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Call today if you are looking for an experienced dentist in Dunfermline. We are a modern Family Dental Practice, passionate about your care and the positive benefits it can bring to your life. We offer exceptional treatments designed to complement your lifestyle. Please browse our website to see how we can help you.
Our friendly clinicians are highly experienced and will always take their time with you, never rushing, and will always listen to your concerns.
Google Rating
5.0
Based on 257 reviews
Dentistry @ No 3
5.0
Fiona Aitken
20:49 11 Sep 21
Having the worst fear of the dentist I read some reviews and just WOW.. I was made to feel at ease from the minute I picked up the phone to arrange an appointment and they understood how real my fear was. I have now started much needed treatment and so far so good! 😀
tracy thomson
13:13 09 Sep 21
Natalie Mitchell
09:23 08 Sep 21
Donna Mcdonald
17:01 31 Aug 21
Wow can't put into words the positive changes that have been made since I attended this dentist. Ive gone from panicking about going in the first place to really enjoying the whole experience . Definitely not a number at this practice its all about getting the best for the patient. Would highly recommend wish i moved years ago. Thank you so much for being brilliant 😀
Debbie Rendall
11:45 30 Aug 21
Carolyn Gallacher
18:53 26 Aug 21
I have always been terrified/anxious going to the dentist. I grind my teeth and have asked my dentist on numerous occasions if there was anything that could be done only to be told I would need gum surgery. That was a definite no from me. I heard about Dentistry @ No 3 and thought I would go along for a chat, never actually thinking I would go ahead with any treatment. I got so excited about what I was told, especially the pain free part that I thought yeah I can do this.Well, Ali and his Team are amazing. I actually think he is a genius 🙂 I was made to feel so relaxed and was informed of everything that was going on. When I saw my new teeth I was so emotional and cannot stop smiling. I cannot recommend this lovely bunch highly enough. Very friendly, professional and defo pain free. Wish I had done it sooner. Thanks so much Ali.
ian muir
23:14 25 Aug 21
Clare Fox
13:39 25 Aug 21
Excellent service, Ali made sure I was ok at all times and felt no pain at all. Would highly recommend!
Jaqui Cain
06:04 23 Aug 21
Alisdair and team are BRILLIANT.!!! From my first consultation with Leigh / meeting reception staff / visiting hygienist , they all couldn’t of been more welcoming. Alisdair’s advice and expertise is 100%. My treatments of Invisalign/ bleaching trays/ cosmetic bonding is finished in less than 8 months and I’m over the moon. Amazing dental practice *****
Andrew Wallace
19:25 19 Aug 21
Nice environment friendly staff always very helpful can’t fault Dentistry @ No.3 glad I went there
Peter Ward
17:28 19 Aug 21
I am a scared and nervous patient and from the first visit until now I have been put completely at ease and would highly recommend. I am having extensive treatment and just about finished and actually looking forward to the end result and my new look.
carole tucker
08:28 17 Aug 21
Andrew Rodger
22:05 12 Aug 21
jimmy fraser.
12:32 12 Aug 21
john ridley
16:52 11 Aug 21
Kevin Mullarkey
00:22 11 Aug 21
Aileen Newlands
21:06 10 Aug 21
End of treatment today with Dr Ali. I am absolutely delighted with the results. I can smile now without having to hide my mouth when I do so. I'm also looking forward to being able to eat a wider variety of food now. Can't recommend this practice highly enough. From the minute you walk through the door to the time you leave you are treated in a friendly and professional manner by all the staff. I would particularly recommend Dr Ali for dentures and implants. He makes you feel relaxed and explains everything very clearly at every stage of your treatment so you know exactly what is happening.I would not hesitate to recommend this practice to any family or friends.Finally, I would like to confirm that throughout all my treatment I did not feel any pain at all.First appointment with Leigh for information on implant options. Found Leigh to be very professional, friendly and helpful. Explained all my different options very clearly.Following on my appointment with Leigh I've now had appointment with Ali (very professional and friendly) who went through everything with me explaining exactly what my whole course of treatment would involve which greatly helped me in deciding which option to choose. Not had any treatment yet but so far I have found the practice to be very professional and staff so friendly and helpful. The safety measures in place are also excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend this practice to anyone who may have a fear of going to the dentist or, like me, who just don't know what path to follow.
