Dentists
Mrs Morven Gordon-Duff
BDS MFDS RCPS (Glasgow)
GDC No: 80725
Morven Gordon-Duff is the clinical director as well as the principal dentist in the practice. She qualified as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 2002 from the University of Glasgow. After graduation, she spent several years working as a Senior House Officer in the Maxillofacial Unit at the Southern General Hospital and in the Oral Surgery/Conservative Dentistry Departments at the Glasgow Dental Hospital. During this period of extended training, she gained Membership of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow (MFDS RCPS) and she also sits on the Scottish Dental Practice Committee through the BDA, where she enjoys being able to make a difference within dentistry in Scotland.
She has also worked as an associate dentist in several busy NHS practices in Glasgow and as a locum dentist in New Zealand. She was delighted to be shortlisted for the UK Young Dentist of the Year and was the very proud winner of the Employer of the Year at the Scottish Dental Awards in 2015.
As a phobic dental patient herself, she completely understands how it feels to be scared of dental treatment, especially needles. Her aim is to make your treatment at the Deveron Dental Centre as relaxing and comfortable as possible and she has trained her staff to help nervous patients cope with dental treatment.
Morven is one of only a few fully trained Invisalign Platinum Providers within the Aberdeenshire area, and is very experienced in helping to straighten your teeth and improve your smile.
Having been a vocational trainer since 2010, this means that she is a mentor to young dentists during their first year after qualification. Morven finds this role to be extremely rewarding as she is able to her vocational trainee grow in confidence and improve their skills throughout the year.
Outside of work, Morven can be found either at the side of a football/rugby pitch cheering her son and his team on, or touring Scotland with her daughter for Highland Dancing competitions! She also enjoys going on walks with her husband and dog Bramble.
She does her best to inspire her team, and it’s her aim to create a unique atmosphere at the Deveron Dental Centre. She looks forward to welcoming you to her surgery!
Diane is our experienced associate who joined the team in March 2019. She graduated in 2016 from Dundee University and then completed her first year as a dentist in a lovely practice in Aberdeen, followed by a year of extra training in Aberdeen Hospital with a mixture of maxillofacial/paediatric dentistry. She then worked as a Community dentistry up in Inverness which involved treating anxious patients and those with special care needs.
Diane enjoys working with patients of all ages, and has extra experience in working with children and anxious patients.
In her spare time, Diane enjoys going to the gym and walking her Westie; Ghost and her Labrador Jura.
Diane is available for appointments on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Ms Diane Fowler
BDS (Dundee)
GDC No. 263928
Ms Sophie Herd
BDS (Dundee)
GDC No: 308562
Sophie qualified as a dentist from the University of Dundee in 2023 and spent a year working at the practice as a Vocational Dental Practitioner. We are delighted that she has chosen to stay and work as an associate dentist.
Her friendly chairside manner makes her patients feel relaxed in her care, and she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. Sophie is warm and caring and is a great asset to the team.
She grew up in Aberdeenshire and loves living in this part of the country. Outside of Dentistry, Sophie enjoys cooking and baking, jewellery making and yoga. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Sophie is available for appointments on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Emily graduated as a Dentist from Cardiff University and has joined the practice as a Vocational Dental Practitioner. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and is passionate about keeping up to date with the latest developments through continuous learning. She values a patient-centred approach, she is committed to make patients feel comfortable and to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their treatment options and care plan.
Outside of Dentistry, Emily enjoys hiking and playing badminton with friends and is looking forward to exploring the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Emily will be available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Ms Emily Lau
BDS
GDC No: 327786
Ms Louise Colville
BDS Hons
GDC No: 327333
Louise qualified as a dentist from the University of Central Lancashire, this year Louise will join the team as one of our Vocational Dental Practitioners. She is looking forward to closely working with her trainer Morven to continue to develop her skills in general dentistry.
Louise makes a conscious effort to help people feel welcome and at ease when visiting the practice. She enjoys building a good rapport with her patients and finds this to be one of the most rewarding aspects of her job.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time outdoors and catching up with friends and family at the weekend. Originally from the Glasgow area, she is excited to move North to meet the people of Huntly and start the next stage of her career!
Louise will be available for appointments on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Ms Stephanie Cooper BSc (Dundee)
Dental Therapist/Hygienist
GDC No: 207344
Steph joined the team at Deveron Dental Centre in 2015 as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist having graduated with a BSc in Oral Health Science and Dental Therapy from the University of Dundee.
