The Educational Supervisors: Samir Qualified in 1989 from Manchester University and worked as an associate dentist until establishing Poynters Road Dental Practice in 1997 and has now grown to a group of three practices based in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Samir undertook a year long restorative and cosmetic dentistry course and has gained postgraduate qualification PgCert in Dental Education in 2010. His interests are in cosmetic dentistry, endodontics and cosmetic orthodontics for adult patients . Samir has been a Trainer since 2004, with a true passion for Dental Foundation Training and will provide support and clinical guidance to FDs in their Foundation year.
Fahima graduated in 2017 from Kings College London and was a former FD at Poynters Road Dental Practice. Since then, Fahima continued as an associate at the practice and completed the MFDS exams and is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery. Prior to gaining her dental qualification she graduated from King's College London with a BSc in Neuroscience in 2010.
Throughout her time as an associate at Poynters Road Dental Practice, Fahima has supported many FD's which spurred her to become an educational supervisor herself this year. Fahima enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry. Her work ethos is centred around prevention and helping patients overcome dental anxiety as a key factor to improving access to dental treatment and maintaining a healthy mouth.
The Practice: The practice is a located in a residential area treating a family orientated clientele. The practice has undergone a major refurbishment program in 2020.
• Four surgeries ,
• Mixed NHS / Private
• Digital X-rays,
• Computerised – paperless workflow
• Air- conditioning,
• Dedicated Decontamination room
• Rotary Endodontics
• Hygienist
The practice has a stable team of receptionists, nurses and practice manager. There are a team of associate dentists and a number of them are past FDs of the practice who have stayed on or returned as associates. We are able to offer most treatments at the practice including Invisalign , fixed anterior alignment orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry.
The Area: Dunstable is a family orientated town in Bedfordshire next to Luton with good transport links. The Practice is easily accessible from the M1 junction 11. The journey time from North West London is only 35 minutes. Off street parking nearby.
Other Points of Interest: What Our FDs say about our practice: My time as an FD at Poynters Road Dental Practice allowed me to make a smooth transition from an undergraduate to associate. The staff, who regularly work with the FD, were very experienced and were familiar with the trials and tribulations for a newly qualified dentist. I was able to hone my skills on a number of procedures due to the wide patient base that attended during my time. With ample clinical freedom, general dentistry became second nature and towards the end of the year I was able to experience formulating larger treatment plans. Samir provided me with all the support I needed for this and much more, and it was a pleasure to complete my training at this practice.