East of England

I qualified from University of Wales College of Medicine (Cardiff) in 2001 and then worked in general practice in London and Hertfordshire. I became the Principal Dental Surgeon of Ashwell Dental Surgery in October 2004 and completed my MFGDP qualification in November 2007. I enjoy working with nervous patients and children helping them to reduce their anxiety.

As Ashwell Dental Surgery’s reputation for quality care grew, in 2006 we expanded the practice from two surgeries to four in order to meet demand. Ashwell Dental Surgery is now part of the Dental Surgery Group of 7 practices in Hertfordshire, Cambridge and Essex..

I have a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and in September 2009 completed a year long course in cosmetic dentistry. I undertake the restorative part of implants and am also a Invisalign Go practitioner.

I have been mentoring young associates within our practices for several years now and hope to give my foundation dentist the best start to general practice.

Radhika Shah Bachelor of Dental Surgery
GDC Number: 277961

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2018. Following my DFT year, I did DCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Poole Hospital before I started working in general practice.
I am passionate about creating a comfortable environment for patients with the aim of alleviating dental anxiety and particularly enjoy treating children.
‍I have acted as a mentor for overseas dentists and this will be my second year as an ES.

Practice Address: Ashwell Dental Surgery, 44 High Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire. SG7 5NR
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Description:
Ashwell Dental Surgery has been in Ashwell village for the last 50 plus years and has been at the present site since 1990 and has a loyal patient base of various ages.
- Modern and spacious 4 surgery practice
- Offers a range of NHS and private treatments such as cosmetic bonding, Invisalign, implants
- Hygienist, implantologist, endodontist and oral surgeon
- Fully computerized (SOE) with integrated digital x-rays, inter-oral cameras as well as a dedicated digital OPG room, central decontamination room.
- The closest station is Ashwell and Morden which is about 2.2 miles from the practice with limited public transport.

Location:
-The practice is based in Ashwell which is a affluent village in North Hertfordshire.
-The practice is close to junction 10 of the A1(M) and there is ample free parking.
-It is 45 minutes commute by Car from North London and about 35 minutes from Cambridge.
-By train it is 45 minutes from Kings Cross to Ashwell and Modern Train station and about 25 minutes from Cambridge.
-As the practice is a rural village and the station is about 2.2 miles away with no/limited public transport for a 3 mile radius the position would be ideal for someone who would be able drive or willing to relocate.

Other Points of Interest:
Ashwell Dental Surgery is the first dental practice that Dr Bindi Shah and her husband Mr Dipen Shah bought in 2004 and part of the Dental Surgery Group practices of 7 practices in Hertfordshire, Cambridge and Essex. All the practices have undergone modernization over the year and provide fantastic facilities. There is possibility to work post FD at other locations within the group. We are a friendly team which makes our working environment a very relaxed one. We have an open door policy and the FD is encouraged to discuss cases and get advice from all the team to develop learning opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to shadow our visiting specialists/dentists with special interest.

Practice Website:
https://www.dentalsurgerygroup.co.uk/ashwell-dental

Dipali, along with her husband, owns and manages 6 dental practices in Cambridgeshire. She has been an ES for over 13 years and is passionate about nurturing the talent of new dentists. Her clinical strengths lie in restorative dentistry and extractions, and she does some facial aesthetic treatments. Her non-clinical strengths lie in complaints management, staff recruitment and training. Outside of dentistry she is mother to three young girls and is passionate about interior design. She understands the power of social media in both a professional and personal context and believes that it is quickly becoming a huge part of the future of dentistry. She and her husband are in the habit of supporting the progress of previous FDs to become super-associates - talented, high-grossing individuals who are doing innovative and exciting dentistry. She is on-site 2-3 days of the week and is not always seeing patients, so she uses those days to schedule joint procedures with the FD like crown preps where she can sit chairside for an hour and assist them, so they are not left alone.

Marzena Setkowska-Gross
GDC Number: 85132

Practice Address: March Dental, 24 Broad Street, March, Cambridgeshire. PE15 8TA
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Description:
We have a lovely high street location, and have 9 brand state-of-the-art newly furnished surgeries. Each surgery has patient-facing TV screens to help discuss treatment plans with them, and are fully computerised. We have 2 intra-oral and facial scanners on site, which are available for the FD to use, as well as rotary endo kits, digital radiography, OPG and CBCT scanner as well as an endodontic microscope. The practice has been designed by Dipali personally, and is modern and luxurious in its appearance, much like the dentistry it provides. There are at least 4-5 other dentists working everyday, aside from the FD, so lots of help on hand. We have a team of 4 hygienists, and a large team of support staff from nurses and reception, a TCO and the manager to help the FD every stage of the way.

The team has a varied skill mix, in terms of their strengths, and we have team members that do implants, short-term orthodontics, extremely impressive cosmetic work and surgical extractions. Dipali herself also does facial aesthetics.
The FDs working hours are 9am to 5pm every day except Tuesday when they are usually on a scheme training day. When there is no training day, the FD has the Tuesday off and is not scheduled to work.

