Dr Philip Byrne BDS Dip Imp Dent
GDC No. 80751
Practice limited to Implant Dentistry
Philip is our implantologist and practice owner. He has a special interest in Implant Dentistry and provides care exclusively for patients requiring implant treatment. He obtained his degree in Dentistry from Glasgow University in 2002.
He is one of the few Scottish dentists with a postgraduate qualification in dental implants, being awarded a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from Newcastle University in 2017.
Philip has been involved with dental implants since 2007 and is skilled in providing treatments to replace single, multiple or a full set of missing teeth and provides the All-on-4/Teeth in a day treatment. He is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), allowing him to remain at the forefront of Implant Dentistry. Philip accepts referrals from other practices as well as patients who self-referral for dental implant treatment.
He is experienced in the management of anxious patients via IV sedation and is a mentor for the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD), helping to train other dentists in the safe use of IV sedation.
Previously, he worked at Leeds General Infirmary and Leeds Dental Institute treating patients with facial trauma and oral cancer.
Philip provides care for patients who are considering implant treatment as well as patients who are members of the Erskine Dental Care monthly plan.
Dr Greig McLean BDS, MBChB, MFDS, RCPS
GDC No. 79630
Medical Doctor, Dentist, Implant Dentist
Greig graduated from the University of Glasgow Dental School in 2001 with the dental degree BDS, having won prizes for his elective work in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as well as publishing in this area.
Following a short period of time in dental practice in Glasgow, he moved to work in the specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital, University Hospital Aintree in Liverpool & Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral in Merseyside.
In 2003 he passed the postgraduate exam of the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPS). In 2007 he was subsequently appointed as an examiner for the same exam at the Glasgow College.
Greig returned to the University of Glasgow in 2004 to commence undergraduate studies in Medicine, and graduated in 2007 with the medical degree MB ChB. He worked in the West of Scotland in surgical training up until 2012, when he returned to dentistry in a full-time capacity. He has successfully passed Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) & Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) courses.
Since 2004, he has worked continuously in private dental practice in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. His main interests are Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Surgical Dentistry and Sedation for Anxious Patients.
The mainstay of Greig's clinical practice is the provision of implant based solutions for patients. He has over 13 years experience with dental implants, from the provision of a single tooth implant to full arch restorations including All-on-4.
Greig has been trained in the UK as well as attending international courses in France, Austria, Spain and Brazil.
Greig focuses on providing optimal patient care, tailored to each individual patient and their personal situation.
Dr Matthew Doswell BDS
GDC No. 258420
Matt graduated from Aberdeen Medical and Dental School in 2015. Having completed Post Graduate training in South Ayrshire, he completed a much sought after and challenging post at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Maxilliofacial Unit.
Matt is continually improving his skill set and knowledge in the field of implant dentistry. Practicing at Erskine Dental Care, he is undertaking a Post Graduate Implant Diploma at the prestigious BAIRD academy in Leeds.
Proficient in providing implant treatment for single and multiple missing teeth, Matt also possesses advanced training in bone grafting and soft tissue augmentation. In addition, his training in IV sedation is invaluable to his implant practice.
Matt has a relaxed, friendly and open manner - he strives to give his patients the best possible experience and outcome. However, expect terrible jokes and mediocre music!
Outwith dentistry, Matt loves being outdoors and spending time with his family. He’s a bit of a beer connoisseur and enjoys brewing his own stock for family and friends to sample.
