Rutherglen HC Dental

25/07/2025

We’re delighted to welcome our new dentist, Ryan Gavigan to the team at Rutherglen HC Dental. A graduate of Glasgow Dental Hospital, Ryan brings with him up-to-date clinical knowledge and a genuine passion for patient care.

Originally from Kings Park, Ryan is local to the area and is excited to be working within the community he knows so well. With his friendly and relaxed approach, he quickly puts patients at ease and is committed to providing high-quality, comfortable dental care to both new and existing patients.

Outside the practice, Ryan enjoys trail running, hitting the gym, and keeping active. A big sports fan, he’s rarely far from a match or game – and when he’s not watching or playing sports, he’s out walking his three energetic border collies: Jess, Daisy, and Sammy.

Ryan starts in the practice in September and we will be taking names for new patients to register with him from Monday 28th July.

28/05/2025

Install day! 🎉 New surgery taking shape!

Watch this space for further information on new patient registration!

27/04/2025

Many of my own patients will know that for the last two years I have been Chair of the Conference of Scottish Local Dental committees. It has been a privilege and a wonderful experience.

The theme of this years conference was “Attract, retain, thrive - building a sustainable work force in NHS dentistry in Scotland”.

Many of our patients and colleagues do not see the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure we still have an NHS dental service.

Throughout my years as chair, I have been fortunate to attend UK dental conference and meet with colleagues & ministers from across the UK. It’s made me realise how proud we should be & how fortunate we are to have the service we have in Scotland. It’s not perfect but the provision here, in my opinion, is way ahead of the rest of the UK. We all continue to work together for a stronger NHS dental service, one that looks after both patients and dental teams.

It’s now time to hand it over to the very capable Hazel Hannigan from Hannigan dental care. I’m proud and delighted the next Chair is also a Lanarkshire dentist & shares the same vision as I do!

I’m also delighted to share we are in the process of installing a 4th surgery in the practice and hope to have a new dentist start in September. This will mean we will be in the position to register new patients from July. Keep your eyes peeled & we’ll keep you updated.

Thanks once again to all our wonderful patients for their support! We will continue to fight for a strong NHS dental service for you all!

Hannigan Dental Care

23/01/2025

As you will be aware there is a red weather warning in place for Friday 24th January.

To ensure the safety of both our staff and patients and following advice from Scottish Government and NHS Lanarkshire we have made the decision to close the practice on Friday 24th January.

Should you require EMERGENCY ADVICE tomorrow friday 24th January please call the practice and your call would be triaged.

After 6pm on Friday emergency advice and appointments will be available by contacting 111. However, this service will be limited so we ask you only contact if you have an emergency such as severe pain, trauma, dental haemorrhage or swelling that cannot wait until we reopen on Monday.

We hope everyone stays safe.

Thank you

23/12/2024

We would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas & Best wishes for 2025!

Should you be unfortunate enough to have a dental emergency, the emergency arrangements are below:

Christmas Opening hours

23rd December 845am-530pm
24th December - emergency care only
25th & 26th December - CLOSED
27th December - emergency care only
30th & 31st December - emergency care only
3rd January 845am - 5pm

We ask that if you a have a dental emergency you phone before 10am so we can triage you appropriately and accomodate as many patients as possible.

On days where the practice is closed, NHS 24 will provide emergency cover, please call 111. This service is only for patients with an urgent dental emergency such as trauma, severe pain, swelling or haemorrhage.

14/11/2024

Happy 1 year anniversary to our wonderful dentist Monica! 🤩 We can’t believe you’ve been with us a full year! 🌟 We’re so blessed to have you! 🫶. Here’s to many more happy years! 🥰

Cakes to celebrate - but don’t worry, we’ve brushed our teeth! 🦷

26/03/2024

Just a reminder the practice will close at 6pm on Thursday 28th March and reopen at 845am on Tuesday 2nd April.

If you have a severe emergency whilst the practice is closed, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

We wish you all a lovely Easter 🐣

24/12/2023

We are now closed for Christmas & will re-open on Wednesday 27th December at 8:45am.

If your unfortunate enough to have a severe dental emergency during this time please contact NHS 24 on 111. Please be aware NHS 24 are only able to see severe dental emergencies which is severe pain, dental trauma, uncontrolled bleeding & severe swelling.

For all other emergencies we’ll be back on 27th December at 845am

Our opening hours over the festive period are as follows:
🎄Saturday 23rd Dec: CLOSED
🎄Sunday 24th Dec: CLOSED
🎄Monday 25th Dec: CLOSED
🎄Tuesday 26th Dec: CLOSED
🌟 Wednesday 27th Dec: OPEN (emergencies appts only
🌟 Thursday 28th Dec: OPEN (emergencies appts only)
🌟Friday 29th Dec: OPEN (emergencies appts only)
🔔Saturday 30th Dec: CLOSED
🔔Sunday 31st Dec: CLOSED
🔔Monday 1st Jan: CLOSED
🔔Tuesday 2nd Jan: CLOSED
🌟Wednesday 3rd Jan: Normal opening hrs

Should you have popped a filling out on a toffee penny 🍬 or have any other dental emergency & need to be seen on the 27th, 28th, 29th December we ask you please call before 1030am to allow staff to try to accommodate as many patients as possible.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Rutherglen HC Dental.

13/09/2023

Looking for a fresh start? 🙌

Want to be part of a fun, hard working team who deliver excellent patient care? 🌟

Due to practice expansion we require an additional dental nurse to join our team. 💕

* Independently owned practice with principal dentists on-site.
* Competitive pay
* GDC fees paid
* CPD provided
* Regular staff lunches & days out

Enquiries to Christina Ferry - Rutherglen HC Dental rutherglenhcdental@hotmail.com

23/12/2022

Well, that’s a wrap! 🎄

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas, we’ll be back on the 28th December to fix all the broken teeth caused by Christmas toffees 😜

Should you be unfortunate enough to have a severe dental emergency before then please contact NHS 24 on 111.

A very Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄

22/12/2022

Do you recognise the team without their masks ??? 😷

On Saturday the team had their first Christmas night out in several years. To say it was well deserved is an understatement!!! I think, from the photos it’s clear everyone enjoyed it! 🎄

The last year has been challenging for many health care workers, dentistry included.

I could not be more proud of the hard work and dedication from the whole team this year.

As always, Christmas brings a time for reflection. Many of you will notice a key figure missing from the Christmas photos this year. Our lovely Debbie unfortunately lost her mum last week, our thoughts & prayers are with her & her family & all our patients who have lost a loved one this year.

Thank you as always to all our patients for your continued support.

Christmas arrangements:

The practice will be closing tomorrow evening for Christmas. On the 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th December out of hours emergency care can be accessed by calling NHS 24 on 111.

We would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas & Best wishes for 2023!

Christina, Stewart & all the team at Rutherglen HC Dental

27/01/2022