Meet the Clinical team

All of our Clinicians have undergone extensive Post-Graduate training in their designated areas. Collectively, the dentists have over 90 years of experience in Dental Implant treatments.

Mr Arshad Ali

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 is one of the Leading Dental Centers of the World and was also 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.

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    Dr. Abid Faqir

    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. 

      Professor Colin Burns

      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.



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          Dr Sachin Jauhar

          GDC No. 80722
          BDS(Glas) MSc(Med Sci) FDS RestDent RCPS(Glas) MRCPS(Glas) MFDS RCS(Edin) FDS RCS (Eng)

          A graduate of the University of Glasgow 2002, Sachin is one of the leading Restorative Specialists in Scotland. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

            Mr. Andrew Carton

            GMC No. 3575882
            MA, FFDRCS, FDSRCPS (Glas) FRCS (Maxfac)
            Former Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial/Head & Neck Surgeon

            Andrew qualified in both medicine and dentistry at Trinity College in Dublin. Having visited and worked in several centres in the USA as well as India and China, he has developed a particular interest in head and neck malignancy and aesthetic facial surgery.



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              Dr William Keys

              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). 

                Dr Jenni Cherington

                GDC No. 176481

                Jen graduated from the University of Dundee dental school in 2009, and passed her Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgeons exams in 2011.
                She has a special interest in facial aesthetics and skin rejuvenation, and places an emphasis on safe, natural looking results.


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                  Dr Ryan O’Rourke

                  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.

                    Lyall Dominick

                    GDC No. 243639
                    Dentist
                    BDS MFDS RCPSG MSc

                    Lyall graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2013 with a degree in Dental Surgery. After completing a year of vocational training in Glasgow, he spent several years working in general dental practice across the west of Scotland. In 2018, he became a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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                      Catrina Macintosh

                      GDC No. 2800
                      CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene
                      Dental Hygienist

                      Catrina




                        Louise Warden

                        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.


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                          Kharla Strain

                          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.



                            Clare Fenlon

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

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                              James Woods

                              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.

                                Derek Bonnar

                                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.

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                                  Gary Green

                                  Prosthetics process worker

                                    Dr Jacqueline Davidson

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

                                    Dentist with Special Interest in Periodontics

                                    Dr Jacqueline Davidson limits her practice to periodontics, with the main focus being on the treatment and management of patients with periodontal and peri-implant diseases and mucogingival defects, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

                                    She gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Glasgow in 2001, and thereafter spent eight years in general practice in Scotland and Australia where she worked in community and general practice settings. On her return to Scotland 2010, Dr Davidson became a practice owner, where she gained experience in restorative dentistry, oral medicine and oral surgery.

                                    In 2017 she was appointed as Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Specialty Dentist at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School as part of the restorative team, where she taught undergraduate students in the subject. During this time she gained a postgraduate certificate in academic practice, and developed a passion for periodontology.

                                    She has recently been awarded a Masters in Clinical Periodontology with distinction from the University of Central Lancashire. In addition to this, she is an active member of the British Society of Periodontology and the Association for Dental Implantology. 

                                    Dr Davidson has a calm and friendly manner and enjoys taking time to understand her patients and put them at ease. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her son, running and eating out with friends.

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                                      Ms. Eileen Johnston

                                      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. 

                                        Portman Dental Care Awards

                                        Dental Industry Award - Portman Dental Care
                                        Award Logo 2018
                                        Fmc 2019 Award Logo
                                        Elite Practice Award - Portman Dental Care
                                        Private Dentistry Awards - Portman Dental Care

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