Location:
March is a market town and a hub of activity amongst the surrounding towns. It has easy train links into Cambridge, Peterborough, London and Birmingham, and the station is a short walk or car journey from the Practice. A lot of our previous FDs have chosen to move into town to ease the daily commute, and accommodation is relatively cheap compared to the bigger cities and very easy to find. Marzena lives in March and Dipali in Cambridge and her daily commute is 50 minutes by car. There is lots of free parking outside the surgery. Previous FDs have also chosen to live with other FDs from the area in a flat-share and commute in.
Our patients are made up of the local community mainly, and the practice has been part of that community for over 30 years. We see all kinds of patients from families to the elderly and everything in between. They are of mixed need, and being the only NHS practice in a large radius, we are never short of patients and have never before struggled to help the FD meet all their clinical quotas and get plenty of experience in every area of dentistry.

Other Points of Interest:
We want to be able to teach you not just to have a solid foundation of basic clinical skills but also learn how to do things in this rapidly developing world of dentistry by embracing new techniques, materials and ideas. By the end of the year our aim is for you to be able to be so competent and functional that you could walk into any associate job with confidence, possibly even one within our own practices - many of our previous FDs have chosen to stay on with us because of the happy and supportive working environment we provide.
Above all we are an extremely fun practice, we have each other's backs at work - help out to see a patient if they are running late or need help with a procedure. We socialise quite frequently as a practice and a lot of the team are also friendly outside of work. Despite our combined experience being extensive, we are a young team with lots of energy, a good work ethic and a great sense of humour. We have great banter everyday, we have lunch together as a team and we love what we do!
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Practice Website:
marchdentalsurgery.co.uk

Originally from Bishop's Stortford and then graduating from the University of Sheffield in 2019, I knew I wanted to return to the East of England for my DFT year and beyond. After completing my DFT in one of the sister practices, I then moved to both Littleport Dental and Midsummer Dental. I have been an ES since 2024, and prior to that have helped colleagues in an unoffical capacity. I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, and am keen to use modern concepts to provide my patients with minimally invasive treatment. One of my favourite courses I have completed was the Totally Aesthetics PGDip in Aesthetic Restorative dentistry taught by Dr Monik Vasant; the skills and knowledge I gained has definitely ensured I can focus on improving a patient's smile in both a functional and aesthetic way.

Outside of work I enjoy DIY projects around the home, going to the gym, and travelling around the world - I've recently come back from a backpacking trip across Japan!

Amiras Chokshi BDS (Lond), PG Cert (Dental Ed)
GDC Number: 113778

Amiras has been an ES for over 13 years. He owns and manages 6 dental practices across Cambridgeshire and is really passionate about the business of dentistry, having bought his first dental practice 2 years after graduating. He has a lot to offer a newly qualified dentist both in terms of clinical support as well as entrepreneurial guidance. He has a day when he is on site not seeing patients and on that day he tends to devote a lot of chairtime to the FD, scheduling in joint procedures like difficult extractions or preps. He is forward-thinking and has trained his previous FDs such that they go on to become super-associates - high-grossing clinicians that do amazing and innovative clinical dentistry. Outside of work he is into keeping fit, playing football and cycling whenever he is not spending his time with his 3 daughters.

Winto Lau BDS (Cardiff), MFDS RCS (Eng), PGDip Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry
GDC Number: 284220

Winto qualified in Cardiff in 2019 and joined the Midsummer team in 2022, after having completed a year of postgraduate training in the busy oral and maxillofacial department at Peterborough City Hospital, where he gained a lot of experience with complex extractions and oral medicine, and considers them his particular strength. He also has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and has completed a year-long postgraduate qualification in cosmetic restorative dentistry, and can also straighten teeth with Invisalign.

Amiras has been an ES for over 13 years. He owns and manages 6 dental practices across Cambridgeshire and is really passionate about the business of dentistry, having bought his first dental practice 2 years after graduating. He has a lot to offer a newly qualified dentist both in terms of clinical support as well as entrepreneurial guidance. He has a day when he is on site not seeing patients and on that day he tends to devote a lot of chairtime to the FD, scheduling in joint procedures like difficult extractions or preps. He is forward-thinking and has trained his previous FDs such that they go on to become super-associates - high-grossing clinicians that do amazing and innovative clinical dentistry. Outside of work he is into keeping fit, playing football and cycling whenever he is not spending his time with his 3 daughters.

Daniel Crocker BDS (Hons) PGDip
GDC Number: 284466

Originally from Bishop's Stortford and then graduating from the University of Sheffield in 2019, I knew I wanted to return to the East of England for my DFT year and beyond. After completing my DFT in one of the sister practices, I then moved to both Littleport Dental and Midsummer Dental. I have been an ES since 2024, and prior to that have helped colleagues in an unoffical capacity. I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, and am keen to use modern concepts to provide my patients with minimally invasive treatment. One of my favourite courses I have completed was the Totally Aesthetics PGDip in Aesthetic Restorative dentistry taught by Dr Monik Vasant; the skills and knowledge I gained has definitely ensured I can focus on improving a patient's smile in both a functional and aesthetic way.

