Smiles Dentist In Moray, Elgin

Meet the Team

Mr Simon Riahi Read More

DDS (DK). GDC No. 71270

Mr Riahi qualified in 1994 from Royal Dental School, Århus, Denmark.

After 18 months with the Danish Royal Air Force, Mr Riahi moved to London and for many years was principle dental surgeon at his own practice where he developed a special interest in implant placement and cosmetic dentistry. Mr Riahi was one of the first dentists in Essex to perform non-invasive tissue tightening (i.e. Botox and Restylane Dermal Fillers).

Mr Riahi offers a wide range of general and cosmetic treatments including Lumineers by Cerinate, a painless procedure used to shape the teeth without the need to grind away any of the original tooth surface. He also offers the surgical placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth and mini implants which can help to stabilise loose fitting dentures.

Mr Jaco Du Plooy Read More

BChD Stell 1983 GDC No. 78256

Mr Jaco Du Plooy qualified in 1983 and has worked at the Elgin practice for seven years. During his time here he has developed an extremely successful career and his knowledge and expertise in the industry speak for themselves.

If you would like to book an appointment or consultation to see Mr Jaco Du Plooy, please call the practice on 01343 508169.

Jane Goy Read More

Dental Hygienist GDC No. 3302

After qualifying as a dental nurse in 1980 Jane went on to study at Guys Hospital, London and qualified as an enrolled Dental Hygienist in 1987.

Jane has worked in several practices, both NHS and private and has been with the practice since 1999.

Kirsty Bestford Read More

Patient Coordinator/Dental Nurse GDC No. 189973

Kirsty joined the practice in 2007 as a receptionist and gained the SVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification in 2009 at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness.

She has also gained certificates in conscious sedation and dental implants.

Nikki Cruickshank Read More

Practice Manager

Nikki joined the practice as a receptionist in July 1998 and through the years has worked her way up to Administration Co-ordinator and now Practice Manager.

You’ll find Nikki every day at the front desk ready to assist you with any queries.

Shona Barron Read More

Qualified Dental Nurse/Infection Control Lead and Implant nurse GDC No. 124594

Shona has been with the practice since 1998 & has over 20 years’ experience in dental nursing.

She qualified at the Centre of Health Science at Raigmore hospital, Inverness and has also completed the cleanliness champions course.

Rachael Smith Read More

Qualified Dental Nurse. GDC No. 214945

Rachael has been with the practice since 2009.

She completed the SQV level 3 Dental Nursing course at the Centre for Health Science, Inverness in 2011.

Lucia Cabrelli Read More

Qualified Dental Nurse GDC No. 236397

Lucia has been with the practice since 2010.

Lucia qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2012 after completing her SVQ level 3 Dental Nursing course at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness.

Rachel Robertson Read More

Receptionist

Rachel joined the team in April 2012, she has over 18 years’ experience in customer service and prior to starting with the practice she worked in retail management in a pharmacy where she gained her Healthcare assistant qualification.

Rachel studied Psychology at University.

Vicki Reed Read More

Receptionist.

Vicki joined the team in May 2013, she has over 10 years’ experience in customer service and prior to starting with the practice she worked as a medical secretary at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge where she gained her NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration.

Vicki also studied sports science at university.

Kate Garrett Read More

Practice Manager

Kate joined the team in June 2013, she has over 15 years’ experience in Customer Service, Sales and Business Administration. Prior to starting with the practice she worked in a variety of roles for the Government incorporating HR Business Partner and a variety of Management Positions

You’ll find Kate every day at the front desk ready to assist you with any queries.