After qualifying from the University of Glasgow in 2002, Dr Gillian Kemp joined the Royal Naval Dental Service as a dental officer. During a naval career spanning more than 12 years, she worked in different-sized practices, aboard ships and was deployed overseas twice, including a 6-month operational tour to Afghanistan.

To continue her professional development, Gillian has most recently completed training in pain and anxiety control as well as mouth cancer awareness and periodontal updates. She is a member of the British Dental Association and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry. As a mentor she has prepared junior dental nurses in preparation for the National Certificate of Dental Nursing examination.

Gillian joined Arnica Dental Care in January 2015 with a keen interest in developing her experience of treating nervous patients. She believes that establishing trust between a patient and dentist is a vital step towards helping patients overcome their fears. She is also passionate about preventative care.