Meet Our Team

Children smile, parents feel confident, and dentists trust our expertise.

With countless happy patients, we provide high-quality dental care that goes above and beyond traditional dental practices. Our team of expert dentists creates a fun and positive environment where children feel comfortable and cared for. We focus on making every visit a rewarding experience, building trust with both parents and children, and delivering the highest standard of care that ensures healthy smiles for life.

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John McCall

BDS, MFDS RCPS, PG Cert DentEd
Dentist

John qualified in Dentistry from the University of Glasgow with Commendation in 2018. His professional journey encompasses a broad spectrum of training within General Dental Practices, hospitals, and the Public Dental Service. 

These training roles included working in Paediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Maxillofacial Surgery. This diverse expertise enables him to deliver unparalleled care to his patients.

Since his graduation, John has been dedicated to treating anxious paediatric patients, leveraging advanced technologies such as “The Wand” for pain-free anaesthesia. His proficiency in this area has led him to provide valuable training and courses to both General Dental Practices and the Public Dental Service. Furthermore, for the past five years, John has been practicing Inhalation Sedation, contributing to his role as a mentor in sedation training for dental professionals.

His academic achievements include Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians Glasgow and a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education. Currently, John serves as an Honorary Clinical Teacher in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Glasgow, where he passionately guides future dentists in compassionate patient care. His contributions to dental education are complemented by his research published in the European Journal of Dental Education.

Beyond his professional life, John is a former elite track and field sprint hurdler and sprinter, having proudly represented and captained Scotland in international competitions and still holds Scottish and Celtic records over sprint hurdles. Although retired from competitive sports, he remains active, undertaking challenges for charity, such as the Ultra Marathon Spartan Race, and is preparing for the 70.3 Ironman triathlon in June 2024.

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Courtney Wallace

Courtney Wallace

Dental Nurse

Courtney qualified with a SQA level 7 in dental nursing from a modern apprenticeship in 2022 while training within Glasgow dental hospital and school. Courtney gained experience in the pediatric and orthodontic departments within Glasgow dental hospital and this is where her love for working with children came from. Courtney loves making trips to the dentist fun and as easy as possible for kids (she loves to talk nonsense to them. Particularly when it comes to what they are watching on the Netflix during their visit).

In her spare time Courtney enjoys taking part in group quizzes (which she can get quite competitive at) as well as binge watching a good movie or tv series. She also enjoys travelling aswell as a shopping trip especially for clothes and jewellery.

Jodie Ramsay

Dental Nurse

Jodie qualified with an SVQ in Dental Nursing from Ident training in 2019. Having previously worked in Airdrie and Muirhead, she joined our dream team in February 2022.

Jodie says her favourite aspect of dentistry is composite bonding and loves watching smiles being transformed. A self-confessed ‘foodie’, Jodie enjoys trying out new restaurants in her free time, although it’s probably more soft-play coffees she’s sampling these days since becoming a mummy to beautiful Brooke in 2021.

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Carina Joannidis

Administrative Support

Carina is the organisational heart of Kids Dental Care. She manages referrals, keeps our waiting lists in order, and makes sure all the behind-the-scenes admin runs smoothly so our clinical team can focus on caring for children. Whether it’s coordinating appointments or supporting families through the referral process, Carina is instrumental in keeping everything on track.

Outside of KDC, Carina enjoys baking and exploring the outdoors with her dog, Willow.

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Highly Rated with Excellent Customer Feedback

We are proud to have earned a growing number of 5-star reviews on Google, reflecting the care and expertise of our paediatric dental team in Glasgow.

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Sarah L.
Sarah L.
My teenage daughter is extremely needle phobic and needed adult teeth pulled for braces prep… after struggling with anxiety when our regular dentist removed one we were referred here!! Omg! What a difference, no needles, very calm and friendly, explaining every step before it happened in an age appropriate manner. Fantastic! The referral times are huge because of this but seeing your child calm and relaxed after seeing the alternative was a way better experience for both of us!
Stephanie B.
Stephanie B.
My wee girl had to have a tooth out recently and I cannot rate John and his team any hight. From start to finish he put myself and my daughter at ease, explaining every step of the process. My wee one had to have the 'happy gas' and was able to pick the smell of the gas, also was able to pick what she wanted to watch on the iPad and which funky glasses that she wanted. The process went smoothly from beginning to end and at the end she picked a toy from the toy chest. Thank you John and the team for making this experience as pain free as possible. Highly recommend!
Joanne F.
Joanne F.
Our daughter was referred to John as she had problems with her enamel on her molars (MIH)and a terrible fear of the dentist! John was absolutely amazing with her from the first meeting and all during her treatment. John provided us with all the information we needed to make a decision on treatment and answered all our questions along the way. The way he was with her was truly amazing putting her at ease and us.I would highly recommend John to anyone with children as i genuinely wish I’d had a dentist like him as a child.
Fraser D.
Fraser D.
John and all the staff at KDC were incredible. So much thought and care has gone into setting everything up, and for my 10-year-old getting his tooth out, he was confident throughout. We both completely trusted John, and he has such a rapport with children, it was unlike experiences we've had elsewhere. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend John and the team at KDC. Thank you for making it so easy.
Heather M.
Heather M.
My son had to have a tooth removed and John was fantastic. The initial appointment he explained to my 7 year old what would happen on the day. On the day he got to pick sunglasses a programme to watch and all stages were explained in a way my son was comfortable. The whole experience was so positive and we left happy with no issues. There were lots of laughs in the appointment and just an overall good experience for a bad situation of having a tooth removed.Thank you!!!!
Stephanie M.
Stephanie M.
Genuinely amazing, my little boy went from being scared to telling everyone about his friend the dentist that's amazing & waves to the building when we pass just incase John is looking out the window!
Amanda K.
Amanda K.
Would reccomend to anyone! Couldn't have asked for a smoother/more relaxed experience for our son to get his tooth out- the anesthetic wand is much more child appropriate than a jag and my son didn't feel a thing! He went to the park straight after having the tooth out! The dentist (i think john) was really good and explained things well for ourselves and also our son. Thank you!
Rachael R.
Rachael R.
I was recommended this dentist through a family member for my daughter who needed a filling, and was too anxious at our own dentist to receive treatment. John the dentist was brilliant and made the dentist a fun experience for my daughter and put her at ease throughout her treatment. Having things for children to distract them such as funny glasses, toys and allowing them to choose their favourite show to watch made the world of difference. It has changed my daughter’s view on the dentist and she cannot wait to come back for her next visit. John and his staff were so kind, friendly and patient with my daughter and I would highly recommend this dentist.
Arlene C.
Arlene C.
My 13-year-old son recently had four teeth removed at Hannigan Dental Practice with John, and the whole experience was excellent. John and the dental nurse were amazing with my anxious son — they were so friendly, patient, and reassuring, which really helped to put him at ease. I’m so grateful for the care and kindness they showed throughout the appointment.I would definitely recommend their services to others. Thank you so much again!
Julie M.
Julie M.
My teenage daughter needed 2 teeth removed prior to getting braces. John was brilliant with her and kept her from having a panic attack. He spoke to her and explained everything during the appointment. He successfully extracted her teeth with minimal sedation. I would recommend him 100%. I was very impressed.
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