Meet the Team

Principal Dentist

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​Maria has vast experience in General Dental Practice. Her relaxed, calm and reassuring manner has built a trusting relationship with her patients over the span of 16 years practicing in Edinburgh.

As a graduate of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), she has practiced in both Mexico and the UK where she settled down with her family. With a career stretching over 35 years, she has amassed a wide working experience in communicating with and caring for patients of all ages. Maria remains equally passionate and keeps abreast with dentistry by attending postgraduate courses.

​Maria is bilingual, fluent in both her native Spanish as well as English. She is happy to provide care for patients in either language.

Outside of dentistry, she appreciates spending time with her family, gardening and travelling.

Dentist

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Caroline graduated from Birmingham in 2002 and has been dedicated to general practice ever since, first in Leeds and now in her hometown of Edinburgh.

Known for her caring and approachable nature, she takes the time to listen to her patients, ensuring htey feel heard and involved in their treatment decisions. She is passionate about patient education, empowering people to improve and maintain their oral health.

Committed to continuous growth, Caroline regularly attends postgraduate courses and reflects on her work to provide the highest standard of care.

Outside of dentistry, she finds joy in nature-whether running, outdoor swimming, paddleboarding, or snowboarding. When she’s not kept busy outdoors or with her two daughters’ activities, she enjoys working on creative projects in her spare time.

Dental Therapist

Currently completing her BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Science at Edinburgh University. Alexandra will be qualifying as a Dental Therapist in July 2025 when she will join Newington Dental Care.

Alexandra’s journey began in 2015 as a Dental Nurse and has been privileged to have worked alongside some of the best dental clinicians, thus inspiring her to pursue further qualifications.

She has a particular interest in paediatric dentistry which earned her the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Undergraduate Prize in 2023.

Beyond her academic achievements, Alexandra contributed to the wider dental community buy publishing an article in the Dental Health Journal;, exploring the link between infective endocarditis and periodontal treatment, a topic she remains deeply invested in.

Outside of dentistry, Alexandra values quality time with her family, exploring new restaurants and enjoying long walks.

Senior Head Nurse

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Kelly is a Senior Dental Nurse with over 15 years of experience in the field.

She will not only give support to the dentists in surgery, but given her vast working experience, Kelly will be providing training for all incoming members of the dental nursing team.

Her charm , enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality dental care has made her a valuable team member at Newington Dental Care

Media and Communications Assistant

Kirstie’s understanding of visual arts will be an invaluable asset to our online presence.

Business Development Manager

Douglas is an experienced Business Development Manager and has been overseeing the development of the practice in the run up to us opening. He is also a qualified accountant.