Register with a dentist and optician
Information on how to access dental and optician services as a student.
Dentists
To receive dental treatment, you must be registered with a dentist.
Registering with an NHS Dentist will be more cost-effective than choosing private treatment.
You can find an NHS Dental Practice on the NHS Inform website by entering your postcode:
Register with an NHS Lothian dentist (NHS Lothian provides healthcare services in the City of Edinburgh)
Opticians
If you experience any problems with your eyes, you will need to see an optician.
In Scotland, residents aged 16 to 60 are entitled to free eye examinations funded by the NHS every two years.
You can find an optician on the NHS Inform website by entering your postcode:
NHS Lothian Optician information (NHS Lothian provides healthcare services in the City of Edinburgh)
Vitality Dental Care
Located inside the Potterrow student union building, Vitality Dental Care is an independent medical practice that provides services for students, such as:
- free registration and free examinations
- NHS services
- cosmetic treatments
Visit the Vitality Dental website
Financial help
Help with health-related costs, such as dental treatment and glasses or contact lenses, may be available if you are on a low income. Apply using an HC1 form, available from the Advice Place or most pharmacies.
You can download a copy of this form from the Advice Place website or collect a paper copy in-person at the Advice Place: