Mr Simon Locke
BDS (Hons) Glasgow 1997
GDC: 72963
One of the few dentists to be granted a BDS with Honours, Simon received his degree from Glasgow Dental School in 1997. He became a partner at the practice in September 2004 having previously been an associate with management responsibility in a practice in Ayrshire.
He has previously taught advanced restorative techniques to newly qualified dentists and is involved in the development of a widely used clinical & practice management computer system.
He is also a Dental Practice Advisor for Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, regularly inspecting other dental practices for compliance with national standards, and supporting practices and other dentists in the Health Board area. Simon also has a special interest in adult invisible braces and is a recognised Six Month Smiles, Clearguide, SmileTRU, CFast and Quick Straight Teeth practitioner.
Mr Paul Ewins
BDS Glasgow 1997, PGDip Edinburgh 2021
GDC: 73212
Paul graduated from Glasgow with BDS in 1997. After two successful associateships in general practices he became a partner in April 2005. His clinical interests include endodontics and anything involved in saving teeth.
Since receiving additional training in 2008, he has carried out IV sedation for nervous patients within the practice. Paul has also spent five years training and mentoring new graduate dentists through Vocational Training. In 2016 he was appointed to the Scottish Dental Practice Board and completed his tenure in 2020.
In 2021 Paul was awarded a postgraduate diploma in Restorative Dentistry, with distinction, from The University of Edinburgh.
Mr Gareth Quigley
BDS Glasgow 2007
GDC: 114096
Gareth came to Glasgow from Northern Ireland in 2002 to study, graduating from Glasgow Dental School in 2007. He joined the practice as a newly graduated trainee and was delighted to be offered a full time position at the end of his training.
Glasgow has since become home for him and his growing family, having just had a wee boy in May of 2016.
He practices and enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but is particularly committed to NHS dentistry. The most rewarding aspect of his work is when he completes a course of treatment for someone who has not attended in years, usually because of a previous bad experience or a negative perception of dentistry. Over the years at this practice,he has had good success at helping these patients become happy, regular attenders.
Mrs Sarah Jane Etherson
BDS Glasgow 2011
GDC: 209856
Sarah Jane Etherson returned to the practice in 2021 to replace the retiring Alison Aiston.
Sarah Jane has spent time working in General Dental Practices in Stewarton and Kirkintilloch after completing her Vocational Training at Johnstone Dental Practice in 2012.
Sarah Jane enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry, but also enjoys a special interest in Facial Aesthetics.
Mrs Susanne Murray
BDS (Hons) Glasgow 2010
MFDS RCPS Glasgow 2011
GDC: 191130
Susie returned to the practice in 2012 after completing further training in the hospital and community services. She also attained a further qualification of MFDS during her time there.
Since then Susie has a growing family and now has two little girls.
Susie enjoys helping nervous patients overcome their fears and offers treatment with IV sedation for new and current nervous patients within the practice. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a special interest in oral surgery.
Mrs Alison Aiston
BDS Glasgow 1990
GDC: 65389
Alison has chosen to retire as of September 2021 having worked in the practice for 20 years. Alison would like to thank all her patients for their kindness and understanding over the years, she was delighted to hear her patients will be in good hands with Sarah Jane Etherson returning to the practice to take over her list.
The General Dental Council (GDC) is the organisation which regulates dental professionals in the United Kingdom.