NHS Dentist Perth

Need an NHS dentist in Perth? 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 14 NHS dentists in Perth. 1 is confirmed by the NHS or by their own website. 5 open at weekends or in the evening.

17-21 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP

  • NHS care confirmed

53 Kinnoull Causeway, Perth, PH2 8HQ

  • Weekend or evening hours

6 Bridge Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AH

  • Weekend or evening hours

33 Burghmuir Road, Perth, PH1 1LU

  • Weekend or evening hours

12 Cross Street, Scone, PH2 6LR

  • Weekend or evening hours

11 Main Street, Bridgend, PH2 7HD

  • Weekend or evening hours

10 Balhousie Street, Perth, PH1 5HJ

Scott Way, Old Edinburgh Road, Bridge of Earn, PH2 9NJ

Tweed Place, Perth, PH1 1TJ

45 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EH

23 South Methven St, Perth, PH1 5PE

14 Bridge Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AH

4 Grahams Place, King Street, Perth, PH2 8HZ

25 Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5HH

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 Perth

  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 Perth 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 Perth?

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 Perth 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 Perth.