Outside of work I enjoy DIY projects around the home, going to the gym, and travelling around the world - I've recently come back from a backpacking trip across Japan!

Mohnisha Jawaheer
GDC Number: 252914

Practice Address: Littleport Dental Surgery, 11 Granby Street, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1NE
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Description:
Littleport Dental Surgery is a busy mixed NHS and Private practice with 5 dental surgeries. The practice has recently enjoyed a refurb and its new spa-like image is a source of much joy to both the team and patients. Aside from Amiras and Mohnisha, there are 5 other dentists, a hygienist, a practice manager, two receptionists and 7 dental nurses. A large team means plenty of support, even if the ESs are not on site, varied clinical interests and skillsets within the team and a great opportunity to make some friendships. We offer all types of treatment within the practice and have a long-established respected reputation within the local community that we strive to uphold. There is plenty of free off-street parking and we are walking distance from the quaint town centre. We have recently invested in the iTero intra-oral scanner which allows us to digitally take impressions and offer Invisalign treatment and teeth whitening. The FD working hours are between 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with Tuesday off for scheme study days. All the associates have been previous FDs at the practice so they are familiar with the training year and provide alot of support. All our nurses are qualified or mid-training and the FD will always have an experienced dental nurse assisting them chairside. All our previous FDs have successfully hit their clinical targets over the training year and have completed the year with experience in every clinical discipline so they leave competent and confident.

Location:
Littleport is a picturesque village close to Ely, Cambridgeshire. The local train station is walking distance from the practice and there are excellent train links to London, Cambridge and King's Lynn and Peterborough. Amiras himself lives in Cambridge, as have many of our previous FDs, and the daily commute is 40 minutes by car.
We are the only Dental Surgery in Littleport, which places us in a unique position and have become a respected pillar of the community. This also means that we have an abundance of patients coming through our door, and it has never been a problem for all of our previous FDs to be exposed to all kinds of dental work including crowns, bridges, dentures and surgical extractions. We have always met, often exceeded, all the quotas placed upon the FD during the year.

Other Points of Interest:

I graduated in 2005 from Bristol Dental School, and completed my Dental Foundation Training at the practice on the Bedford Scheme. I started as a joint educational supervisor with Helen in 2011, and have since enjoyed mentoring new dentists to develop and grow throughout the Foundation year. I have completed the MJDF diploma, as well as the Postgraduate certificate in Dental Education. More recently, I have furthered my education with Tipton Training.

Helen Kefford BDS, MCGD, PGC in Dental Ed., Dip in Rest. & Aesthetic Dentistry
GDC Number: 74313

Helen Kefford: I qualified in 1998 from Bristol Dental School and undertook Dental Foundation Training on the Bedford Scheme. My particular interest is adhesive dentistry and I have benefited from working on a therapeutic PDS scheme for two years. I enjoy continually studying and developing my dentistry and have taken various postgraduate qualifications. I have been an Educational Supervisor since 2002 and love seeing the Foundation Dentists grow their skills and confidence during their DFT year.

Uday Patel BDS LDS RCS MJDF Pg Cert Dental Ed. MA Dental Law
GDC Number: 61292

Uday Patel: I qualified in 1986, being involved in DFT for the last 25 years, and bring a vast amount of experience supporting new dental graduates. I have been a practice owner since 1991 leading a team of 15 members at Sandy Dentalcare.

Helen, Heidi and I work well together helping our new FDs to develop professionally to become independent practitioners. We have many years of success!

Helen Kefford: I qualified in 1998 from Bristol Dental School and undertook Dental Foundation Training on the Bedford Scheme. My particular interest is adhesive dentistry and I have benefited from working on a therapeutic PDS scheme for two years. I enjoy continually studying and developing my dentistry and have taken various postgraduate qualifications. I have been an Educational Supervisor since 2002 and love seeing the Foundation Dentists grow their skills and confidence during their DFT year.

Heidi Cheung BSc (Hons), BDS, PgCert
GDC Number: 85760

I graduated in 2005 from Bristol Dental School, and completed my Dental Foundation Training at the practice on the Bedford Scheme. I started as a joint educational supervisor with Helen in 2011, and have since enjoyed mentoring new dentists to develop and grow throughout the Foundation year. I have completed the MJDF diploma, as well as the Postgraduate certificate in Dental Education. More recently, I have furthered my education with Tipton Training.

Uday Patel BDS LDS RCS MJDF Pg Cert Dental Ed. MA Dental Law
GDC Number: 61292

Uday Patel: I qualified in 1986, being involved in DFT for the last 25 years, and bring a vast amount of experience supporting new dental graduates. I have been a practice owner since 1991 leading a team of 15 members at Sandy Dentalcare.

Helen, Heidi and I work well together helping our new FDs to develop professionally to become independent practitioners. We have many years of success!

