The Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 · 94 reviews Checking hours…

26/30 Countess Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5HW · Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)

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The Dental Centre has provided general dentistry since 1965, offering examinations, dental hygiene, implants, crowns, bridges, white fillings, root canal treatment, dentures, and teeth whitening. Technology includes Airflow, Emax, and Invisalign. The practice is accessible by public transport. Patients regularly highlight a welcoming, unhurried approach, with staff taking time to explain procedures clearly, making the practice a reassuring choice for nervous patients.

Established 1965.

Summary compiled from public information about this practice.

Treatments & services 59

General DentistryExaminations/Check-upsDental HygieneDental ImplantsTeeth WhiteningVeneersCrownsBridgesWhite/Composite FillingsRoot Canal TreatmentDenturesTooth ExtractionOrthodontics/BracesCosmetic DentistryEmergency DentistryDental SedationInlays/OnlaysNHS DentistryAirflow/Stain RemovalExaminationEmergency AppointmentSimple X-rayStudy ModelsExtractionSurgical ExtractionHygiene Appointment (with Hygienist)Airflow (staining removal)Airflow & Hygienist AppointmentFibre-Optic PostEmax Veneer

+ 29 more on the practice's website.

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked May 2026. These are the treatments we could find. The practice may offer more.

Dentist Locator is not an emergency service. For urgent dental help, call 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.

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NHS availability

This practice appears in NHS Scotland dental practice data (as at 30 September 2025). We use this as evidence that it offers NHS dentistry.

Source: Public Health Scotland dental practices and patient registrations, data as at 30 September 2025. NHS availability can change, so please contact the practice to confirm.

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Patient information

Children & families welcomeNervous patients welcomeSedation availableNew private patients welcomeSpecialist care

Based on the practice's website. What we could find. The practice may offer more.

Patient reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
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Michael Smith ★★★★★

I had not been to a dentist in 15 years due to a bad experience when I was younger. However coming here my anxiety was put to ease after my first check up with Lydia and I would recommend her to anyone looking for dental work. Coudlent of had a better experience.

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Lynne Gilmour ★★★★★

I always have a great experience here (20 years) The staff are all friendly and professional, and the clinic is very clean and well-organized. The dentist all take the time to explain the procedures and make sure Im comfortable throughout the visit. I never feel rushed, and all my questions are answered clearly. I would definitely recommend this dental practice to anyone looking for reliable and caring dental care.

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Carol Maxwell ★★★★★

As an over anxious and first time patient at The Dental Centre I would highly recommend Ms Gunhan. Her patience and understanding of my anxiety were greatly appreciated :)

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Frank Herbert ★★★★★

The treatment was pain free with little discomfort. A very good professional job which has always been my experience when attending The Dental Centre.

The team

11 GDC-registered clinicians listed on the practice's website.

General Dental Council registration numbers shown on the practice's website · last checked May 2026.

Facilities & access

Public transport nearby

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Technology

AirflowEmaxInvisalign

From the practice's website · last checked May 2026. The technology we could find mentioned. The practice may use more.

Payment plans & membership

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Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland

This practice is on the HIS register.

Source: HIS · last checked May 2026 · how we check listings