Ian Robertson BDS, 1992. GDC reg no; 68395.

Head Dentist

Born and educated in Dundee, Ian qualified from the University of Dundee in 1992. Following a period working in the Conservation Department of Dundee Dental School, he worked in General Practice in Lochee and Arbroath Road. During this time, Ian was also a Clinical Tutor at Dundee Dental School.

Ian acquired the practice in Broughty Ferry in 2000 and Arbroath in 2002. Due to increased demand, the Broughty Ferry practice was extended in 2008 and Arbroath in 2015.

Ian was a Vocational Dental Trainer from 2008 to 2015, responsible for training newly qualified dentists in all aspects of General Practice.

Ian has a special interest in implantology, having placed over 1200 implants since training with Straumann in London in 2002.  Another area of interest is Facial Aesthetics and Ian completed training in the use of Botox® and Dermal Fillers under Consultant Anaesthetist Carol Macmillan at the Cuschieri Institute, Ninewells.  Ian treats patients in both Broughty Ferry and Arbroath.

Jenna Caird BDS, 2019. GDC reg no; 283898

Dentist

Jenny Nutt

Hygienist

Jenny has worked in dentistry for over 30 years.  She graduated as a Dental Hygienist in 1994 from Kings College Hospital, London and has gained experience working in dental practices both in the UK and abroad.  She returned to her home town of Arbroath in 1998 and joined our practice in 2005. Jenny is available at our Arbroath Practice on a Wednesday from 9am to 5pm.

Jacqueline McCluskey

Practice Manager

Jacqui joined the practice in 1988 initially as a dental nurse/receptionist.  She took on the role of practice manager in 2005 and works hard to keep everything running smoothly.  To provide Jacqui with the necessary knowledge and skills required to manage a large modern practice, she completed a professional development award SCQF level 8 in Dental Practice Management in January 2010. Following this course, we were incredibly proud that Jacqui was named as the ‘Dental Practice Manager of the Year’ and was the very first recipient of the Louisa Fraser Memorial Award.

Over the years, Jacqui has formed good relationships with our patients and works hard to ensure they receive the best possible experience when visiting the practice.

Jacqui is available at the Broughty Ferry practice from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Our Childsmile nurses are extremely popular with the children in our Broughty Ferry and Arbroath practices.  They work hard to teach children about the importance of taking good care of their teeth to avoid future dental problems.  Their friendly and fun approach helps children to be comfortable and relaxed visiting the dentist.   They provide free preventative treatment such as fluoride application, dietary advice and effective tooth brushing instructions.

Heather Garvie GDC number; 173335

Childsmile Nurse

Heather started working as a Dental Nurse in 2006, gaining the NEBDN Dental Nursing Qualification in 2008. She joined our Arbroath Practice in 2014 and successfully completed the Cleanliness Champions Course in July 2015. Heather recently completed her Childsmile Training and looks forward to working with all the children at the practice, especially in our purpose-built Childsmile room.

Broughty Ferry Dental Nurses

From left to right:  Rowan Wilson-Pope, Linda Biltcliffe, Ashley Cowan, Kirsten Rodger.