Advanced gum care for a lifetime of healthy teeth

I cannot recommend Dr Fiona Mackillop at Dawood & Tanner highly enough. She is exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to finding the best solution for her patients. What stood out most to me was how personally invested she was in helping me achieve the best possible outcome. She took the time to understand my situation, explored the options carefully and worked with me to find an approach that was right for me. Fiona was also the real force of motivation and encouragement behind my decision to quit smoking. Her support, expertise and belief in me made a huge difference, and I honestly don’t think I would have approached it with the same determination without her. I’m incredibly grateful for her care and encouragement. She combines outstanding professionalism with a genuinely warm and supportive approach, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent dentist who truly cares about her patients.

I have been a patient of Dawood & Tanner for many years, including more than twenty years under the care of Dr Fiona MacKillop. Now, at the age of 88, I can honestly say that the quality of care I have received over this period has been unparalleled. Over the years, I have undergone extractions, implants and root canal treatments and on every occasion, I have been impressed by the skill, professionalism and care shown by Dawood & Tanner. Remarkably, I have experienced virtually no pain or discomfort, either during the procedures or throughout the recovery period. Most recently, I would like to thank Fiona and her entire team for looking after me so well on Wednesday. The implant procedure was performed flawlessly by Fiona and I find it quite remarkable that just two days later, I have experienced no pain or adverse after-effects whatsoever. I cannot recommend Dr Fiona Macklin and her team highly enough. In my opinion they combine outstanding clinical expertise with genuine care, kindness and reassurance — everything one could wish for in a dental practice. I have every confidence in them and would recommend Dawood & Tanner without hesitation.

Dr Fiona MacKillop was fantastic. Straight-forward yet friendly. Efficient yet thorough. Excellent support throughout and fantastic results at the end. Big thanks.

I had my first check-up at Dawood & Tanner with Dr Fiona MacKillop, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The entire team was professional, welcoming, and friendly, which immediately put me at ease. Dr MacKillop took the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly throughout the appointment, ensuring I understood each step of the process. I felt very well cared for and would highly recommend the practice.

As we all know dentists for some can be a frightening experience. With all the work Iv had carried out from having to have implants throughout my mouth through a condition that is called periodontal disease at the age of 35 . Andrew has been gentle empathic and above incredible. I’m now 53 and my mouth is comfortable and I feel very normal and can eat anything and look perfectly normal . He is the best in his field having my own clients that have experience very different experiences in other dentists . Anyone who has any concerns I would recommend this practice over and over again .

D and T make going to the dentist a good experience every time and that is really saying something. Unparalleled professionalism from Chloe with hygiene and more complex tooth and gum treatments with Fiona - you will be hard pushed to find a better dentist in the UK. Experts at every level of dentistry and customer care. Cannot recommend enough.

This was my first visit to Dawood & Tanner. I was very nervous at the thought of having my tooth extracted but I needn't have worried. The process was painless and quick and all the staff were extremely professional, kind and friendly. A big thank you to Dr Fiona MacKillop who was excellent.

Fiona Mackillop is extraordinarily skilled. I arrived at the practice after having consultations with five other very expensive, highly regarded specialists. I was terrified having been told that I’d need bone grafts and complicated treatment, that would be time consuming and involve a clip in tooth worn for months. I hesitated for 3 years as I felt my case was so hopeless, it really affected my life and I felt quite down about it. From the first time I met Fiona I trusted her. She kept things very simple and her confidence is very reassuring. I had a tooth removed, which didn’t hurt at all and an implant placed that day. The following day I went back to the practice and was thrilled to leave with a temporary tooth, that looked better than the original! I actually cried with relief because I had been so terrified, for so long. I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona, I wish I had found her sooner!

