HEE Midlands and East
The Educational Supervisor: I qualified in November 1985 from the University of Amsterdam. I have been a Dental Foundation Educational Supervisor since 1991 continuously and have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in Foundation Dentistry. As a practice, we support and promote the professional development of each member of staff. I have greatly enjoyed the role as trainer and the challenges and rewards it brings.
The Practice: Moti Smile Design Centre is a busy mixed NHS/Private dental practice. On the ground floor we have a large reception area, a patient waiting area, 3 modern fully equipped surgeries, a digital OPT machine, digital xray developing room, disabled access toilet and a decontamination room. Upstairs we have 2 modern fully equipped surgeries, a patient waiting area, stock room, staff room with kitchen, a toilet, decontamination room and an office. The practice is fully computerised with digital radiographs and runs on carestream R4 software with internet access. Each surgery is bright with a lot of daylight, modern and fully equipped with its own computers, x-ray units and air-con. The practice uses rotary endodontic equipment, variety of modern restorative materials and has Digital SLR camera’s available for clinical use. The practice has 5 dentists, 8 nurses, 2 receptionists, a therapist and a practice manager. The practice provides all aspects of general dentistry as well as implant restoration, smile makeovers and cosmetic orthodontics. All members of staff are friendly, supportive, fun and a pleasant to work with. We have an open door policy to ensure the FD is happy and well supported. The practice has also been awarded the BDA Good Practice Award since 2013 as well as the Investors In People accreditation since 2000. There is also parking available on site for staff. The practice has regular social events from international cuisine days, national smile month events and general fun team building days.
The Area: Moti Smile Design Centre is a busy mixed NHS/Private dental practice located near Leicester city centre, the Leicester city football ground and the Leicester Tigers rugby ground. The practice is located about 2 miles from the M1 junction 21 and about 2 miles from Leicester City centre, close to a cinema complex with various restaurants and a large super market.
Other Points of Interest: Leicester is a diverse city with multicultural influences. Notable areas to visit are the Leicester Space Centre, The Golden Mile (Melton Road) and King Richard III Visitor Centre. The centre showcases the life of King Richard III and the story of how his remains were discovered in 2012. The centre opened in 2014 on the site of Greyfriars, the medieval friary in whose church the King was buried.