Workforce, training and education
East of England

DFT 2018

 

 

 

 

Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic
Waltham Abbey, Essex
Ali
Chohan
BDS (Hons) MJDF RCS (Eng) MFDS RCPSG PgCert (Dental Ed.) FHEA DipRDP (Eastm
Year Qualified: 
2006
GDC Number: 
106090
Email Address: 
Jinesh
Vaghela
BDS (Lond) MSc Restorative (Eastman) MJDF RCS (Eng) MFDS RCSEd (Edin) PgCert Dent Ed FHEA
Year Qualified: 
2007
GDC Number: 
128169
Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic
28 Honey Lane
Waltham Abbey
EN9 3BT
Phone Number: 
01992 711199
Fax Number: 
01992 711199

The Educational Supervisors: Ali Chohan and Jin Vaghela have been working alongside each other since 2008, principles at Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic since 2010 and Educational Supervisors on the Essex Coast Scheme since 2012. They are very much involved in postgraduate teaching and understand what is required of them by the trainees.

 

Ali Chohan qualified from St Bart’s & The London School in 2006. He has since completed his MJDF with the RCS and his MFDS with the RCPSG. He was awarded the Honorary FDS lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons in 2012. He has completed the PGCert in Dental Education. He has also completed his Diploma in Restorative Dental Practice at the Eastman Dental Institute.He has been a revision tutor at the RCS since 2009. He has a keen interest in restorative dentistry and is a keen believer in minimal intervention dentistry. Away from dentistry, he enjoys 5-a-side football, travelling and eating out.

  

Jin Vaghela qualified from Kings College Dental Institute in 2007. He has completed his postgraduate examinations to gain the MJDF. He has completed his 1-year certificate course in Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry. He has completed the PGCert in Medical and Dental Education. He has also completed his MSc in Restorative Dental Practice at the Eastman. Dr Vaghela has a keen interest in prosthodontics and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. He was nominated for Best Young Dentist 2012 at The Dentistry Awards. Away from dentistry Dr Vaghela enjoys going to the gym, playing 5-a-side football and playing music as a DJ. 

 

The Practice:   Cobbins Brook Dental Practice is a busy mixed NHS/Private dental practice in Waltham Abbey. Downstairs we have a large reception, 3 modern fully equipped surgeries, disabled access toilet and a decontamination room. Upstairs we have a stock room, staff room with kitchen, staff toilet and a large office with study desk and library. The practice is fully computerised  with Digital Radiographs and runs on SOE. Each surgery is bright with a lot of daylight, modern and fully equipped with its own computers,  x-ray units and televisions. The practice uses rotary endodontic equipment, variety of modern restorative materials and has Digital SLR camera’s available for clinical use. The practice has 4 dentists, 4 nurses, a receptionist, a hygienist and a practice manager. The practice provides all aspects of dentistry from implants, oral surgery, to smile makeovers and cosmetic orthodontics. All members of staff are friendly, supportive, fun and a pleasant to work with. The practice has also been awarded the BDA Good Practice Award. There is a library and computer available with broadband Internet and WiFi throughout the building. There is also parking available on site for patients and staff. The practice has regular social events from diners at local spots around Essex to heading into London for a night out in the town.  

Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic Waiting Area Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic Reception Cobbins Brook Smile Clinic Treatment Room

 The Area: Waltham Abbey is a market town of about 20,400 people in the south west of the county of Essex, in the East of England region. The practice is strategically located in close proximity to major motorway links. We are located 2min from Junction 26 of the M25 and 10min from the M11. The practice is easily commutable from London and surrounding counties. There is a swimming pool and gym within walking distance. The practice is within reach of Westfield Stratford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. 

 

Other Points of Interest:  We are a vibrant, warm and friendly practice. The practice consists of dentists who are all involved in postgraduate training. Both Ali and Jin are heavily involved in lectureing DFTs with Health Education London and Health Education East of England. The 3rd partner of the practice is an Associate Patch Dean for Health Education London, an Honorary Lecturer in Oral Surgery at The Royal London,  and places implants at the practice. We have regular dentist meeting at the practice and any trainee will have all the support during the year. We have had past practice trips to Dental Conferences abroad such as New York, Dubai, Estonia, Mexico and Las Vegas. We strongly believe in practicing ethical evidence based dentistry within a safe environment and any FD will be given all the clinical freedom during the year.

 

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