I met Dr Fiona MacKillop when I went to Dawood and Tanner to have 4 premolar implants (2 upper and 2 lower). Meanwhile I was undergoing orthodontic treatment (fixed metal braces) at a different clinic. The purpose of the ortho treatment (among others) was to (re)create the spaces for the 4 implants. Dr MacKillop was amazing, kind and professional from the beginning: she did a thorough dental checkup and scan and wrote a detailed plan of what was going to happen: bone graft for the lower two teeth (my jaw bone was very narrow and could not hold implants) followed by implants as soon as the ortho treatment was finished. She was very patient and thoughtful in explaining the details to me and she was always available to answer my (many) questions. She also kept well in contact with my orthodontist giving them indications about the space needed for the implants. The bone graft operation was done while still wearing the braces. I don't have enough praise words to express how much Dr MacKillop made sure I was confortable, pain free, while also explaining at every step what she was doing. After the operation she checked on me to see how I was doing and made sure I take my post op medicine. After my two-year ortho treatment finished I had my two implants (abutments) done on the lower jaw. Again, Dr MacKillop made sure things happen smoothly for me, and that there are no issues during or after the operation. However, there was still not enough space for implants in the upper jaw (among other ortho issues), therefore I have decided to continue my ortho treatment at another clinic. Dr MacKillop again kindly followed up with the second orthodontist as well and made sure everything is on track. My second orthodontic treatment lasted for approx one year, and although the upper teeth spaces were created as needed, the roots of one neighbouring tooth are curved in such a way that an implant would have been problematic. So we've explored options (which Dr MacKillop explained into detail) and I have decided to go with Dr MacKillop's suggestion to have a bridge on the right side and an implant on the left side instead. By now I was already at easy with being on Dr MacKillop's hands, so I had a further operation for the third implant. Needless to say all went smoothly and quick. Finally the big day to fit the crowns arrived, for Dr MacKillop to only notice that the crowns were slightly not fitting properly on the gums. I will never forget her words: "No, this is not perfect. And you went through all this journey and you came to our clinic to have perfect implants and results. So we're going to make it perfect". She asked for the crowns to be redone, I had them fitted the following week, together with the bridge. I can truly say the implants and the results are perfect. I never had any issues with the bone graft, the implants or the bridge. And although I was not a straight forward case, I was truly fortunate to be in Dr MacKillop's care, who is an amazing doctor and person. I cannot recommend and thank her enough.

This is a superb practice. My teeth and gums were in a pretty poor state when I first became a patient. The quality of care is outstanding. It’s expensive but you get what you pay for which is the best dental care probably in the whole of London. I’m grateful because my mouth is now in a pretty good state thanks to the treatment I have received at Dawood and Tanner. Strongly recommended. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to go anywhere near my teeth!

Fiona has been treating me for 7 years and she is brilliant. Completely straight talking and always offers the best advice. She has taken my gums from a diseased mess to healthy again, and whilst the damage I had done cannot be repaired, Fiona's careful watch and treatment ensures that it will not get worse. When I was told I needed root canal surgery, I seriously considered having the tooth taken out I was dreading it so much. I'd had a root canal many years ago and it was awful. When I discovered that I would have a rubber sheet in my mouth during the procedure my anxiety went through the roof. But, I can honestly say that the treatment was nothing like I imagined. The rubber sheet forms a seal that separated me from the tooth that was being worked on so it was as if it was happening somewhere else. The dam ensures that nothing goes down your throat, whilst you can still swallow, move your tongue and breathe beneath it. It was really comfortable. Shanon's confidence was reassuring and he and his assistant kept me calm throughout the whole process. I had no idea that my treatment had been complicated as Shanon gave nothing away until it was all over. My tooth was saved and my fear completely gone. Treatment is never cheap, but you really get what you pay for. Great communication between Fiona and Shanon and I really felt they were rooting for me!

My experience with Dawood and Tanner has been fantastic, the treatment is first class. Fiona Mackillop is my surgeon and she is so lovely, very friendly, honest about the treatment but really positive. I have alot of problems with my gums and teeth but a step at a time we are making process and i feel hopeful about my teeth. All the staff put you at ease and make you feel seen and listen to your worries. I will recommend this place to anyone i know who may need a referral.

