About Platt & Common Dental Clinic
Scottish Dental Care, Platt & Common Dental Clinic, formerly known as Platt & Common Dental Practice, is situated in the heart of Stirling’s historic city centre.
With a history that spans over 163 years, the practice was originally established by Leon Platt, Central Scotland’s first resident dentist. It has since evolved to a modern clinic while maintaining its traditional values and community focus. The clinic is renowned for its comprehensive blend of NHS and private dental services, housed in a Grade B listed Victorian villa.
At Scottish Dental Care, Platt & Common, we offer a variety of cosmetic treatments and facial aesthetic services, tailoring each procedure to your unique needs.
Our team is committed to ongoing training and professional development, ensuring they remain highly skilled and current with the latest techniques and industry standards.
Our goal is to deliver first class dental care using the latest advancements in dentistry, all within a welcoming, calm, and professional atmosphere, while staying true to the family-oriented values upon which the clinic was established.
Meet the Team
Owner & Associate Dentist
University of Glasgow 1996
GDC No. 71621
John is a partner and co-owner of Platt & Common along with his wife Jennifer.
After graduating, he then spent his formative years in Clydebank and the Hillfoots practices of Alva and Tillicoultry before joining Platt & Common in 1999.
John father’s family is originally from Bannockburn and so he spent many a childhood holiday in Stirling and the surrounding area. He was an associate at the practice until the sad death of owner Douglas Herd in 2010. Following the purchase of the practice John and Jennifer invested in a programme of improvements that saw an increase in the number of surgeries, dentists and staff as well as new decontamination facilities and a dental laboratory.
John is committed to the training of new graduate dentists in general practice and has been employed by National Education for Scotland since 2009. Over ten new graduates have been mentored here at Platt & Common. In 2022 he completed a Masters in Restorative Dentistry with Edinburgh University and achieved a distinction. John hopes all his patients will benefit from these extra skills he gained over the three year course.
John has a keen interest in all forms of oral surgery and root canal treatment, however, his main focus is to maintain the high standards of patient care at Platt & Common and ensuring that the practice continues to grow and develop.
When not at work, family is very important to him, as well as his dog.
Associate Dentist
University of Glasgow 2009
GDC No. 177318
Tom started at Platt and Common in November 2019 having worked for the previous seven years at Alva Dental Practice where he was both lead clinician and a vocational trainer.
He is originally from Cumbria and after graduation completed his Membership to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS) in 2011. Following postgraduate training in a general practice in Ayrshire he spent time in oral surgery at Glasgow Dental Hospital and special care and paediatrics at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has undertaken courses in the restoration of implants, aesthetic bonding (conservative white fillings) and “Short Term Orthodontics” (cosmetic braces). He offers all these at the practice as well as general NHS and private treatments in a relaxed and friendly manner.
Outside of work he enjoys music, film and art, cooking and baking, skiing and hill walking. He recently volunteered with the charity Smileawi which provides dental care across Malawi in 2019 and has previously done volunteer work with Health-Point Foundation, a charity providing dental care to refugee camps across Europe.
Associate Dentist
University of Glasgow 2011
GDC No. 209857
Frazer graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2011 and after successfully completing his Vocational Training year became a full-time associate at the practice in 2012.
In 2022 Frazer gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry, which is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons. This qualification involved learning advanced restorative techniques in crown/bridge, tooth-coloured fillings, root canal treatments and dentures. After completing further postgraduate training in Glasgow, Frazer now also restores dental implants within the practice.
Frazer has a keen interest in restorative dentistry and particularly enjoys treating aesthetic crown and bridge cases. He is involved in all areas of general dentistry and actively promotes the prevention of disease and conservative treatments.
Outside the practice Frazer lives in Glasgow with his family. He is a keen runner and regularly participates in organised charity runs.
Associate Dentist
University of Glasgow 2023
GDC No. 308855
Caleb joined the practice in 2023 having qualified from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with Honours. Some of his accolades include The Pitt-Ford Prize in Endodontology, The Arshad Ali Prize and The Herd Medal. He was also one of the finalists in the nationwide CGDent award for Foundation dentists.
In 2025, he gained his Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow.
Caleb enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has taken courses in restoration of posterior teeth (premolars and molars), manipulating and effective placement of rubber dam for a dry and controlled operative field and endodontics (root canals). He particularly loves repairing severely broken-down teeth and carrying out root canals to get patients out of pain. You would never catch him working without his handy 7.8x Bryant Dental loupes and his trusty Canon R8 clinical camera.
An overall strong emphasis on holistic patient care and comfort remains his main ethos.
Outside of work, you can catch Caleb on his road bike tackling hills and country roads. If he’s not on the bike, you can usually find him on the court playing a round of badminton or on a field playing ultimate frisbee.
Associate Dentist
Andrew trained for six years at Dundee Dental School and joined the practice in August 2024. During his vocational training, he achieved outstanding success, earning a regional award for a complex NHS dental rehabilitation case completed over a seven-month period. He now works as a full-time associate dentist within the practice.
Andrew takes great pride in his work and is committed to ensuring every patient feels well cared for, benefiting from both his strong clinical ability and excellent interpersonal skills. He has a keen interest in restorative dentistry and oral surgery, and is currently studying towards Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
He also provides SureSmile Clear Aligners, a highly popular treatment choice among his patients. Andrew continually invests in clinical education, allowing him to stay at the forefront of the latest techniques and dental technologies.
Andrew places a strong emphasis on delivering an exceptional patient journey, creating a professional yet relaxed environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their wishes, expectations, and concerns. He is passionate about delivering high-quality care that enhances oral health, function, and aesthetics.
Outside of dentistry, Andrew can often be found on a golf course somewhere in the Central Belt or enjoying a good gym session.
Associate Dentist
Mel graduated with distinction from the University of Dundee in 2024 and completed his vocational training in Ayrshire. During this time, he developed a strong foundation in all aspects of general dentistry and gained valuable experience delivering high-quality patient care in a busy clinical environment.
With a keen interest in adhesive dentistry, Mel focuses on conservative treatment approaches, including onlays and natural, tooth-coloured restorations designed to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible. He is passionate about providing modern, minimally invasive dentistry that achieves both functional and aesthetic results.
Mel places great importance on patient comfort and communication, ensuring that each patient feels relaxed, informed, and confident throughout their treatment journey. He is dedicated to delivering a positive dental experience at every stage of care and takes pride in building trusting, long-term relationships with his patients.
Outside the clinic, Mel enjoys cooking and travelling, often combining the two in search of great food and new culinary experiences.
Get In Touch With Us!
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Opening Times
Monday | 8.45am – 5.30pm |
Tuesday | 8.45am – 5.30pm |
Wednesday | 8.45am – 5.30pm |
Thursday | 8.45am – 6.30pm |
Friday | 8.45am – 4.30pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Closed for Lunch | N/A |