Keeping Dumfries Smiling Since 1986.
Our Team
Hakeem Koleoso
Principal Dentist
BDS 1996.MFGDP RCSEng,MFDS RCPSGlasgow,MClinDent Prosthodontics (King's),FCGDent(U.K)
GDC Number 84515
Hakeem Koleoso took over as Principal Dentist in early 2016.He has over 25 years experience in General Dental Practice with the last 18 years spent practising on the NHS in England and Scotland. He's very keen on Postgraduate Dental Education and Training with a special interest in Endodontics (root canal treatment),Invisible braces and restoring dental implants.His interest in training recently got him appointed as a Dental Tutor for final year students of the University of Glasgow at the Student Outreach Clinic in Dumfries.He cares for patients with cases of dental anxiety and phobia with the use of conscious sedation.He's also been certified as an Enhanced Domicilliary Care Dentist by the local health board.In June 2023 ,he was awarded a Fellowship by the College of Dentistry in recognition of his services to the profession.His other pursuits are the Martial Arts of Taekwondo and Karate.He also loves decorating and cooking .
Halima Koleoso
Dentist
BDS Newcastle GDC Number 290700
Halima graduated from University of Newcastle in 2020. She did her foundation training in Dalbeattie and decided to stay on in the area.She has a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and tooth whitening.In her spare time she loves listening to podcasts,music,reading and sketching
Dara Graham
Practice Manager/Senior Dental Nurse
GDC Number 110228
Dara has been with the practice since 1998 .She enjoys crocheting outside of work.
Johrene Jowett
Dentist
BChD Leeds GDC Number 299492
Johrene graduated from University of Leeds in 2021.She started her career in the medical services of the British Army specialising in Accident and Emergency nursing. She is dedicated to continuing her development in dentistry to provide good dental care. She enjoys fitness and outdoor activities, has a swimming teacher qualification and loves a Sunday roast!
Sarah Mattinson
Admin Officer
GDC Number 201990
Sarah joined the practice in 2010 and enjoys music, sewing and a good old scary film!
Cynthia Kow
Dentist
BDS Glasgow GDC Number 308733
Cynthia graduated from University if Glasgow in 2023. She has a keen interest in oral surgery. I’m her spare time, she enjoys keeping active by going to the gym and playing sports like basketball and ultimate frisbee
Cheryl Knox
Dental Nurse
GDC Number 248505
Cheryl joined the practice in July 2010 and qualified in 2012.Cheryl loves sports and music. She also enjoys painting,creative arts and horticulture .
Jordyn Gallagher
Dental Nurse
GDC Number 299803
Jordyn joined the practice in January 2020.She's very keen on pursuing a career in dental nursing and likes playing football in her spare time.