Practice Address: Sandy DentalCare, 10 Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HU
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Description:
The practice building was originally a school and then a bank. The principal, Uday Patel, took over the premises and established the dental practice in 1991, with a strong focus on patient care. The practice is recognised as BDA Good Practice member and won Dental Protection's 'Dental Practice of the Year' award. The friendly and welcoming team comprises of ten dentists, eight nurses, two receptionists, and two practice managers. The team are experienced in working with FDs and will help you make the transition into practice. The six modern, well-equipped surgeries are air-conditioned, fully computerised using the Exact software system - utilising both computers and tablets for clinical records and digital form completion - and have individual intra-oral digital x-ray units. There is also a dedicated, central decontamination room. We offer a comprehensive range of NHS and Private treatments for all age groups of patients,.Our patient base is mostly families.

Location:
The Practice: Sandy is easily accessible from the A1 and is approximately a 30-minute drive north of the M25. The railway station that connects to Peterborough and Kings Cross is within a 10 minutes walk. The practice is situated on the Market Square in the heart of the town, with a large car park nearby.

The Area: Home of the RSPB headquarters, Sandy is a countryside town, but its proximity to the A1 makes commuting convenient and places the town within easy reach of Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford.

Other Points of Interest:

After qualifying in Liverpool in 2018, I completed my FD year in Hertfordshire. Since then, I have worked in a mix of general practice and the Community Dental Service in London, Northampton and Cambridge. I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry and I have a special clinical interest in special care dentistry. I enjoy learning and have been a dental mentor for the last 4 years. As a recent graduate, I can help support colleagues to successfully navigate the early years of their career. I look forward to supporting the FD in developing their conscious sedation skills and gaining experience in special care and general anaesthetic dental treatment.

Julia Hallam-Seagrave BDS DSCD RCS Eng FHEA MA(Ed)
GDC Number: 78066

I qualified in Birmingham in 2000. I stayed as a GDP in my FD practice until 2006. During that time I undertook postgraduate training in Orthodontics.In 2006 I was appointed as a Senior Dental Officer. In 2008 I was made Clinical Lead for the service. I am a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry and passed the Diploma in Special Care Dentistry at The Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011. In 2014 I was awarded a Masters in Medical Education. I have been an Educational Supervisor since 2008.

Lydia Forbes BChD MFDS RCS Eng
GDC Number: 85472

After graduating in 2005 I completed my VT year in North Yorkshire. This lead to a year as an SHO in MaxFax at York District Hosptial. Following this I locumed and was an associate in both private and NHS general practice whilst studying for the MFDS. After moving from Yorkshire to Lincolnshire, I took up a post with Cambridgeshire Community Services and became a Senior Dental Officer, working in Special Care and providing emergency care within the Dental Access Centre. This has allowed for a wide breadth of experience including working in a prison. I have also been involved in helping establish a programme at the practice here to address access to dentistry amongst the homeless population in Peterborough. Working now exclusively providing emergency dental care, I have been a joint ES here since 2021.
Outside of work I enjoy netball, hill walking and going to the gym in the hope that I can keep up with my four children! I'm also involved in my local church, helping lead youth work amongst other things.

I have been an Educational Supervisor since 2007 and I have enjoyed working with many Foundation Dentists, some of which have stayed on as associates and developed their own careers within our practice.
Clinical interests include the wide variety of General Dental Practice as well as orthodontics.
Outside practice life I have been involved in dento-legal work for many years. I also support NHS England in the East of England in various clinical advisory roles.

Suhen Selva
GDC Number: 284383

Practice Address: St Marys Dental Practice, 26 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4ES
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Description:
St Mary's Dental Practice has been established for over 30 years and is situated in the centre of Ely. It is an 8 surgery mixed NHS and private dental practice offering a wide variety of dental care to a broad cross section of the local population. The team varies in age and experience from the younger members to those who have been practicing for several decades.
Records are held on a networked Exact Software of Excellence computer system with digital radiography and a digital intra-oral camera. We have a CBCT/DPT and 2 intra-oral scanners.
We are a friendly practice a good working atmosphere and a large common room where team members congregate at lunchtime.

Location:
Ely is an historic Cathedral City about 15 miles north of Cambridge. The Cathedral stands tall in the centre with the city built around it. The population is expanding rapidly and there are strong road networks to the wider region as well as the A14 and M11. The train station is 10 mins walk from the practice and Ely has good train services to Cambridge, Peterborough and Norwich. There is a lovely high street with a popular market square as well a country park and great river bars in town.

Other Points of Interest:
The St Mary's Dental team look forward to welcoming you as a new member and making your first year in dental practice a great experience.

Practice Website:
https://stmarysdentalely.co.uk

I have been a Dental Educational Supervisor since 2006 and have thoroughly enjoyed being an ES. 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. Last year, Christopher Pepper joined the team as an ES. Chris qualified in 2021, has done his FD year in Cheltenham, returned to Cambridge - BestCityInTheWorld- and joined us in 2022. In 2023 he joined a team to travel to Honduras to do some charity work, mainly dental extractions although being challenging he very much enjoyed. Chris loves sports, plays cricket, tennis, golf to name a few and keeping fit; he also knows every capital in the world.
Having qualified myself in 1993 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, I moved to the UK for work experience and ever since then, I have worked in the NHS as an associate dentist in Waltham Abbey for 6 years and since 1999 as a Principal dentist and practice owner of The Gables Dental Practice in Cambridge.
My main dental interest is in restorative dentistry, especially Implantology, having completed my Certificate in Implantology at Eastman's, London in 2008/9. In 2019 I completed a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry at Tipton Academy. I have also been an Invisalign provider.
In 2015, I achieved my MA degree in Dental Education at Bedfordshire University which has helped me to develop and enhance my skills and understanding of what is needed to be an effective trainer.
I welcome positive change and am always open for new ways and challenges to improve the practice; be it our own or staff 's personal development or the patient journey.
My other interests include, travel, reading, skiing and watching my children in their sporting activities. I am married with 3 children.

