Meet the clinical team

GDC No. 52076
BDS (Glas, 1978), FDSRCS (Eng & Edin, 1981), DRD (Edin, 1987), MRD RCS (Edin, 1993), FDSRCPS (Glas, 1998)
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry & Prosthodontics

Arshad established Scottish Centre of Excellence for Dentistry in 2009. It was recognised as The Best Specialist Referral Practice in the United Kingdom in 2010. He qualified with commendation at the University of Glasgow in 1978 and carried out ten years of postgraduate training in Glasgow, Cardiff, London and Sweden.

GDC No. 75815
BDS (Glas, 1999), MFDS RCS (Edin, 2002), MSc MedSci(Glas, 2003), Dip Imp Dent (RCS Edin, 2011)
Special interest in Restorative Dentistry & Implantology

Graduate of the Glasgow Dental School. Membership  of the faculty of dental surgery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Masters degree at Glasgow University, Scotland. Diploma in Implant dentistry from Edinburgh Royal college.  

Abid limits his practice to implants and the management of complex restorative cases with a special focus on immediate loading - having placed in excess of 5000 implants. 

He utilises digital dentistry, implants and smile design for the management of complex restorative cases. He is the immediate past president of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI). Abid currently is a board member of the Glasgow children’s charity, and in the past has sat on the board of the Riverside museum appeal. 

GDC No. 65349
BDS (Glas, 1990), MFDS RCS (Eng, 2005), MSc (Warwick, 2012)
Special interest in Restorative & Implant Dentistry

Colin is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, a Straumann Clinical Mentor, and ITI Speaker, and is the Chairman of the UK and Ireland Section of the ITI. He is Director of the Glasgow ITI Study Club.

Colin both places and restores dental implants and provides bone block grafting and sinus augmentation.

GDC No. 177290
BDS MDSc MFDS RCPS(Glas) FDS (Rest. Dent.) RCPS(Glas)
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

Will was appointed as a Consultant and Specialist in Restorative Dentistry in 2017, providing complex treatment across a wide range of areas including endodontics (root treatment), periodontics (gum treatment), implantology and prosthodontics (crowns and bridges). 

GDC No. 79587
Practice limited to Periodontics BDS, PGCAP, MSc, MFDS RCSEd

Dentist with Special Interest in Periodontics

Dr Jacqueline Davidson qualified as a dentist in 2001, so this year marks 25 years in dentistry. Her interest in periodontology really developed when she was teaching restorative dentistry to undergraduate students at Glasgow Dental School, and has been passionate about the subject ever since. She went on to complete my Master’s in Clinical Periodontology in 2023.

These days, Dr Jacqueline Davidson spends almost all her time treating patients with severe and very severe periodontal disease, mucogingival defects and peri-implant disease. She does very little general dentistry now, apart from when it’s needed as part of a patient’s periodontal care.

For her, periodontology is challenging but incredibly rewarding. She loves the problem-solving involved and the opportunity to make a real difference to patients’ lives, often helping them keep teeth they might otherwise have lost. Treatment can sometimes span several months, allowing you to really get to know your patients, build trust and support them throughout their journey to better oral health.

She finds it very fortunate to work with the team at the Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry, where working closely with referring dentists and our wider multidisciplinary team is a big part of what we do. She really enjoys collaborating with colleagues to rehabilitate patients and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Her door is always open to dentists who are interested in exploring a career in periodontology or finding out more about working within a multidisciplinary team. She is always happy to share her experience, discuss cases and help others discover just how rewarding this area of dentistry can be.

GDC No. 264218
Dentist
BDS University of Glasgow 2016

Dr Ryan O’Rourke qualified from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and subsequently gained membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Consultant Craniofacial / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist List (GMC) & Oral Surgery Specialist List (GDC)
MBChB (Glas) BDS (Glas) MFDS (RCPSG) MRCS (RCPSG) FRCS (OMFS) (RCPSG)
GMC No. 7460904 | GDC No. 113726

Ahad is a Consultant Craniofacial and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clinical Lead of the Scottish National Craniofacial Centre. He is dual-qualified, having obtained both his dental degree (BDS) and medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Glasgow. He also holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Surgery & Conscious Sedation
BDS(Hons) MFDS RCPS(Glasg)
GDC No. 227216

Dr Kaila Girvan graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2012. Following graduation, she completed foundation training before undertaking three years of hospital-based core surgical training, including a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

GDC No. 2800
CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist

Catrina

GDC No. 6564
Dip Dent Hygiene (Glas, 2004)
Dental Hygienist

Louise has worked in Dentistry since she was 17 years old, first working as a dental nurse. She then went on to study at Glasgow Dental School in 2002 to train as a Dental Hygienist. Louise qualified with distinction in 2004 and then in 2005 received a Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh for achieving the highest exam grades in the U.K. for the dental hygiene exam. She has gained experience working in different fields of dentistry since qualifying and is also trained to teach Dental nurses sitting their nursing exam.

GDC No. 194143
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Shef, 2010)
Dental Hygienist & Therapist

I studied at University of Sheffield Charles Clifford School of Clinical Dentistry. I graduated in 2010 with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy with Distinction and prize for Excellence in Continuing Care. I have worked in various roles within Dentistry for a number of years in both NHS and independent private practice. This has enabled me to expand my experience and knowledge within the industry.

GMC No. 7020315
MFDS RCSEd, MBChB, FRCR
Consultant Radiologist

GDC No. 143942
Verified experience in Dental Technology
Dental Technician

James joined Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry in 2017 as a Dental Technician. He has brought with him over 30 years experience in all aspects of crown and bridge, ceramics, cad cam, 3d printing and metal work. James enjoys working in an environment alongside the Clinicians developing restoration designs and solving complex cases.

In his spare time James likes to spend time with his wife, and 2 kids. He also likes to keep fit by running and cycling and enjoys watching football.

GDC No. 163248
City & Guilds of London 1980
Dental Technician

Derek qualified as a Dental Technician in 1980. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of crown and bridge, dental implants, cosmetic veneers and prosthetics. He finds that working closely with Clinicians and patients is a large part of our daily routine at Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry, which in turn results in a special finished restoration.

Derek is a lover of cooking and has a passion for everything and anything to do with motorbikes. He is also well known for his singing abilities around the Laboratory.

Prosthetics process worker

GDC No. 83157
Glasgow University Dental School 2004, MFDS in Edinburgh 2006, Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Master’s in Mental Health Practice University of West of Scotland.
Dentist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Ms Eileen Johnston is a Dentist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who has a special interest in Dental Anxiety, Trauma-Informed Care & Chronic Facial Pain. 

With a warm and empathetic approach, Eileen combines her expertise in dentistry and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to support patients struggling with dental anxiety, psychological trauma-related concerns, and chronic facial pain.