Our Team

Chris Barrowman

Principal dentist

BDS Dund 2001 | GDC Number: 79642

Since graduating in 2001, Chris has continued to feed his passion for Dentistry. In 2007, he opened the Pitlochry based Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant Clinic as a squat practice, winning multiple practice awards, including Chris himself winning Best Young Dentist in Scotland at the UK Dentistry awards in 2013.

Over the following years, the Pitlochry practice and team has grown the practice from a single dental chair to a three surgery multi-displine practice with 6 dentists, 2 therapists and hygienist.

Following from this, in early 2017, Chris launched, again from start-up, a second two surgery practice, this time in Dunkeld. In March 2018, he purchased two further existing dental practices in Crieff and Auchterarder, and February 2020, purchased an existing dental practice in Alyth near Blairgowrie to bring the total number of practices to 5. Further growth in Infinityblu has been the acquisition of a 3-surgery practice in Duns, Scottish Borders, and a 4-surgery practice in Callander, Stirlingshire.

Infinityblu now employs over 100 team members throughout the 7 practices, with dental care provided by over 20 Dentists, and 5 Hygienists/Dental Therapists.

Chris has developed a customer focused service approach to the dental care at Infinityblu. The aim being to ensure the highest standard of dentistry is provided, that patient's needs are listened to, and that all patients are offered the full range of treatment options to enable them to make an educated decision to the treatment best for the patient.

He has over 20 years’ experience in dental implantology and devotes all his clinical time to offering a full in-house dental implant service over all the practices. Chris has recently shifted his implantology focus onto the revolutionary single day Chrome GUIDED smile system which enables Chris to treat patients by giving them a row of fixed teeth in a SINGLE VISIT, by removing failing teeth, placing a row of implants, and fitting fixed bridgework.

Most recently, Chris has invested substantially in the digital side of dentistry, and introducing a number of CBCT (Cone beam 3D scanning technology) for safer implant planning, digital scanners in multiple practices, and in-house milling units to the Pitlochry practice, enabling the Dentists to offer and fit in-house same day crowns, bridges, veneers and inlays, which can be milled and fitted with incredible accuracy and fit, all in one visit, thereby, eliminating the need for patients to have impressions, temporaries or multiple visits over a period of weeks to have lab work fitted.

Outside work, Chris has a passion in training for ultra-running and triathlons and spending his time with his three children and family.

Paul Dunmore

Senior Associate Dentist

GDC Number: 64333

Brought up in Sheffield, though Glasgow born, Paul has enjoyed living and working in the Scottish Borders for over 30 years. For a period of time, he worked in Marks and Spencer’s Head Office in London in the staff dental department. My time doing voluntary work in Tanzania, training health workers to provide much needed basic dental care in rural areas, was both memorable and hugely satisfying.

Paul joined the practice at Duns in 2016 and draws on his 30 years of clinical experience to provide a very wide range of dental treatment, delivered with care, including the use of layered natural looking fillings. He is passionate about the need for preventative care and good home care to maintain healthy teeth and gums. He has completed further training to provide Invisalign clear braces and to restore dental implants.

Outside work he can be found most often in his garden including growing many and varied fruit and vegetables, loves to cook, enjoys woodworking and any other form of DIY. He enjoys his skiing, has travelled widely and loved his time in South America but is now more focused on walking holidays.

Holly Schofield

BDS University of Dundee 2016 | GDC No. 264124

Originally from Manchester, but trained in Dundee, I have worked in the Scottish borders since 2016 in general practice as an associate. I enjoy traveling (especially Greece) and good food and looking after my cat Mitsy. I also enjoy being artistic if I have the time, such as painting.

Amelia Knight

Associate Dentist

BDS University of Glasgow 2019 | GDC Number: 283239

Amelia initially trained and worked as a civil engineer before switching career paths and graduating from Glasgow Dental School in 2019. Following this, she worked in general practice in Falkirk prior to joining the team in Duns in the summer of 2020.

Amelia enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, and has a particular interest in preventative dentistry and helping anxious patients feel at ease during their visit to the practice. Recently she has completed further training in clear Invisalign braces and restoring dental implants, and she is looking forward to providing these treatments at the practice.

Outside of work Amelia enjoys playing basketball, mountain biking and sailing, and going on holiday with family and friends.

Shelby Virtue

Senior Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 113213

Shelby has been a dental nurse since 1986, joining Duns practice in 1996.

She enjoys all aspects of dental nursing, particularly restorative dentistry and special interests includes family orientated preventive dentistry.

Shelby believes that working in a friendly environment with such a great team helps to provide quality dental care, giving patients a positive experience. She enjoys interacting with patients and helping to support them throughout their dental treatment.

Out of work Shelby enjoys spending time with friends and family. She enjoys keeping fit and being outdoors running, cycling, and walking.

Mary Lindsay

Senior Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 113531

Mary has been with Duns Dental Practice since 1985.She enjoys all aspects of dental care especially passing on her knowledge and experience to new team members. Mary enjoys communicating with patients and putting them at ease. She is looking forward to the next chapter at Duns with the Infinityblu team.

Outside of work Mary enjoys going to the gym, socialising with friends and family, and going on holiday to Portugal with her husband.

