About us

+44(0)131 662 4882

[email protected]

5 Hope Park Terrace
Edinburgh EH8 9LZ

We are a family owned and family-first private dental practice, making everyone feel at home.

Being child friendly takes the drama out of a visit to the dentist.
Our well-trained experienced staff look forward to seeing you.
So from Grandma to the latest Grandchild you can rely on us for complete care.

We apply the same care and attention to young teeth as we do to adult ones.
Helping you to have healthy teeth from your first baby teeth through to adulthood.

We pride ourselves on complete care for all the family.

We will see all children of our private and membership plan patients under the NHS until they are 26 years old.

Andrew Jeffrey BDS

GDC No 83288

Grace Leek BChD

GDC No 83411

Claire Hunter BDS

GDC No 245213

Our Modern Practice

Why choose us as your local Edinburgh dentist?

  • We put you and your oral health first.
  • We will work together with you to prevent you from needing treatment.
  • We will provide you with the highest standard of treatment if you do need it.
  • We will give you a personalised dental experience.
  • We will listen to you and answer all of your questions.
  • Our experienced team work together to look after you.
  • Our membership offers you benefits of discounts and worldwide accidental and emergency dental insurance.

Meet the Team

Our friendly and highly trained staff will take the time to get to know you.

We want to provide you with a personal and pleasant experience, while also providing you with the highest level of care and dentistry.

You will see how closely and well we work together. We are very proud to have the team that we have.

new dental patient

Andrew Jeffrey BDS

GDC No 83288

Andrew qualified from Dundee and came to Edinburgh for further post-grad training. He is the principal dentist at Hope Park and since his arrival has been improving a very established practice in the Southside. Andrew is passionate about delivering quality dentistry to his Edinburgh patients and this is reflected daily in his evidence based practice.

Andrew has trained extensively in surgical dentistry across Europe and is delighted to be able to provide successful implant dentistry in Edinburgh. He strives to help his patients understand the procedures in a simple way and is keen that the patient takes an active part in their treatment planning. Outside his surgery he is a keen golfer and has recently started curling.

Grace Leek BChD

MFDS RCSEd GDC No 83411

Grace Leek joined the practice as a partner in September 2013. She qualified at Leeds Dental School in 2004 and came to Edinburgh for further post graduate training. She gained her membership to Faculty of Dental Surgeons from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2014. She is committed to post graduate training and education taking a particular interest in Endodontics. Prior to working at Hope Park she worked for 9 years as an associate at another private practice in Edinburgh. She has extensive experience in surgical and cosmetic dentistry and loves the wide range of treatment we offer at Hope Park. She has focussed a lot of her continuing professional development in Endodontics and has a wealth of clinical experience in root treating and re root treating teeth successfully. Grace loves really getting to know her patients and working together with them to create long term treatment plans. Knowing she will be working at Hope Park for the rest of her career allows her to help people improve their oral health and see them maintain that improvement long term which she finds an incredible satisfying part of the job. As a mother of three young boys she has a calming and playful personality which helps children of all ages relax and enjoy a visit to the practice.

Edinburgh dentist

Claire Hunter BDS

BDS GDC No 245213

Claire graduated from Dundee University in 2013 and has worked in general practice in Edinburgh since.  She is particularly interested in restorative dentistry and treating children. She enjoys helping children have a positive relationship with dentistry and prioritises prevention for all her patients.

 

Claire is a fellowship member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. She is currently studying for a Masters in Clinical Implantology from the University of Central Lancashire.

Claire is trained in SureSmile, a clear aligner system and is confident with different with aspects of cosmetic dentistry.

Claire enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children.  She is a keen marathon runner, and is learning how to play golf.

Why choose us?

Our Edinburgh dental practice was set up with you in mind. We take our time to get to know you and we practice dentistry that suits you. From routine check-ups to dental implant surgery, our Edinburgh team of skilled and experienced dentists are here for you.

Our modern Edinburgh dental practice employs the latest equipment and techniques. Our dentists offer treatments tailored around your specific needs. From a six monthly check-up, to implant surgery. We’re here for you.

Our dental hygienists in our Edinburgh dental practice specialise in preventative oral health. Three main roles at Hope Park:

  • Preventative (maintaining a healthy mouth)
  • Educational (establishing good cleaning techniques at home)
  • Therapeutic (treating gum disease and achieving stable oral health).

Rachel Thomson
Dip DH (RCSEd)
Registered Dental Hygienist
GDC No 102998

Jen Marshall
CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1999
Registered Dental Hygienist
GDC No 5589


Ruth McGuire
Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Lyndsay Mitchell
Dental Nurse

Lucy Scott
Dental Nurse

Dion Boyd
Dental Nurse

Claire Brown
Practice Manager

We’re proud to be at the heart of Newington and to serve our local community.

5 Hope Park Terrace
Edinburgh EH8 9LZ

+44(0)131 662 4882

[email protected]

Opening Hours

Monday 8.30-13.00 14.00-17.00
Tuesday 8.30-13.00 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 8.30-13.00 14.00-17.00
Thursday 8.30-13.00 14.00-17.00
Friday 8.30-15.00

Out Of Hours Emergencies

If you have a dental emergency when the practice is closed please do one of the following:

NHS patients call the out of hours emergency dental service on 111

Practice and Lothian Independent Practitioner Dental plan patients please call 0131 287 4799