Meet The Team
Dr Samantha Dreghorn
GDC 227194
Samantha is the owner and our Principal Dentist at Plean Street Dental. She is also our sedationist and has an interest in Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics. Samantha also trains newly qualified dentists and new dental nurses. Outside of the Practice, she likes to spend time with her fiancé Mark and their two dogs Winston and Meg.
​
​
​
Kirsty Drummond
GDC 253147
Kirsty is our Practice Manager. She has worked at Plean Street since we took over in 2013. Kirsty is a qualified sedation nurse so you will see her in surgery from time to time . Kirsty enjoys hill walking, holidays and hot tubbing in her free time.
Lori McManus
Lori is our receptionist and is the first friendly face you will encounter when you arrive. Lori will guide you through your journey with us from treatment appointments, advice and booking your family in for their check ups.
Dentists
Briege Sawers
Eleanor Pegg
GDC 114004
GDC 209974
Briege is one of our lovely Dentists. She graduated from The University of Glasgow in 2011 and joined us in 2024. Briege is an amazing dentist and loves incorporating her facial aesthetics treatments into her practice to make all of her patients feel their best. In her spare time, she enjoys Taylor Swift and travelling to sunnier parts of the world.
Eleanor has joined Plean Street Dental after working in NHS dentistry for 18 years. She qualified from The University of Glasgow in 2007. Eleanor enjoys travelling the world, trying new restaurants and spending time with her husband and big fur baby Golden Retriever, Fletcher.
Dental Hygiene Therapist
Rachael Shaw
GDC 195453
Dhikra Zedira
GDC 238059
Rachael is our lovely Dental Therapist. She graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2022 and joined us in 2024. Rachael was a dental nurse before she retrained as a therapist so is well versed in the dental environment. She is looking forward to helping our patients achieve good oral health by seeing them between visits with the dentists for dental cleanings and fillings. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and travelling to sunnier parts of the world.
Dhikra started with us in the new year of 2025 as our new Dental Therapist. She will help us get you seen quicker for your treatment after seeing one of our Dentists as she can complete a whole range of treatments for them. Dhikra has three sons who she loves spending time with outside of work.
Dental Assistants
.jpg)
Natalie Deanie
GDC 242155
Natalie is one of our lovely qualified nurses. She has worked with us since 2017 and enjoys treating the children that attend the practice. Natalie has 2 young kids of her own and enjoys spending time with her family.
Charlie McGowan
GDC
Jade joined our team in October 2019 and qualified as a dental nurse in December. Jade has had fun learning her new skills and is keen to continue. In her free time, Jade like socialising, playing mini golf and going to restuarants.
Amy Kelly
GDC
Amy is our trainee dental nurse and joined the team at the end of 2019. She proved herself on the dancefloor at the Christmas night out so we look forward to her passing her exam in summer 2021. Amy likes music, make up and a good tan.
Dental Assistants
Michaela McGhee
GDC 241773
Michaela is our Lead Clinical Nurse. She runs all things clinical, ensuring our gold standards are maintained. She'll co-ordinate your journey with us and will make sure you are comfortable during your visits. Michaela has experience in dental aesthetics, helping you on your journey with whitening, bonding and Invisalign. Michaela likes raising money for charity and spending time with her boyfriend and family.
Ellie Deacon
GDC
Ellie joined our team in March 2022 and passed her Dental Nursing Qualification in Feb 2024. Ellie has had fun learning her new skills and is keen to continue. In her free time, Ellie likes socialising and going to the cinema.
Nicole Breslin
GDC
Nicole is our trainee dental nurse and joined the team in 2022. She is thriving so far and has settled into the team brilliantly. Nicole is a dancer and in her spare time still enjoys a boogie.
Katie Kelly
GDC
Katie is our trainee Dental Nurse who is learning the ropes with us at Plean Street Dental. She comes to us from sunny Ayrshire where she lives with her boyfriend. She enjoys travelling and Chinese food.