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Our team

 
Dr Julie Savin

Dr Savin is a highly respected provider of Oral Surgery throughout the East Coast of Scotland.

She was the Surgical Specialist for Primary Care from 2006 until 2014 and has carried out extensive post graduate training in the fields of oral surgery and implantology. Dr Savin also has a vast experience in providing quality IV sedation with optimum results.

Dr Savin previously worked at Dundee Dental School, within the field of Oral Medicine as a Specialty Doctor. This involved hands-on clinical teaching of trainee dental surgeons and was a very rewarding aspect of her career.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Dental surgery (Dundee University), 1990
  • Dental Post-graduate Fellowship
  • Fellowship of the royal college of surgeons Edinburgh (oral medicine, oral surgery), 2005
  • Master Chirological, Medicine Bachelor University of Glasgow, 2001
  • Medical post graduate qualification in General Surgery
  • Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 2006
Memberships
  • British Medical Association
  • Association of Dental Implantology UK
  • International team of Implantology - surgical tutor/mentor
  • Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Registration
  • General Medical council Number 6030289
  • General Dental council Number 65885
  • Dr Julie A. Savin MBChB(Glas), MRCS(Ed.), FDSRCS(OM,OS Ed.),BDS(Dund)
 
 
 
 
Dr Lorna Harley

Dr Harley is a specialist provider of endodontic treatment who joined us in January 2014.

She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2001 and worked in General Dental Practice and then the Community Dental Service before embarking on her specialist training in 2005 at the highly regarded Endodontic Department of the University of Dundee.

She gained entry onto the Specialist List for Endodontics in 2010.

Lorna is a committed endodontist who endeavors to provide a professional and quality endodontic service for referred patients in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Registration
  • General Dental Council Number 79246
  • Lorna Harley BDS MFDS RCS(Ed), MRD(Endo)RCS(Ed)
 
 
 
 
Dr Kerry Webster

Dr Webster is one of our resident Oral Surgeons. She joined the team in 2015.

She graduated with commendation from the University of Dundee in 2009 and in 2010 began her surgical training in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in Ninewells Hospital. In 2017 she moved to her current position of Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in NHS Fife. In this role she provides not only clinical care for patients but is also involved in the teaching of newly qualified dentists beginning their surgical training.

She welcomes patients who require any aspect of oral surgery and dental implants. Any treatments can be provided under IV sedation where appropriate.

Kerry believes in providing treatment with a smile on her face in a welcoming and relaxed environment, making the patient's treatment journey as comfortable as possible.

Membership
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Registration
  • General Dental Council Number 176338
  • Dr Kersten Webster BDS (British Dental Surgeon)
 
 
 
 
Dr Alison Wright

Alison joined the team in 2021 as our resident Specialist in Oral Surgery.

She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2012 and worked across four different health boards in Scotland. She then embarked upon her specialist training in Oral Surgery in Dundee Dental Hospital. During that time, she regularly supported the clinical training of dental undergraduates and postgraduates as well as working with NHS Education for Scotland. 
Alison has a vast scope of practice and continues to work in Tayside in various Specialist, teaching and administrative roles when she is not with us here.

She has an interest in the management of dental anxiety and can provide treatment under IV sedation for those who require this service.
Alison will be delighted to help you with all aspects of oral surgery, including dental implants.

Membership
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  • British Association of Oral Surgeons
Registration
  • General Dental Council Number 227976
  • Alison Wright BDS, MFDS RCPS(Glasg), M (Oral Surg) RCPS(Glasg)
FAQs - What do the letters mean after this surgeons name? :
BDS = Registered as a British Dental Surgeon
MFDS RCPS (Glasg) = Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
M (Oral Surg) RCPS (Glasg) = Member of the Oral Surgery Specialist List in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.


 
 
 
 
 
 
Jay Hutchison

Jay Hutchison is a dental nurse / practice manager with an un-interrupted career that spans three decades.

Jay began her career as a trainee dental nurse with a reputable high street Dental Practice in 1992 and went on to qualify as a Dental Nurse in 1995.

In 2002, Jay joined the Community Dental Service for NHS Fife and embarked on her post-qualification in Conscious Sedation which she passed successfully.

In 2005, Jay accepted a new role with NHS Fife's Surgical Specialist in Dentistry.

In 2007 Jay became Senior Dental Nurse with the Community Dental Service.

Competencies include
  • Extended knowledge of all aspects of clinical patient care in relation to chair-side assistance
  • Extended knowledge of all aspects of clerical administration in relation to patient care, legislation and general practice management
  • Advanced knowledge of complex surgical procedures
  • Advanced knowledge of Intravenous Sedation, Oral Sedation and Inhalation Sedation
  • Advanced Knowledge of medical emergencies and how to treat them successfully
Formal Qualifications
  • NEBDN approved National Examination for Dental Nurses
  • NEBDN approved Conscious Sedation Examination for Dental Nurses
  • BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography
Memberships
  • British Association of Dental Nurses
  • General Dental Council
 
 
 
 
Lindsey Scott

Lindsey began working as a Dental Nurse in August 1990 with a Dental Practice in West Fife and qualified in March 1991. She joined the Community Dental Service in Fife in December 1991.

In 2004 she successfully passed the Post Graduate Course for Dental Nurses in Conscious Sedation.

In 2006 she was given the opportunity to work in the Oral Surgery Service within NHS Fife.

Competencies include
  • Extended knowledge of all aspects of clinical patient care in relation to chair-side assistance
  • Advanced knowledge of complex surgical procedures
  • Advanced knowledge of Intravenous Sedation, Oral Sedation and Inhalation Sedation, Oral Health Education and Special Care
  • Advanced Knowledge of medical emergencies and how to treat them successfully
Formal Qualifications
  • NEBDSA approved certificate for Dental Surgery Assistants
  • NEBDN approved certificate in Oral Health Education
  • NEBDN approved certificate in Special Care Dentistry
  • NEBDN approved certificate in Conscious Sedation
  • BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography
Memberships
  • British Association for Dental Nurses
  • General Dental Council
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gail Stewart

Gail has worked in General Dentistry and qualified as a dental nurse in 2004. She has also worked in Community Dental Services and gained her knowledge and experience in Oral Surgery, Special Care and Dental Sedation. In 2008 she gained her qualification in Conscious Sedation. In 2017, Gail was awarded the BDA Certificate in Dental Radiography.

Competencies include
  • Extended knowledge of all aspects of clinical patient care in relation to chair-side assistance
  • Excellent knowledge of complex surgical procedures
  • Advanced knowledge of Intravenous Sedation, Oral Sedation and Inhalation Sedation
  • Advanced Knowledge of medical emergencies and how to treat them successfully
  • Advanced knowledge of Dental Radiography
Formal Qualifications
  • NEBDN approved National Examination for Dental Nurses
  • NEBDN approved Conscious Sedation Examination for Dental Nurses
  • BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography
Memberships
  • British Association for Dental Nurses
  • General Dental Council
 
 
 

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