Dr Vineeth Balachandran - Director & Implant Surgeon
BDS, Dip Imp Dent RCS Edinburgh: GDC No: 117455
Since qualifying in 2003 from RG University, India, his interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry has led him to attend numerous courses in the UK and abroad to keep up with the latest technology in the field of dentistry and implantology. In 2013 he completed Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He is one of the few dentists in Livingston who provide Dental Implant treatments. He is also an Invisalign Gold tier provider and treat simple to complex cases routinely. Vineeth is trained in the use of LASER in dentistry and uses Waterlase LASER where indicated. He was a Vocational Trainer for NHS Education for Scotland up to 2016, involved in training new BDS graduates in General Dental Practice.
Vineeth has a friendly and caring manner and ensures that his patients are not apprehensive of their next visit. In him, you will find a dentist who is compassionate towards his patients and highly committed to his work.
When not in the practice, Vineeth likes to spend time with his family. He plays badminton, tennis and enjoys golf in his free time.
Dr Niraj Mistry
BDS(Dundee) GDC No: 301917
Niraj qualified from the University of Dundee and moved to Edinburgh in 2022. He has a special interest in preventive and minimally invasive restorative dentistry. Educating patients on their oral health to minimise future treatment is very important to him. If treatment is needed however, Niraj aims to produce aesthetic work to create the smile our patients want and deserve. He strives for an environment that patients can openly ask questions enabling him to support you through your treatment.
When Niraj is not in surgery, he spends time with family and friends. They enjoy finding new places to eat and he welcomes recommendations!
Dr Yasmin Afrasiabi
BDS Dundee GDC No: 301825
Dr Yasmin Afraisiabi moved from Belfast to study in Scotland and qualified from University of Dundee in 2022.
Yasmin believes in delivering patient centred dentistry and aims to provide pain free treatment. Yasmin uses a holistic approach to treat her patients by creating stress-free environment where they can work together to achieve optimal oral health. Dr Afrasiabi provides a range of dental and aesthetic treatments including Composite Bonding and Veneers. She is dedicated to furthering her knowledge and successfully completed her MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2024.
Yasmin has a special interest in Facial Aesthetics in which she is certified to provide face and skin treatments
Outside of work she enjoys hunting for the best coffee Scotland has to offer.
Dr Sharoon Gill
BDS Glasgow GDC No: 261844
Dr Sharoon Gill graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2015 and over the last 10 years he has worked in multiple dental practices across Scotland.He has now settled in Livingston and loves the community.
Sharoon has done further courses in Cosmetic dentistry, focusing on composite bonding and indirect restorations such as Porcelain veneers, crowns, Bridges and Onlays. He is particularly drawn to Composite bonding and believes that it is an art to achieve a result that looks natural and leaves the patient with more confidence in themselves and their smile. Sharoon has a calming personality which allows him to reassure his patients and helps put them at ease. Having treated many nervous patients and seeing them build up their confidence is one of the aspects of the profession he finds very rewarding and fulfilling.
In his spare time Shroon likes to go to the gym, climb munros and play badminton.