Christopher Pepper
GDC Number: 297068

Practice Address: The Gables Dental Practice LTD, 332 Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire. CB1 8AZ
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Description:
The Practice is surrounded by our own gardens and is located in a residential area. It was first established in 1969 as a 2 surgery practice. Since buying the practice in 1999, we have gradually grown into a 6 surgery practice. We are a mixed NHS /Private practice; we provide a wide range of treatments, both on the NHS and Privately. We work closely with our neighboring specialist practices and Addenbrookes Hospital. We are 6 dentists, a periodontist and 5 oral hygienists with a friendly team of staff that looks after all our patient’s needs. We have an international team of dentists and staff representing many areas of the world.

All the surgeries are modern and spacious and are fully computerised (SOEUK) with a mix of phosphor plates and integrated digital X-rays as well as a dedicated digital OPG/CT room. We mainly use an intra oral scanner - although we ocassionally still do impressions as and when required.
The staff and patients enjoy the benefit of on-site parking- albeit 1st come 1st serve’, with a pleasant garden approach from the rear car park. We also have a central DECON-room.
We have a Learning Centre, with a hand washing/ toothbrushing area, a conference room and a life surgery, dedicated for training as well as a disabled access and toilet.

Location:
Cambridge is an Internationally renowned student hub, with a vibrant feel and lots to do, forever growing. Its local parks, shops and restaurants are a great way to relax away from work, ready for a great workout in one of the many local gyms.
The practice is situated in the more affluent and residential south side of Cambridge, close to Addenbrookes Hospital. We are a mile away from the newly developed Cambridge train station with direct links to London and many parts of the country, and close to several motorways, including the M11, A11 and A14.
A few shops are opposite and nearby is a number of restaurants, post office, bed and breakfasts and cinemas. The centre of Cambridge is also close by with punting and all the attractions of a vibrant and famous university city.

Other Points of Interest:
We have a dedicated team that believes in a work hard, play hard attitude with an added pinch of humour. We participate in charity events. We have so far taken part in a 'VALENTINES FIREWALK' for the Stroke Association, an Aerobics Marathon for 3 charities, Movember, and a 5k Race for Life. We believe it is important as a team to support nominated charities while helping build a wonderful team spirit. In 2023 and 2024 we participated in the Cambridge Dragon boat Race for ACT which was a great dayout.
We also walked the O2 as part of team building which was great fun.

Practice Website:
https://thegablesdentalpractice.co.uk/

I'm one of the dentists working in the Special Care Dental Service in Cambridge. I have worked in Special Care since 2009, and find it a really interesting and rewarding job.
Previous to this, I worked in private and NHS general dental practice.
From 2010 to 2015 I was on the board of directors of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Outside of clincal work, I am involved in a diverse mix of other roles here in Cambridge.

I'm Assistant Professor of Dental Education University of Cambridge, and Course Director on the Masters in Clinical Medicine, with responsibility for the Certificate in Clinical Research, Education and Leadership. I enjoy the aspects of a portfolio career, where I have a mix of jobroles and responsibilities. It has been a fun journey finding what mix suits best for job satisfaction.

Clinically, I am Senior Dentist with the Special Care Dental Services. I see a wide range of patients with a variety of needs. On Tuesdays, I often do the general anaesthetic clinic, and I regularly treat patients under sedation. I am IASCD accredited procedural sedation mentor, and tutor in sedation and pain management for the regional FD programme. I am a past president of the Association of Dental Anaesthetists, and previously Honorary Speciality Lecturer, in Dental Sedation and Pain Management at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL.
This is my first year being an Educational Supervisor, but I have worked with several Foundation Dentists at our clinics over the past few years. I deliver the edcuation sessions on pain management, anxiety management, and orthodontics for the regional foundation dentist and foundation dental therapist schemes.

I worked on the new Guidelines on General Anaesthetic in dentistry (2022) and was a Committee Member for the Public Health England National Guidelines for Delivery of Better Oral Healthcare (2019).
I have been a CLAHRC NIHR Fellow, and a Quality Improvement Fellow with HEEoE / The King’s Fund.
I was lead writer and expert reviewer for the new national NHS eLearning module for Dental Therapists and Hygienists on Section 17 medical prescribing exemptions.

I received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Dentistry, and national poster prizes for my work in sedation and quality improvement. In 2019 I was honoured with the Ely Heroes Award as Most Amazing Professional, following nomination by patients.

