Lauren graduated from the University of Dundee with a BSc in Oral Health Sciences in 2008 and has been at Cherrybank Dental Spa since 2012.

Lauren’s passion is treating dentally anxious patients and helping them to attain and maintain their oral health.

She has also recently gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, allowing her to further her skills and offer the best care to her patients.In 2022, Lauren was awarded ‘Dental Therapist of the Year UK’ at the Probe Awards, ‘Best Dental Therapist’ at the Dentistry Scotland Awards, as well as receiving Highly Commended for ‘Best Dental Therapist’ at the Private Dentistry Awards.

As well as working clinically, Lauren is a clinical educator and lecturer for several dental companies, teaching other Dental Therapists and Hygienists.

Outside of dentistry Lauren likes to spend time with her husband and two boys – whether that’s going on walks with their Dachshund Basil or exploring further afield.

Lauren is also a bit of a foodie and loves to cook. Experimenting with new dishes and bakes is one of her favourite things to do – she loves a new kitchen gadget and has an ever growing collection. She was the proud winner of the Great Cherrybank Bake off in lockdown 2020.

Lauren also loves socialising, trying new restaurants and enjoying live music. Coffee is one of her favourite things, she’s still in pursuit of the ‘perfect’ coffee from Edinburgh’s many coffee shops.