--- title: "Macdonald Dental | Orthodontist in Hawkhead" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/macdonald-dental description: "Macdonald Dental is an orthodontic practice in Hawkhead offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # MACDONALD DENTAL 1356 BARRHEAD ROAD, GLASGOW, [Glasgow City](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hawkhead) G53 7DE NHS Braces ## About This Practice MACDONALD DENTAL is an orthodontic practice in Hawkhead. Other practices nearby include POLLOK DENTAL CARE in Hawkhead (under a mile away), SOUTHSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead (under a mile away), and POLLOK DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead (under a mile away). Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. This is one of 12 practices on our Hawkhead register. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. The practice address is 1356 BARRHEAD ROAD, GLASGOW, postcode G53 7DE. ## MACDONALD DENTAL at a Glance | Address | 1356 BARRHEAD ROAD, GLASGOW, Hawkhead, G53 7DE | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | POLLOK DENTAL CARE, Hawkhead — 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 MACDONALD DENTAL MACDONALD DENTAL is one of 49 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 5 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 48 (47 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 5 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the G53 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/g53) ## NHS Orthodontics in Hawkhead 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde. MACDONALD DENTAL is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does MACDONALD DENTAL offer NHS treatment? MACDONALD DENTAL offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does MACDONALD DENTAL offer? MACDONALD DENTAL offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is MACDONALD DENTAL located? MACDONALD DENTAL is located in Glasgow City. How many orthodontists are there in Hawkhead? We currently track 12 orthodontic practices in Hawkhead, of which MACDONALD DENTAL is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at MACDONALD DENTAL? 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 MACDONALD DENTAL? The nearest other practices on our register are POLLOK DENTAL CARE (Hawkhead, under a mile away), SOUTHSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE (Hawkhead, under a mile away), and POLLOK DENTAL PRACTICE (Hawkhead, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at MACDONALD DENTAL, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Macdonald Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Glasgow City View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hawkhead) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to MACDONALD DENTAL on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is POLLOK DENTAL CARE, under a mile away. | Practice | From MACDONALD DENTAL | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [POLLOK DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pollok-dental-care), Hawkhead | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SOUTHSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southside-dental-practice), Hawkhead | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [POLLOK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pollok-dental-practice), Hawkhead | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [GILBROT HEALTHCARE LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gilbrot-healthcare-ltd), Hawkhead | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DARNLEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darnley-dental), Thornliebank | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CARDONALD SMILES](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-smiles), Hawkhead | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from MACDONALD DENTAL. [POLLOK DENTAL CARE — Hawkhead (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pollok-dental-care) [SOUTHSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE — Hawkhead (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southside-dental-practice) [POLLOK DENTAL PRACTICE — Hawkhead (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pollok-dental-practice) [GILBROT HEALTHCARE LTD — Hawkhead (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gilbrot-healthcare-ltd) [DARNLEY DENTAL — Thornliebank (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darnley-dental) [CARDONALD SMILES — Hawkhead (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-smiles) [Compare All Orthodontists in Hawkhead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hawkhead) ## Location Map — Glasgow City G53 7DE ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) 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. 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