Mr Simon Locke
BDS (Hons) Glasgow 1997
GDC: 72963
One of the very 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 further training in the field of intravenous sedation, 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 Inspector for Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, regularly inspecting other dental practices for compliance with national standards. 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
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.
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 Alison Aiston
BDS Glasgow 1990
GDC: 65389
Alison has worked at Johnstone Dental Practice for the past 17 years. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly the challenge of helping anxious patients overcome their fear of the dentist, becoming more relaxed and able to complete a full course of treatment. Alison spent 4 years training and mentoring new graduate dentists through vocational training. She enjoys family dentistry and treating children with a key emphasis on prevention. Alison has a friendly and reassuring manner making her patients feel at ease coming to see her.
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.
The General Dental Council (GDC) is the organisation which regulates dental professionals in the United Kingdom.