Meet the Team

 

Principal Dentist

Mr Dhevraj Paratian BDS Glasgow GDC 64277

Dhevraj qualified from Glasgow University in 1989 and set up Stockbridge Dental Practice in 2010. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry with special interest in restoration of dental implants/clear aligners/same day crowns and the latest innovations in digital dentistry.

In 2017 he completed the Advanced Restorative course Scotland run by Dr Robert McLelland. He has undergone advanced training in digital dentistry with Planmeca in Helsinki Finland.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, yoga and golf.

 

Associate Dentists

Mr Stuart Hadden BDS Dundee GDC 208896

Stuart joined Stockbridge Dental Practice in 2017 after the completion of a 3 year postgraduate course in Cosmetic, Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Stuart is a highly skilled dentist who is commited to staying up to date with the latest advancements in dental technology. He is known for his attention to detail and takes great pride in achieving the best results for every patient.

Stuart has a special interest in Invisalign, Advanced tooth whitening treatments and Composite Bonding as well as providing personalised treatment plans for patients to achieve optimal dental health.

Stuart has a calm and relaxed manner, which is ideal for anybody who is anxious but also with his diligent approach to treatment planning he will be sure to get you the smile you have been looking for.

 

Mrs Lydia Crawley BDS Dundee GDC 208892

Lydia is originally from Edinburgh and returned here after graduating from University of Dundee in 2011. She has been working at Stockbridge Dental Practice ever since, with a small break in London in between. Lydia is a very warm and caring dentist who likes to make patients feel at ease as soon as they walk in the room. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry but particularly enjoys surgical procedures and restorative dentistry. Lydia is recently back from maternity leave following the birth of her second child and is continuing her postgraduate training in advanced restorative dentistry and facial aesthetics. In her spare time she enjoys travelling around the world and spending time with her husband and children.

 

Dr Jayne Bonnar 177713

Jayne is originally from N. Ireland and qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2009. She first joined Stockbridge Dental practice in 2015, having gained experience both in general practice and as an emergency dentist at Chalmers, helping anxious patients with her calming approach. Known for her honest and friendly attitude, she is always thorough in ensuring her patients understand their options and that the care she provides is of the highest standard.

Jayne has a special interest in facial aesthetics, having initially trained in 2011. Since then she has gained skills and experience in a wide variety of aesthetics treatments, as well as mentoring other medical practitioners.

She is now one of the leading aesthetics trainers within the region and offers various treatments within the practice, including Botox, dermal filler, medical grade skincare and polynucleotides.

In her spare time Jayne is an accomplished musician and she currently performs regularly in a variety of bands.

 

Navid Saberi 103230

Navid is the founder and director of Edinburgh Endodontist.

He is a root canal specialist and an expert in saving teeth.

Navid and his team provide endodontic services from Stockbridge one day a week.

When not involved in clinical work, Navid spends time with his family and when the weather permits, flies small aircrafts.

 

Hygienist Therapists

Samantha Byrne 264444

Sam joined the practice in June 2022 and is here to welcome you on Friday and Saturdays. Sam graduated from Glasgow in 2016 with merit and gained distinction in restorative practice. She has been enjoying all aspects of her role since then and utilises her full scope of practice as a therapist.

Sam has invested in her skills over the years and particularly enjoys advanced gum disease treatments and is currently learning all things digital dentistry. Outside of dentistry Sam is enjoying life as a newlywed and scoping out the best places for brunch in Glasgow and Edinburgh, if you’ve any recommendations send them her way!

 

Irene Wylde 285882

Irene may look familiar as she worked at the practice between 2017-2020 as a dental nurse. She has recently returned to the practice after a 4 year break studying at the University of Dundee to become a dental therapist. She graduated with distinction and is very excited to be able to work at Stockbridge Dental Practice again with her newfound skills and knowledge!

Irene is really passionate about health and well-being and aims to treat patients with an all-round holistic approach. During her spare time, you’ll find Irene either at the gym lifting weights or cooking healthy meals in the kitchen!

 

Rebecca Wylde 285811

Rebecca is back at the practice after graduating with distinction from the University of Dundee as a dental therapist. She may look familiar as she worked at the practice from 2017-2020 when she trained and qualified as a dental nurse with Stockbridge Dental Practice. Rebecca loved every bit of her time dental nursing so she decided to further her skills to become a dental therapist. She is super excited to be back at the practice and working with her past colleagues as well some new faces!

