Our Team
Dr Christina Ferry BDS Dip.MJDF(RCS Eng) MCGDent
GDC: 152073
Principal Dentist
Christina Ferry qualified from Glasgow university with commendation in 2008. She later graduated from the Royal College of Surgeon England with MJDF in 2012.
She joined Rutherglen HC Dental in 2012, when the original owner Therese MacLeod retired in 2016 Christina took over the practice & has spent recent years modernising and developing the practice to further improve patients experiences.
Christina is passionate about family dental care. Having two young child she knows how important it is to create an friendly, relaxed environment for children so that they have the best possible experiences & develop lifelong positive attitudes towards their dental health.
Aside from clinical dentistry Christina is heavily involved in dental politics both on a local level in Lanarkshire and on a national level. She is currently Chair of Lanarkshire Local Dental committee, a member of Lanarkshire Dental Advisory committee & Scottish Dental Practice Committee.
She chaired the Conference of Scottish Local Dental Committees for the last 2 years & sat on SDPC EXEC during the negotiation on the new NHS Dental contract. Involvement at this level means the practice is kept up to date with all policies and procedures, which was particularly important during the covid pandemic.
Outside of dentistry, Christina enjoys spending time with her husband, Stewart, and their children, Iona and Oran. A keen runner, she’s a member of the Garscube Harriers and is currently training for the Valencia Marathon later this year. She also loves baking with the kids—always with dentally approved treats, of course!
Dr Stewart Nicolson BDS
GDC: 84674
Principal Dentist
Stewart qualified as a dentist from Glasgow in 2004. He spent six years working in the West End before purchasing his own practice in 2011. In 2020, he sold the practice to join his wife, Christina, in working together—allowing them to spend more time with their two children, Iona and Oran.
With his laid-back personality, Stewart is great at putting patients at ease and creating a relaxed, welcoming environment. He has a keen interest in Invisalign and is always happy to discuss treatment options with patients looking to improve their smile.
Outside of dentistry, he keeps active in the gym or out running, enjoys snowboarding, cooking pizzas outdoors for the family, and watching the NFL (which he’ll happily talk about in great detail). He and Christina also completed a mixed doubles HYROX event together earlier this year.
Dr Emma Thomson BDS
GDC: 227236
Associate Dentist
Emma graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2012 and gained valuable experience working in several practices before first joining Rutherglen HC Dental in 2017 to cover Christina’s maternity leave. While we were heartbroken not to have space for her to stay at the time, the expansion of the practice in 2020 gave us the perfect opportunity to welcome her back—and both the team and her patients were delighted by her return.
Emma is a warm and compassionate dentist, particularly skilled at caring for children and anxious patients—something that comes naturally to her as a mum of two young girls, Amelia and Lucia. She builds strong relationships with her patients and takes pride in creating a comfortable, friendly environment.
Dedicated to continual learning, Emma frequently attends courses to keep her skills sharp and stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry. She has a keen interest in facial aesthetics and loves working with patients to help them achieve the results they’re looking for.
Outside of the clinic, Emma enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, and their daughters. When she gets a rare moment to herself, she’ll often be found at the gym—or happily researching their next family holiday.
Monica Febrero-Smith BDS
GDC: 290111
Associate Dentist
Monica graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2020 and began her career working in the West End before joining Rutherglen HC Dental in 2023. She’s been a fantastic addition to the team, bringing not only clinical skill but a warm and friendly approach that puts patients instantly at ease.
Monica enjoys all aspects of dentistry and takes time to talk through treatment options with her patients, ensuring they feel informed and confident in their care. Her calm, relaxed nature—grounded by her love of meditation—makes her particularly good with nervous patients.
Outside of work, Monica is a keen runner. She completed the Glasgow Half Marathon last year and is currently training for the Skye Half Marathon. She’s also a talented cook, often making the rest of the team envious with her delicious homemade lunches & recipes.
