Colin joined Teviot Dental after qualifying from Dundee University in 1989 and in 2002 he purchased the practice with a clear mandate to provide an outstanding preventive and cosmetic dental service.

His ethos that continual professional development underpins superb results is reflected in his investment in training - his own and that of his team. In 2007 Colin become a training scheme adviser for National Education Scotland. Based at the Edinburgh Dental Institute, he helped run an education course for new dentists up until 2009. From 1999 to 2008 Colin was Dental Practice Adviser to Borders Health Board, a post he relinquished to focus on gaining an MSc degree in Implantology from the University of Warwickshire.

Colin was the first dentist in the Borders to place implants using the recently developed state-of-the-art 3D treatment planning and surgical guide system developed by Nobel Biocare and it is this passion for his craft that has helped him forge the excellent reputation that Teviot Dental now enjoys. Colin recently received a Highly Commended Award at the prestigious UK Smile Award 2010 ceremony held in  London on 28th March.

Gareth graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2003 with a distinction in the 'Practice of Dentistry'. Gareth spent his first year working as a Vocational Dental Practitioner in Hawick. After spending the next year in Australia gaining valuable experience in various dental practices he returned to Teviot Dental in 2006. Gareth is in his third year of study at Edinburgh Dental Institute, pursuing a Masters Degree in Primary Care Restorative Dentistry. Gareth will be awarded this further post graduate qualification in 2010.

Hazel qualified from Edinburgh Dental Hospital in 1981 and joined Teviot Dental in 2002 when she established the Preventive Dental Unit. Hazel consults with patients four days a week and is enthusiastically committed to helping clients achieve their own, best possible oral health. In addition she continues her professional development by attending educational courses and was instrumental, with support from Teviot Dental, in the planting of daffodils on the approach to Hawick for Cancer Research.

Kirsty gained her diploma in Dental Hygiene from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 2005 and maintains her expertise through regular attendance at educational courses. Kirsty consults with Teviot Dental clients one and half days each week and sees patients on Saturday mornings by appointment.

Karen joined Teviot Dental in 1997 and has extended her skill base considerably since then. She gained her National Dental Nurses qualification at Edinbrugh's, Telford College in 2000 and following her success in obtaining a Diploma in Dental Practice Management in 2005 she has been increasingly involved in the running and management of the practice. In addition, Karen regularly assists with the placement of dental implants and in July 2008, she enrolled and completed the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) web-based learning package, Cleanliness Champion, which focuses on safe practice and safe environment.

Pauline gained her National Dental Nurses qualification with merit at Edinburgh's Telford College in 1997 and joined Teviot Dental in 2002 following stints at prestigious private practices in Edinburgh and other Borders dental practices. Pauline has pursued further qualifications in Oral Health Education and will be assuming an ambassadorial role to involve local community groups in oral health education. Pauline regularly assists with the placement of dental implants and in 2008 completed the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) web-based learning package Cleanliness Champion which focuses on safe practice and safe environment.

Stephanie joined the practice as Trainee Care Nurse in 2006. We were all delighted when in July 2008 she was awarded a Scottish Vocational Qualification, level 3, in Dental Nursing.