Dental Practice In Midlothian
Dr. Vineeth Balachandran - Director & Implant Dentist
BDS, Dip Imp Dent RCS Edinburgh:
GDC No: 117455
Since qualifying in 2003 from RG University, India, his interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry has led him to attend numerous courses in the UK and abroad to keep up with the latest technology in the field of dentistry and implantology. In 2013 he completed Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He is also accredited to provide short term orthodontic treatments by Quick Straight Teeth. He is an Invisalign Comprehensive Treatment provider and treat simple to complex cases routinely.
Vineeth has a friendly and caring manner and ensures that his patients are not apprehensive of their next visit. In him, you will find a dentist who is compassionate towards his patients and highly committed to his work.
Vineeth is trained in the use of LASER in dentistry and uses Waterlase LASER where indicated. He was a Vocational Trainer for NHS Education for Scotland involved in training new BDS graduates in General Dental Practice. Vineeth is predominantly based in Seven Hills Practice, Edinburgh where he carries out most of clinical dentistry. When not in the practice, Vineeth likes to spend time with his children. He plays tennis, badminton and golf in his free time.
Dr. Aisling Barton
BDS
GDC no: 264167
Aisling graduated from the University of Dundee with a BDS (merit) in 2016. She then spent the next 5 years working as a General Dentist in Fife before coming to join our practice.
Aisling enjoys all aspects of General and Cosmetic dentistry. She is also trained in providing simple orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. Aisling likes getting to know her patients and has a very caring attitude towards them.
Aisling is passionate about teaching and is a NHS Vocational Trainer for young dental graduates starting out in general practice.
Aisling is originally from Northern Ireland but has been living in Scotland for the past 12 years so her accent isn’t as strong anymore. In her spare time Aisling enjoys sport, both watching and playing, spending quality time with her friends and family and visiting new places.
Dr Gareth Forde
BDS
GDC no: 68907
Gareth graduated from University of Edinburgh in 1993 with BDS. After graduation he spent 2 years working in Cheshire before moving back to Lothian. Gareth was the principal dentist in a practice in East Lothian for 23 years and a practice in Edinburgh for 6 years before joining Midlothian practice. Gareth has been a VT trainer for 15 years and has helped several young dental graduates start out in clinical dentistry.
Gareth enjoys providing good quality family dental care.
When not working, Gareth enjoys walking and cycling. He recently bought a camper van and enjoy touring around the British Isles.
Dr Spyridon Gkiokas
DipDS Athens
GDC no: 249189
Spyros graduated from Athens in 2013 and originally comes from the lovely Greek island, Corfu. After graduating, he worked in a Multidisciplinary Dental hospital in Greece and gained a lot of experience before relocating to Scotland in 2016.
Spyros enjoys doing Cosmetic dental treatments and has attended several courses on the subject to improve his skills and knowledge in this area of Dentistry