Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dental Care Partner in Glasgow
Established in 2009, our centre combines decades of collective expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver specialist dental care. Our team includes leading consultants, specialists, and dentists trained in restorative dentistry, implantology, and facial aesthetics. We prioritise patient-centred care, offering comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs while maintaining strict adherence to clinical excellence standards. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to continuous professional development, we serve patients from across Scotland and beyond, ensuring accessible, high-quality dental solutions. 
Services
Dental implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Orthodontics
Teeth whitening
Periodontics
Facial aesthetics
Endodontics
Dentures
Sedation dentistry
Restorative treatments
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Our team holds 90+ years of combined experience in specialist dental care
- We utilise advanced digital dentistry and implant technologies
- Offering comprehensive treatment plans with multiple financing options
- Dedicated anxiety management including sedation and hypnotherapy
- Recognised as the UK's Best Specialist Referral Practice in 2010
What people say
Exceptional service
Wonderful centre
Pain-free experience
Transformative results
Skilled specialists
Services
Dental implants
Our specialist restorative dentists provide fixed dental implant-supported restorations using advanced digital planning and placement technologies. With over 5,000 implants placed by our team, we offer immediate loading options and bone augmentation techniques. Patients benefit from comprehensive consultations and warranties on completed treatments.
Cosmetic dentistry
Transform your appearance with veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening performed by accredited cosmetic specialists. We combine CEREC technology with traditional techniques to create natural-looking enhancements tailored to facial proportions and personal preferences.
Orthodontics
Invisalign and traditional braces treatments available for adults and children. Our specialists correct misalignments while addressing related restorative needs, with options including clear aligners and discreet brace systems for optimal aesthetic outcomes.
Periodontics
Expert management of gum disease and peri-implant conditions using both surgical and non-surgical methods. Our periodontists specialise in tissue regeneration, mucogingival procedures, and maintenance programmes for long-term oral health stability.
Facial aesthetics
Medically supervised cosmetic treatments including dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections delivered by dentists with specialist facial anatomy knowledge. Enhance your appearance with minimally invasive procedures targeting smile-related facial lines and contours.
People
Mr Arshad Ali
Founder & Restorative Specialist
Established SCED in 2009 after 10 years of postgraduate training. Qualified with commendation from University of Glasgow in 1978 and holds multiple specialist qualifications from UK royal colleges.
Dr Abid Faqir
Implantology Specialist
Past president of Association of Dental Implantology with MSc in Implant Dentistry from Edinburgh Royal College. Places over 5,000 implants using digital dentistry techniques for immediate loading solutions.
Professor Colin Burns
Implant & Restorative Specialist
Director of Glasgow ITI Study Club and Straumann Clinical Mentor. Provides bone grafting and sinus lift procedures alongside implant placement and restoration for complex cases.
Mr Andrew Carton
Oral Surgeon
Dual-qualified medical and dental consultant specialising in facial surgery. Brings expertise in head and neck malignancy treatment to our multidisciplinary approach for reconstructive cases.
Dr Eileen Johnston
Dental Anxiety Specialist
Combines cognitive behavioural therapy with dentistry to support anxious patients. Offers trauma-informed care and chronic facial pain management using evidence-based psychological techniques.
Questions
What specialist dental services do you offer?
We provide dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, restorative treatments, orthodontics, periodontics, facial aesthetics, and anxiety management under one roof with specialist consultants.
Can nervous patients receive treatment?
Yes, we offer sedation dentistry, hypnotherapy, and specialist anxiety management from our CBT-trained dentists to ensure comfortable treatment experiences.
Do you offer finance options for treatments?
Yes, we provide 0% APR payment plans over 1-5 years for qualifying treatments, with transparent cost breakdowns provided following your consultation.
How do I book an implant consultation?
Contact us via phone or online form to schedule a free nurse consultation, followed by specialist assessment with our implant team at your preferred date.
Are your dentists formally accredited?
Our team holds multiple postgraduate qualifications from UK royal colleges, including MFDS, MSc, and specialist accreditation in restorative dentistry and implantology.
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