Rebecca’s favourite part of being a dental therapist is being able to take care of patients and helping them feel like their best self! In her spare time, Rebecca loves all things health and well-being from healthy eating to self-care! Her favourite things to do when she is not at work are weight-lifting, eating and napping!

 

Head Nurse

Emilia Stawiszynska GDC 288968

Emilia joined the practice in 2018 and qualified as a dental nurse in 2020. She also has Diploma in Dental Technology and really enjoys cosmetic lab work cases of crowns, bridges and dentures. She has a particular interest in CAD-CAM and 3D printing technology and helps with milling of same day crowns and constructs all the mouth guards and tooth whitening trays here at the practice. She also works closely with our Implantologyst and it is a field of dentistry she is fascinated by.

She has experience in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics but always is keen to learn and gain new skills.

The most satisfying aspect for Emilia, here in the practice, is working with patients and seeing their confidence soar as their smiles are restored.

In her spare time she enjoys travelling, hiking around Scotland and spending time with her family and her dog.

 

Dental Nurses

Marta Andruszewicz GDC 228094

Marta joined the Practice in 2016. She loves spending time with our lovely patients and helping them overcome their anxiety and fear when visiting the dentist. She really enjoys working with a team of highly skilled and experienced dentists and hygienists and helping patients to achieve the dream smile they have always wished for!

Marta has graduated from the Post- Secondary School of Economics in the field of Finance and Management as well as her postgraduate training in Dental Nursing.

Marta really enjoys working at the practice as she finds her job interesting, she gets on well with her colleagues and thinks the patients are lovely! In her spare time she loves to travel and spend time with family and her dogs as she is a huge animal lover.

 

Jenny McArthur GDC 285040

Jenny joined Stockbridge Dental Practice in January 2019 as a Dental Nurse with previous experience working as a dental receptionist. She enjoys being part of a professional team and is always eager to use her abilities to help patients feel at ease.

In her spare time Jenny enjoys playing football for her local ladies team and is keen to explore youth coaching opportunities in the near future. She loves to spend time cycling with her children and has recently taken uphill walking ...given the right weather conditions!

 

Aga Jurek GDC 291884

Aga joined the team here at Stockbridge in January of 2021 as a qualified dental nurse. She had completed her SCQF level 7 in dental nursing at Edinburgh College and has since been further perfecting her skills. She finds the variety of the job very enjoyable and has great satisfaction from seeing patients smile with confidence. Aga says it's fantastic to be around such a wonderful team who can always rely on each other and work together in order to achieve a common goal.

 

Agata Katzor-Dankowska GDC 300257

Agata joined the practice in January 2021 as a trainee dental nurse. Since then, she completed her college course and training and received a SVQ level 7 in dental nursing. She enjoys seeing how treatments can transform a patient's smile and confidence. Agata finds it very rewarding when patients leave the practice happy!

She really enjoys how each day is different and how she can be involved with so many different treatments to be able to master her craft. She enjoys working as part of the team here and gets along great with all her colleagues!

 

Anna Jarzyna GDC 260462

Anna joined the Stockbridge Dental Practice team in 2024. She is a compassionate and dedicated Dental Nurse with a genuine passion for patient care in oral health. She is dedicated to creating a comfortable environment where her patients feel at ease and confident in the care they receive.

Anna has a calm and reassuring nature and is excited about developing her skills in the field of Implant Dentistry.

 

Anna Basta 312123

Anna joined in July 2024 as a dental nurse. She studied at Edinburgh college and has been a fully qualified dental nurse since 2023. She enjoys working with both the dentists and hygiene-therapists at the practice.

Anna finds work interesting and enjoys that there is never a dull moment. Patient care is immensely important to her and values doing everything to make them feel safe and comfortable. She loves helping out wherever she can and could not imagine herself doing anything else!

 

Reception Staff

Holly Gordon

Holly joined Stockbridge Dental Practice in May, 2024 as our Dental Receptionist. Holly loves meeting and greeting people from all walks of life and establishing relationships in order to make them feel at ease. Prior to joining the practice Holly has worked in dentistry as a trainee dental nurse and dental receptionist. She has also worked in the hospitality sector, working in 4 and 5 star hotels and was the face of the front of house team managing and training her team. She has also worked in the mental health sector, with a keen interest in psychology, Holly gained a Diploma in Psychology in 2021.

In her spare time Holly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, loves history and enjoys learning new historical facts wherever she can. She also loves travelling and visiting new places.