NHS Dentist Glasgow

Need an NHS dentist in Glasgow? Every dentist below offers NHS care at standard NHS prices. Whether they can take you on changes often. So call a few and ask. It helps to ask how long the wait is, and if they keep a list.

Here are 173 NHS dentists in Glasgow. 33 are confirmed by the NHS or by their own website. 76 open at weekends or in the evening.

788 Govan Road, G51 2YL

141 Garscadden Road, G15 6UQ

44 Lawrence Street, G11 5HD

3 Kersland Street, G12 8BN

81 Lee Avenue, G33 2QX

1160 Shettleston Road, G32 7PQ

200 Bath Street, G2 4HG

1933 Maryhill Road, G20 0BX

1180 Argyle Street, G3 8TE

248 Castlemilk Road, Rutherglen, G44 4LB

355 Carmunnock Road, G44 5HH

1/2, 283 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, G43 1TX

135 London Road, G1 5BS

1356 Barrhead Road, Crookston, G53 7DE

43 Lansdowne Crescent, G20 6NH

71 Dougrie Drive, G45 9AW

45a Main Street, Thornliebank, G46 7SF

930 Maryhill Road, G20 7TA

10 Dunkenny Square, G15 8NB

233 Calder Street, G42 7DR

NHS dental charges

In Scotland, your NHS check-up is free. For treatment, you pay 80% of the cost. You never pay more than £384 for one course of treatment.

NHS dental care is free if you are under 26, pregnant, or had a baby in the last year. About 40% of patients pay nothing.

Figures from NHS inform, checked August 2026.

How to get an NHS dentist in Glasgow

  1. Call the dentists above. Ask if they can take you as an NHS patient. Say NHS when you book.
  2. If they are full, ask to join the waiting list. Join more than one.
  3. You can use any NHS dentist, not just the nearest. There are no catchment areas.
  4. Still stuck? Your local NHS board can help you find a dentist.
  5. In pain now? Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care.

Read the NHS inform guide.

NHS dentist questions

Which NHS dentists in Glasgow are taking new patients?

It changes week to week, so no list stays right for long. Call the dentists above and ask. Start with the confirmed ones. If they are full, join the waiting list.

How much is a dental check-up?

An NHS check-up is free for everyone in Scotland. For treatment you pay 80% of the cost, up to £384 for one course.

How do I register with an NHS dentist in Glasgow?

There is no fixed sign-up, like there is with a GP. Call and ask for NHS care. They take your details at your first visit. You can register your child at the same time, and children's NHS care is free.

How much does NHS dental treatment cost?

Your check-up is free. For treatment you pay 80% of the cost, and never more than £384 for one course.

Can I get NHS dental care for free?

Yes, many people do. Check-ups are free for everyone in Scotland, and treatment is free if you are under 26, pregnant, or had a baby in the last year, and with certain benefits. Not sure if you qualify? See our guides to free dental treatment, dental care for over 60s and PIP and dental treatment.

What if no NHS dentist in Glasgow can take me?

Try dentists further away. There are no catchment areas, so any NHS dentist can see you. Your local Healthwatch can also tell you who has space nearby.

I need a dentist urgently. What should I do?

Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care. You can also see emergency dentists in Glasgow.