Steph first started out her dental career as a dental nurse, which then inspired her to become a dental therapist, where she is qualified to provide preventive treatments, gum treatments, simple fillings and extract baby teeth.
Steph has a kind nature and takes particular pride in coaching nervous patients through their treatments, to ensure they have a positive experience and high standard of dental care.
In her spare time, Steph loves to go hill walking and exploring with her dog. She is also a devoted and very loving mum. She has lived in the North East her entire life and enjoys working with the people of Huntly and the surrounding areas.
Steph is available for appointments on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Yvonne qualified as a Dental Therapist from the University of the Highlands and Islands in June 2025 and joined the team shortly afterwards.
She works at the practice Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
She particularly enjoys treating periodontal disease and supporting patients on their journey to stable gum health. She also likes working with anxious and paediatric patients, helping them feel comfortable and confident during their dental appointments.
She is originally from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and loves travelling and exploring new places. Outside of work, she enjoys trying new foods, hiking and spending time with friends and family.
Ms Yvonne Crichton
Dental Therapist/Hygienist
GDC No: 292053
Miss Kirsty Stewart
Qualified Dental Nurse
GDC No: 253430
Kirsty is one of our compassionate and kind qualified dental nurses, who joined the team in September 2014.
Kirsty passed the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing in July 2014 after completing two years of study at the Aberdeen Dental Hospital & School. She has completed the Cleanliness Champion course which will demonstrate her commitment to achieving the highest standards of cross infection control at all times. Kirsty is one of our qualified first aiders at the practice and is also a qualified Childsmile Nurse.
Kirsty has recently completed the radiography course online with the BDA, which allows Kirsty to take xrays of our patients.
Kirsty can usually be found working with Morven and is well trained in Invisalign. She also runs the LDU, where she is in charge of making sure our practice is always fully stocked.
Kirsty is currently on maternity leave and we look forward to welcoming her back to the practice in Spring 2025.
Kelly is one of our very patient qualified dental nurses and she joined the team straight from school in February 2015.
Kelly loves interacting with people and her bright, cheerful and polite personality ensures her patients receive a warm and friendly welcome from the moment they enter practice. Kelly is amazing at multitasking and she leads our reception team, where her exceptional organisational skills and memory ensures our patients always get first class dental care. Kelly always goes the extra mile to ensure the diary runs smoothly, while doing her best to accommodate our patients needs.
Kelly was chuffed to pass her dental nursing exam in December 2016 and she is a qualified dental nurse. Kelly is also one of our qualified Childsmile nurses, allowing Kelly to be able to give children advice on their oral health as well as apply fluoride varnish to children’s teeth.
In March 2024 Kelly gained a PDA in Dental and Medical Reception skills and also her Radiography qualification.
Outside of work, Kelly is very sporty and enjoys going to the gym, and to the football at weekends.
Miss Kelly Geddes
Qualified Dental Nurse
GDC No: 268773
Miss Natalie Smart
Qualified Dental Nurse
GDC No. 287491
Natalie joined the team as a trainee dental nurse straight after completing her 6th year at Turriff Academy in 2017. Natalie qualified as a Dental Nurse from Aberdeen Dental Education Centre in January 2020.
Natalie is a polite, chatty and friendly person who enjoys meeting new people. She is very well trained and not only is she an excellent dental nurse, but she is also well trained at helping Kelly to run the reception desk, which is not an easy task.
Natalie is one of our qualified first aiders at the practice and completed her training in Feb 2024. Natalie is also a qualified Childsmile Nurse.
In her spare time she likes to go to the gym, cooking and baking and enjoys socialising with friends and family.
Michelle started working at the Deveron Dental Centre as an LDU technician in August 2017, but we quickly realised that Michelle would make an excellent dental nurse and she was delighted to pass her Dental Nursing qualification in 2021.
Michelle is very well organised and runs a very tight ship in her surgery, which our dentists and therapists appreciate. Michelle has recently completed her Invisalign journey and is able to provide first hand information to our patients about her own experience.
Michelle passed her Childsmile qualification in March 2024 and is enjoying providing oral health advice to all the children at the practice.
In her free time Michelle likes to keep fit and enjoys spending time with her family. She is a brilliant, hard working mum and granny!
