ABOUT US

Ghyll McCallum BDS FDS RCPS :: Principal Dental Surgeon

Before settling in Dumbarton Ghyll worked in a variety of hospital and specialist centres after qualifying in 1991 and achieving the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1995. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a special interest in cosmetics, dentures and anti-snoring appliances (the mandibular advancement splint). Ghyll is also a post graduate trainer in General Dental Practice and works part time at the Glasgow Dental Hospital.

Patricia Craig BDS :: Associate (Recently retired)

Patricia retired from General Dental Practice in July 2008 after working in the profession for 36 years. She thoroughly enjoyed her work and, on retiral, was very happy to hand over her patients to the popular and very capable Alison MacDonald (allowing her the chance to spend more time on the golf course!).

David Laidlaw BDS :: Associate

David graduated from Glasgow Dental Hospital in 2002. He undertook a year of Vocational training in Bathgate and the Edinburgh Dental Institute before moving to Argyle & Clyde in 2003. He joined Craig Dental Surgeons (now Levengrove Dental Care) in March 2005 where he was warmly received by his new patients. Many of David’s former patients have followed him in his change of practice and he has continued to work here happily ever since.

Jacqui Laidlaw BDS (Hons) MFDS RCS :: Associate

Joining Levengrove in 2007, Jacqui brought with her several years of General Practice and hospital surgical experience together with the MFDS qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Jacqui is a friendly and welcoming face and has quickly built up a healthy following of new patients. The staff also enjoy working with her - and that includes her husband, David!

Alison MacDonald BDS :: Associate

Alison graduated from Glasgow Dental Hospital & School in 2004. She has gained vast experience working in General Dental Practice in the Glasgow area for the last four years combining this with intense post graduate training. She is delighted to be joining Levengrove Dental Care in August 2008 and will take over the care of Patricia Craig’s patients following her retiral. Alison has met with Patricia to discuss the handover and is thoroughly looking forward to meeting her new patients.

Eve Docherty BDS (Hons) :: Associate

Eve, despite being the youngest member of the team, has considerable clinical experience and comes with glowing recommendations from previous work colleagues regarding her high academic and clinical achievements. She also happens to be very well liked by her patients – which in this job, is a big bonus! Eve is looking forward to meeting and treating new patients to the practice.

Fiona Murray CEB Dip Dent Hyg :: Hygienist

Fiona gained the tutor’s prize in overall performance when she qualified from Dundee Dental Hospital as a Dental Hygienist in 1997. She returned to the local area soon after and having already worked with the Craig Dental Practice in previous years we are very fortunate that she rejoined us at Levengrove in 2007. She applies her skills and specialises in motivating patients in oral health.

Mary Williams CEB Dip Dent Hyg :: Hygienist

Mary qualified as Dental Nurse in 1998 and proceeded to pursue a career as a Dental Hygienist, qualifying from Glasgow Dental Hospital & School in 2000. She has worked in General Practice in Glasgow for 8 years delivering Oral Health Education to adults and children. Mary moved to Dumbarton in 2007 to work with us at Levengrove Dental Care and specialises in motivating and treating patients in the prevention of gum disease.

Nursing Staff

Christine Kennedy, Monica McArthur, Clare McWilliam, Lynsey Grant (seated) Janice Smith, Elaine Mooney.

The nurses are all registered Dental Care Professionals with the General Dental Council and are all able and experienced to carry out all clinical and administrative duties throughout the practice and regularly attend Post Graduate continuing professional development courses.