our team

Roy Smith - BDS (Glasgow) LDS (RCDS Ont) Dip Orthod (Toronto) Dr Roy Smith, a native of Glasgow, graduated from Glasgow University Dental School in 1968 and then wrote his LDS in Ontario in Toronto in 1969.  He then practiced general dentistry for six years in Ontario which gave him an in-depth knowledge of what problems are faced in general practice, which has been invaluable as an orthodontist.  In 1975 he returned to the University of Toronto Dental School to do his Diploma in Orthodontics completing it in 1977 when he opened a private orthodontic practice in Hamilton, Ontario.  Dr Smith practiced all facets of orthodontics in Canada including combined orthognathic surgery and orthodontics, orthodontics in relation to crown and bridge work, etc, for both adults and children, gaining a pre emptive expertise in adult orthodontics which was to serve him well when he returned to Scotland in 1996.  He set up an orthodontic practice in Bellshill in 1996 which has thrived and become one of the biggest orthodontic practices in Scotland.  He continues to practice orthodontics with the emphasis now on adult orthodontics.  Roy is married to his wife Lynne, who is Canadian, and they have three sons Roderick, Aubrey and Gavin who are all university graduates.  His son Gavin is still studying in America on a golf scholarship and may pursue a career in golf.  Roy’s hobbies are fly fishing for trout, golf, reading and travel and he spends quite a bit of his time in Portugal enjoying the sun and the fruits of his labours.  However, he still maintains a keen interest in orthodontics.  Roy has been an active Rotarian for some 32 years and in 2009 is president of Carse of Stirling Rotary Club.  He has also been president of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, Canada, and has appeared on television and radio in Canada and has also published articles in the Scottish Dentist and the Ontario Dental Journal.

Umar Rehman - BDS (Dundee) 2004, MJDF (RCS) Umar Rehman graduated from Dentistry at the University of Dundee at the age of 21. He practiced general dentistry for 3 years before moving into the field of Orthodontics. He completed his diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons in 2009 and is finishing a Master of Science in Primary Dental Care (with a special interest in Orthodontics).  Currently he is carrying out a research project with the University of Glasgow investigating state of the art ligature-free orthodontics. Umar is passionate about Orthodontics and regularly attends courses and conferences to ensure he is up to date with the all the latest advances and new techniques available. Umar has a special interest in facial aesthetics and is certified to provide state of the art wrinkle reduction and dermal filler techniques. A keen sportsman, Umar captains his amateur football team North Kelvin United B. He enjoys running and has completed various 10km and half marathon runs for charity. His other interests include travel, film, music and reading.

Alex Hamilton - BDS (Glasgow) 1979 After qualifying from Glasgow University in 1979 Alex spent several years in general practice in his native Lanarkshire before buying his own practice in Lochgilphead in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland.  Here he developed his love of sailing and horse riding and brought up his 3 children. He sold his practice 10 years ago to develop his knowledge of Orthodontics and has since worked full-time  in orthodontic practices in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. Hobbies: In addition to the above Alex` main interests are sports cars and motorbikes. He is also passionate about music, both listening and playing.  More recently he has also developed a love for skiing.

Krystyna - D.D.S.Ph.D I am a dentist specializing in orthodontics, with more than twenty years of experience working as an orthodontist.  During this time I developed not only my professional skills, but intrapersonal and social as well.  I am a very open-minded and friendly person, willing to work with adults and children, always wanting to help my patients as much as possible. I believe that the key to a successful treatment is not only the orthodontic knowledge I possess, but also a very good contact and communication with the patients.  I always keep my patients informed as far as the treatment is concerned, trying to keep a smile on both our faces.  I feel that my medical educational background, together with my experience and my attitude towards my work make me a very trustworthy and approachable orthodontist.