Meet the team

The people behind your smile.

Our team have been providing high-quality dental care to the Dumfries community since 1986, combining clinical expertise with a caring, patient-centred approach to help every patient feel comfortable and confident in their smile.

Hakeem Koleoso

Hakeem Koleoso

Principal Dentist

BDS 1996, MFGDP RCSEng, MFDS RCPSGlasgow, MClinDent Prosthodontics (King’s), FCGDent (U.K)

GDC Number 84515

Hakeem took over as Principal Dentist in early 2016, with over 30 years' experience in General Dental Practice. He has a special interest in endodontics, invisible braces and restoring dental implants, and cares for patients with dental anxiety and phobia using conscious sedation. In June 2023 he was awarded a Fellowship by the College of Dentistry.

Johrene Jowett

Johrene Jowett

Associate Dentist

BChD Leeds

GDC Number 299492

Johrene graduated from the University of Leeds in 2021, having started her career in the medical services of the British Army, specialising in Accident and Emergency nursing.

Zhen Lin Lu (Lulu)

Zhen Lin Lu (Lulu)

Associate Dentist

BDS Glasgow

GDC Number 317785

Lulu graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2024. She strives to make every visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible, taking the time to build trust with her patients.

Ahmed Elsheikh

Ahmed Elsheikh

Associate Dentist

BDS Glasgow

GDC Number 326748

Ahmed graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2025. Known for his gentle and friendly manner, he particularly enjoys restorative dentistry.

Weng Yee Lee

Weng Yee Lee

Associate Dentist

BDS Glasgow

GDC Number 326733

Weng Yee graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2025. She finds it especially rewarding to support anxious patients in overcoming their dental fears.

Sara Hameed

Sara Hameed

Vocational Dentist

BDS Glasgow

GDC Number 337625

Sara adopts a patient-centred approach to dentistry.

Eloise Southern-Thompson

Eloise Southern-Thompson

Vocational Dentist

BDS Newcastle

GDC Number 337416

Eloise is committed to easing dental anxiety and particularly enjoys treating paediatric patients.

Dara Graham

Dara Graham

Practice Manager / Senior Dental Nurse

GDC Number 110228

Dara has been with the practice since 1998.

Sarah Mattinson

Sarah Mattinson

Senior Dental Nurse

GDC Number 201990

Sarah joined the practice in 2010.

Jordyn Gallagher

Jordyn Gallagher

Dental Nurse

GDC Number 299803

Jordyn joined the practice in January 2020.

Shannon Logan

Shannon Logan

Dental Nurse

GDC Number 338594

Shannon joined the practice in 2024 as a Dental Nurse.

Chimdi Nome

Chimdi Nome

Trainee Dental Nurse

Chimdi joined the practice in 2025.

Abigail Butcher

Abigail Butcher

Receptionist

Abigail returned to Scotland with her family in 2022.

Katie Cuthill

Katie Cuthill

Trainee Dental Nurse

Katie is starting her new journey as a trainee dental nurse.

Vismaya Sreelekha

Vismaya Sreelekha

Trainee Dental Nurse

Vismaya joined the practice as a Dental Nurse in 2026.