Minto Dental Care, part of Bupa
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1 Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh, EH16 6JX View on map
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Today - 8:30am to 5:00pm See all opening hours

Welcoming you to Minto Dental Care and Implant Centre
Situated in Liberton close to Edinburgh City Centre, our practice has been providing the local community with private dental care for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on our patient-first approach, offering a wide range of treatments, from general dentistry to dental implants and cosmetic treatments, all delivered in modern fully-equipped surgeries.
We’re fully wheelchair accessible and provide free Wi-Fi to keep you connected during your visit. While waiting for appointments, you’ll be able to enjoy a complementary tea or coffee inside our beautiful conservatory.
If you’re concerned about treatment, speak to a member of our team, they will be happy to walk you through it step-by-step.
Our dental treatments and services
- Restorative dentistry:
- General dentistry:
- Orthodontics:
- Cosmetic dentistry:
Dental implants systems including Straumann, crowns, bridges, dentures, endodontics (root canal treatment)
Dentist check-ups, hygienist appointments, fillings, tooth extractions, emergency appointments
Teeth straightening systems such as Invisalign aligners
In practice and at home teeth whitening kits including Philips ZOOM! and Boutique whitening
Flexibility with you in mind
We know how difficult it can be to find time for dental appointments in your busy schedule, which is why we provide early and late appointments four days a week. Get in touch today to book an appointment.
Getting to the Practice
We’re located in Liberton, close to the cemetery and park. If you’re travelling to our practice by bus, the number 37, 47 and 7 buses stop at the Liberton Cemetry bus stop just before our practice. If you’re driving there is free on-street parking around the practice.
Implants at Minto Dental Care and Implant Centre
If you have one or more missing teeth, and are looking for high quality, long-lasting and discreet treatment, our clinicians are experienced in placing dental implants. Dental implants can last as long as your natural teeth if you care for them properly. Tailored to your smile, each dental implant is carefully created bespoke to you. Get in touch with us to find out if implants are right for you.
What makes us different?
We're accepting dentist referrals
Award winning practice
Emergency appointments
Free on-street parking
Wheelchair friendly
Dedicated treatment coordinator
3D CBCT scanner
Payment options available
Free Wi-Fi
No insurance needed
You don't need Bupa insurance to visit our practice. Get in touch with us to book an appointment
How to find us
Minto Dental Care, part of Bupa
Opening hours*
Monday | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Friday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Bupa Smile Plan
Bupa Smile Plan is a subscription product for routine private dental care including check-ups and hygiene appointments and monitoring X-rays.
How it works
Instead of paying at each appointment, the costs are spread equally across 12 monthly payments.
Why choose Bupa Smile Plan?
Bupa Smile Plan can make your life easier by helping you to:
- Commit to regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments
- Budget for your regular dental care over the year
- Save with a 10% discount on selected private dental treatments. See our FAQs for a list of which treatments are included
Here’s why our practice offers more
Experienced team
Our skilled team of clinicians pride themselves on excellent patient-first dental care. We’ve now got a specialist endodontist on our team, specialising in root canal treatments.

Comprehensive treatments
We offer a wide range of dental services beside general dentistry, including dental implants, teeth whitening and teeth straightening treatments like Cfast, Inman Aligners and Six Months Smiles.

Convenient location
We’re conveniently located in Liberton, just outside Edinburgh City Centre – ideal for commuters looking for high-quality dental care.

Meet the team
- Dentist
- Hygienist
- Dental Nurse
- Practice
Christopher 'Chris' Chisholm
Christopher qualified from Bristol University in 2006, before dedicating his time to maxillofacial training at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Read full profileJeanetta 'Denby' Mantle
Denby was born in Belfast and grew up overseas. She qualified from Dundee Dental School in 1999, before completing her vocational training in Livingston. After several years practising within the NHS, she has been working in private dentistry for over 18 years now.
Read full profileLewis McDougall
Lewis qualified in 2018 in Glasgow before completing his VT year in Stirling. He is skilled in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and is a qualified provider of Invisalign aligners.
Read full profileEmma Hutchison
Emma is an ex-RAF dental hygienist with over 20 years’ experience. She obtained the highest marks in the UK for Certificate in Diet and Nutrition and was awarded the Thomas Latimer Award. With the Department of Health, she received the Academic Achievement award from the Defence Dental Agency for her Diploma in Dental.
Read full profileRachael Shaw
Michelle Kenny (Morris)
Michelle has vast experience as an implant nurse and has spent a number of years with us.
Sarah Feeney
Holly Elliot
Allison Whitlie
Chloe Tomany
Dawn Forrest
Branded treatments and services

Clear aligners which gradually straighten your teeth.

A safe and effective way to whiten your smile – either at the practice or at home.

Brighten your smile at home, by day or by night.

A dental implant system designed to replace one or more missing teeth.
Patient feedback
The team at the Minto Dental Care and Implant Centre are absolutely delighted to have received the award for Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practice at The Aesthetic Excellence Awards 2023 Scotland. Our team is collectively committed to a seamless, professional and enjoyable patient journey. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice.

Whitening can be an important part of a smile makeover. We always check the suitability of your teeth, as it may not be recommended for some patients with high sensitivity. It’s important to know that we may not be able to treat all of your teeth: whitening can’t alter the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, for example. Your dentist can explain and suggest any options open to you.
We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.
Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.
No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.
First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.
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*Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment. All loans are subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check. T&Cs apply. Finance is available on private dental treatments only.
The minimum spend for finance is £250 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 36 months, subject to minimum and maximum loan values. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
Representative example orthodontics
** Illustration is based on loan value of £2,856, based on a single Invisalign Go 2 Arch. Repayment term 36 months. Interest rate 0% p.a. fixed. 36 monthly repayments of £79.33.
Representative example single dental implant
† Average cost of a single dental implant is approximately £2,958. Illustration is based on loan value of £2,958, repayment term 36 months. Annualised rate of interest (APR representative): 0% APR. 36 monthly repayments of £92.19.
Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited, Vantage Office Park, Bristol, BS16 1GW, whose company registered number is 00478127. Oasis Dental Care Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA registration number 710559. Oasis Dental Care Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.
Finance is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. Registered Office: Novuna House, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HP. Registered in Cardiff under company no. 1630491. The register can be accessed through www.fca.org.