I broke my front tooth badly on a fork and was considerately given an appointment for the following day. Fiona Mackillop, who is a specialist in periodontics and dental implant surgery and fundamentally a fantastic dentist, repaired my front tooth to perfection. It required highly skilled cosmetic dental work, which Fiona is supremely good at. Fiona did an amazing implant for me, some years earlier. Fiona's dental nurse is extremely efficient, helpful and pleasant too, as are all the staff at Dawood and Tanner. I highly recommend Fiona and this practice for superb treatment and service.

Dawood and Tanner is an absolutely incredible Dental Practice. In my experience, everyone is extremely skilled & professional but also warm and friendly which puts you at ease. I saw Chloe today for a Hygenist appointment, she gave me lots of tips on how to look after my implants & gums, what dental ‘tools’ to use (special brushes & floss etc.) to keep them in good shape. She made me feel very comfortable in my appointment and my mouth felt lovely and clean afterwards. I then saw Susan (Tanner) & Andrew (Dawood) for a check-up. I had a few questions which they kindly answered and in the process put my mind at rest. Amazing practice - I wouldn’t go anywhere else now! I whole-heartedly recommend 😊

I highly recommend this practice and particularly Dr Fiona Mackillop! I couldn’t be more pleased with all the treatments I received . She is so professional, kind and funny. Her assistants are just amazing. My case was very complex and required over a year of treatments.I was also happy with Dr Patel that made root canals a walk in park. I will continue to go to this practice for future check ups and future treatments. Lynda

I discovered Dawood and Tanner some years ago after experiencing problems with previous root canal work. Fiona Mackillop was amazing and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. However, my recent experience has exceeded my expectations. I needed emergency treatment following a fall on holiday in Australia. A quick call ensured that they saw me the day I arrived home, two further appointments were arranged and a temporary bridge was fitted within just three days! Amazing service. Renata deserves a special mention, she is such a wonderful coordinator and managed to move heaven and earth to find the time in Fiona’s diary to fit me in. Thank you Renata!

Fiona MacKillop, my periodontist and Taz, my hygienist have looked after my teeth for years and without these brilliant experts I definitely would have lost teeth and suffered hugely. Fiona MacKillop recommended I see an oral surgeon recently as she suspected there was something wrong with my gums and the skin in my mouth. To explain for 1.5 years since the 4th Covid vaccine I have been suffering very debilitating external skin diseases . I have seen many dermatologists without any results or cure . Finally Professor Fedele following several biopsies diagnosed Lichen Planus an autoimmune disease that has been triggered by the Covid vaccine. This has led to further investigations where Lichen planus has been detected in other areas of my body. Without Fiona’s prompt referral I would still be suffering and none the wiser as to what is wrong with me. Possibly without treatment it could have turned cancerous. I am hugely grateful and so lucky to have had such advanced and thorough treatment at Dawood and Tanner . It is an extremely advanced practice and the staff and kind, yet exemplary and efficient. Fiona and Taz have saved my teeth and possibly my life. My thanks and gratitude to you both and all the staff .

I have been attending Dawood and Tanner for some 24 years! My mouth was in need of a lot of work, despite the fact that I regularly visited a dentist (evidently not a good one though). My root canals were failing and I had gum disease! At Dawood and Tanner I had many hygiene visits and deep cleaning from Fiona MacKillop and then she performed surgery on my gums. Eventually I was rid of gum disease. Then Andrew Dawood sorted out my root canals and my implant. The hygienist helped me with teeth whitening. I developed a gap between my front two teeth due to the previous gum disease allowing the teeth to twist and that needed to be addressed with orthodontics. I had braces fitted to both my top and bottom teeth to straighten them to prevent the damage getting worse. One and a half years later they were straight. Next issue: my jaw was slightly crooked causing my teeth to wear down at an angle. To address this problem Andrew Chandrapal bonded my teeth and Fiona adjusted my crowns to create an even biting surface. Jenny Huntley makes sure my hygiene is kept up to scratch; I see her every three months. Over the years I have seen the business grow, adding more staff and more services, but still staying warm and genuinely friendly. They have some of the best equipment anywhere and they work as a team. At one point 3 experts had a meeting about my teeth! Yes it has stretched my finances over the years but I still have my teeth - I can eat well, they look really healthy and natural, and will continue to last me the next 24 years with help from the team at Dawood & Tanner.