Emergency Dental Clinics (EDCs)

Patients from the Northern/Southern/Eastern and South Eastern areas of NI can contact EDCs using the following details only:


Saturdays/Sundays and Bank Holidays
Telephone – 028 2566 3510
Lines Are Open Between
8.00am and 12 noon


Calls will be directed to a dentist for triage and if deemed clinically necessary advice or treatment at an EDC will be provided for the following dental conditions:
•    Dental swelling (spreading infection).
•    Trauma to teeth arising from an external force.
•    Uncontrolled bleeding following extraction.
•    Severe dental pain not controlled by over the counter medications.

Please note, as there is high demand for out-of-hours appointments patients may have to travel outside their area for treatment slots. Patients should not attend any site without an arranged appointment.

For further information, please visit Out of Hours Emergency Dental Treatment - DOH/HSCNI Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) – formerly HSCB

NORMAL GENERAL DENTAL SERVICE CHARGES WILL BE PAYABLE