Workforce, training and education
East of England
Body: 
West Street Dental Practice
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Nilesh
Sakerchand
BDS, PG Cert MOS RCS Eng, MSc Dental Implantology
Year Qualified: 
2003
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg 82027
Email Address: 
Preeya
Sakerchand
BDS, MJDF RCS Eng, PG Cert Dent Ed, PG Cert Dental Law and Ethics,
Year Qualified: 
2005
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg 85959
Email Address: 
Stephen
Tran
BSc (HONS), BDS
Year Qualified: 
Year Qualified: 2013
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg: 245082
Email Address: 
West Street Dental Practice
Europa House
West Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1DD
Phone Number: 
01525 373205

The Educational Supervisors: The Educational Supervisors: Nilesh and Preeya Sakerchand both qualified from The University of Birmingham in 2003 and 2005 respectively, they have worked in both NHS and private practices and have grown their practice from a single surgery to 8 surgeries over the last 10 years. They have also both been ESs since 2011. Nilesh has a keen interest in implants, short term ortho and restorative dentistry. Nilesh has completed an MSc in implant dentistry, Royal College certificate course in MOS as well as a PG Cert in dental education and in Dental Law and Ethics. Preeya has completed a PG Cert in Dental education, Dental Law and Ethics and has completed the Chris Orr certificate course in  restorative dentistry. Preeya has a keen interest in facial aesthetics. They both work clinically as well as managing the team of over 25 people.
Steven qualified from King's college London in 2013 and also holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Sheffield after graduating in 2008. After finishing his FD year here at the practice in 2014, Steven worked as a dental associate in central London providing NHS and private dental care. He also worked within the NHS pilot scheme in 2014-2015.  In 2016, Steven rejoined our practice and has become well established in the practice, developing a keen interest in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry. He is an accredited provider of a range of orthodontic treatments including Inman Aligner, QST and Invisalign.      

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The Practice: The practice is in the heart of Leighton Buzzard town centre and has been established for over 60 years. The practice is a newly refurbished 8 surgery premises with ample parking.  It is based on 2 floors with waiting areas and decontamination rooms on each floor and is also fully computerised with digital radiography. 
We are a family based practice focused on providing a high standard of general dentistry.  Both principals have worked in various practices all over England and have brought together the best aspects of their experiences to produce an environment which promotes the highest standards of dentistry and patient care. 

  

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The Area: Leighton Buzzard is a vibrant market town with great links to London and nearby Milton Keynes and Luton. The practice is situated directly in the town centre where there are plenty of chain stores and recognisable retail outlets.  The area also boasts many pubs and restaurants as well as quaint cafes. Hosted within the town are several community markets that take place regularly throughout the week for both locals and visitors.  The trainers both commute from North London and find the journey time to be approximately 45 minutes.

   

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