Our team

At Stepps Ahead Dental Care, we pride ourselves in achieving excellent customer care whilst carrying out the highest standards of dentistry.

Our dentists are continually updating their knowledge on the latest advances in dentistry, and regularly attend courses to continue their professional education.

Our team includes dentists, dental surgeons, hygienists and dental nurses, to provide you a full dental service.

Dr Colin Freer BDS

 GDC 70059

Colin (male) qualified from Glasgow Dental School in 1994. Following

graduation he worked in a variety of practices in Glasgow and Falkirk, including a private practice in the city centre. Colin has also spent some  time working in Australia. Whilst down under he increased his wide experience of dental specialties, working in hospital and school dentistry as well as the flying doctor service! In 2007 he joined the Stepps practice.


Colin qualified as an Implantologist at BAIRD Leeds (British Academy of Implant Restorative Dentistry) in 2021, he also has an interest in cosmetic procedures like Bridges, Crowns, Composite bonding and Invisalign etc as well as for the last 15 years also mentoring newly graduated Dental students on their Vocational training year.


He is committed to providing the highest quality family dentistry but with a wide experience of cosmetic and reconstructive dental procedures as well. Colin can also cater for all of your aesthetic dental needs.


Francesca Blair BDS

GDC 270470

Francesca (female) is a dentist who graduated from Glasgow University in 2017. She is a compassionate and skilled dentist with a passion for restorative dentistry. Having recently completed a restorative post graduate diploma she has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to providing personalized care, she specializes in helping patients restore their smiles with the latest techniques and treatments. 


Now qualified in advanced aesthetic treatments, Francesca brings her dental precision and attention to detail into aesthetics, delivering refined, natural enhancements.


Outside of the dental office, Francesca enjoys spending time outdoors walking her Cockapoo and loves discovering new brunch spots with friends and family. Her warm and approachable demeanour ensures that every visit is a comfortable and positive experience for her patients. 

Megan  Thompson  BDS

 GDC 328086
Megan (female) qualified as a dentist at Glasgow Dental School in 2025 and joined Stepps Ahead as a Vocational Dental Practitioner. She has interests in many aspects of general practice and is passionate about delivering quality treatment to all of her patients. 

Outside the practice Megan enjoys baking, playing the bagpipes and spending time hillwalking. She is delighted to join the team at Stepps Ahead Dental Care and is looking forward to the next year. 

 

Claire Gallagher Hygienist/T herapist

GDC 3541

Claire (female) qualified as a Dental Hygienist from Glasgow Dental Hospital in 1988. For 19 years she worked in a variety of dental practices gaining vast experience in patient care. In 2009 Claire returned to study Dental Therapy in Edinburgh. 


Claire believes it is important that patients are comfortable during treatment and her main objective is to encourage the highest standard in personal dental hygiene whilst ensuring patients have a positive experience when visiting the hygienist.

When she’s not working, Claire enjoys taking her dog Buddy for walks, going to the gym, exploring new cities, and spending quality time with her family.