Meet The Team

A graduate from The University of Edinburgh with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, Shufan soon realised being a scientist wasn’t quite for her! Shufan joined the Links Dental Practice in 2021, attracted by the practice’s strong ethos on teamwork and providing patient care in a stress-free environment…

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Jean qualified as Dental Nurse in 1982 and has been a Dental Administrator/Nurse at the practice since December 2020.

She was a dedicated member of her previous practice for 38 years until October 2020 when she joined her new work family at Links.

In her spare time she loves nothing more than creating… doing anything crafty!

Rita is a Dental Nurse at Links Dental Practice. She qualified as a Dental Hygienist at a dental college in Nepal 2011, before moving to Scotland in 2012. She previously worked in a shop, then as a beauty therapist before attending the Mentor Training Centre in Glasgow and qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 2021.

Rita’s day consists of assisting with a wide variety of treatments and day-to-day jobs. She really enjoys her work, interacting with new people, and trying to make the work environment as pleasant as possible.

In her spare time, she enjoys walking, reading, watching tv and spending time with her lovely family.

Aleksandra, also known as Ola is a qualified dental nurse with several years of experience in both NHS and private dentistry. She is friendly, reliable and hardworking, with a strong passion for providing excellent patient care. She enjoys working as part of a team and supporting dentists across a wide range of treatments.

Ola is always keen to learn new skills and develop her knowledge so she can continue to grow and become the best dental nurse she can be.

Outside of work, Ola enjoys going to the gym, running, reading books and spending time with her family and friends.

Charlie Started at Links Dental Practice in June 2026, as a Trainee Dental Nurse. She was looking for a career change from working in hospitality since leaving school. After having braces, she has always wondered what the process is on the other side of the chair. From working in hospitality, the experience has helped to develop customer service skills, since joining the team she enjoys supporting the dental team as she develops her clinical skills, and learning about dentistry as she works towards becoming a qualified dental nurse.

In her free time, she enjoys going on walks with her family and dog, Josie. Sometimes on the walks she takes photos of anything that she likes, mostly nature and any animal she finds. In the evenings she enjoys a good book or playing video games while she cuddles her cat, Jasper. She also attends a Tae-Kwon-Do class on the weekends and plans on entering competitions. 

Ellie joined Links Dental Practice as a Trainee Dental Nurse in December 2024. After working in hospitality for four years, she had decided that she wanted a career change and felt that dental nursing would be the perfect fit for her. Her hospitality experience helped develop her customer service skills, which she uses to make patients feel comfortable and at ease during their visits.

Outside of the practice, Ellie loves to go travelling. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, whether it’s going for walks or catching up over coffee. She also likes to keep fit by going to the gym or attending Pilates classes. She is now qualified dental nurse.

I’m Emma Todd, Practice Manager at Links Dental Practice in Edinburgh, a people-focused leader and proud mum of two.

After many years in retail management, where I developed extensive experience in customer service, team leadership and business operations, I made the move into dentistry to pursue a career where I could make a meaningful difference to people’s wellbeing.

As Practice Manager, I’m passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive environment where every patient feels comfortable, valued and confident in their care. I work closely with our patients and clinical team to ensure the practice runs smoothly and that every visit is a positive experience from start to finish.

I believe great dentistry is about more than clinical excellence – it’s about building trust, providing outstanding service and helping patients feel at ease from the moment they walk through the door.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my partner, our two children and our much-loved fur babies. I’m proud of my journey into dental practice management and remain committed to developing our team and delivering the highest standards of patient care.

From the air to the chair, Eilidh has left her 10 year career as cabin crew to join the front of house team at Links Dental Practice.

On her days off she’s usually found in her garden attempting to grow veg or playing video games with her 2 cats, Haggis and Breagha.

If she’s not in Edinburgh, she’s jet-setting around Europe discovering new theme parks.