Kuljeet Singh BDS BSc(Hons) PG Cert SCD DSCD RCS Eng
GDC Number: 82032

I qualified as a Dentist from the University of Birmingham in 2003. Prior to this I had completed a BSc(Hons) degree in Pharmacology from King's College London & was originally due to train as a teacher until I worked at a dental surgery one summer. I became a VT (now FD) in the East of England Peterborough scheme which I immensely enjoyed & stayed working in Peterborough as an NHS associate for two years before moving onto an NHS/ private associate role in a six surgery practice in St Neots, Cambridgeshire for 14 years.
My clinical interests have always included the treatment of nervous patients so I took on a Senior Dentist role with the Special Care Dental Service at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust (CCS) in 2009 alongside my NHS associate role. I then became Clinical Lead for IV Sedation for the service in 2014 which I continue to do.
After a change in personal circumstances due to bereavement & the Covid pandemic I exclusively worked for the Special Care Dental Service since 2020 where I provide treatment under inhalation sedation, intraveneous sedation & general anaesthesia on a referral basis. I also lead the Dental Therapist team who work for the trust where we are currently working towards enhanced training in Paediatric Dentistry & Inhalation Sedation. I am also part of the CCS Leadership Team actively participating in clinical governance & quality improvement.
After being qualified for 17 years I decided to gain postgraduate qualifications in Special Care Dentistry (SCD) at UCL Eastman where I gained a distinction & subsequently a Diploma in SCD with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Future plans include working towards an MSc in Dental Education at the University of Cambridge starting next year.
Although this will be my first formal role as an ES everywhere I have worked have had FDs & I have been actively involved in training/ mentoring all of them.
Even though I am a highly experienced clinican I am friendly & approachable & feel I have a lot to learn from the new generation of FDs!

Practice Address: Dental Healthcare Cambridgeshire, Brookfields, Seymour Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. CB1 3DQ
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Description:
Dental Healthcare Cambridge is one of eight dental clinic locations (the others being Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Wisbech, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich) within the dental division of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The Cambridge clinic is located on the Brookfields site on Mill Road & is on one level. This is a modern six surgery practice with three spacious waiting rooms & ample free easily available parking. All surgeries are large & bright with windows & air conditioning. There are three larger surgeries which have wheelchair tipper/ bariatric chair facilities as well as a recovery room for Intravenous (IV) Sedation patients. All equipment is modern & well maintained. We have invested in electric handpieces, digital radiography (both intraoral & OPG), rotary endodontic machines & surgical handpieces but always look at incorporating newer innovations. All surgeries have computer facilities & we use the Dentally computer system.
We have a range of services within the clinic staffed by a highly experienced, friendly & collaborative team. There is no hierachy here!
We have a Service Manager & Lead Dental Nurse who oversee the running of the Cambridge clinic.
In terms of clinical services we have:
1. Emergency dental clinic (Dental Access Centre- DAC) which anyone can attend from Monday-Friday which is triaged by a highly skilled administrative team.
2. Minor Oral Surgery Clinic (MOS) with an experienced team of specialists. Treatment is on a referral basis from local General Dental Practitioners (GDPs).
3. IV Sedation Service (via local referrals).
4. Special Care Dentistry-we accept referrals from local GDPs/ non-dentists for patients (adults & children) with physical, intellectual, medical, emotional, sensory or social impairments. Treatment is carried out via local anaesthesia, inhalation sedation, intraveneous sedation or general anaesthetic (West Suffolk Hospital).
5. Domiciliary care (home visits).
6. National Epidemiology studies (BASCD).
7. Oral Health Education to carehomes & educational establishments.
We have a highly experienced & well trained team of dental nurses who have worked with FDs previously. Many have further qualifications in radiography, oral health education, special care dentistry, sedation & are encouraged to further increase their skill set.
We also have a team of Dental Therapists across the service who utilise their skill mix fully & are also all currently either qualified to provide or are working towards gaining inhalation sedation provider accreditation.

Location:
The practice is based near the centre of Cambridge at the end of Mill Road which is well known as being a vibrant street with numerous independent shops & cafes/ restaurants with cuisine from all corners of the world.
Probably most famous for the University of Cambridge, this is a very lively small city with many green open spaces.
Thomas chose to live and work here as it is a very curious mix of old and new, with a long history alongside cutting edge technology and research. Kuljeet was born & bred in Cambridge but has stayed in the area as it has something to offer everyone.
There are two train stations (soon to be three). London is about 45min by train. Stansted airport is about 30min by train. Suffolk & Norfolk are straight down the A14 leading to some of the prettiest coastal areas & countryside in the UK.
Having a car in Cambridge is not essential. I gave up owning a car several years ago, and now travel by bike or bus / train. Cambridge is the cycling capital of the UK, with around 55% of residents making a journey by bike at least once per week.
There is a wide demographic mix here, and you will get to work with a huge range of staff and patients.
Cambridge has a very busy social, entertainment and cultural scene, with cinemas/ theatres/ concert halls/ festivals. There are many sports clubs, gyms, an outdoor public swimming pool, a real tennis court, a football stadium, and the Fenner's cricket ground. Newmarket, the home of horse racing is about half an hour away.
Although there is no dental hospital in the East of England this has made many of us more resilient, independant thinking clinicians who have invested in postgraduate education in order to do as much as possible without having to refer to London/ Birmingham which patients appreciate. However we also have an extensive network of educational/ CPD opportunties in the region.

