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Your Trusted Family Dentist in Edinburgh
Barbour Dental Care has been serving Edinburgh families for decades, establishing itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive dental care. Our practice combines modern facilities with a warm, patient-focused approach, offering both NHS and private services tailored to all ages. Specialising in advanced treatments such as dental implants and cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening, we prioritise preventive care while addressing complex restorative needs.Located in Newington, our accessible practice serves local residents and University of Edinburgh students, with testimonials highlighting our team's professionalism, gentle manner, and ability to create lasting patient confidence. Over 30-year relationships with families demonstrate our commitment to maintaining generational trust through consistent, high-quality care delivered in a relaxing environment.
Services
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Periodontics
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns bridges and dentures
White fillings
Endodontics
Cosmetic Dentistry
Childrens Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in family dental care
- Our team provides skilled advanced treatments like dental implants
- Friendly staff create a relaxing environment for nervous patients
- Conveniently located near University of Edinburgh campuses
- Proven track record maintaining generational patient trust
What people say
Lovely staff
Relaxing environment
Life changer
No complaints
Excellent standards
Services
Dental Implants
Our dental implant service provides permanent tooth replacement solutions using advanced techniques. Patients benefit from restored functionality and natural aesthetics, with treatment plans tailored to individual bone density and oral health conditions. The procedure involves titanium post insertion followed by crown placement.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments safely lighten teeth by up to 8 shades. We offer customised trays and in-practice bleaching systems, with results lasting significantly longer than over-the-counter solutions. The process includes enamel protection measures to maintain dental health.
Childrens Dentistry
Specialised dental care for children from age 1 onwards focuses on preventive treatments and positive experience building. Services include fluoride applications, fissure sealants, and behaviour management techniques that establish lifelong oral hygiene habits in a child-friendly environment.
Periodontics
Comprehensive gum disease management addresses conditions from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Treatment includes deep cleaning, pocket reduction surgery, and maintenance programmes to prevent tooth loss and maintain systemic health connections.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative services repair damaged teeth through fillings, inlays, crowns, and bridges. Using tooth-coloured materials, we restore function while maintaining aesthetics. Treatments address decay, trauma, and wear while preventing further structural deterioration.
People
Ian Barbour
Dentist
With over 25 years at the practice, Ian Barbour combines professional expertise with a calming manner. He explains procedures thoroughly, builds patient trust, and maintains high treatment standards while ensuring comfortable experiences for all ages.
James Campbell
Dentist
James Campbell provides dental care with exceptional bedside manner, particularly effective with children. His patient approach and clear communication make complex treatments accessible while maintaining focus on individual patient needs and comfort.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for families?
We provide comprehensive NHS and private dental care including check-ups, fillings, implants, teeth whitening, gum treatments, and children's dentistry for all ages.
Do you accept new NHS patients?
Yes, we welcome new NHS patients and offer regular check-ups, preventive care, and essential treatments under the NHS scheme while maintaining waiting times below national averages.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or call us directly at 0131 668 1521 during opening hours. Emergency appointments are available for urgent dental issues.
Are there payment plans available?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans for private treatments including implants and cosmetic procedures, with options to spread costs over 6-24 months at competitive interest rates.
Is the practice accessible for disabled patients?
Our ground-floor facility has wheelchair access, wide doorways, and accessible treatment rooms. We accommodate patients with mobility impairments and provide assistance as needed.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
Contact us immediately during working hours for urgent issues like severe pain or broken teeth. For out-of-hours emergencies, we provide guidance through our answering service.
Reviews (7)
Jenny Hennessy
Sep 27, 2020
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Having used this dentists for many years now, I have always been pleased with the care I have received. Their skill, care and professionalism was highlighted today when my 4 year old had an accident and damaged her mouth. They went out their way to help her and provided exceptional care in a very challenging situation.
Lynne Anderson
Jul 11, 2020
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I've been with the dentist surgery for many years and never had any bad experience thank you so much
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Karen Hagart
Nov 24, 2019
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I have been with Barbour Dental Care for 30 years, I also introduced my husband plus my children joined the practice from birth. We have all had exceptional dental care and great advice over the years from very experienced dentists, in particular Ian and Joan Barbour. The practice has grown and that is down to its popularity and reputation and no doubt friends recommending friends to join. The service however remains the same - Excellent! The reception staff are helpful and friendly and the dental nurses are really professional. Its easy to give this practice a 5 star rating and I look forward
Kit S.
Nov 02, 2019
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Total dump! Very nice inside but a certain lady dentist was rude, aggressive and I felt only cared for my money! Very educated to coming over well but if you look in her eyes she clearly on my opinion cares nothing for others! I feel a lifetime trying to be a person will not help!! Don't go here as much better places close !! Yuk
Paul Fletcher
Jun 04, 2019
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Best dentist I've ever had, and I had many before Mr Barbour was recommended to me. He's been our dentist for the whole family for pushing 20 years since then. When my son was young he had an over-developed gag reflex, which made dentists particularly tricky for him, but Ian took the time and care necessary to treat him, and trips to the dentist ceased to be traumatic. Over the years I have had an unfair share of dental problems myself, but I have always been very happy with the advice and options I have been given, the treatment received, and the outcome. The practice regularly invests in the
John Reid
Sep 10, 2016
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Friendly professional service. Ian and Joan take have cared for and advised me on my teeth for 30 years. My oral health improved markedly when I first went to them, and has remained good. I particularly like the time they take to explain and educate me on the dental care issues and good practice. I recommend to anyone looking for excellent dental care.
Tartan Trews
Jul 07, 2016
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Excellent dental surgery, always a personable service and very competent every time I go. Had a chipped tooth and some stains which were completely remedied within 20 minutes last time I went. Dr Barbour has been my dentist for over 20 years and I have always found the surgery to be of the highest standard.
