Your Dentist in Leith, Edinburgh
NHS and private dentistry inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre, right on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street. Nine dentists, new patients always welcome, open Monday to Saturday.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care is an NHS and private dental practice located at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA, inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre next to Boots, on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street. The practice is an NHS Lothian provider currently accepting new patients of all ages. It is rated 4.7 stars from 351 Google reviews and has nine dentists including principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who holds a Masters degree in dental implant dentistry. The practice offers a full range of NHS and private treatments including dental implants, Invisalign, teeth whitening, composite bonding, facial aesthetics and emergency dentistry. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm. To register, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Leith's NHS and Private Dental Practice
Leith is its own place. Not a suburb of Edinburgh, not an extension of something else — a proper community with its own character, its own streets and its own people who get on with things without making too much fuss. It deserves a dental practice that reflects that.
Newkirkgate Dental Care has been looking after teeth in Leith for years. We are inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, next to Boots and Specsavers, right on the corner where Leith Walk turns into the wider waterfront area. You have probably walked past us. You might have been meaning to register for longer than you care to admit.
We offer the full range of NHS dental treatments for registered patients alongside private options for cosmetic work, orthodontics and specialist treatments. Nine dentists, a dental hygienist and two dental therapists, a warm and experienced support team, and 351 Google reviews that tell the story better than we could ourselves.
New NHS patients are always welcome. Getting registered takes a few minutes and costs nothing.
Why Leith Patients Choose Newkirkgate
Masters-trained implant dentistry
Our principal dentist Fotis Bousis completed a three-year Masters degree in dental implantology in London. If you need a dental implant, you are in experienced hands without leaving Leith.
Phobia-friendly from top to bottom
Every member of our clinical team is trained to work with nervous patients. Hundreds of patients who arrived dreading their first appointment are now regulars. We go at your pace, always.
NHS care taken seriously
Being an NHS patient at Newkirkgate means getting the same attentive, unhurried care as a private patient. There is no two-tier system here.
Open when you need us
Monday to Friday from 8:30am and Saturday mornings from 9:00am. Emergency slots held back every day for registered patients.
Right in the community
We are inside a shopping centre that serves Leith. Next to the pharmacy, the opticians, the supermarket. Part of the fabric of the place, not separate from it.
4.7 stars from 351 reviews
Read them at g.page/dentistleith. Every one of them honest, every one of them worth reading if you are on the fence.
Treatments We Offer to Leith Residents
General Dentistry for Leith Patients
Dental Check-Up
A thorough examination of your teeth, gums and soft tissues. Free for all NHS patients every 12 months and includes oral cancer screening and X-rays where needed.
Emergency Dentist Leith
Same-day emergency slots held back every day for registered patients. Toothache, broken teeth, lost crowns, call us first thing on 0131 554 3509.
Dental Hygiene
Professional scale and polish, gum disease assessment and personalised oral health advice. Carried out by our dental hygienist Diana Botero and therapists Zoe Kemp and Danya Sammani.
Root Canal Treatment
Saving an infected tooth before it reaches the point of extraction. Carried out by our team including principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who has a particular interest in root canal therapy.
Tooth Extractions
Simple and surgical extractions carried out under local anaesthetic, gently and with full aftercare guidance. Always a last resort, every option to save the tooth is explored first.
White Fillings
Tooth-coloured composite fillings that restore your tooth and blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. Available on the NHS for front teeth and privately for back teeth.
Children's Dentistry
Free NHS dental care for all children. We are a Child Smile participant and welcome children from their very first visit. Friendly, patient and never rushed.
Nervous Patients
Every dentist and nurse on our team is trained to work with anxious patients. We take things at your pace, explain everything as we go, and never rush.
Cosmetic Dentistry for Leith Patients
Teeth Whitening
Custom Boutique Whitening trays made from impressions of your own teeth. Professional-grade results used at home at your own pace. Noticeably brighter teeth in two to four weeks.
Composite Bonding
Reshape, repair and improve the appearance of your teeth using tooth-coloured resin in a single appointment. Chips, gaps, uneven lengths, quick, affordable and reversible.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of the teeth to transform colour, shape and alignment. Exceptional results for patients who want a significant, long-lasting smile improvement.
Smile Makeover
A personalised plan combining two or more cosmetic treatments, whitening, bonding, veneers, orthodontics, to achieve the smile you have always wanted.
Invisalign
Clear removable aligners that straighten your teeth without fixed braces. We are a certified Invisalign provider. Finance available through Tabeo.
Porcelain Crowns
Natural-looking ceramic crowns that restore a damaged or weakened tooth to full strength and appearance. NHS and private options available.
Advanced Dentistry for Leith Patients
Dental Implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth, placed by Masters-trained implant dentist Fotis Bousis. Single implants, multiple implants and All-on-4 full-arch restorations available.
All-on-4 Dental Implants
A complete set of fixed teeth supported on four strategically placed implants. Designed for patients who have lost all or most of their teeth and want a permanent, stable solution.
Dental Bridges
A fixed restoration that fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth, anchored to the adjacent natural teeth or to dental implants. NHS and private options available.
Dentures
Full and partial dentures in acrylic and chrome cobalt. Custom-made in a dental laboratory and fitted with care. NHS and private options available.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Dentures supported by two or more dental implants for significantly improved stability. Stay firmly in place during eating and speaking. Still removable for cleaning.
Facial Aesthetics
Anti-wrinkle injections and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers administered by GDC-registered dentist Dimitrios Chatzikamagiannis, who completed dedicated aesthetics training in London.
Getting Here From Across Leith
We are inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre at 2 Great Junction Street, on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street. You will find us next to Boots and Specsavers.
By bus, over a dozen routes stop directly outside including the 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 21 and 22. Street parking is available nearby on Great Junction Street and surrounding roads.
We serve patients from across Leith including Easter Road, Leith Walk, Pilrig, Bonnington, Newhaven Road, The Shore, Ocean Drive and the wider EH6 area.
No sure where to begin? Just give us a ring.
Flexible Payment Options
We never want cost to be the reason someone puts off the dental care they need. For private treatments, patient finance through Tabeo makes it possible to spread the cost into manageable monthly payments, with no large upfront commitment required.
- Interest-free and low-cost finance options available
- Fixed monthly payments by direct debit that never change
- Simple, straightforward application process
- No early repayment penalty
- Finance available across most private treatments including implants, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry
Speak to our team at your consultation and we will walk you through all available options. There is no obligation and no pressure to apply.
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
- Same-day emergency slots held back for registered patients every day
- 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 Dental Practice in Leith
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care is currently accepting new NHS patients of all ages, including adults, children and families. The practice is an NHS Lothian provider located inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith EH6 5LA. To register, call 0131 554 3509, book online or complete the contact form at newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
The practice is at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA, inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street. It is next to Boots and Specsavers. Bus routes 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 21, 22 and many others stop directly outside. Street parking is available nearby.
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care is a certified Invisalign provider in Leith. Invisalign uses custom-made clear removable aligners to straighten teeth without fixed braces. Treatment is suitable for adults and older teenagers with mild to moderate alignment concerns. Finance is available through Tabeo. To book an Invisalign consultation, call 0131 554 3509.
Yes. Dental implant treatment in Leith is provided by principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who holds a Masters degree in dental implantology completed in London. Single implants, multiple implants, implant-supported bridges and All-on-4 full-arch restorations are all available. To book an implant consultation, call 0131 554 3509.
Newkirkgate Dental Care is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The practice is closed on Sundays. Emergency dental appointments are available for registered patients every day by calling 0131 554 3509 as early as possible.