A new £3 million dental centre of excellence has opened in Glasgow. The Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry (SCED) was founded by Scottish specialist dental surgeon Arshad Ali, and has a 40-strong team of dental surgeons, doctors, nurses and hygienists, along with a dedicated administrative team.

The 7,240 sq ft private centre boasts a CT scanner, seven surgeries, digital radiography, a decontamination room to sterilise instruments, and its own in-house laboratory.

It will provide everything from root canal work to implants, while oral and facial surgeons will undertake facelifts, cosmetic surgery, wisdom tooth renewal and eye bag removal. Specialised nursing staff will carry out popular rejuvenation treatments such as chemical peels.

Arshad Ali, 53, previously operated from a clinic in Niddrie Square, Queens Park, Glasgow and when his expanding practice outgrew the premises, he decided to build the new centre.