NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the appointment of Geraldeen Irving as its new Director of Dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region.
Geraldeen took up the role on 2 February 2026 and will provide strategic and clinical leadership across all areas of dentistry in NHS Lanarkshire, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, safe and effective oral healthcare for local communities. A key focus of the role will be to reduce oral health inequalities, helping to ensure that people across Lanarkshire can access dental services that meet their needs.
Geraldeen said: “I am honoured to be appointed Director of Dentistry for NHS Lanarkshire. As the current Clinical Director of Public Dental Services, I take on this additional role building on the strength, commitment and expertise of a highly skilled dental workforce that delivers high‑quality, patient‑centred care across Lanarkshire.
“My focus will be on strengthening collaboration across all areas of dentistry, supporting shared learning and innovation and working together to deliver accessible and sustainable services that meet the needs of our communities now and in the future.”
Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer for Health and Social Care, added: “Geraldeen’s appointment represents a significant strengthening of dental leadership within NHS Lanarkshire and reflects the critical importance of our dental and oral health workforce, whose professionalism, skill and dedication are central to delivering high‑quality care for our communities.
“Her clinical expertise, leadership experience and strong commitment to reducing oral health inequalities will support our continued focus on delivering safe, effective and sustainable dental services for the people of Lanarkshire.”
Geraldeen graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2006 and has been a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow since 2010. She has worked across a range of hospital and primary care settings and has developed specialist interests in special care and paediatric dentistry.
Alongside her director responsibilities, Geraldeen will continue in her clinical role, providing specialist dental services with a particular focus on children, people requiring general anaesthetic, those affected by head and neck cancer and other vulnerable groups.
