Our Team

Principal Dentist and Co-owner

Lorna Divecha 

BDS Dundee 2009

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Lorna is the principal dentist and co-owner of the practice. She grew up in Linlithgow and then moved on to the University of Dundee, where she graduated as a dentist in 2009, followed by a year of postgraduate training. Lorna has worked at West Port Dental Practice for over 10 years, followed by time elsewhere gaining additional skills before returning as principal dentist and owner alongside her husband, Dilen Divecha.

As well as looking after her patients, Lorna has previously enjoyed mentoring and supporting newly graduated dentists as part of the NHS Education for Scotland Vocational Training programme. Lorna has a wide range of dental experience, makes sure to keep up to date with developments in dentistry and always aims to provide a high level of care in a relaxed and friendly manner. She has completed further training to allow her to offer a wider range of additional treatment options to patients. This includes restoring and maintaining dental implants to allow replacement of missing teeth, as well as provision of aligners to straighten teeth. Outside of work, Lorna enjoys spending time with her family, particularly as she has two young children.

Business Manager and Co-owner

Dilen Divecha

BSc OHS 2010

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Dilen is co-owner and business manager of the practice, as well as a registered dental therapist and dental hygienist. Dilen is originally from Zimbabwe, moving to the UK in 2001 before attending the University of Dundee where he completed a degree in Oral Health Sciences, graduating in 2010. Dilen has worked in a variety of dental practices across Scotland which has helped him appreciate the importance of quality dental care provision in a caring environment. As a dental hygienist and a dental therapist, Dilen has a strong passion for supporting patients to achieve their oral health goals with the aid of technology and in line with up-to-date evidence to provide the best care for patients. Outside of work, Dilen enjoys spending time with his wife Lorna and their two children. 

Dentist

Robin Thompson BDS Dundee 1978, DGDP UK 1992

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Robin was practice owner from 1998 until February 2026 and grew the practice from a single surgery to what it is today with 3 surgeries.

Having graduated from Dundee University in 1978, Robin completed 4 years of specialist training at Edinburgh Dental Hospital.

In 1986 he was made a Fellow in the Conservative Dentistry Department of Edinburgh University and awarded the Diploma in General Dental Practice RCS.UK in 1992.

Other roles have included 10 years of undergraduate teaching at Edinburgh University, 25 years as a postgraduate trainer with NHS Education Scotland, and as a Dental Adviser to Lothian Healthboard.

Robin has also done further training to allow him to restore dental implants and provide orthodontic treatment.

Robin has recently passed on ownership of the practice to Lorna and Dilen, but he continues to work part time in the practice during the transition while he winds down to retirement.

Dentist

Alison Thompson BDS Dundee 2018

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Alison joined the practice in August 2019. She graduated from Dundee University in 2018 ( having previously attended Linlithgow Academy ) and completed a year of postgraduate training in Highland Region.

Dentist

Dylan Coutts BDS Aberdeen 2013

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Dylan joined our practice in November 2020 after moving from a busy practice in Inverness. He graduated from Aberdeen University in 2013 and then completed a year of postgraduate training in Highland Region. Since then he has worked in General Practice in Perth and Inverness.

Registered Dental Nurse and Practice Manager

Nicole Crawford 

SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2021

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Nicole joined the practice as a trainee Dental Nurse in 2020, receiving the formal part of her training at Edinburgh Dental Institute. Since then she has progressed within the practice and is now our Practice Manager.

Dental Hygienist/ Therapist

Rachel Kidd  BSc Oral Health Science

University of Edinburgh 2016

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Rachel qualified as a Dental Therapist from the University of Edinburgh and joined our practicein May 2024. She has loved getting to know all the patients here and tries to create a positive environment for the hygiene appointments.

Registered Dental Nurse

Charlotte Kaja 

National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2013

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Charlotte joined the practice in 2013 after completing her Dental Nurse training at the University of Glasgow Dental Hospital.

Registered Dental Nurse

Debbie Tait

National certificate NEBDN 1997

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Registered Dental Nurse

Jennifer Sneddon

SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2023

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Registered Dental Nurse

Katie Anderson

SCQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2023

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Receptionist

Joan Fowler

Joan has been with the practice since it opened and is a very valued member of our team. Until recently she was a registered Dental Nurse, but now she works part-time as one of our Receptionists

Dental Receptionist

Susan Clark

Diploma in Dental Nursing, BSc Microbiology

Susan worked in the practice a number of years ago as a Dental Nurse, but left to work in a Microbiology Laboratory.

Recently we were happy to welcome her back to the team. She is now working in Reception and in our Decontamination Unit.