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The practice here at Brookfields is an interesting mix.
As an Foundation Dentist, or Foundation Dental Therapist, you will encounter a wide range of patients, and a wide range of dental staff.
Under the same roof, we have the Special Care Dental Service, the Dental Access Cente, the Minor Oral Surgery unit, and the referral IV Sedation clinic.
This means that we have a much wider range of Dentists, specialities, and Nurses than in general practice. Our Dental Therapists also utilise their full scope of practice & have extensive experience in areas such as stainless steel crowns, extractions & restorative work on both adults & children as well as providing treatment under inhalation sedation.
Most of our clinicians also work / have worked in general practice, on the NHS and privately. There are also many clincians within the service who have taught students locally & at the London Dental Hospitals.
So no matter what you encounter clinically, you will always have someone with the appropriate experience to guide you through. We encourage collaboration & support.
Spending a year with us is a really good way to have those first steps towards a career in one of the dental specialities, or to gain the experience which will be essential to working in practice.
We are also a fun bunch with a huge range of out of work interests who like to encourage teambuilding via evenings out or friendly competition (currently we have a sunflower growing contest going on!).

Practice Website:
https://www.dentalhealthcareeoe.nhs.uk/

I qualified in 1982 at Guys Hospital and entered what was then, a Vocational Training Practice.
Two years later in 1984 I was lucky enough to get a Senior House Officer/Registrar position in Peterborough and then Bristol, for a couple of years, before returning to general dental practice.
I worked as an associate developing my skills and attending postgraduate courses whenever possible. Five years later an opportunity arose to start my own squat practice and I have been the principal here since 1992.
I have committed to professional advancement by undertaking regular post-graduate training courses such as the Tipton year-long restorative course and many other courses conducted by reputable providers.
I became an ES in 2008 and have successfully nurtured 17 FD's consecutively since then.
During this time, many ES development courses have been presented, allowing me to continually strive to improve my own performance and in 2012 I successfully completed the PG Certificate in Medical and Dental Education.
Each new FD brings with them their own experiences and learning opportunities, providing an environment for sharing knowledge and a platform for continual learning.

Natalie Grigg
GDC Number: 245071

Practice Address: Melbourn Dental Practice, 24a Orchard Road, Melbourn, Hertfordshire. SG8 6HH
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Description:
Melbourn Dental Practice has grown from a single surgery in 1982, to two and then three surgeries in 2010 and with the current FD planning to stay on to work full time as an associate in September, a fourth, modern surgery is shortly to be installed.
All rooms are in close proximity and help is always readily to hand from your two joint ES's and last year's incumbent providing mentorship.
A good staffing structure gives you close chairside assistance from dental care professionals who are experienced and steeped in the culture of Foundation Dentistry.
All surgeries are well equipped with computers and digital X-rays, with the recent introduction of intra oral scanners.
There is a good and steady supply of new patients to the practice with a wide variety of presenting features and all ages.
Sister practices locally have specialist oral surgery experiences to enhance your learning in this area too.

Location:
Melbourn Dental Practice sits in the centre of a busy, popular, commuter village, adjacent to a primary school, with a secondary school and science park close by.
There is ample free parking on streets close to the practice.
It is a mostly relatively affluent community with few exempt adult patients.
We have been encouraging new child patients for many years now and they bring with them members of their wider family and are hence good practice builders.
The practice has a good reputation, is the only dental practice in Melbourn and has been in operation since 1982.
There are good transport links by road and rail and the Cambridge and Peterborough Scheme operates from Cambridge, less than ten miles away.
The iconic city of Cambridge has every attraction and facility imaginable and there are many leisure pursuits on offer more locally.
The A1 and M11 motorways are not too distant and London is less than an hour away by train.

Other Points of Interest:
Dentistry is a continually evolving field and dental practices will need to evolve in response to these changes and these are exciting times.
We engage with local nursery groups and have gone into local schools to deliver dental education for both Key stage 1and 2 year groups.
Seventeen previous FD's have successfully enjoyed the varied experiences of living and working here on the Cambridgeshire Hertfordshire border.
We have close ties with a local Letting Agency should help with accommodation be required and a daily commute to the practice by road or rail is widely accessible within a 30 minute time frame.
Our 'sister' practices offer specialist oral surgical facilities including the placement of dental implants.
This provides a comprehensive exposure for aspiring Foundation Dentists.

Practice Website:
Melbourndentalpractice.co.uk

I graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in November 2001. On April 10, 2002, I began my career at the practice in St Neots—then IDH, now My Dentist—as an associate dentist, where I have remained ever since. Over the years, I have built a loyal patient base, caring for generations of families and providing a full range of NHS and private treatments, largely growing my list through word of mouth.
From 2015 to 2017, I held the position of Clinical Support Manager, overseeing and supporting 37 practices across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Since 2023, I have been mentoring new dentists, helping them develop their skills and confidence in the profession.
Committed to staying at the forefront of dentistry, I actively embrace advancements in technology, including digital scanners and modern applications that enhance patient care. I continue to expand my expertise in orthodontic treatments—from simple to moderate cases—whitening, extensive prosthetic work, and composite bonding, while refining my educational skills.
In July 2024, alongside my long-standing colleagues, I played a key role in relocating our practice to new premises, significantly expanding both our staff and patient base. I thrive on new challenges, and my latest endeavor as an educational supervisor marks an exciting new chapter in my career—one that I embrace with enthusiasm and dedication.

