Kevin A.Lochhead B.D.S.(LOND),M.F.G.D.P.(R.C.S.Eng)

Since qualifying from Kings College London in 1987, Dr Lochhead has committed himself to intensive postgraduate training, following both international and British training pathways. He believes in keeping himself and his team abreast of current dental research and developments; his aim being to reach for ever higher standards in the provision of dental care.

Dr. Lochhead's special interests lie in complex reconstruction, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. His background of general dentistry places him ideally for managing complex patient care between the required clinicians and specialist services.

Dr. Lochhead lectures on dental implants and restorative dentistry and is currently Diploma Tutor for the East of Scotland branch of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners. Dr Lochhead holds a part time teaching position on the Master of Science Degree course in Primary Dental Care at Glasgow Dental Hospital. He is a member of The Association of Dental Implantology, The American Equilibration Society, The British Society of Occlusal Studies, the British Society of Restorative Dentistry, British Society of Periodontology and the British Dental Association.

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Specialist Services

Periodontics and Implantology

Crawford A. Bain
B.D.S.,D.D.S.,M.S.C.,M.B.A CERT.PERIO., CERT. FIXED PROS., FELLOWSHIP IN IMPLANTOLOGY. - Photo

After spending nine years in general practice in Scotland and Canada, Dr. Bain completed speciality training in Periodontics and Prosthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania in 1981. Since then he has been at various times Director of Occlusion; Head of Periodontics and Director of Implant Dentistry at Dalhousie University, Canada. In 1990-1991 he was the Branemark Surgical Implant Fellow at UCLA, USA where his research into Implants and Smoking resulted in the Osseointegration Foundation/Quintessence Publishing Company Award for the best scientific article in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Implants in 1993. He has maintained a specialist practice since 1981, returning to Scotland in 1995. He is presently part-time senior lecturer in Dental Primary Care, University of Glasgow. Dr Bain is certified by the General Dental Council of Great Britain as a specialist in Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

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Oral Surgery

Glenn E.Lello B.D.S.,F.D.S.R.C.S.EDIN./ENG.,I.,R.C.P.,M.R.C.S.,M.B.B.C.H.,F.R.C.S.,PH.D.

After qualifying in dentistry in South Africa in 1971, further dental, medical and maxillo-facial training was undertaken in America, Britain and Switzerland. Currently a Consultant NHS oral and maxillo-facial surgical post is held in Edinburgh.

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Endodontics

Alastair MacDonald B.D.S.,M.S.D.

Qualified from Glasgow University (BDS) in 1985. After five years in general practice, working in the Glasgow area, he entered the speciality of Endodontics. A two-year Masters Degree programme (MSD) at Indiana University was completed in 1992. Upon return to Glasgow, Alastair has established the first Endodontic practice in Scotland.

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Orthodontics

Robert Lawson B.D.S.,F.D.S.,M.S.C.D.M.ORTH.

After qualifying from Dundee University (BDS) in 1989 with Honours, Dr. Lawson worked in hospital posts in Dundee, Canterbury and Glasgow. He gained F.D.S.,R.C.S.(Ed) in 1992, then went on to do a three year M. Orth. MSD speciality programme in Orthodontics in Cardiff, graduating in 1996. He was awarded the gold medal in M. Orth., and returned to Scotland in 1996 to work in specialist orthodontic practice.

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Judith Lello B.D.S. (SHEFF), M.D.S. (SHEFF)

Since graduating from Sheffield University in 1978, Judith Lello has undertaken extensive postgraduate training. Three years were spent at Zurich Dental Institute, Switzerland, undertaking teaching, research and patient management; following which, in collaboration with Sheffield University, a Masters degree was awarded. One year in Johannesberg, South Africa, at the University of Witwatersand, preceded returning to the UK in 1988 to practice for two years in the Manchester region. Since moving to Edinburgh in 1990, a special interest in advanced restorative work and a commitment to postgraduate and research activities has been maintained

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Dental Hygienists and Dental Nurses

June Easton

Qualified as a dental hygienist in 1980. June has worked for a number of years in General practice. She was made Senior Tutor Dental Hygienist at the Edinburgh Dental hospital where she was responsible for the education of student dental hygienists over an eight year period. June has worked abroad and until moving back to Edinburgh in middle of 1999, worked in a number of practices in the West End of London.

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Jolisa Wright

Completed National certificate in Dental Nursing May 1997, Jolisa has had 4 years of experience in general dental practice and joined us in October 1999. Jolisa works in close chairside assistance to Dr Lochhead and is developing her management and practical skills with a view to expanding her role within the practice.

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Sadie Sweeney

Sadie comes to the practice as Dr Lello's close chairside assistant of four years. She has completed her first years training for her National certificate in Dental Nursing.

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Lynne Anderson

Lynne is currently completing a full time dental nursing training course at Telford College part of which allows for 2 days a week on site training in the practice. Prior to starting her dental nurse training Lynne worked for Boots the Chemist where she received a commendation certificate for customer service.

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Oral health Consultant

Liz Hutchison

Liz is a qualified dental nurse and teaches at Telford College where she holds the position of Senior Dental Nurse Tutor. Liz has a part time position within the practice. Since starting with us in 1995 Liz has achieved qualifications in Oral Health Education and Dental Radiography.

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Reception and Administration

Susie Lochhead

Susie is a qualified Registered General Nurse of 12 years standing, Also holding qualifications in sick childrens nursing,the management of asthma and general practice nursing Susie elected to turn her efforts to full time practice management in 1996 and has since completed many courses in dental practice management with a specific interest in personnel management. Susie is responsible for organising, and in many cases carrying out: staff training, the preparation of contracts, selection and interviewing of new team members, the preparation and updating of practice protocols.

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Chris McAusland

Chris has been a dental practice receptionist for twelve years before joining us in 1996. Since that time she has developed her knowledge of advanced dental care and skills in customer service.

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Jaquie Kelly

Jaquie was employed for over ten years in sales management before making the move to dental practice reception in 1999. The moved has proved to be rewarding for all concerned as Jaquie brings many years of customer service to her front desk position.

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Karen Murray



Karen joined the practice in 1996, following a career working in a dental managerial position in the Royal Navy. Initially a part time nursing role, Karen has developed her position considerably. Karen has passed her National Certificate in Dental Nursing and has undertaken extensive training to build her role not only as our referral co-ordinator but also as specialist close chair side assistance to Dr Bain during Implant surgery. Karen has recently completed a training program in conscious sedation. Her dental nurse and surgical training mean that she offers continuity of contact for every patient throughout their implant treatment. Karen is responsible for liasing with referring dentists, their patients and Dr Lochhead and Dr. Bain.

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