About This Practice

DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC is an orthodontic practice in Thurso. This is one of 3 practices on our Thurso register. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. You'll find the practice at DUNBAR HOSPITAL, ORMLIE RD, THURSO, KW147XE. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. Other practices nearby include ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC in Thurso (under a mile away), BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso (under a mile away), and WICK DENTAL PRACTICE in Wick (about 18 miles away).

## DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC at a Glance

| Address | DUNBAR HOSPITAL, ORMLIE RD, THURSO, Thurso, KW147XE |
| --- | --- |
| Nation | Scotland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Highland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Funding listed | NHS |
| Treatments listed | NHS Braces |
| Nearest other orthodontist | ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC, Thurso — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |

Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line.

## Around DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC

Within three miles there are 2 other orthodontic practices on our register.

| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (2 offer NHS) |
| --- | --- |

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

[Orthodontists in the KW14 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/kw14)

## NHS Orthodontics in Thurso

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 Highland.

DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Does DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC offer NHS treatment?

DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria.

What treatments does DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC offer?

DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment.

Where is DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC located?

DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC is located in Highland.

How many orthodontists are there in Thurso?

We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Thurso, of which DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC is one.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC?

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. Adults on certain benefits or low incomes can be exempt, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.

What other orthodontists are near DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC?

The nearest other practices on our register are ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC (Thurso, under a mile away), BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE (Thurso, under a mile away), and WICK DENTAL PRACTICE (Wick, about 18 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice.

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## Related Reading

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## Nearby Orthodontists

The 6 practices closest to DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC, under a mile away.

| Practice | From DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic), Thurso | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| [BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre), Thurso | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| [WICK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice), Wick | 17.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| [THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-bridges-dental-clinic), Wick | 18.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| [ORKNEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2), Stromness | 27.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| [THE BALFOUR](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour), Kirkwall | 33.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC.

[ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC — Thurso (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic)

[BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE — Thurso (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre)

[WICK DENTAL PRACTICE — Wick (18 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice)

[THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC — Wick (19 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-bridges-dental-clinic)

[ORKNEY DENTAL — Stromness (28 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2)

[THE BALFOUR — Kirkwall (34 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour)

[Compare All Orthodontists in Thurso](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso)

## Location

Map — Highland KW147XE

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Register Source

Public Health Scotland - Scotland

Checked 24 May 2026

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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Title Dunbar Dental Clinic | Orthodontist in Thurso

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