Our Expert Team

Jose is originally from Spain, he graduated in Madrid in 2008 and moved to Belfast in 2012. He completed his masters in root canal treatment in Chester University in 2021 and in November 2023 he took over The Portland Dental Practice. He has a special interest in cosmetic treatment and root canal therapy. Outside work he likes photography, going to the cinema and playing badminton.

Jose M. Gomez Gavilan

Lic. Odon. Madrid (Spain) 2008, MSc (Endodontology) GDC 215550

Fiona qualified as a dentist in Manchester in 1997. She worked in Manchester, Bangor and Larne, before she came to work in the Portland Dental Practice in 2006. Some aspects of her job that she particularly enjoys are treating nervous patients and working with children. A mother of three grown up girls, she enjoys travel, walking and reading.

Fiona McLean

BDS Manchester 1997 GDC 73586

Lynn qualified from Dundee with a BSc Degree in Oral Health Science making her a qualified Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. Lynn started her career in Dundee Dental hospital in the orthodontic and paediatric department. She was part of the cleft lip and palate team within the Angus and Fife area.
Lynn has a great rapport with patients and likes to create a relaxed environment for her patients. Lynn enjoys travelling to pursue her love of scuba diving!

Lynn McAllister

BSc Oral health Science Dundee 2010 Hygienist

Stacey is fully qualified dental nurse/receptionist. With over 12 years of experience working here, she is compassionate about providing excellent care. Being a dental nurse can be a very rewarding job and she likes the fact every day is different in this job role. At the weekends she loves watching her son play football and rugby, and her daughter plays football as well. In her spare time she loves going to concerts and spending time with friends and family.

Stacey Sinclair

Dental Nurse / receptionist GDC 248436

Claire is fully qualified dental nurse/receptionist and  has been working at The Portland Dental Practice since she was 17. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and go to the cinema.

Claire McColl

Dental Nurse / receptionist GDC 159240

Lauren is a trainee dental nurse. She is thoroughly enjoying learning and practicing the role of a dental nurse with the help of the team and she cannot wait to be fully qualified. Outside of work she likes to go running and spend time with family and friends.

Lauren Lock

Trainee Dental Nurse