Sharon Downie
17:48 10 Aug 21
Had a course of treatment involving many long appointments which were all pain free and the end results were better than expected, can’t thank Ali and his team enough for the tremendous work carried out, would highly recommend.
Danny Mckenzie
18:43 06 Aug 21
Well equipped and very covid safe,pleasant staff.very professional.
Brian Marsh
14:58 06 Aug 21
Alexander MCGOFF
17:11 05 Aug 21
Very happy with my first visit to Dentistry @ No 3. The staff are very pleasant and my treatment was all explained to me so I understood what was involved and costs.
Anne Brown
14:50 05 Aug 21
Vicky Murdoch
18:23 04 Aug 21
Excellent customer service Excellent patient care absolutely perfect dentistry.
Carrie-anne Barnes
10:17 01 Aug 21
Elaine Davies
09:40 28 Jul 21
I have been under the care of Ali and staff for some months now.My care has always been brilliant.I'm almost through my tooth treatments and today was thrilled to get my smile back. Final appointment soon, transformation is amazing and with Ali totally pain free. Cannot rate him high enough 🙂
Dave Russell
12:13 23 Jul 21
I am one of those people who have been terrified of the dentist since childhood, even to the point of deliberately missing appointments!No longer! I have been going to dentistry at number 3 for 6 years without any problem. Absolutely first rate personnel who provide pain free treatment as promised.
David Walker
18:18 21 Jul 21
After a terrible experience elsewhere, I hadn’t been to the dentist for 10 years.Despite having to have a tooth removed, it was an entirely pain free experience. I felt very reassured throughout.I’d highly recommend this practice, my new, regular, dentists.
Melissa Paxton
16:52 15 Jul 21
What an incredible service! Aly was so accommodating and helpful throughout the entire process of my treatment. He really made me feel at ease and discussed every step in great detail. Pain free is an understatement… I literally fell asleep during my longest appointment as I was so relaxed! As for the end result, I genuinely can’t believe how perfect it is. With only small enhancements it has literally transformed my smile and achieved exactly what I was looking for! Cannot thank Aly enough! He is a dental wizard!
Gill Edwards
15:21 14 Jul 21
Thanks so much to Niall, Laura, Irene, Dianne and Barbara. As another nervous patient, I approached my dental treatment with lots of trepidation. You all made my last visit three weeks ago and my subsequent visit today much easier. I really appreciated the time you took to help me feel comfortable and the follow up call to check everything was ok. Your efforts were truly appreciated. Thank you .
Andy Thoms
11:36 13 Jul 21
Linda Watson
21:13 08 Jul 21
So far everything has been straightforward and well explained, the Staff have been polite efficient and very professional, although i am still in very early stages of my implants stage, i am looking forward to it all beginning
Marlyn Welsh
17:18 03 Jul 21
Just had my first appointment with Kirsty and Irene at No 3. I am a very nervous patient and in no way was I looking forward to my time with them. How wrong was I, never have I had the care and attention that this team gave me. The process was explained from start to finish I was asked all through the procedure if I was ok and all of this care continued to put me at my ease . The time with them was painless throughout and it was a joy to experience the skill and pride that Kirsty puts in to her profession with Irene working with her and keeping an eye on me all the time Kirsty was working on my teeth. This team were absolutely excellent cannot thank them enough for the assurance they gave me and have helped alleviate a fear I have of attending the dentist. When No 3 state they are a pain free dentist they practice what they preach . Thank you team Kirsty and Irene you really are first class
Gareth Williams
08:00 30 Jun 21
Was very put at ease, which helped settle my nerves. Treatment plan was explained and any questions I had were answered.
Alayne Halliday
10:31 29 Jun 21
Needed an emergency appointment and was dealt with immediately. Respectfully, quickly and pain free .Thank you again all the friendly and professional staff at the practice .
Stephanie Scott-Emuakpor
10:28 28 Jun 21
Ian Osborne
10:36 26 Jun 21
Delighted to get an appointment within a few hours of the problem being noticed. The results of the brief visit to the surgery were fantastic. Thanks!
