Dr David McColl qualified from Glasgow University in 1987 and worked as an associate for 3 years before purchasing two practices in Glasgow. After operating both for 14 years, he decided to concentrate his efforts on one of the businesses, which now has five surgeries and provides care for 13,000 patients. David has been active in dental politics for more than 20 years and is currently the chair of The Scottish Dental Practice Committee, which represents all non-salaried dental practitioners in negotiations and discussions with Scottish Government in relation to the delivery of NHS dentistry. He is vice chair of the GP subcommittee of the local dental committee and area dental committee of Greater Glasgow and Clyde. David is also a board member of the Scottish Public Pensions Authority.