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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

4.96

/5

(15 reviews)

26 years of experience

Edinburgh, EH12 6NZ

5 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Louise O'Dowd

23 Recommendations for:

Dental Implants(12)
Dental Surgery(6)
Tooth Extraction(5)

Latest Patient Review

18 Sep 2025

Excellent!

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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

Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals

  • Dental Implants (12)
  • Dental Surgery (6)
  • Tooth Extraction (5)

All conditions and treatments

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

4.95

(487)

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

Reviews

5

Excellent!

18 Sep 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Implants
Dental Surgery

4.25

This has been much harder than my first implant.

15 Sep 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Implants

5

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

10 Sep 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Implants

5

Good at explaining procedures Welcomed queries about treatment

16 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Implants

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you for your kind words and five star review!

05 May 2025

5

Friendly and very clear, explaining what is happening and is going to happen.

20 Mar 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Implants

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you very much for your five star review!

29 Apr 2025

5

Stuart was very professional and friendly.

13 Mar 2025verified patient

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review!

29 Apr 2025

5

Dr Stuart McLaren explained the procedure he was going to undertake and whilst carrying out the treatment, he talked through each step he was doing. He had a friendly & welcoming manner.

13 Jan 2025verified patient

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you for your very kind words. We are glad to hear you've had such a positive experience with us!

29 Jan 2025

5

Very friendly and extremely professional specialist. I was inform about everything clearly. very polite and both created great atmosphere and last but not least got the job done. Highly recommended

19 Dec 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tooth Extraction

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you for your kind words!

29 Jan 2025

5

Stuart was friendly, professional and gave me confidence in the process.

28 Nov 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Implants

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you for your kind words!

11 Dec 2024

5

Dr McLaren put me at ease as soon as I arrived - felt quite anxious prior to the appointment. Everything went smoothy, pain free and very professional. A very high quality service.

19 Nov 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dental Surgery

Reply from Stuart McLaren
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Thank you for your very kind review. We are delighted that you were made to feel at ease and pain free throughout your procedure!

11 Dec 2024
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14 Jul 2024
Endorsed for
Dental Implants
Dental Surgery

Dr Louise O'Dowd

Dr Louise O'Dowd

Dentistry
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FAQ

What are Dr Stuart McLaren's reviews like?

Dr Stuart McLaren's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 15 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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