If you have an urgent dental need, you should contact your dental practice directly in the first instance.
During the festive period the following arrangements will be in place. Appointments for the clinics below are only bookable via NHS 24 by calling 111.
Weekend and Public Holiday cover is scheduled for:
| Date | Location | Times |
| Sat 20th Dec 2025 | Aberdeen clinic | 9am to 3pm |
| Sun 21st Dec 2025 |
Aberdeen clinic Elgin clinic |
9am to 3pm 9am to 11.30am |
| Thur 25th Dec 2025 |
Aberdeen clinic Elgin clinic |
9am to 3pm 9am to 11.30am |
| Fri 26th Dec 2025 |
Aberdeen clinic Elgin clinic |
9am to 3pm 9am to 11.30am |
| Sat 27th Dec 2025 | Aberdeen clinic | 9am to 3pm |
| Sun 28th Dec 2025 | Aberdeen clinic | 9am to 3pm |
| Thurs 1st Jan 2026 |
Aberdeen clinic Elgin clinic |
9am to 3pm 9am to 11.30am |
| Fri 2nd Jan 2026 |
Aberdeen clinic Elgin clinic |
9am to 3pm 9am to 11.30am |
The out of hours and public holiday services are accessed via NHS 24 on 111 from:
• Wednesday 24th December 2025 from 18.00 to 08.00 Monday 29th December 2025
• Wednesday 31st December 2025 from 18.00 to 08.00 Monday 5th January 2026
Out with the public holidays, your registered dental practice will be expected to provide access to dental advice and / or treatment between:
• Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th December 2025
• Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday the 31st December 2025
Normal services will resume on the 5th January 2026
Unregistered patients and visitors to the region can access dental advice and treatment if required, by contacting the Dental Information and Advice Line (DIAL) on: 0345 45 65 990.
This service will be operational on the following days:
Monday 29th December to Wednesday 31st December 2025 during the hours of 08:05 to 18.00, normal operational hours will resume from Monday 5th January 2026 at 08.05.
For further information about our services and information about looking after your teeth and mouth please visit our local dental information website Emergency dental treatment