David Cathie
14:31 25 Jun 21
Carol Fulton
16:51 23 Jun 21
I am terrified of dentist I went to Dentistry @ NO 3 first saw leigh who was great at putting me at ease explained everything to me, I then went to se Niall with the expectation of having all my teeth extracted. It wasnt to be I will some but all others can be saved. I can honestly say that it was a pleasurable experience from the moment I went in until I left. Excellent I would highly recommend this dentist.
Libby Seath
10:48 23 Jun 21
James Moore
07:52 22 Jun 21
First class service, highly recommended.
angela HARRIS
06:29 20 Jun 21
Great service and my teeth look 100x better 😬
Beryl Tough
13:25 19 Jun 21
Thank you Rebecca for an emergency appointment to repair a chipped tooth. Much appreciated.
Katie Walker
12:45 14 Jun 21
So happy with my visit, from the lovely greeting from the receptionist, the dentist visit that had me leaving feeling full of confidence in my care going forward & a hygienist appointment that has made me feel brilliant. I had some past medical issues that had affected my mouth and got a really thorough check over and my mind was put at ease. I was shown X-rays and scans and given useful information to help. And then had my appointment with Laura who had me leaving with a sparkly smile.I left feeling totally relaxed and felt like I’d had a bit of a spa break in those comfy chairs.Thanks guys!
Margaret Easton
14:15 12 Jun 21
Alisdair and all the team at No. 3 are fantastic and the standard of care provided is excellent, especially the accommodations they have made for me as a wheelchair user. I also can't praise them highly enough for how patient and considerate they are when you're feeling nervous or anxious. Going to the dentist no longer fills me with the dread it did before I became a No. 3 patient.
Emma Wilson
09:24 10 Jun 21
Linda Duncan
21:18 09 Jun 21
I’m at the start of my journey with Dentistry at No.3, so far an excellent experience 😊
Jack Philp
17:01 08 Jun 21
Very friendly / professional.
Jenna Walker
18:01 07 Jun 21
Just finished my new smile today with Rebecca! My whole experience from beginning to end has been faultless. Being a very anxious dental patient I’ve struggled in the past to keep on top of my teeth simply because I hated visiting the dentist and also the needle. I can safely say every trip I looked forward too which in its self it’s unbelievable but to then see my amazing smile transformation well Rebecca is a superstar can’t thank her and the team enough for my new confidence. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😀
Michelle Macneil
19:58 03 Jun 21
Lynne Davidson
18:35 03 Jun 21
Can't rate Dr Ali high enough! I've always been conscious of my wonky shaped front teeth. I had composite bonding applied elsewhere but i wasnt happy with the general experience. They were far too big and I had to go back to have them filed down. They were also starting to stain around the edges slightly so I decided to save up for porcelain veneers which I'd always wanted. After researching I decided to go with Dentistry @ No 3 and am SO glad I did. MY biggest concern was that when i had my bonding done previously, there was zero communication between me and the Dr applying it so i was very unhappy with the final result. Dr Ali on the other hand was exceptional! He not only listened to exactly what my concerns were but he explained everything in detail. I have never felt more confident going in and felt truly involved in the entire experience from start to finish so there were no surprises . This was a big deal for me and really meant a lot. My new teeth are JUST what I hoped for and amazingly natural looking. Couldnt be happier! An added plus was that the entire procedure was also genuinely 100% pain free.The staff were also always an absolute pleasure to deal with. I think I can speak for most people when I say that visiting the dentist can be a little nerve wracking so when you're greeted by such lovely and friendly staff, it really helps to calm your nerves. Exceptional service all round!
