Meet the team

Catriona graduated from Glasgow University in 2007, before spending the next 10 years working in different hospital settings providing all aspects of head and neck surgery to dental, trauma and oncology patients. She undertook an implant diploma in 2018, and has been providing surgical dentistry and implants along with general dentistry since.

She is a gentle and non judgmental dentist, confident in providing treatment to anxious dental patients with sedation if needed.

Ian qualified from Glasgow Dental School in 2010. He has worked in several practices across Glasgow and the West of Scotland, before joining Clifton in July 2022. Ian is committed to further education and training to help in the care of his patients.

He gained the MJDF diploma at The Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2012, the Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation from Newcastle University in 2015, and a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from University of Chester in 2019. In addition to this, he has also completed further training in Botox and dermal fillers, clear aligner orthodontics, smile design and tooth whitening. The experience and skills gained from this extensive training allows Ian to assess and treat patients with more complex treatment needs. He aims provide the highest quality treatment options for his patients, helping them achieve the smiles they have always desired, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Outside of dentistry Ian can be seen running about after his two young children and, when he can, enjoys running about some more on the football pitch for his local Sunday league team.

Clive has two decades of experience providing dental implants in general dental practice. He was the first dentist in Scotland to embrace 3D digital imaging, having installed the iCAT CBCT scanner in 2005. Clive completed the FGDP Diploma in Implant Dentistry in 2007.

Throughout this 25 year career, he has been committed to post-graduate dental education, both in the diplomas and qualifications that he has obtained and on the courses that he teaches. He believes that embracing technology and constantly learning new skills are the essential keys to succeeding in dental practice and is looking forward to bringing these skills to the Clifton Clinic.

Lyall graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2013. He then carried out his VT training in the west end of Glasgow before moving full time into general practice, where he has worked for the last 10 years.

Lyall became a member of the royal college of physicians and surgeons of Glasgow in 2018 and has recently graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry.

He also works part-time in Glasgow Dental Hospital providing complex endodontic treatment to patients referred from their general dental practitioners.

Lyall is happy to accept referrals for non-surgical endodontic treatments. In addition, he is happy to register new adult patients for general and restorative dentistry.

Lyall is really excited to join us and takes pride in providing high quality treatment to his patients in a relaxed and calming environment.

Dr Sharif qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2014 and completed his foundation training in Sheffield, followed by a year of dental core training in Aberdeen. During his time in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, he developed his surgical skills while working alongside experienced clinicians. He also gained membership to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow after successfully completing the MFDS examination.

Following his core training, Dr Sharif returned to general dental practice, focusing on surgical and cosmetic procedures. He later completed a Master’s degree in Dental Implantology at the University of Manchester, graduating with merit. His thesis examined the accuracy of digitally guided versus freehand implant placement techniques, reflecting his interest in precision and innovation.

Dr Sharif has a particular interest in complex aesthetic implant cases and is committed to delivering high-quality care with attention to detail. He is also involved in mentoring and teaching in implant placement and restoration. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys travelling and spending time with his family. He welcomes new patients and values collaboration with referring clinicians.