About Edinburgh’s Award-Winning Private Orthodontic Clinic
Based in Leith, North Edinburgh, we’re a specialist private orthodontic practice led by PhD-qualified, award-winning orthodontist Dr Mustafa. We treat children and adults of all ages – with honest advice, bespoke treatment plans, and a philosophy built around preserving your natural teeth.
A Practice Built Around Patients — Not Protocols
Ocean Orthodontic Clinic didn’t come about by accident. After years working across some of the UK’s busiest dental practices, Dr Mustafa kept seeing the same problem: patients being handed standard treatment plans that ticked boxes but took no account of the actual person in the chair. People told they needed extractions they didn’t. Adults told it was too late to start. Patients leaving consultations more confused than when they arrived.
So in 2022, he opened Ocean Orthodontic Clinic on Ocean Drive in Leith — a specialist private practice built from the ground up around one belief: that every patient deserves the smile they came for, without compromising what they already have.
That belief shapes everything we do — from the way we approach your first consultation to the moment we fit your retainers and send you on your way. We don’t rush. We don’t upsell. And we don’t recommend anything we wouldn’t recommend to our own family.
The People You’ll Meet at Ocean Orthodontic Clinic
Great orthodontic care isn’t just about one person. From your very first call to the moment your treatment is complete, our whole team is here for you.
Orthodontist
Dr Mustafa
Principal Orthodontist & FounderPhD-qualified and a Diamond Invisalign Provider, Dr Mustafa has spent over two decades treating complex orthodontic cases across Scotland — always without extraction wherever possible.
Meet Dr Mustafa
Treatment Coordinator
Camilla Gray
Dental Hygienist & Treatment CoordinatorA GDC-registered Dental Nurse with a BSc in Biomedical Science and an MSc from Imperial College London, Camilla ensures every patient feels fully informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey.
Meet Camilla
Receptionist
Rima Omar
ReceptionistWith a background in Biomedical Science and Psychology, Rima is the warm, welcoming face of our practice — ensuring every patient feels at ease from the very first interaction.
Meet Rima
Practice Manager
Shayma Bolbol
Registered Practice ManagerA qualified overseas dentist with a Master’s in Healthcare Management, Shayma oversees the day-to-day running of the clinic — ensuring every visit runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard.
Meet ShaymaA Clinic Designed Around the Patient Experience
When Dr Mustafa designed Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, he started with one question: what would make a patient feel genuinely at ease from the moment they walked through the door?
The result is a purpose-built specialist practice on Ocean Drive in Leith — calm, modern, and nothing like the clinical environments most people associate with orthodontic treatment. Natural light, considered interiors, and a team that treats every visit as an opportunity to make you feel looked after.
We treat patients of all ages here — from children having their very first orthodontic check to adults who’ve waited years for the right moment. Whoever you are, the experience is the same: unhurried, honest, and entirely focused on you.
Recognised as One of Edinburgh’s Leading Orthodontic Practices
Our awards aren’t something we mention to impress. They’re independent recognition from industry judges who’ve looked at the standard of what we do — and called it exceptional.
The top prize at Scotland’s most prestigious dental industry awards — competing against practices across the whole of Scotland. An acknowledgement of clinical excellence, patient care, and the standard we hold ourselves to every single day.
Recognised as Scotland’s outstanding new dental practice — acknowledging the clinical quality, patient experience, and professional standards Ocean Orthodontics established from its very first day of opening.
Shortlisted at the UK’s most respected national dental industry awards — placing Ocean Orthodontics among the leading practices in the country, not just Scotland.
Diamond Provider status places Dr Mustafa among the most experienced Invisalign practitioners in the United Kingdom — awarded based on the volume and complexity of cases treated to the highest clinical standard.
One of the most prestigious patient-outcome awards in UK orthodontics. The Against The Odds Award recognises orthodontists who achieve life-changing results in the most challenging cases — where others may have turned patients away. Dr Mustafa won this award in 2011 and again in 2012. No other Edinburgh orthodontist holds this distinction.
Real Patients. Real Results. Real Edinburgh.
Don’t take our word for it — here’s what our patients say, in their own words and their own voices.
Google Reviews
“Dr Mustafa was extremely friendly, explaining my treatment options thoroughly. The staff were polite and helpful, making me feel comfortable throughout. I’m really satisfied and would highly recommend the clinic to anyone looking for quality orthodontic care.”
“Dr Mustafa is patient, honest and very knowledgeable — I felt taken care of and at ease throughout. The clinic is welcoming and made the whole experience a breeze. I can’t be happier with my smile. I truly recommend Dr Mustafa and the team!”
“Dr Mustafa completely transformed my smile — I can now smile confidently. He was excellent throughout the entire Invisalign process with regular check-ins. I don’t normally leave reviews, but I couldn’t be happier with my experience.”