Facebook Rating
4.9
Based on 40 reviews
Dentistry at No 3
4.9
Izzy Burns
19:00 13 Jul 21
Could not recommend this practice enough,superb from start to finish,have just finished all my routine work and now looking at having some cosmetic work done,Alisdair really puts you at ease I hadn’t been to the dentist for 20 years so was a little bit apprehensive but there was no need to worry it was a pain free experience and everyone is so friendly and caring and definitely don’t have any fear of the dentist anymore
Kat Crawford
15:55 02 Jun 21
I have had the most amazing experience using the services at Dentistry at No 3. From the moment I went in for my smile consultation with Leigh to the final treatment with the amazing Rebecca, I have had exceptional service. I have attended the dentist for some time now with Invisalign treatment, some composite bonding, super thin porcelain veneers and some laser gum treatment. Every single visit Rebecca and her team have put me at ease and made me relax. Previously I was terrified of receiving dental work and felt embarrassed to admit my fear of needles. I can 100% assure you that I’ve never once felt any pain or discomfort during all of my treatments. The practice are top class and I will recommend them to anyone who asks.
Isabel Mascarenhas Tavares
09:17 17 May 21
Have had an amazing experience and my mind was out at ease over getting my necessary dentistry done. Niall has been fantastic and am so pleased with the results - all my visits were very pleasant and I cannot recommend them enough. So good when you know you are in great care and great hands!
Tracey Johnstone
15:12 04 May 21
Joined the surgery recently and could not recommend highly enough. Very thorough initial consultation and have had the best scaling ever after. Can feel the difference straight away. Very friendly and welcoming team!
Laura MacEachen
16:06 28 Apr 21
From my very first visit with Leigh to my last appointment with Ali the whole team has been amazing. After finally plucking up the courage to go see about getting my smile back I am so glad I came here. To say I am happy is an understatement, I cant believe the results.... I now have to get used to smiling after years of hiding my teeth.Thank you so much 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Laura Ferguson
17:06 27 Apr 21
I’m so glad I visited Ally at Dentistry No 3, from my first appointment right to the treatment he was completely professional, and was very gentle, I’m blown away by my results and could not recommend him enough. Now half my friends and family have visited him also to get similar treatments done, definitely the best dentist I have ever been to and completely worthy of a 5 🌟
Derry Cunningham
15:59 23 Apr 21
Recently visited Dentistry No 3 for a combination of composite bonding and composite veneers to cover a broken tooth and fix the shape of my front couple of teeth. Staff were all amazing especially Ally, couldn’t be any nicer. So late in writing my review but couldn’t recommend them enough, amazed with the results.
Kathryn Kyle
15:48 09 Apr 21
Really friendly staff, done a amazing job on my front tooth. Colour matched perfectly would never know!Soo happy with the results 😁
Jen Jen
15:27 27 Jan 21
Can’t recommend this practice enough! Rebecca is an amazing dentist who makes me feel very comfortable and provides a pain free experience. I’ve battled years with bad experiences which caused major anxiety but can sit in Rebecca’s chair hours and this itself is a relief for me . Very clean environment with great Covid measures in place also 5* Thank you
Donna McMullan
18:27 21 Jan 21
I recommend having adult braces fitted at Dentistry @No 3! My braces were removed today and I’m so happy with the end result. Because of lockdown, my treatment took longer than planned but it was definitely worth the wait. Alisdair is a fantastic dentist who explained my treatment plan thoroughly and put me at ease.
Terri Brechin
17:43 16 Dec 20
This place is magical, giving me the confidence to feel beautiful again! I could not be happier with my treatment, it was a big step to change my smile. I can tell you it’s 100% worth it, I will be returning to the practice for maintenance. Everyone is lovely and have done their best at every step! Ali took a genuine interest in getting to know me and that made me feel the most comfortable. Thank you to everyone in Dentistry at No 3 <3Ps if you are thinking about it, just do it!!
Tracy Cameron
20:30 15 Dec 20
100% recommend.. I completed my treatment today and I am delighted with the results😁 I had composite edge bonding to two of my front teeth that were chipped & discoloured. I can finally smile confidently again. Thank you so much Leigh the smiles Advisor whom I met on my first visit & Alasdair who carried out my dental treatment ..my experience has been fantastic from start to finish considering I’ve had a fear of the dentist my entire life & can honestly say never felt so relaxed having dental work done before..Keep up the fantastic work Dentistry No.3 xx
Aimee Marie Connelly
13:55 14 Oct 20
I would recommend dentistry at no 3 to anyone looking for a practice which is professional, friendly and amazing at what they do. Rebecca made me feel at ease and took the time to explain everything to me that my treatment would involve. Love the outcome of my treatment and I’m also glad to say it was pain free 😬, thanks again xxx
Wendy Paterson
12:45 13 Oct 20
I have always had a fear of the dentist until I recently came to dentistry @ no 3 and I met rebecca. I had to get some quite invasive treatment which was surprisingly all pain free. Rebecca and her assistant made me feel so relaxed and explained everything she was doing. I never thought I would find myself looking forward to going to the dentist. Anyone who is frightened or apprehensive should definitely visit Rebecca at Dentistry @ No 3.
