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Dr.Amir Nazim (Pinnacle Dental Care Limited)
Male
Qualified from: BDS Glasgow (Hons) UK, 2012
GDC No: 227203
Dr Amir Nazim is an Award-Winning Dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. He qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2012 with Honours and has been awarded a number of Postgraduate Diplomas. More recently, he completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Prosthodontics at the University of Central Lancashire, allowing him to design smiles and provide treatments using the latest and most advanced techniques. He was awarded a Distinction in his final year for his case presentation and research project. In 2021, Amir was awarded ‘Best Young Dentist’ at the Dentistry Scotland Awards.
Amir is our resident Elite Invisalign provider who has a keen interest in straightening teeth using clear aligners. He also enjoys providing composite bonding treatments to transform smiles by recontouring teeth and closing spaces. He likes to make his patients happy and gets a real sense of satisfaction when they are delighted with their new smile.
Amir is trained to provide Dental Implant treatments to replace missing teeth. He is passionate about learning new skills and committed to continually developing himself as a Dentist.
Outside working hours, Amir has a keen interest in photography and has 2 young children.
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Dr.Aran Maxwell-Cox
Male
Qualified from: Dund United Kingdom, 2014
GDC No: 251245
Aran qualified as a dentist in 2014 from the University of Dundee, Scotland and Københavns Universitet, Denmark. Aran has a passion for aesthetics and cosmetic procedures and provides minimally invasive dentistry here at Front Street. Aran completed PGCert in Facilitating Learning in Healthcare Practice at the University of Central Lancashire in 2019. He won Highly Commended Young Dentist of the Year at the the UK Dentistry Awards 2021.
Aran has a passion for anatomy driven facial aesthetics in order to provide not only safe treatment but exceptional results for patients. He believes patient care is paramount and always strives to provide the best possible experience for those being treated. In his spare time he enjoys travelling, cooking and spending time with his partner and dog.
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Dr.Louise Good
Female
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2000
GDC No: 77588
Louise graduated with honours from The University of Glasgow in the year 2000. After qualifying, she completed her vocational training year in a dental practice in Paisley. Since then she has worked extensively in general dental practice in Ayrshire and has completed a clinical attachment in oral surgery at Crosshouse Hospital. Louise joined the team at Prestwick in 2016 and enjoys working in a modern, friendly practice, offering all aspects of dental care to her patients.
Louise has gained a wide range of experience in family dental practice over the years. She enjoys keeping up to date with dental issues through reading and attending certified dental courses.
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Dr.Nikki Cowan
Female
Qualified from: Glasgow United Kingdom, 2007
GDC No: 114058
After completing her honours degree in Human Anatomy, Nikki went on to study dentistry and gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2007. She started working at {my}dentist, Prestwick, shortly after graduating and has been there ever since. This has provided her with the opportunity to really get to know her patients which allows her to make them feel at ease in the surgery.
Nikki enjoys all aspects of dentistry and firmly believes in prevention based practice. She provides a wide range of NHS and private treatments and continues to develop her skillset by attending courses including Denture Excellence. One area of dentistry which she finds particularly rewarding is treating nervous patients. With the help of the friendly and supportive team at {my}dentist,Prestwick, she has helped many patients overcome their dental phobia.
She is an Ayrshire girl, born and raised, and continues to reside there with her husband, two girls and her cat. She can often be found exploring the Scottish islands (especially Arran), has a love of music and is obsessed with all things Disney
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Dr.Rhona Park
Female
Qualified from: Glasg United Kingdom, 2011
GDC No: 209859
After graduating from Glasgow University, Rhona worked first in Invergordon then Aberdeen in the Community Dental Sector. This involved treating a variety of patients in settings including hospitals and nursing homes, carrying out dental treatment on patients of all ages and stages of health. During this time she also sat her MFDS exams at RCS Edinburgh. Rhona is interested in providing dental care in the developing world having grown up in Zambia where access to healthcare is far more limited. She has been to both Zambia and Southern India in order to use her skills in this way. Having worked in Prestwick for three years carrying out NHS and Private treatment, Rhona enjoys most clinical disciplines and sees the benefit of working as part of a large clinical team. Having been through the Denture Excellence training, Rhona is skilled in offering natural looking dentures and takes great pride in seeing the results of her work and how satisfied her patients are with the outcome.
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Dr.Ross Simpson
Male
Qualified from: Glasg United Kingdom, 2006
GDC No: 103164
Ross qualified from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) in 2006. After spending a year working in a dental practice in Glasgow, Ross joined the {my}dentist team in Prestwick in 2007.
Ross enjoys all aspects of dentistry and attends many courses to continue his professional development. Ross has keen interests in the placement of all ceramic crowns and bridgework as well as posterior tooth coloured restorations. Ross also has an interest in tooth whitening.
Ross thoroughly enjoys working in this dynamic, modern dental practice which offers a wide variety of dental treatments in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Outside dentistry, Ross enjoys golf, tennis, snowboarding as well as spending time with his young family.
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Mrs.Gillian MacQueen
Female
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene United Kingdom, 1987
GDC No: 3322
Gillian qualified at the Glasgow Dental Hospital in 1987. Gillian has a vast experience in preventive dentistry.
Having trained with the British Medical and Dental Hypnosis Society, Gillian is highly skilled at working with anxious patients.
Gillian is passionate about providing each patient she sees with the very best service she can provide. She enjoys meeting patients and being part of the progress that they make. Her goal is to help each patient maintain an oral hygiene routine and experience the full functionality of their smile.
Gillian is renowned for her “gentle touch”, compassion and the ability to immediately put her patients at ease therefore ensuring a positive dental experience.
Outside work Gillian enjoys spending time with her family and 2 dogs. She loves to spend time open swimming and canoeing too.
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Dr.Teodora Timis
Female
Qualified from: DMD Iasi, Romania, 2004
GDC No: 115977
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