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Our Team
Our staff at Hamilton Road Dental Practice are integral to the success of the practice and are dedicated to providing you with the best standard of care possible.
In order to achieve this, we place great emphasis in all forms of staff training. This ranges from regular staff meetings, to additional courses and qualifications. As dentistry changes with new techniques and treatment options, it is important that the entire dental team are competent and confident.
The team are:
Partners:
John McKenna BDS Glas 2002 GDC No. 80906
Shane McElhinney BDS Glas 2001 GDC No. 79322
Dentists:
Stuart Docherty BDS Glas 2011 GDC No. 210839
Lucy McGread BDS FDS Glas 2014 GDC No. 250962
Dental Hygienist:
Nicola Pitman Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy RCS Edin 2007 GDC No. 114626
Practice Manager:
Vikki White
Technician:
Jim Kidd RDT
Dental Nurses/ Receptionists:
Nicola Burt
Ricki Cook
Niamh Docherty
Shannon Jordan
Taylor Bunch
Nicola Horn-Hurford
Domestic Services:
Angels Cleaning Service
Recent News
Recent News
The Scottish Government have reviewed the provision of NHS dentistry within Scotland, resulting in a number of significant changes as of the 1st November 2023. The main changes will include: • The number of treatments available on the NHS have decreased • How often those treatments can be provided to patients • Increase in NHS costs for some treatments • Some treatments that were previously free will now incur a charge, such as a denture repair will cost £50.88 For most patients the period of time between dental examinations will increase to on average to every 12 months, however if you have any concerns about your dental health or notice any changes its imperative you contact us and we will arrange to see you sooner. It is important that you attend when recommended and don’t miss appointments. All booked appointments remain unaffected so there is no need to contact the practice, if you wish any further information regarding the Scottish Governments Reform please visit: https://nhsinform.scot/dentist
Opening Hours
Hamilton Road Dental Practice Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08.30 – 17.30 (18:30 on Tuesdays)
Friday: 08:30 – 17:00
Closed for lunch daily: 12:30 – 13:30
Dental Emergency Phone Line
Out of Hours Service:
Call NHS 24 on 111