Team

Graeme Lillywhite

MFDS MSc MRD FDS (RCS Ed) (GDC Registration No.68916)

Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics

Graeme is a Specialist in Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  He was also Senior Clinical Lecturer at Aberdeen University Dental School.  He is now working alongside the other Specialists at Blackhills to provide a highly regarded referral service to dental colleagues and their patients across Scotland and beyond. Graeme graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1993 and spent time in various hospital posts and general dental practice before embarking upon specialist training in Prosthodontics and then Restorative Dentistry.  He has a large commitment to teaching and training and lectures throughout the UK on aspects of Restorative and Implant Dentistry.  Graeme welcomes referrals for restorative dentistry and fixed prosthodontics.

After hours, Graeme is a dental addict and spends a considerable time keeping abreast of the ever evolving developments in Dentistry.  However, he enjoys nothing more than spending time with family and friends whether it be at home, in the garden, on a beach or out on a bike.

Marilou Ciantar

BChD (Hons) Malta, MSc Lond, PhD Lond, MFDS RCS Eng, MFD RCS Irel, FFD RCS Irel (GDC Registration No: 84070)

Specialist Periodontist and Oral Surgeon

Marilou undertook postgraduate training in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute (EDI) in London and subsequently read for a PhD degree also at EDI, during this period she was part-time lecturer in Periodontology.  Thereafter she underwent training in Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine and became a member and fellow of Royal Colleges of Surgeons of England and Ireland.  Marilou registered as a specialist Periodontist in 2000 and Oral Surgeon in 2007.  Marilou has worked as a lecturer in oral surgery at the University of Dundee, University of Aberdeen and was a part-time Senior Clinical Lecturer in Periodontology at Edinburgh Dental Institute, the University of Edinburgh. .

Marilou is a member and an Ambassador of the British Society of Periodontology and British Dental Association.  She is a fellow of International Team for Implantology (ITI) and Co-Director of the Perthshire ITI Study Club.

In her spare time Marilou enjoys crafting, countryside walks, gardening, cooking, flower arranging and hot weather!!  Marilou has recently become involved with fundraising for charities and is hoping to get more involved as the year goes on.

Nadir Khan

BDS FDS RCPS FFD RCSI (GDC Registration No: 61209)

Specialist Oral Surgeon

Nadir graduated from Glasgow Dental School in 1986 has been working as an oral surgeon for 30 years and over the past 27 years involved in the surgical aspect of dental implantology and complex oral reconstructive surgery . He has been an examiner on the Edinburgh Royal College Dental Implant diploma and has held posts of  Associate Specialist in Maxillofacial surgery and Consultant Oral Surgeon.  He offers treatments under IV sedation and is registered as a Specialist Oral Surgeon.

Brian Stevenson

BDS PhD FDS (Rest Dent) RCSEd MFDS RCSEd FHEA (GDC Registration No 77605)

Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

Brian graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2000 and spent the first few years of his career as a General Dental Practitioner in Edinburgh.  He subsequently completed a PhD at the University of Edinburgh whilst working and teaching at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Dental Hospitals.  He undertook an accredited five year training in Restorative Dentistry at Dundee and Aberdeen Dental Hospitals.  He has been employed as a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry in Dundee Dental Hospital since 2011.  He is registered with The General Dental Council as a specialist in both Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Away from work, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and likes to keep fit by cycling and running. 

Lorna Harley

BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) MRD(Endo) RCS(Ed) (GDC Registration No: 79246)

Specialist Endodontist

Lorna graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2001.  She is registered with the General Dental Council as a specialist in Endodontics, having completed her specialist training at Dundee Dental Hospital in 2010.  Lorna is also a member of the British Endodontic Society.

In her spare time Lorna likes to spend time with her family and enjoys keeping fit by running.

Adela Peachey

BDS (Hons) Lond, FDS RCS Eng, MSc Lond (GDC Registration No: 66211)

Specialist Prosthodontist

Adela is experienced in all aspects of conventional and implant, fixed and removable prosthodontics.  She underwent her specialist training in London and has been involved in implant prosthodontics for the more than twelve years.

Adela has been a fellow of the ITI since 2021 and been working along side Marilou as Co-Director of the Perthshire ITI study club since 2020.

In her spare time Adela likes to be outdoors walking in the Scottish hills and gardening.  She also enjoys reading, and is a member of two book clubs (and she tells us it's not just for the wine and girlie gossip!)  Adela also enjoys cooking and entertaining and sharing time with family and friends.

Varun Sanwalka

BDS, MClinDent Prosthodontics (UK), MPros RCS ED (GDC Registration No: 260675)

Specialist Prosthodontist

Varun joined Blackhills in February 2025.  His clinical interests include digital dentistry and oral rehabilitations involving implant prosthodontics and conventional prosthodontics including veneers, crowns and dentures.  He also has a keen interest in clear aligners such as Invisalign for teeth straightening and aligment.

Outside of dentistry, Varun likes to swim, play cricket, tennis and travel.

Kirsty Cartmail

Hygienist (GDC Registration No: 6667)

Senior Hygienist

Kirsty Graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2005, whilst serving time in the Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC).  Kirsty is also a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene Therapy (BSDHT) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).  Kirsty has served in various countries around the world including areas of conflict, concluding her military career as the Senior Hygienist in Northern Ireland.

Kirsty has worked as a Hygienist in the Perthshire area, since returning to her home town.  She prides herself in Explanation and Demonstration, strongly believing that education is key to good Oral Health.

In her spare time, Kirsty enjoys the countryside, the beaches, walks in the hills, wild camping and spending quality tine with her family.

Donald Thomson

BDS (Hons) Edinburgh, FDS RCSEdin, DDR RCR (GDC Registration 70079)

Specialist in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology

Donald trained in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology in Glasgow and Dundee and is a consultant at Edinburgh Dental Institute.  Donald has considerable experience in teaching and examining in the UK and abroad.  He is a member of the British Society for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology and the International Association of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, and is also a member of the Central Council of the European Academy of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.

His role within the clinic is to assess the scans of our more complex cases and report back any anomalies to clinicians.