Amanda Foulger
16:48 05 Jul 20
Can not recommend Dentistry at No 3 enough. I have spent years hating my smile and always dreading people getting the camera out... after my consolation I decided I would go for the hidden lingual braces and it is the best decision I have ever made. Everything about Dentistry at No 3 was fab. I was nervous about the dentist, but everything from the warm welcome received from Amy and Barbara on reception to the fantastic way Ali reassured me throughout my treatment was amazing. I am over the moon with my results and I really can’t thank Ali and his team enough for they have all done for me. Honestly you are all the best. Thank you so much!!!
Samm Herd
14:30 04 Apr 20
Great service I received pain free and very much a comfortable treatment I got bonding done to the front 4 teeth very impressed with my results I can’t stop smiling have recommended to so many people already
Heather Herd Dickson
15:41 21 Mar 20
Cant rave enough about this practice and its lovely staff! All efforts made to help you feel comfortable and relaxed during treatments. I'm so happy with the results. I would definitely recomend this practice to others.
Marjorie Thomson
18:58 29 Feb 20
Having had the same dentist for 30 years and immediately after his retiring, a bad experience with a hygienist, I was nervous about attending No 3 with new team. However, this has been wiped from my memory due to the excellent care and empathetic handling I received! Thank you.
Donna Mcdonald
16:35 17 Feb 20
i actually enjoy coming to the dentist. Everyone is so caring and its such a lovely atmosphere.
Hannah Robertson
01:38 09 Jan 20
A friend recommended dentistry at no.3 to me when I mentioned how self conscious I was feeling about my teeth and from the consultation right through to the final result I can honestly say that it was the best decision ever choosing dentistry at no.3 for my treatment.Ive had high speed braces to straighten my teeth and composite bonding to get the shape of tooth that I desired and have also had bleaching to give me a brighter smile.Ali told me the braces would take around 6 months but we had them off in around 4 which was a bonus!! The team are so inviting and professional, Ali explains everything he’s doing through the treatment and all of the aftercare thoroughly. So happy with my new smile!😁
Rebecca Oliver
07:54 18 Dec 19
Forever I’ve been self conscious about the shape of my teeth and how they looked. I read the reviews from dentistry at no 3 and my heart was set! Driving all the way up from the borders is so so worth it! With the team here they are amazing and every step of the way has been so professional. The staff are lovely and so so friendly - with every visit I’m getting closer to the smile I’ve always dreamed of🤩 5/5
Norma Bogucki
20:24 04 Dec 19
Just started a course of treatment with Rebecca. She is such a caring young lady and I’ve been so impressed by her professionalism. Never thought I’d say this about a visit to the dentist but I’m actually looking forward to my next appointment when I know I’ll be so well looked after by Rebecca and her wee helper, Natalie.
Ian Marshall
11:43 24 Oct 19
They practice what they say.. Pain free dentistry. Just had 5 teeth extracted and felt nothing at all. The whole team are very friendly and professional. I am always nervous at the dentist but at Dentistry@No3 they go the extra mile to put the patient at ease. I would highly recommend them to anyone, especially if you are nervous of dentists. 5/5 rating.
Nicola Sirrell
15:27 08 Oct 19
Highly recommend the team at Dentistry No 3 they are amazing in only a short few months they have completely changed my smile and I couldn’t be happier. Alisdair Colquhoun especially I owe the biggest thank you, you have been amazing I couldn’t be happier
Shona Campbell
09:59 03 Oct 19
I have been a client with Dentistry at No 3 and their wonderful dentists and support staff since Alan Carter was originally in Dalgety Bay. My smile is the result of Alan’s fabulous work and now, his successor, Ally! Ally has also, in the last few months, managed to save my teenage son’s front four teeth after a cycle accident, we are both so grateful. I’ve lived in America, Australia and the UAE and have always returned to Dentistry at No 3. Your teeth are so important and special, having the team at Dentistry at No 3 makes sure your smile is in professional and exceptional hands!
