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DR.Amir Nazim
Male
Qualified from: BDS University of Glasgow 2012 UK, 2012
GDC No: 227203
Amir qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2012 with Honours. Due to a keen interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Amir undertook a Masters of Science (MSc) in Prosthodontics at the University of Central Lancashire. He successfully completed his MSc in 2018 and was awarded distinction for his final research project and case presentation.
He has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry such as short-term orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth and also smile make-overs such as teeth re-shaping and gap closures and whitneing. Amir is our resident Invisalign provider. He likes to make his patients happy and gets a real sense of satisfaction when they are delighted with their new smiles. He is passionate about learning new skills and continually developing himself as a dentist.
In 2019 Amir was awarded the membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFUDF) diploma by the Royal Colleg or Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow. Subsequently, in 2020 he was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (UK)
Outside working hours, Amir has a keen interest in photography and has 2 young children.
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Dr.Gareth David Calvert
Male
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS MFDS MRes FDS Rest Dent RCPS(Glas) Glasgow,Scotland, 2008
GDC No: 152051
Gareth is our visiting Restorative Consultant and honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer from Glasgow Dental Hospital offering bespoke implant treatment.
Qualifying in 2008 in Glasgow, Gareth worked full time in general practice and then focused on a career in Restorative Dentistry. He began his postgraduate education in Newcastle Dental Hospital before returning to Glasgow Dental Hospital where he completed his specialist training in Restorative Dentistry.
Gareth particularly enjoys Periodontics (which includes dental implants).His hard work has been recognised nationally having received clinical awards from numerous Specialist Societies. Gareth also has a keen interest in education and engages with various professional bodies for undergraduates and postgraduate teaching in the UK and abroad.
Outside of work Gareth is a bit of a petrol head. Otherwise you can find him in a squash court, on a climbing wall, or in the kitchen baking.
Gareth is happy to accept referrals from clinicians in the surrounding area to carry out implant and periodontal treatments.
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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.Raymond Tollan
Male
Qualified from: Glasg United Kingdom, 2010
GDC No: 191445
Raymond qualified from Glasgow Dental School in 2010 and went on to gain a Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPSG)
Prior to joining the team at Prestwick in 2012, he worked in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and spent some of his career in the Public Dental Service treating children, paediatric General Anaesthetic sessions and anxious patients.
He has an interest in full range of NHS treatment as well as tooth coloured posterior restorations, cosmetic crowns, bridges and cosmetic dentures.
Raymond has 4 children and enjoys running, cycling and football.
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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.Angela Redpath
Female
Qualified from: BDS Scotland, 1990
GDC No: 65854
Angela qualified from Dundee University in 1990 and obtained an intercalated degree in Medical Microbiology. Since qualifying, she has worked extensively in general dental practice, having held positions as an associate and as a principal of her own dental practice. Throughout Angela’s career, she has gathered a wide experience in all aspects of dentistry, both NHS and Private.
Angela’s experience in Microbiology has made her particularly interested in the numerous changes that have happened in her job over the last few years relating to decontamination, sterilisation and cross infection control.
She enjoys keeping up to date with the latest dental advances through attending courses and reading. Working for {my}dentist provides Angela with many opportunities to further enhance her dental education and is pleased to offer Denture Excellence as an alternative to NHS dentures.
Originally from the east coast, Angela has now settled on the west coast with her husband and three cats.
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Dr.Joan Coffey
Female
Qualified from: BDS, MSC UK, 1985
GDC No: 60029
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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 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.
She joined the practice team in 2016 and enjoys working in a modern, friendly practice, offering all aspects of dental care to patients.
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