Torwood Dental Practice

Anya qualified from Dundee University in 2016 and carried out her vocational training year in Torwood Dental Practice. She stayed at Torwood Dental Practice as an Associate and has been working here since.

Anya enjoys that her job allows her to work in a hands-on environment and one on one with patients, priding herself on building strong relationships with her patients. She strives to deliver high-quality dental treatment in a caring environment.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling both abroad and across Scotland to visit friends and family as well as taking her 2 dogs for walks at the weekend.

Deirdre qualified from Queens University Belfast in 2010 and has worked at Torwood Dental Practice since 2016.

She prides herself on building good relationships with patients, striving to deliver high-quality dentistry in a caring and friendly manner. Deirdre enjoys working with anxious patients and children, helping them to leave the surgery with a smile on their faces and has a special interest in periodontics.

Outside of work, she likes to keep fit, socialise with friends and spend time with her German Shepherd.

Dominic qualified from Aberdeen University in 2018 and completed his vocational training in Inverness. Prior to this, he obtained a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science. He joined the team at Torwood Dental Practice in 2019.

He enjoys working in general practice, aiming to help his patients feel comfortable in the environment while delivering high-quality care.

In his spare time, Dominic enjoys arts and crafts, designing Lego models and drawing.

Lynsey graduated from Aberdeen Dental School in 2013 and has since worked in several practices in Aberdeenshire, Stornoway and Inverness. She has over 20 years of experience working with patients, first as a specialist dietitian in kidney failure before retraining as a dentist. She additionally has a BSc (Hons) in Dietetics and an MSc in Diabetes, and counselling skills training.

Lynsey provides Invisalign treatments at Torwood. She enjoys looking after her patients, especially those with dental anxiety, and making them feel relaxed and at ease throughout their treatment.

Yvonne graduated from the University of Glasgow where she won the Glasgow Dental Education Trust Prize and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Prize.  Being fully committed to professional development, Yvonne regularly attends conferences and training events. She has also undertaken formal hypnosis training with the British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis BSMDH (Scotland).

Yvonne treats both private and NHS patients in Torwood and also does work for the Out-of-hours dental emergency service.  Her friends and colleagues would describe Yvonne as a friendly and chatty individual who treats her patients like she would a member of her own family.

In her spare time, Yvonne enjoys exploring the Highlands with her husband and their dog Odie.

Kirstin graduated from Dundee University in 2015. After completing her VT she worked in New Zealand for a few years before returning to Scotland, joining Torwood Dental Practice in 2023.

Kirstin enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but her priority is building relationships with her patients over time and making them feel comfortable.

In her spare time, she loves hill walking and being outdoors.

Will is a Professor of Endodontology and Honorary Consultant in Endodontics at the University of Glasgow. He is the lead for Undergraduate Endodontics at the University of Glasgow Dental School and Programme Director for the MSc Endodontics. He is also the lead for the Glasgow Endodontology Group, a research group working on the biology of endodontic disease and novel strategies for its clinical management.

He is President Elect of the British Endodontic Society, European Regent for the International Federation of Endodontic Associations and Dental School Tutor for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.  He is also Conference Chair of the World Endodontic Congress 2024 at the SEC in Glasgow.

Will provides specialist Endodontic referral services, offering all aspects of endodontic treatment from primary treatments to retreatments including management of cases with complex anatomy, sclerosis, perforation repair and removal of posts and separated instruments.

Henry graduated from the University of Dundee in 2016 as a Dental Therapist. He then went on to study at the University of Aberdeen, graduating as a Dentist with honours in 2020 and joining the team at M&S Dental Care in 2022. Henry recently completed a diploma in implant dentistry and has a special interest in clear aligner orthodontics, implants and cosmetic dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, mountain biking and golfing.

Andrew Brewer was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and relocated to Haddington, East Lothian, in 1972, ahead of his university education. With over 40 years of extensive experience in Oral Surgery, Andrew is committed to delivering high-quality care and service. Throughout his career, he has pioneered a single-visit service in previous roles and is enthusiastic about implementing a similar system at the Halo practice.

Andrew possesses substantial expertise in managing patients with medical issues, particularly those with bleeding disorders, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care.

Outside of his professional life, Andrew is an active member of the local bowling club and has a passion for travel and hill walking.