Meet The Team

Dr Alex Tabatabaie
Dentist
Alex graduated from Glasgow University in 2024. He enjoys spending time getting to know his patients and working with them to feel relaxed whilst having treatment. Alex likes to work together with his patients to offer all the options suited to their needs. Outside of dentistry, Alex is a keen golfer and is on a mission to play every course in Scotland.

DR Dua Kadi
Dentist
GDC number 295155
Dua Kadi graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Varese (Italy) in 2019. After completing her training in the Dentistry Clinic in Varese, she moved to Scotland and started to serve the local community providing all aspects of general dentistry. Dua joined Govan Dental Care Team in 2021.
Understanding that many people are dental-phobic, Dua is passionate about making your dental experience a positive one. She completed a post graduate training in sedation and is experienced in treating anxious patients using intravenous sedation in a relaxed setting.
She is currently enrolled in a professional training course for Inhalation sedation to provide more options also for her little patients in the practice.
Driven by a passion for assisting others, she chose dentistry as a profession to restore confidence by creating healthy, beautiful smiles. She is looking forward to developing her skills further and building friendly and caring relationships with her patients.
In her spare time, she goes to the gym and she also finds joy in travelling, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. She is a mum of beautiful six years old boy, Mohamad.

Dr Aqsa Sabir
Dentist
Aqsa graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2023. After completing her training year in Govan, she has continued to work alongside the team and has particular interests in working with children. She enjoys helping patients become more comfortable in her presence and strives to provide the best care possible. Outside of work, Aqsa enjoys spending time with her young nephews and nieces as well as improving her baking skills.

Dr Orla Smith
Dentist
Orla graduated from University of Glasgow in 2023. Originally from Belfast, Orla moved to Glasgow in 2017 to study Dentistry and has since continued to live here.
Orla undertook her Vocational Training in Hamilton before joining Govan Dental Care as an Associate in September 2024. Orla adopts a patient centred approach, taking the time to understand her patients’ individual needs and concerns. She also offers treatment under Inhalation Sedation for adults and children to help manage feelings of dental anxiety.
Outside of Dentistry, Orla enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling and keeping active through outdoor activities such as hiking.

Dr Danny Collins
Dentist
Dr Danny Collins graduated from the University of Dundee in 2023 with Commendation. He briefly worked in Edinburgh before moving to progress his career at Govan Dental Care.
He has a keen interest in oral surgery, implantology and restorative dental services.
Currently he holds an honorary contract on the NHS. Where he spends time in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital, learning from highly qualified Oral surgeons.
Danny has already become accredited in intravenous and inhalation sedation. Spending a lot of his week providing treatments for those who are anxious. Or require sedation services to navigate their complex treatment needs.
He is focussed on providing the highest quality of patient care, while continually striving to improve his own skills.
Outside of dentistry he has a huge passion for weightlifting, dog walking and spending time with his friends.

Laura Buckley
Dentist
Laura graduated from University of Glasgow in 2009. With over 14 years of experience working in general dental practice, she is passionate about providing quality dental care with a patient centred approach. She particularly enjoys working with anxious patients and children. Her calming, friendly and cheerful nature has helped many nervous patients access dental care over the years. She is always happy to see patients becoming more comfortable within the dental setting and feels it is a real privilege to be help with this part of their dental journey. Laura has worked at Govan Dental Care for 2 years and is excited to now be offering inhalation sedation for anxious children. Outside of work, Laura enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

Dr Owen Walls
Dentist
BDS MFDS RCPSG PG Cert IV sed(NES) MSc (Implants) Uclan, Dip Ortho CGDent(ongoing)
Our principal dentist graduated from Glasgow University in 2000 and since gained membership of the Royal college of Physicians and surgeons in Glasgow, a Masters degree in Dental Implants from the University of Central Lancashire, and is currently working towards his diploma in primary care orthodontics with the college of general dentists. Owen is committed to education and further development and is involved with the training and education of the next generation of dentists in his role at Glasgow University Dental Hospital and School, teaching undergraduate dentists, and with the University of Central Lancashire teaching qualified dentists to place dental implants as part of their masters programme here at his clinic in Govan. He also works as the sedation dental practice inspector for the greater and Glasgow and Clyde health board keeping practices up to date on all aspects of sedation and mentors fellow dentists who wish to provide this service. He is also a vocational trainer helping newly qualified dentists settle into life after dental school in general practice. In his spare time he enjoys coaching his sons football team and spending time with family.
Our principal dentist graduated from Glasgow University in 2000 and since gained membership of the Royal college of Physicians and surgeons in Glasgow, a Masters degree in Dental Implants from the University of Central Lancashire, and is currently working towards his diploma in primary care orthodontics with the college of general dentists. Owen is committed to education and further development and is involved with the training and education of the next generation of dentists in his role at Glasgow University Dental Hospital and School, teaching undergraduate dentists, and with the University of Central Lancashire teaching qualified dentists to place dental implants as part of their masters programme here at his clinic in Govan. He also works as the sedation dental practice inspector for the greater and Glasgow and Clyde health board keeping practices up to date on all aspects of sedation and mentors fellow dentists who wish to provide this service. He is also a vocational trainer helping newly qualified dentists settle into life after dental school in general practice. In his spare time he enjoys coaching his sons football team and spending time with family.

Ayesha Liaqat
Hygienist
Ayesha graduated as a dentist from Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2016 from Pakistan. Driven by a passion for oral health, her journey has taken her from Pakistan to Scotland, where she registered with the GDC. Since then, she has worked in both private and NHS dental settings, providing comprehensive dental hygiene care.
Ayesha is passionate about preventive care and empowering patients through education about maintaining optimal oral health. She cherishes building trusting relationships with her patients, taking the time to understand their individual needs throughout their treatment plans. She takes pride in helping anxious patients overcome their dental fears. Committed to professional excellence, she regularly participates in courses and dental events to remain at the forefront of her field. Ayesha's dedication to care extends beyond her practice, she has volunteered with various charities, providing dental care to children and adults. Outside of her professional life, Ayesha, alongside her husband and three children, enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures.
Ayesha is passionate about preventive care and empowering patients through education about maintaining optimal oral health. She cherishes building trusting relationships with her patients, taking the time to understand their individual needs throughout their treatment plans. She takes pride in helping anxious patients overcome their dental fears. Committed to professional excellence, she regularly participates in courses and dental events to remain at the forefront of her field. Ayesha's dedication to care extends beyond her practice, she has volunteered with various charities, providing dental care to children and adults. Outside of her professional life, Ayesha, alongside her husband and three children, enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures.

Dr Anupama Sood
Dentist
I graduated from Glasgow University in 1997 and I have enjoyed working in both NHS and private general practice throughout my career. I have 27 years of experience in treating all types of patients and providing a full range of treatments to the highest standard possible. I particularly like to focus on preventative care, to help patients achieve their best level of oral health.
At home, I am a mum to four children and I am also a Children’s Panel member, a role which I find very rewarding.
I have a passion for travelling and I have previously spent time in South America and East Africa.
In more recent years I have combined travel with dentistry by providing voluntary dental care and delivering an oral health care programme in a refugee camp in Greece and in rural Senegal. This year I plan to take part in a similar mission in Zambia.
In my spare time I love swimming, reading, watching world cinema and learning Spanish.