Meet the Team

Euan Smith (BDS)

Euan Smith (BDS)

Practice Owner & Principal Dentist
GDC No - 81049
BDS, Dund 2002
Euan joined the practice as an associate in 2007. In 2016 Euan became the principal dentist and practice owner.

While at university Euan won the Royal Odonto-Chirurgical Society award for best paediatric dental student in the whole of Scotland. In his final year Euan also won the award for best student in the Integrated Treatment Unit which was for hands on dentistry most similar to general practice

Euan is committed to NHS dentistry but also keeps up to date with everything that is new in cosmetic dentistry. Euan particularly enjoys helping his patients stay dentally fit but also getting to know them and their families at the same time.

Special interests include Cosmetic Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Preventative Dentistry.

Outside of dentistry his life is kept busy with his young family and trying to spend time catching up on his many sporting interests. 

Aisha Ansari (BDS)

Aisha Ansari (BDS)

Dentist
GDC No - 66932
BDS, Newc 1991
Aisha grew up in County Durham and obtained her dental degree from Newcastle Upon Tyne dental school in 1991.

After several years working in the North East of England she took some time travelling through South and Central America. On her return she settled down in London. Here she gained valuable general dental experience working in both the NHS and Private practice, including a stint in Harley Street. While in London she also obtained an MSc in Hypnosis Applied to Dentistry from UCL (University College London). Aisha has recently settled in Edinburgh with her family after returning from living in Toronto, Canada.

When not at work you will find Aisha at the potters wheel perfecting her throwing.

 

 

Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor

Dentist
GDC No - 301568
BDS, Dund 2022
Matthew joined the practice as an associate in 2024.

Matthew graduated from Dundee University where he passed his final exams with distinction. Matthew also obtained his MFDS (membership of the faculty of dental surgery) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

Matthew is interested in all aspects of general dentistry but particularly restorative.

Outside of dentistry Matthew enjoys football, travel and socialising with friends. 

Dennise Nicolson

Dennise Nicolson

Dental Nurse
GDC No - 127267
NEBDN Dental Nursing Qualification 1995
Dennise joined the practice in 2023. She has a wealth of experience, both in NHS and private practice. Dennise is a very positive and friendly person so you will always see her with a smile on her face.

Outside of work Dennise enjoys socialising with friends and family. You may also see her out and about going for a cycle.

Rachel Latham

Rachel Latham

Dental Nurse
GDC No - 322745
SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2024
Rachel joined the practice in 2025. She has previously carried out NHS and private dentistry including assisting an implantologist. Rachel wants our patients to feel at ease when they visit and is very good at calming nervous patients.

Outside of work Rachel enjoys hill walking and spending time with friends and family.

Sharon Gibson

Sharon Gibson

Receptionist

Sharon has worked in dental practices since 2017. Sharon is normally the first friendly face you will see when you arrive at our practice. Sharon is always there to help and make your visit as straightforward as possible.

Outside of work Sharon enjoys fitness, socialising and travel.

Sharon is always there to help if you have any queries or problems.