--- title: "Rankin Dental | Orthodontist in Aberdeen" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rankin-dental description: "Rankin Dental is an orthodontic practice in Aberdeen offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # RANKIN DENTAL 30 ELLON ROAD, BRIDGE OF DON, [Aberdeen City](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/aberdeen) AB238BX NHS Braces ## About This Practice Patients in Aberdeen can be seen at RANKIN DENTAL. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. The practice offers NHS Braces. Other practices nearby include Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic in Bridge of Don (under a mile away), BRIDGE OF DON DENTAL AND AESTHETIC CLINI in Aberdeen (under a mile away), and OLD TOWN DENTAL CARE in Aberdeen (about 1 mile away). RANKIN DENTAL is located at 30 ELLON ROAD, BRIDGE OF DON (AB238BX). RANKIN DENTAL is one of 43 orthodontic practices we track in Aberdeen. ## RANKIN DENTAL at a Glance | Address | 30 ELLON ROAD, BRIDGE OF DON, Aberdeen, AB238BX | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Grampian | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Bridge of Don — 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 RANKIN DENTAL Patients here can choose from 40 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 2 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 40 (35 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen (about 2 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the AB23 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ab23) ## NHS Orthodontics in Aberdeen 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 Grampian. RANKIN DENTAL is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does RANKIN DENTAL offer NHS treatment? RANKIN DENTAL offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does RANKIN DENTAL offer? RANKIN DENTAL offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is RANKIN DENTAL located? RANKIN DENTAL is located in Aberdeen City. How many orthodontists are there in Aberdeen? We currently track 43 orthodontic practices in Aberdeen, of which RANKIN DENTAL is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at RANKIN 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 RANKIN DENTAL? The nearest other practices on our register are Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (Bridge of Don, under a mile away), BRIDGE OF DON DENTAL AND AESTHETIC CLINI (Aberdeen, under a mile away), and OLD TOWN DENTAL CARE (Aberdeen, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at RANKIN DENTAL, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Rankin Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Aberdeen City View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aberdeen) [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 RANKIN DENTAL on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From RANKIN DENTAL | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-of-don-dental-aesthetic-clinic), Bridge of Don | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (176) | | [BRIDGE OF DON DENTAL AND AESTHETIC CLINI](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-of-don-dental-and-aesthetic-clini), Aberdeen | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [OLD TOWN DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-town-dental-care), Aberdeen | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-town-dental-care-invisalign-dentist-in-aberdeen), Aberdeen | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.7 (288) | | [Saint Visage Dental Group Head Office](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/saint-visage-dental-group-head-office), Aberdeen | 1.1 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [GRANDHOLM DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grandholm-dental-clinic), Aberdeen | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from RANKIN DENTAL. [Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic — Bridge of Don (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-of-don-dental-aesthetic-clinic) [BRIDGE OF DON DENTAL AND AESTHETIC CLINI — Aberdeen (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-of-don-dental-and-aesthetic-clini) [OLD TOWN DENTAL CARE — Aberdeen (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-town-dental-care) [Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen — Aberdeen (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-town-dental-care-invisalign-dentist-in-aberdeen) [Saint Visage Dental Group Head Office — Aberdeen (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/saint-visage-dental-group-head-office) [GRANDHOLM DENTAL CLINIC — Aberdeen (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grandholm-dental-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Aberdeen](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/aberdeen) ## Location Map — Aberdeen City AB238BX ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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