Mrs Michelle Mearns
Qualified Dental Nurse
GDC No. 298999
Miss Agata Mackowska
Qualified Dental Nurse
GDC No: 299094
Agata joined the team in March 2022, having qualified as a Dental Nurse in December 2021. Agata’s calm and kind personality means she has quickly fitted into the team. She is a very quick learner and excellent at working in surgery.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her dog and loves to go travelling. Agata is trying to see 30 countries before she turns 30 and she is well on her way to achieving this goal!
Agata is one of our qualified first aiders at the practice, and she completed her first aid training in January 2024.
Agata qualified as a Childsmile Nurse in January 2025. She is now part of the Childsmile team who helps to deliver oral health sessions to all patients under 18.
Leah joined the Deveron Dental Centre team in March 2022. She qualified as a Dental Nurse in August 2023 and is really enjoying her role at the practice.
In her spare time she likes to bake, walk her dog and watch the F1 on the television. She also likes to go on long walks with her lovely dog and to spend time with her friends and sisters.
Leah is bubbly and kind and helps patients feel at ease who may be a bit nervous. Leah can be found working in all areas of the practice.
Miss Leah Lewarne
Qualified Dental Nurse
GDC No: 312059
GDC No: 312059
Miss Alex Gray
Trainee Dental Nurse
Alex joined the team in August 2024. Alex has just returned home from travelling Australia and is super excited to begin her dental nurse training.
Alex is an outgoing and caring individual and outside of work, she can be found socialising with her friends or with her nose in a book. She also enjoys amusing her niece and nephew and spending time with her dog.
Chloe joined the practice in August 2024. Chloe has always had a keen interest in working in Dentistry and was delighted to be able to train as a dental nurse.
Chloe loves walking her dog at the beach and also enjoys baking.
Miss Chloe Wood
Trainee Dental Nurse
Mrs Chloe Durno
Dental Nurse
GDC No: 275471
Chloe has been with the practice since 2015 and we are super chuffed to welcome her back after her 2 year break from Dental Nursing.
Chloe started in 2015 and since starting at the practice has gained both her Childsmile qualification and her Oral Health Qualification.
Chloe can usually be found working in the reception or the LDU.
Chloe is kind and patient. Chloe is a mum of two and loves spending time with her two kids when she isn’t at work.
We are super chuffed to welcome Emma back to the team! Emma is a qualified Dental Nurse and originally joined the practice in 2016 as a Trainee Dental Nurse. Emma qualified as a dental nurse in 2018 and worked with us until 2020, when she left to have her two babies. Now that Emma’s children are older, we are absolutely delighted that she was able to rejoin the team in late 2024.
Emma will be working on a Monday but we are hoping she will pick up more days as her children get older. Emma is looking forward to working towards her Childsmile qualification in the near future.
In her spare time, Emma is a busy mum of two young children. She has a really kind and gentle personality and would do anything to help any of our patients.
Miss Emma Ingram
Dental Nurse
Reviews
Katrina Nicoll
22:53 29 Nov 23
I was in for the new air flow today with Steph. I have really sensitive teeth and was quite anxious about it but it was totally fine. Steph is a brilliant therapist and put me so at ease through the whole appointment.
Ross Mcknight
12:42 26 Jul 23
This practice is superb! I have quite an aversion to trips to the dentist, but these guys are amazing, My dentist, Wipada Wongchuen is great, I now don't worry about dreaded fillings!
100% recommend!
100% recommend!
sarah Calderwood
11:38 22 Jun 23
Been going to Deveron for the last 4-5 years Lovely team always welcoming and helpful but wanted to leave a review after my visit to the hygienist Stephanie Cooper Without doubt the best scale and polish I have ever experienced. She was very steady and methodical and allowed me to swallow and clear my mouth several times. I had no pain or tenderness and no bleeding from the gums. Thank You 😊
M P
12:10 17 Mar 23
Like most people I have always been nervous around dentists until now. I don't have the best teeth in the world but everyone from the receptionist to the dentists make you feel so relaxed and welcomed. They explain everything and really understanding if your nervous or have any problems. It's just a happy caring place and I really wish more dentists were like this. I just feel safe in their hands. Thank you for all your help and advice. Martin
Kelly Geddes
08:50 15 Feb 22
The Deveron Dental Centre is a five star visit at every visit. I am always made to feel super comfortable from start to finish. The staff always go the extra mile for you and nothing is ever to much hassle for them. I would recommend this practice to everyone as I have never had a bad experience here! You are always greeted with a smile and the smile continues when taken through to the surgery. All the staff seem genuinely happy to be their! 10/10 Deveron Dental keep up the good work!
