About Us - Boclair Dental Care

NHS and cosmetic dentistry in Bearsden, Glasgow

Here at Boclair Dental Care we offer a comprehensive service to all patients whether you are looking for NHS or cosmetic dentistry. So, if you are looking for a dentist in Glasgow, look no further. Our practice is well established in Bearsden, first opening in 2008 and Boclair Dental Care has been operating under the ownership of Dr Drew Gibson since 2016.

We provide all of our patients with a full range of NHS treatments (including dental hygienist sessions) delivered by friendly and experienced staff. Private dental care can also be provided on a ‘pay as you go’ basis. Denplan and finance options are also available for patients who wish to pay monthly for private dental care.

As our practice has a focus on the prevention of disease, we are part of the NHS Scotland Childsmile initiative, a national programme to improve the oral health of children nationwide.

We believe that dentistry should be accessible for everyone and as such we offer house calls to the elderly, those with special needs and lesser mobile patients. In addition to this we are committed to supporting local care homes with their dental needs.

For those that are a little anxious about attending the dentist, we can help by providing either inhalational or IV sedation.

We offer two evening sessions per week along with some Saturday appointments to help patients who have a busy schedule.

If you are interested in cosmetic treatments we can offer a variety of services including facial rejuvenation injections, dermal fillers and cosmetic tooth alignment. Should you be looking for straighter teeth, we are an accredited Cfast, six month smiles and invisalign cosmetic tooth alignment provider.

Boclair Dental Care has a sister practice, the award winning Bearsden Dental Care and patients registered with Drew or Clare have the benefit of being able to be seen on both sites for emergency appointments.

Unlike many other practices, whenever you phone us, the person who answers your call will always be a fully qualified dental nurse, able to give you advice and support. If you are interested in registering with us, please contact a member of our friendly team.

Opening Hours

Monday:: 8.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday:: 8.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 7.30pm
Wednesday:: 8.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 7:30pm
Thursday:: 8.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 5.30pm
Friday:: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday:: 9am to 12noon*

*Please contact for availability.

Our Practice will be closed on the following 2020/21 public holidays;

10th & 13th April / 4th & 25th May / 20th July / 28th September

25th & 26th December / 1st & 2nd January

Our Address

Boclair Dental Care
91 Milngavie Road
Bearsden, Glasgow
G61 2EN

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Our Staff

Meet our friendly and experienced team.

Drew - Boclair Dental Care

Dr Drew Gibson BDS(Dund) MFDS RCPS(Glasg) PgCert DentSedPM(UCL) Principal Dental Surgeon / Clinical Director Bearsden & Boclair Dental Care GDC No: 103042

Drew is a Scottish qualified dentist who has experience in various disciplines including: oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, implant restoration, special care dentistry and general practice. He has a special interest in the management of anxious patients and holds postgraduate qualifications in sedation and pain management. Drew has also completed two years of postgraduate training in orthodontics.

He is involved with the sedation training of dentists with NHS Education for Scotland and has completed over 500 sedation cases in the last seven years. He also holds membership by examination with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Drew is one of the first general dental practitioners in Scotland to have undertaken adults with incapacity training.

Drew has sat on the Area Dental Committee and GP Subcommittee for Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board. He currently sits on a Scottish Government working group looking to address the domicilliary dental care needs of the elderly. Out with dentistry he is a keen runner and has a passion for aviation.

Peter - boclair dental care

Dr Peter O'Keefe BDS(Glasg) Dental Surgeon GDC No: GDC No: 264286

Originally from Northern Ireland, Peter is a Scottish qualified dentist and is our latest addition to the team having previously worked in a busy practice in Falkirk. Peter enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but has a specific interest in restorative/cosmetic treatments. He enjoys spending time putting patients at ease and providing treatment in a relaxed friendly manner.

Peter has undergone further training in cosmetic orthodontics, dental implantology and inhalational sedation. He is also an accredited provider of the invisalign tooth alignment system. Outside of dentistry Peter enjoys going to the gym and hill walking.

Dr Clare Bannatyne BDS(Dund) PgCert LawEthics(Dund) Dental Surgeon GDC No: 85366

Clare is a Scottish qualified dentist and has gained a variety of experience in general dental practice over the last 10 years.

She has undergone further study in facial aesthetics, inhalational sedation and has also gained a postgraduate qualification in healthcare law and ethics. She enjoys all aspects of general dental practice especially being able to put patients at ease during treatment.

Vivienne Boclair Dental Care

Mrs Vivienne Grant CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene Dental Hygienist GDC No: 2801

Vivienne offers a variety of hygienist services to our patients and has been qualified for over 30 years. Vivienne has been with the practice since it first opened and knows our patients well, having worked locally for many years prior to joining us. She works from our practice every Tuesday.

Dental hygienists are specifically trained to prevent and treat dental disease, especially gum disease. Vivienne plays an integral role in advising and supporting our patients to care for their oral health.

Danielle Head Dental Nurse GDC No: 169349

Danielle is the longest serving member of our team with over ten years experience working as a dental nurse at our sister practice Bearsden Dental Care. Danielle has now taken on the role of Head Dental Nurse at both Boclair and Bearsden looking after the day to day running of both practices. To date she has completed her Childsmile dental nursing qualification.

Chloe Boclair Dental Care

Chloe Deputy Head Dental Nurse / Sedation Nurse GDC No: 245711

Chloe gained her dental nursing qualification in 2013 following training with us at Bearsden Dental Care. Chloe is our Deputy Head Dental Nurse for both Bearsden and Boclair, working between both practices. She has completed training in Childsmile and inhalational sedation.

Julieann Dental & Sedation Nurse GDC No: 268492

Julieann qualified in 2016 and currently works in the surgery alongside our dentist Peter as his dental nurse. She has completed training in inhalational sedation.

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Holly Trainee Dental Nurse GDC No:

Holly is working towards her Dental Nursing qualification and currently works in the surgery alongside Drew in both Boclair and Bearsden Dental Care.

“As someone who’s really anxious about going to the dentist, I always work myself up before sitting in the chair. Drew immediately put me at ease, and I’m no longer nervous about making my next appointment. He’s happy to take baby steps with you and talk you through what he’s doing; he’s a very patient man!”

Steph Telfer - Uddingston