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Dr Stuart McLaren

BDS MFDS MBChB

Dentist

26 years of experience

Edinburgh, EH12 6NZ

5 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Louise O'Dowd

4.97

/5

(22 reviews)

26 years of experience

Edinburgh, EH12 6NZ

5 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Louise O'Dowd

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Dental Implants
17
1
Dental Surgery
6
1
Tooth Extraction
6

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About Dr Stuart McLaren

Professional Career

Dr Stuart McLaren has worked in various disciplines in medicine and surgery over the years.

At Vermilion, he undertakes surgical implant consults and surgical implant placements.

He has been a practice owner since 2008 and worked in Emergency Medicine at the same time for several years.

He has travelled extensively to develop his understanding and skills in dental Implantology and is always striving for the best clinical outcomes for his patients.

Academic Career

Dr Stuart McLaren graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1999.  In 2001, he attained the MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.  He then studied Medicine at University of Dundee and graduated MBChB in 2005.  He has been involved with Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching over the years and is a former examiner for the MFDS exam for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

He was awarded the Membership to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2017.

Dr McLaren was a Clinical Lecturer in Medicine in relation to Dentistry at Glasgow University for several years until 2022 when he returned to full time private practice to focus on implant dentistry. 


Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(29)
Skill Endorsements
(2)

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Dental Implants
17
1
Dental Surgery
6
1
Tooth Extraction
6
Prosthodontics

Registered with

General Dental Council

No. 75828


Qualifications

MFDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2001

BDS University of Glasgow 1999

MBChB University of Dundee 2005


Languages spoken

  • English

Location

All locations for Dr Stuart McLaren

Vermilion - The Smile Experts Edinburgh

4.96

(675)

24 St. Johns Road Vantage Point, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6NZ

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr. Stuart McLaren maintains a friendly and professional manner with patients. His explanations for procedures ensure patients feel at ease and confident during treatment. He offers good advice and welcomes patient queries about treatment. Reviews highlight his work with various procedures, particularly dental implants, dental surgery, and tooth extraction.

5.00
verified patient
06 Apr 2026

Not a very pleasant experience to get my peg in place but everyone was very reassuring

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
23 Apr 2026
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Thank you for your five star review. We hope that you will be pleased with the end result!

5.00
verified patient
02 Apr 2026

See previous comments

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
23 Apr 2026
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Thank you for your five star review!

5.00
verified patient
06 Mar 2026

Fantastic Doctor talked everything through before proceeding thanks Stuart

Reply from Stuart McLaren
23 Apr 2026
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Thank you leaving some feedback - we really appreciate it! We're glad you had a positive experience during your surgery with us.

5.00
verified patient
19 Feb 2026

Great service very friendly felt very relaxed procedure was painless excellent treatment overall

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
23 Apr 2026
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We're glad you had a relaxing experience for your implant surgery! Thank you for your kind feedback.

5.00
verified patient
04 Dec 2025

Dr McLaren was good

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
23 Apr 2026
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We appreciate you taking the time to leave some feedback. Thank you for your five stars!

5.00
verified patient
20 Nov 2025

Good advice and review of next steps

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
03 Dec 2025
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Thank you for your kind words!

5.00
verified patient
08 Nov 2025

Stuart was excellent, was professional and very informative throughout the process.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
03 Dec 2025
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Thank you for your kind words!

5.00
verified patient
18 Sep 2025

Excellent!

Reply from Stuart McLaren
03 Dec 2025
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Thank you for your five star review!

4.33
verified patient
15 Sep 2025

This has been much harder than my first implant.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
03 Dec 2025
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Thank you kindly for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review about your experience.

5.00
verified patient
10 Sep 2025

I was very nervous and he calmed me down. He explained the procedure throughout.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Stuart McLaren
03 Dec 2025
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Thank you for your kind words!

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Skill Endorsements

14 Jul 2024
Endorsed for
Dental Implants
Dental Surgery

Dr Louise O'Dowd

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Dentist
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FAQ

What are Dr Stuart McLaren's reviews like?

Dr Stuart McLaren's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews.

What languages does Dr Stuart McLaren speak?

Dr Stuart McLaren speaks English

Where is Dr Stuart McLaren located?

Dr Stuart McLaren primarily practices at Vermilion - The Smile Experts Edinburgh, located at 24 St. Johns Road Vantage Point, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6NZ
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