Robyn Gibson

Dental Therapist

BSc Oral Health Science with distinction, UHI 2014 | GDC Number: 130398

Robyn started her career as a dental nurse in 2005, gaining her SVQ in dental nursing in 2007 and her radiography certificate in 2009. She went on to train as a dental therapist in Inverness and graduated in 2014. She completed her vocational training year in Duns and was delighted to stay on at the practice afterwards.

Robyn loves her job and has now worked at the Duns practice for over 8 years. Most patients will be used to seeing her for their hygiene appointments, however Robyn also does lots of children's appointments for fissure sealants, fillings, extractions, and you'll most likely be referred to her if you have our "special moments" package of air polishing and tooth whitening.

She lives with her husband Ryan, son Max and cat Remy in Kelso and enjoys reading, Disney trips and seeing her favourite bands live.

Sheryl Renton

Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 252379

Sheryl has been dental nursing since 2011 and achieved her diploma in dental nursing in 2014. She enjoys all aspects of dental care, being front of house greeting patients and looking forward to seeing what future qualifications she can achieve to broaden her knowledge and progress her career through Infinityblu.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughters, her partner and family and friends.

Cara Young

Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 313951

Cara started her journey to becoming a trainee dental nurse in September 2020 at Tweedmouth Dental Clinic in Berwick Upon Tweed. She recently joined the Infinity Blu team in September 2021. Since joining the practice she has loved meeting and getting to know the patients. She will start her dental nurse training in March 2022 and once fully qualified she hopes to progress her career by taking courses in radiography and implantology.

Outside of work Cara loves socialising with her friends, watching rugby and is always up for an adventure.

Linda Lackenby

Decontamination Technician

Linda started at Duns Dental Practice in 2009 and in 2012 she completed her decontamination program. Her role within the Practice is as a decontamination technician in the LDU unit. Her responsibilities are keeping the dental instruments clean and sterilised and looking after all the decontamination equipment. She has enjoyed this challenge as it has been a completely different role for Linda who worked in retail before.

Outside of work Linda is kept busy looking after her 4 grandchildren and taking holidays with her husband. She also loves keeping fit, walking and socialising with family and friends.

Sheila Wilson

Practice Manager

RGN BSc Nursing

Sheila has been a Practice Manager since February 2016 but only at Infinityblu Duns since 2nd of November 2021.

She previously has over 25 years’ experience and knowledge in management as a general nurse within an NHS setting.

Sheila lives with her husband and ragdoll cats, since her daughter has recently married and left home.

Morag Duncan

Front of House Administrator

Morag joined Duns Dental Practice in November 2001 from a retail background.

Morag spends her spare time taking keep fit classes, walking, horse-riding, cinema, theatre, cooking for friends and family and exploring new places on holiday.

Erin Dowd

Front of House/ Trainee Dental Nurse

Prior to 2017 I always worked within the hospitality industry, in 2017 I gave birth to my little boy who became my sole focus, when he was old enough to attend nursery in 2020 from then I went to college & studied hairdressing, in the course we had to take on reception duties & I took a shine to this also finding I really enjoyed being the face the greets people. I’m a sociable person so I do enjoy being out & about & meeting new people, I enjoy being outdoors & you will often find me on a weekend adventure with my little one.

Mia Ponton

Trainee Dental Nurse

I went to Eyemouth High School and in my previous employment its all been customer based, 

I’ve made strong and trusting relationships with clients/colleagues. 

My interest are the gym, reading a book, watching tv shows ; I love holidays and spending time with family and friends 

Julie Cockbill

Integrations and Operations Manager

Foundation Degree Science in Dental Nursing (FDSC) NEBDN 2011 and HNC Oral Health Care – Dental Nursing 2012 | GDC Number: 222683

Julie started dental nursing in 2007 and went on to gain her Dental Nurse qualification in 2011. She thoroughly enjoyed her training, which spurred her on to continue with further education, and she then gained an HNC in Dental Nursing. She is currently one of four students working towards an HND in a pilot scheme at Dundee Dental Education Centre, where she is learning about practice administration too.

Julie joined Infinityblu in July 2016 and has enjoyed becoming part of a team that prioritises patient care and a high standard of dentistry. She became the Practice Manager of our Pitlochry practice in March 2017 and has gained extensive experience in the daily running of the practice.

Julie is a happy, outgoing person and it is these qualities which help to maintain Infinityblu’s friendly, yet professional atmosphere.

Outside work, Julie enjoys running, swimming and socialising with friends and family. She has recently bought her first home which she is currently renovating – which seemed like a good idea at the time! She is also in the midst of planning her wedding, which leaves her with little time for anything else.

Amel S Bannaga

Marketing Manager

Amel had her bachelor’s degree in marketing and kicked off her professional experience in the telecom industry for 9 years from Risk Management, Brand, Communications and Media to Pricing and Acquisition Management.

Amel moved from Sudan to the UK in mid 2019 and joined Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic in October 2019 to join the fast pace and growing brand. Most importantly to be part of the team and the friendly environment.

Outside of work Amel enjoys travelling and cultures, fashion designing and arts. And most importantly quality time with family and friends.