Alicia Dillon BSc(Hons)
GDC: 255792
Hygiene-Therapist
Alicia joined the practice in 2023, but it already feels like she’s been part of the team forever. Originally starting out as a dental nurse, Alicia made the decision to return to university and graduated with honours from the University of Edinburgh in 2023 as a qualified hygiene therapist.
If warm and sunny were a person, it would be Alicia. She’s always got a smile on her face and brings a positive, uplifting energy to the practice. Passionate about oral health and patient care, Alicia has a natural ability to motivate and inspire patients to take charge of their dental hygiene like no one we’ve ever seen.
Alicia currently works with us on Wednesdays, and she’s been a truly wonderful addition to our team—we honestly don’t know what we’d do without her.
Deborah McGourty
GDC: 116770
Practice Manager
Debbie has been with the practice for nearly 20 years, starting out as dental nurse & working up to practice manager, so there’s not much she doesn’t know about dentistry! On reception she can usually be found trying to “magic” space in the dentists diaries to accommodate all our lovely patients!
Debbie loves making sure everything is organised so that patients have a positive experience.
Outside of dentistry Debbie loves to spend time with her daughter Chloe, husband James & their two dogs Poppy & Coco. Rest assured at a practice night out, Debbie is the life and soul of the party!
Lisa Kelly
GDC: 242062
Head Dental Nurse
Lisa qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2013 and being super organised has worked her way up to head dental nurse. She oversees the day to day running of the surgeries & training of our apprentice dental nurses.
Lisa’s favourite part of being a dental nurse is making patient’s feel welcome and relaxed in a dental environment.
Outside work Lisa enjoy’s spending time with her young daughter Georgia, her husband Danny and her 2 older step kids Kaitlyn and Owen. Lisa really enjoy’s going on family outing’s and long walks with their dog Teddy. She also love’s spending time with her sister’s and friends going for lunch.
Lynsey Merriman
GDC: 222238
Dental Nurse
Lynsey joined the practice as a trainee in 2009 and loved it so much she never left! Qualifying in 2011 Lynsey is primarily Christina’s nurse having worked with her for over 12 years - aka the “dream team”.
Lynsey is very patient and organised, and is great at putting patients at ease, hence why she is one of our Senior dental nurses.
Outside of work Lynsey can be found cooking up a storm in the kitchen & spending time with her partner Craig & their two dogs.
Amber Hay
GDC: 291357
Dental Nurse
Amber is one of our Senior Dental Nurses and an invaluable part of the team. She began her training with us and qualified in 2020, quickly becoming known for her exceptional organisation, efficiency, and calm presence in the clinic.
While she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, Amber’s bubbly and chatty nature helps put patients at ease, making every visit as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Jamie, and their two dogs. She’s also busy planning what promises to be the wedding of the year!
Rosie Hoskins
GDC: 321922
Dental Nurse
Rosie is the newest member of our team, joining us in 2024. She trained with a close friend of Christina’s in Hamilton, and we were absolutely delighted when she agreed to come on board.
As the youngest member of the team, Rosie keeps us all feeling young and up to date with the latest news and trends. She brings a fun, friendly energy to the practice and is always ready with a smile and a chat to help put patients at ease. Hard-working and enthusiastic, Rosie has quickly become an invaluable part of our team.
Outside of work, Rosie loves to travel—and you can be sure she’s always planning her next adventure.
Emma Paulley
Receptionist
Emma joined our team in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience from another local practice. Originally trained as a dental nurse, Emma discovered her true passion was at reception—so she made the switch and hasn’t looked back since.
Highly organised and always happy to help, Emma goes out of her way to accommodate patients and make them feel welcome, all while keeping things running smoothly at the front desk. She’s also a great chatter—so don’t be surprised if you find yourself having a laugh while waiting for your appointment!
Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with her husband, Graeme, and their young son, Jack. She’s also an enthusiastic baker and often spoils the team with homemade treats (all dentally approved, of course!).
Navya David
Dental Trainee Nurse
Paige Fox
Trainee Dental Nurse