Shanks Dental Care
55 Captains Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8HP · Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)
Shanks Dental Care has offered a broad range of treatments since 2012, including examinations, dental hygiene with Airflow, dental implants using Straumann systems, Smilelign orthodontics, teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, white fillings, root canal treatment and dentures. CBCT scanning is available on site. Patients consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and the friendly, professional approach of the whole team.
Established 2012.
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Patient reviews
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.
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.
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👍🏻
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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