Meet the Team

  • Maria Értz who's the Principal Dentist at Newington Dental Care is from Mexico and is friendly and enjoys meeting people and making them feel at ease.

    Maria Értz DDS (Mex) 1989

    Principal Dentist

    GDC Reg No. 172620

    ​Maria has vast experience in General Dental Practice. Her relaxed, calm and reassuring manner has built a trusting relationship with her patients over the span of 16 years practicing in Edinburgh.

    As a graduate of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), she has practiced in both Mexico and the UK where she settled down with her family. With a career spanning over 35 years she has amassed vast working experience in communicating with and caring for patients of all ages.

    ​Maria is bilingual, fluent in both her native Spanish as well as English. She is happy to provide care for patients in either language.

  • Kelly Watt RDN is the Senior Head Nurse at Newington Dental Care.

    Kelly Watt RDN 2013

    Senior Head Nurse

    GDC Reg No. 253833

    Kelly is a Senior Dental Nurse with over 15 years of experience in the field.

    She will not only give support to the dentists in surgery, but given her vast working experience, Kelly will be providing training for all incoming members of the dental nursing team.

    Her charm , enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality dental care has made her a valuable team member at Newington Dental Care

  • Alexandra Ignacz

    Alexandra Ignacz

    Dental Therapist

    Currently completing her BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Science at Edinburgh University. Alexandra will be qualifying as a Dental Therapist in July 2025 when she will join Newington Dental Care.

    Alexandra’s journey began in 2015 as a Dental Nurse and has been privileged to have worked alongside some of the best dental clinicians, thus inspiring her to pursue further qualifications.

    She has a particular interest in paediatric dentistry which earned her the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Undergraduate prize in 2023.

    Alexandra has had some of her work published in the Dental Health journal.

  • Kirstie Ertz is

    Kirstie Értz

    Media and Communications Assistant

    Kirstie’s understanding of visual arts will be an invaluable asset to our online presence.

  • Douglas Stirling is the Business Development Manager as Newington Dental Practice. He overseas the non-clinical side of the business.

    Douglas Stirling FCCA

    Business Development Manager

    Douglas is an experienced Business Development Manager and has been overseeing the development of the practice in the run up to us opening. He is also a qualified accountant.