Meet our support team

All of our support colleagues are here to make sure your experience is first class.

Fiona Hunter

GDC No. 128806
Qual-National Certificate NEBDN (2006)
Practice Manager

Fiona qualified in 2006 and joined our team in 2008. Over the years Fiona has gained experience and knowledge in many areas of dentistry and has a special interest in implant dentistry, traveling to Lisbon to attend the All on 4 Immediate function course.

In 2013 Fiona was appointed Dental Nurse Manager and enjoys the day to day challenges the role brings.

She has completed the BDA radiography course and is currently completing a Higher National Diploma in Dental Nursing.

Fiona is fully trained to use our InMode machine that features several different functions including radiofrequency body contouring, laser hair removal and IPL skin rejuvenation.

Like all of our team Fiona is keen to help with any enquiries and is dedicated to making your visit to the clinic as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Claire Jarvis

GDC No. 184110
NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Indp Asses City & guilds (2009)
Deputy Practice Manager

Claire started in 2008 when we were still at Niddrie Square Clinic and went on to win the Scottish Dental Nurse Achievement Award in 2009. Claire is fully trained on using our InmodeTM machine that features several different functions including radiofrequency body contouring, laser hair removal and IPL skin rejuvenation.

She is married to Ryan and has a one-year old son Declan

Helen Bain

Receptionist

Helen has been a dental receptionist for 12 years both in Scotland and in Northern Ireland

She enjoys interacting with the patients and being part of their journey

In her free time, she is loves being active. She partakes in activities such as water sports and hill walking.

Judy Mclaughlin

Receptionist

Judy Began her career in dentistry straight from school in 1991 working as both nurse/reception staff remaining in the same practice for 27years.

She then changed career and worked as a Complex Needs Practitioner for 2 years but returned to Dentistry & joined SCED in Dec 2020 as receptionist.

Out with work Judy loves spending time with her partner & her 3 grown up children.

Gemma Hepburn

GDC No. 140588
NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Indp Asses City & Guilds (2005)
Receptionist

Gemma started at Calderwood Dental Practice at the age of 17 and qualified as a dental nurse aged 19 when she moved to Love Your Smile Dental Care. During her ten years there, she was promoted to practice manager. She joined us in January 2014 and her knowledge has been invaluable with the expansion of the practice, having worked with Scot Muir for many years.

In her spare time, Gemma enjoys spending time with her family including her young niece and nephews.

Suzanne Gray

GDC No. 128798
Receptionist

Sheree Simpson

Secretary

Sheree joined Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry in July 2016 as Secretary and PA. She brings several years' experience as an NHS Medical Secretary to the busy team at Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry.

Sheree also has an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise and is a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer. In her spare time, she enjoys training in the gym or walking in the Scottish Highlands.

Melissa Roberston

GDC No. 281683
Lead Dental Nurse

Erin McInally

GDC No. 254558
SQA L3 Dental Nursing & PDA Dental Nursing SQA (2014)
Lead Dental Nurse

Erin qualified as a dental nurse in July 2014 and joined Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry in February 2016. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and keeping fit.

Lesley Chalmers

GDC No. 137729
National certificate in Science (DSA), City & Guilds 2003
Dental Nurse

Lesley has been our longest serving nurse. She has wide experience in all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in endodontics. She assists Mark Lang in providing the very highest standards of care for their patients and her high dedication is much valued by all our patients. Her skills also include nurse training. With her quick wit and great sense of humour she is a great asset to all the team.

Lisa Grant

GDC No. 136065
National Certification NEBDN (2000)
Dental Nurse

Lisa qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2000 and soon joined the team at SCED in 2001.

Lisa originally worked as a Dental Nurse in Periodontist/ Orthodontist but has evolved into the dual receptionist/secretary role that affords a better work/life balance.

Lisa is highly skilled at dealing with patient queries and appointments’ as her Dental Nurse background affords her years of experience and our patients love her calming yet friendly voice when they call.

Outside the practice Lisa is a busy mum of three who is kept on her toes! She loves nothing better than family time with her beautiful children and husband Barry.

Fiona Wylie

GDC No. 143506
National Certificate NEBDN (1999)
Dental Nurse

Fiona qualified from Glasgow Dental Hospital in 1999. She joined our dental nursing team in October 2005 as a restorative nurse. Fiona has gained experience working with Mr Ali and our reception team and moved on to become Dr Faqir's nurse and implant coordinator. Fiona is known for her jolly nature and as well as being well organised. To widen her knowledge of implant dentistry, Fiona attended the Nobel Biocare World Tour in London in 2006 and the ADI conference in May 2007.