About Us
We have been looking after patients in Leith and across Edinburgh for over two decades. Nine dentists, a warm support team, and a shared belief that good dentistry starts with actually listening to the person in the chair.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care is an NHS and private dental practice in Leith, Edinburgh, located at 2 Great Junction Street inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre. The practice has nine dentists, including principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who holds a Masters degree in dental implant dentistry from London and is a member of the NHS Lothian Local Dental Committee. The team also includes dental hygienist Diana Botero and dental therapists Zoe Kemp and Danya Sammani. All clinical staff adhere to GDC standards. The practice is rated 4.7 stars from 351 Google reviews and serves patients from Leith, Newhaven, Trinity, Granton and across Edinburgh. To book, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Who We Are
A Dental Practice Built for the Edinburgh Community
We’re inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, next to Boots, right on the corner where Leith Walk meets Great Junction Street. We’ve been here for over two decades and we’re not going anywhere.
Fotis Bousis, our principal dentist, leads a team of nine dentists, a hygienist and two therapists who all share the same approach — listen first, treat second, never rush. He completed a three-year Masters degree in dental implants in London and has been placing them for patients across Leith and Edinburgh ever since. The thing patients mention most in his reviews isn’t his qualifications. It’s that he listens.
Behind the clinical team, there’s Vicky our business manager, Magda our team lead, and a group of nurses and receptionists who are the reason so many Google reviews mention the whole practice, not just the dentist.
We’re not trying to be the biggest dental practice in Edinburgh. We’re trying to be the right one for the people who live here.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Honest Conversations First
We tell patients what we see, what we recommend, and why. If you don't need a treatment, we'll say so. If something can wait, we'll explain that too. Your trust matters more to us than a longer treatment plan.
No Two Patients Are the Same
An NHS check-up for a nervous 40-year-old and a cosmetic consultation for someone planning their wedding are two completely different appointments, and we treat them that way. We work around the person, not around a template.
Dental Phobia Taken Seriously
Every single member of our clinical team is trained to work with anxious patients. We don't say that as a throwaway line on a website. Patients who arrived too scared to sit in the chair have left us as regulars. That takes patience, and we're proud of it.
NHS Care Without Compromise
Being an NHS patient at this practice means you receive the same attentive, personalised service as a private patient. There is no two-tier system here. The standard of care doesn't change based on how you pay.
The Whole Team Matters
Patients mention our receptionists, our dental nurses and our practice manager in their reviews. That's not an accident. We think good dentistry starts before anyone opens their mouth, and it starts with how you're greeted when you walk in.
Part of the Leith Community
We participate in Child Smile, the Scottish Government's national programme to improve children's oral health. Fotis is a member of the NHS Lothian Local Dental Committee. We're not just a business that happens to be in Leith. We're part of it.
REGISTRATION
Register With Newkirkgate Dental Care
Whether you’re new to Leith, new to Edinburgh, or just long overdue a visit, we’d love to have you. We’re accepting new NHS and private patients right now, and getting registered takes just a few minutes. Once you’re with us, we’ll take care of everything else.
- Free NHS check-up every 12 months, no bill at the end
- Free NHS check-up every 12 months, no bill at the end
- Open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings
- Every member of our team is trained to work with nervous patients
- NHS and private care, the same warm welcome either way
We’re inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, right next to Boots. Walk in, give us a call, or register online, whichever feels easiest.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Team
We have six dentists, a dental hygienist and two dental therapists on our clinical team, giving patients access to a wide range of expertise under one roof. Our principal dentist is Fotis Bousis, who holds a Masters degree in dental implant dentistry and has been leading the practice for over two decades.
Yes. We are an NHS Lothian provider and we are currently accepting new NHS patients of all ages. We also offer a full range of private treatments alongside NHS care. Being an NHS patient at Newkirkgate means receiving the same attentive, personalised service as a private patient. There is no two-tier system here.
We are at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA, inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street, right next to Boots and Specsavers. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am and Saturday mornings from 9:00am. Over a dozen bus routes stop directly outside.
Yes. Every member of our clinical team is trained to work with nervous and phobic patients. We take things entirely at your pace, explain everything before we do it and never rush an appointment. Many of our most loyal patients arrived for their first appointment dreading it and have gone on to become relaxed regulars. If you are anxious about coming in, please tell us when you book and we will make sure the right care is in place from the start.
We have been serving patients in Leith and across Edinburgh for over two decades. In that time we have built a reputation for honest, community-focused dental care that treats every patient with the same warmth and attention, whether they are coming in for a routine NHS check-up or a complex private treatment.