Our fantastic team consists of four highly trained dentists, an implant practitioner, facial aesthetics practitioner, two dental therapists and a dental hygienist and are fortunate to be supported by an experienced dental nurse and treatments team.
All of us at The Gentle Touch are firm believers in a preventative approach to your dental care.
Amber Aplin was born in Australia although she moved to Northumberland as a child. She went to school at Longridge Towers (many years ago). After studying dentistry at Newcastle, she graduated in 1998. Amber then spent the early part of her career with the Royal Army Dental Corps. During her…
BDS (Newcastle 1998)
MJDF RCS (Eng)
PgDip PDC (Edin) (Distinction)
GDC 74845
Richard Lindsay graduated from the University of Dundee in 2002. He then proudly served as a dentist in the British Army. After his stint in the forces, Richard joined The Gentle Touch in 2017. He is a compassionate dentist and this is what helps him to put patients at ease,…
BDS (Dundee 2002)
MFGDP RCS (UK)
MJDF RCS (Eng)
Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)
DPDS Brist
GDC 81032
Ciara qualified as a dentist in her home city of Cork, Ireland in 2008. She has spent the last 13 years working as a dentist in Edinburgh where she gained a reputation of being especially good with nervous patients. In 2017, she was honroured to become the youngest ever dentist…
BDS (Cork, Ireland 2008)
MJDF RCS Eng
John Thompson graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2005 before moving over to Scotland. He completed his Vocational Training at Duns Dental Practice in the Scottish Borders. After 5 years in the Borders, John took the opportunity to move to Australia where he lived and worked in private practice in…
BDS (Belfast 2005)
MJDF RCS (Eng)
GDC 86035
Duncan Weir is the newest member of our Dental Team and leads on dental implants. He is a graduate of Glasgow Dental School where he obtained the Board of Management prize for his work in relation to periodontal (gum) treatment. At the earliest opportunity, he completed his membership exams to…
BDS MFDS CLINIMPDENT
GDC NUMBER 176892
After leaving school, Clare Crocker worked as a dental nurse in both general practice and a Specialist Periodontal Practice in Manchester. It was the experience gained in this practice that inspired her to train as a Dental Hygienist. She qualified in 1993 at the Liverpool Dental Hospital School of Dental…
Dip Dental Hygiene, Liverpool Dental Hospital School of Dental Hygiene (1993)
Abbie graduated from Edinburgh University with a 1st class BSc Honours degree in 2016 and has had a wealth of experience working in the Borders, Perth and Edinburgh. She has a special interest in treating patients who are anxious about dentistry and finds building a good rapport over multiple visits…
BSc Oral Health Science (Honours) University of Edinburgh (2016)
GDC
Michelle Paxton spent the first 8 years of her career as a Dental Nurse. She then studied at the University of the Highlands and Islands for a degree in Oral Health Sciences. Michelle graduated in 2013 with distinction as a dual qualified Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. Michelle has experience…
BSc Oral Health Science (distinction) Highlands and Islands (2013)
GDC 130398
Lisa Wood has been with us at the Gentle Touch since 2006. She joined the practice directly from Kelso High School, and qualified two years later as a Dental Nurse. She went on to train as a Childsmile nurse in 2012 and has been treating children at our practice ever…
Sarah Murray is our practice manager at the Gentle Touch.
Beth is our Patient Care Coordinator as well as being a member of the dental nurse team. Beth spends time with our patients and dentists during the planning of more complex treatment plans. As Beth is involved from an early stage, she is a great patient support throughout the duration…
Our treatment support team comprises senior dental nurses, dental nurses, our Childsmile nurse, our decontamination technician, dental receptionists and administrators. The treatment support team are a very friendly bunch, and are only-too-happy to help existing patients and new patients wanting to join the practice. Please get in touch with our…
Variety of training and experience according to role.