--- title: "University Dental Care | Orthodontist in Edinburgh" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/university-dental-care description: "University Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Edinburgh offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE 6 RANKEILLOR STREET, EDINBURGH, [City of Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) EH8 9HY NHS Braces ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EH8 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/eh8) ## 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. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE offer NHS treatment? UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE offer? UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE located? UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE is located in City of Edinburgh. How many orthodontists are there in Edinburgh? We currently track 89 orthodontic practices in Edinburgh, of which UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE? 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 UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE? The nearest other practices on our register are YOUR DENTIST (Edinburgh, under a mile away), HOPE PARK DENTAL PRACTICE (Edinburgh, under a mile away), and 1 PARKSIDE TERRACE (Edinburgh, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` University Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in City of Edinburgh View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/edinburgh) [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 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/your-dentist), Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [HOPE PARK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hope-park-dental-practice), Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [1 PARKSIDE TERRACE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1-parkside-terrace), Edinburgh | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [VITALITY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/vitality-dental), Edinburgh | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DUNCAN STREET DENTAL CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/duncan-street-dental-centre), Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CITRUS DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/citrus-dental-care), Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from UNIVERSITY DENTAL CARE. [YOUR DENTIST — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/your-dentist) [HOPE PARK DENTAL PRACTICE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hope-park-dental-practice) [1 PARKSIDE TERRACE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1-parkside-terrace) [VITALITY DENTAL — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/vitality-dental) [DUNCAN STREET DENTAL CENTRE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/duncan-street-dental-centre) [CITRUS DENTAL CARE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/citrus-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) ## Location Map — City of Edinburgh EH8 9HY ### 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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