Amy Munro
14:56 25 Sep 19
I cannot thank Alisdair and his staff enough in helping me to overcome my life long anxiety with regard to attending any dental appointments. From my first visit their caring manor and very professional approach vastly helped me to complete my treatment. Catherine Paton
Tia Martin
18:57 12 Sep 19
I had just moved over from Canada and needed dental work. Rebecca treated my cavities and it was the most painless procedure I’ve ever had done! She used specialized needles and I mean it when I say I felt nothing! Rebecca and her staff gave me a very warm welcome to Scotland! Can not recommend enough, especially if you have a fear of the dentist like I do! Will definitely be going back!
Sue Raw
11:13 30 Jul 19
I can't recommend this practice enough. All of the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome and valued, which is just as important as the excellent treatment they provide. I'm so glad I moved to them!
Simone Moreland
18:24 04 Jul 19
Got teeth bonding today and am in love with my self. Pain free. They explained everything that was getting done before they went ahead as I have got a fear like most foke. Would highly recommend My before and after
Derek Hodgson
16:38 21 May 19
Wife got implant as recommended by dentistry no3 to ‘last a lifetime’ Implant has now fractured after 5 years and dentistry no3 want 3 x original cost to fix. Not their fault as the guy who worked there has retired... unbelievable... avoid at all costs
Vitalijus Čekanavičius
12:13 28 Apr 19
HelloI had a lot of problems with my teeth. Really i don't want to speak with people, show my smile. But now, after yesterday treatment, I'm very happy, i can smile again. They know how to do them job, and is perfect. So, who thinking to have treatments with Dentistry No 3, i strongly recommended. 💪💪💪💪
Sylvia Spark
10:37 28 Feb 19
Having attended the same dentist for 40 years I was rather apprehensive when a new team took over the practice but my fears have been allayed and my recent experiences at the surgery have been very good.Everyone is friendly and caring and my treatment pain free. Thanks to everyone involved.
Stewart Hamilton
14:40 16 Feb 19
I have attended this practice through all its transitions for over 30 years and although the team now is from the most part relatively new I find them all every bit as professional and competent as their predecessors and have no hesitation in recommending them.
John Doig
00:35 14 Dec 18
Excellent dental practice, with excellent staff. Alistair is a great dentist - definitely one of the best dentists I have been too! The rest of the staff are brilliant and made me feel very welcome and valued. If you live near Dunfermline, I highly recommend the place. I have been to numerous practices in town and this is the best of all of them.
Karen MacDonald
13:04 12 Oct 18
Lovely practice, all staff are very friendly and professional. Highly recommend.
Graeme Melvin
12:13 21 Sep 18
Always friendly and do everything they can to help out if you need an urgent appointment
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Whether your visit is for cosmetic dentistry or routine dental care, for you or any member of your family, we are confident that your expectations will not only be met but exceeded.
All our dentists are fully trained in *pain free dental techniques, making for a stress free visit to the dentist. Furthermore, sedation dentistry is available; this is an ideal solution for any nervous patients.
Our experienced team aim to provide you with the best care in a relaxing and friendly environment.
Painless Dentistry Is Our Core Purpose…
Patient Feedback With Amy
Each month we like to read out some of our favourite reviews and comments from our lovely patients. Here’s Amy with this months feedback.
Dentistry For Busy People
We understand that you can’t always take time off work to get to see the dentist; which is why we offer late appointments until 9pm on Monday, and we’re also open Saturday from 9am-1pm.
In addition, we also offer a ‘Complimentary Consultation’, which allows you to come to the practice and find out more about our cosmetic dental treatments, and see if they are suitable for you. Just complete the form below…
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*“Pain Free! The Finished Result Is Marvellous” Says Marion E MacLellan
