Your smile is the foundation of our practice, which has long been established in Bruntsfield. For more than a century, our clinic at 189 Bruntsfield Place has provided continuous dental care to the community. Across generations, patients have attended seeking improved oral health, and while the field of dentistry has progressed, we remain dedicated to preserving our legacy while embracing a modern outlook on patient care.
Chapter One introduces a new phase in which patient wellbeing and personalised support are central to our approach. We guide individuals from early childhood appointments through to the ongoing maintenance of healthy and confident smiles. We understand that dental environments may feel intimidating, which is why we have created a space designed to feel welcoming and reassuring. With extensive combined local experience, our team is proud to serve the community with a focus on care and trust.
Chapter One introduces a new phase in which patient wellbeing and personalised support are central to our approach. We guide individuals from early childhood appointments through to the ongoing maintenance of healthy and confident smiles. We understand that dental environments may feel intimidating, which is why we have created a space designed to feel welcoming and reassuring. With extensive combined local experience, our team is proud to serve the community with a focus on care and trust.
Highlights and features
- Patient-centred dentistry in our Bruntsfield community clinic practice
- Generations of trusted dental care since historic location
- Gentle treatments designed for anxious nervous patients alike
- Modern dentistry combining heritage with innovative techniques care
- Family focused dental services for all ages offered
- Experienced clinicians delivering confident healthy smiles daily locally
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
We remain committed to continuous research and the highest standards in Biomimetic Dentistry at Chapter One. Our Slow Dentistry approach ensures we integrate evidence-based techniques into every treatment. This dedication allows us to deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes. Patients benefit from modern, carefully considered care grounded in ongoing professional advancement. 
We prioritise comfort and trust from the very first appointment, ensuring a safe and reassuring experience for every family member. Our focus is on building long-term relationships based on consistent care. We aim to provide a dependable service that supports ongoing oral health. Every visit is handled with professionalism and attention. 
At Chapter One Dental, we help patients manage loose dentures, missing teeth, and difficulty chewing through advanced implant dentistry. Our treatments are designed to provide secure, natural-feeling replacements. Dr Chris Chisholm applies extensive expertise to deliver comfortable procedures and durable outcomes that enhance everyday eating, speaking, and overall oral health. 
At Chapter One Dentistry, we provide composite fillings to restore teeth with precision and aesthetics. Our clinicians employ modern techniques and high-quality composite materials. The process includes removing decay, layering resin, shaping and curing it. Signs of decay include sensitivity, pain, visible damage or rough surfaces. We recommend prompt treatment to maintain oral health and prevent deterioration. 
We take a thoughtful and precise approach to dental crown treatment for teeth that require full restoration. Crowns are recommended when damage, decay or wear prevents effective repair with fillings or onlays. Our crowns are crafted from durable tooth-coloured materials chosen to match your natural smile. The final result restores strength, improves function and enhances appearance. People
Dr. Chris Chisholm
Dr Chris, a dedicated and experienced dentist, has been transforming smiles for almost 20 years. His journey in dentistry began at the University of Bristol, where he earned his first degree in dentistry. Driven by a passion for excellence, he pursued membership exams at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, followed by a Master's Degree in Implant Dentistry at Warwick University.
Dr. Ashley Chisholm
Dr Ashley is a passionate and highly experienced dentist whose approach is as thoughtful as it is refined. Originally from Northern Ireland, she graduated from Newcastle University before completing her membership exams for the Royal College of Surgeons. She later earned a Masters degree in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Edinburgh balancing her studies with a full-time clinical role and the joys of new motherhood.
Dr. Katie McDonald-Meyer
Dr Katie is a compassionate and highly skilled dentist with enhanced skills in Paediatric Dentistry. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric Dentistry with Distinction from UCL Eastman and is currently completing a part-time distance MSc in Paediatric Dentistry at the Eastman. Her advanced training, alongside extensive clinical experience, allows her to deliver thoughtful, evidence-based dental care tailored to the individual needs of children, adolescents and young people.
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Mary Ball
Feb 11, 2026
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