Shanks Dental Care Ltd

NHS ★★★★★ 4.8 (132 reviews)

55 CAPTAINS ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH17 8HP

Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland

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Treatments & services

Examinations / check-upsHygiene / hygienistFillingsEmergency dentistryChildren's dentistryCosmetic dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersCrowns & bridgesDenturesOrthodontics / bracesClear aligners / InvisalignDental implantsRoot canal (endodontics)Periodontics (gums)Oral surgeryExtractionsSedation

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked 2026-05-24.

What this practice mentions

Private dentistryEmergency appointmentsWelcomes nervous patientsAccepts referrals

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The team

  • Dr Daniel BensonDentist

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-24.

Technology & systems mentioned

StraumannCbct

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-24.

About this practice

Established 2012.

From the practice's website.

Patient reviews

★★★★★ 4.8 from 132 reviews

Lisa Cutkelvin ★★★★★

I would give more than 5 stars if I could. I’ve been with this practice for over 15 years and wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. All the staff are fantastic. Reception are so friendly and welcoming and the dentists are too! They are so good at putting you at ease if you are nervous and they really take time to explain things well.

Julie Moffat ★★★★★

Always a first class service. Staff are friendly and helpful and dentists excellent. I have been coming to this practice for many years and very happy with it. Grateful for the skilled team.

Taylor Robertson ★★★★★

This is my local dentist surgery. All dentists are friendly & approachable. Ladies at front desk are welcoming & cheery especially Sam. I’ve never had any issues / problems with the practice. Would recommend👍🏻

Dee Mc ★★★★★

Fantastic dental surgery, myself and the kids see Ms MacPherson, my partner and parents see Mr and Mrs Shanks and we always receive friendly, professional care. Reception staff and nurses are lovely and helpful, as is the dental hygienist Fiona and dentist Mr Donaldson (who I’ve seen as an emergency during Covid). I wouldn’t go anywhere else - an excellent service throughout.

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Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland

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Source: HIS · last checked 2026-05-21 · how we check listings