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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Lesley M.
5 days ago
My 7 year old daughter was treated by John for a double extraction and Princess crowns over 2 visits. She was exceptionally nervous prior to her first visit, but John engaged with her over every aspect of her treatment, keeping her calm and answering all her questions. She took both visits all in her stride. A wonderful dentist for children... Where were you when I was growing up!? 😆
Laura M.
5 days ago
My 13 yr old son has always been nervous about the dentist so I was unsure how he would cope with getting 2 teeth removed. I needn’t have worried as John put him at ease straight away with his kind, friendly and supportive approach. He explained every part of the process to him and made him feel comfortable and reassured throughout. John and his team are fantastic and I would highly recommend them.
Donna A.
1 week ago
My son had to have an extraction under sedation as he was struggling to have it done with a local anaesthetic. John was amazing with him. So kind, reassuring and patient.
The Lil Wolf F.
2 weeks ago
I just want to say my daughter had a wonderful experience at this dentist. My daughter was needing a tooth extracted in order to proceed with orthodontic treatment however she has a terrible fear of needles and after several trips to different dentists we had no luck and we had totally lost hope. This is when John reached out and explained how he believed he could help. After the initial assessment my child felt so at ease, John chatted to her about her interests and explained the procedure building a mutual trust. I can now confirm she has had the tooth extracted, after so many failed attempts we are over the moon. John was able to relate to my daughter and carry out the procedure in ways other practises failed to do. She got to watch netflix, wear cool minecraft sunglasses and choose a flavour for her sedation mask. The extraction itself was done in under 10 seconds and we are honestly so grateful that she had a painless, comfortable and enjoyable experience! Highly recommend and we will most certainly be back. Thankyou so much!
Jemma C.
2 weeks ago
My little boy with ASD had a very bad experience at a well known NHS dentist. I contacted John, & he saw my son right away. He immediately put my son at ease & explained everything to him in the best child friendly way as possible. I'm so glad we have found a brilliant pediatric dentist. Going to the dentist now is a positive experience.
Almeqdad E.
3 weeks ago
I am a medical professional and I don't use those words lightly. If I could only rate you more than 5 stars I won't hesitate. Excellent reception, dental nurses were very professional and kind, and no words would describe Mr John McCall, you sir take your job with both pride and love, you made the experience fun for both, my daughter and I. Extremely clean and cosy clinic with excellent communication of options and great results from the first visit. I wouldn't want to go to the dentist twice, but won't mind at all if I am going back to yours.❤️
Elaine H.
4 weeks ago
Hands down the best paediatric dental service. I am delighted with how easy, calm and understanding John and his team are. The experience was wonderful for my son and everything was at his pace. I honestly can't recommend Kids Dental Care highly enough. What was needed was done efficiently and with so much care and aftercare. If my children need any dental care in the future John will be the first person I call.
Neil G.
2 months ago
My son has a massive phobia of the dentist. He went in this morning and had two fillings carried out and a tooth extracted. He actually couldn't believe how easy it was at the end up. Amazing service and dentistry work.
Team W.
2 months ago
Easiest 5 star review I’ve ever given. From start to finish I was so impressed with the care, attention to detail and professionalism of Hannigan Dental Care. My daughter was referred by our own dentist for sedation for an extraction because she was struggling with nerves. In the initial consultation and subsequent procedure, John took the time to explain everything that was going to happen in child-appropriate language. He was patient, understanding and used the right level of humour to put her at ease. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
K M.
3 months ago
Child required baby tooth removed and exposure of adult tooth. Lots of research as child is a very anxious patient. Read a review on John and contacted via email reply was professional and reassuring. First meeting with John immediately felt we had found the right clinician. Explanation into procedure with sedation was perfect for both child and parent we left feeling reassured. Procedure again John was extremely professional with a wonderful manner. I can't speak highly enough about John and the care he gave my child would highly recommend.
Melissa M.
3 months ago
John and his team really are amazing !!! , after months of visiting different dental practices we thought our only option was to get our daughters braces removed as she was too anxious to get the teeth out to continue with the treatment . John made her feel at ease and calm from the first visit and she remained calm throughout the whole process . John has a fabulous approach with the kids and took his time to explain everything in a child friendly manner . Highly recommend
Aisling B.
3 months ago
1st class from start to finish! My daughter was extremely anxious and John and his team made her feel so at ease. Everything was explained to her in ways that she could understand. Thank you so much!