Practice Address: MY DENTIST, 3 Tebbuts Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire. PE191RJ
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Description:
On July 8, 2024, we moved into our brand-new premises, featuring 11 fully functional surgeries, with the potential to expand to 13. Each surgery is equipped with state-of-the-art dental chairs, cutting-edge computers, screens, and digital radiographic technology, including a Panoral and CBCT machine. The spaces are designed for comfort and efficiency, with daylight lighting fittings and bespoke skylights featuring calming imagery.
We maintain an extensive selection of materials, with the flexibility to incorporate additional resources and equipment tailored to the specific needs of our dentists. An approved list of laboratories is available for both NHS and private treatments, ensuring high-quality results. Our patient base is vast and diverse, spanning all ages and treatment needs. With consistently full diaries, we remain exceptionally busy.
Our facilities include two staff toilets, a patient restroom, and a modern, fully equipped staff room—complete with a fully functional kitchen, including an air fryer! We also provide changing facilities and an inviting outdoor space, perfect for enjoying moments of relaxation when the sun makes an appearance.
Our dedicated team comprises one full-time and one part-time hygienist, both highly motivated to support the periodontal health of our patients. We have a blend of experienced, long-standing dentists who provide invaluable guidance and newly qualified professionals who bring fresh perspectives, keeping us at the forefront of advancements in dentistry. Our nurses are exceptional—highly skilled, supportive, and ranging from seasoned professionals to promising trainees.
Our leadership team includes an efficient practice manager, an invaluable support manager, an outstanding TCO, and an experienced head nurse. Additionally, we are backed by a vast network of Clinical Advisors and a Clinical Director within the region, fostering a closely connected professional community. Through the My Dentist Academy, we have access to excellent CPD opportunities, ensuring we continually enhance our knowledge and skills.

Location:
St Neots, a thriving market town in Cambridgeshire, had a population of 33,410 in 2021 and continues to experience rapid growth. New residential hubs constantly expand our patient base while offering a wide range of housing options to suit all budgets. The town’s excellent schools—both state and private—further enhance its appeal.
St Neots has become increasingly attractive to young families and professionals who appreciate its convenient commute to London. The scenic river running through the town is lined with parks, rugby fields, and cricket grounds, providing plenty of outdoor recreation. Well-established communities thrive in the suburbs and picturesque surrounding villages, alongside several care homes whose residents we have supported for years.
While the town has a modest selection of shops, it benefits from easy access to larger shopping centers in Bedford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes. Infrastructure improvements are ongoing, with new roads being built to enhance connectivity and accessibility.
I have lived in Cambridge area throughout my time in England, yet the commute to St Neots is effortless, and I genuinely enjoy the drive each morning.

Other Points of Interest:
Our practice is always bustling, offering dentists the opportunity to immerse themselves in all aspects of NHS and private dentistry, backed by unparalleled clinical and business support.
The area fosters an excellent work-life balance for both young and seasoned professionals, making it an ideal place to build a fulfilling career. We also prioritize team bonding, with dedicated wellness days led by our tireless hygienist—our very own wellness guru.
Having spent 23 years here, this practice has become more than just a workplace for me—it is a home where I have grown both as a practitioner and as a person. Every day, I walk through the doors knowing that together, we can achieve anything. I am surrounded by colleagues who offer a helping hand, an expert opinion, and unwavering support.
If you choose to spend your FD training year with us, you won’t just be joining a practice—you’ll be joining a family!

Practice Website:
https://www.mydentist.co.uk/dentists/practices/tebbutts-road-st-neots?pid=20464

As a General Dental Practitioner passionate about education, I have been an Educational Supervisor since 2018, guiding the next generation of dental professionals. My role as a Clinical Educator for Essex University from 2021 to 2023 has further enhanced my teaching experience. I find great fulfilment in mentoring, as it allows me to share my knowledge while continuing to engage in clinical work.

Since becoming the Principal Dentist in July 2016, I have led a dedicated team providing care to over 5,000 patients annually. Our team includes skilled Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Nurses, and Reception staff, all working collaboratively to deliver quality dental care and support to our community.

Practice Address: The Thatch Dental Practice, 1 King Street, Mildenhall, Suffolk. IP28 7ES
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Description:
The Thatch Dental Practice is a modern, family-oriented dental practice located in the vibrant market town of Mildenhall (Bury St Edmunds). We take pride in being BDA Good Practice accredited for over 15 years, which reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of professional responsibilities while ensuring quality care for our patients.

Our practice features five well-equipped surgeries designed to provide a comfortable and efficient environment. Each surgery is outfitted with essential tools, including an intra-oral digital camera and dual computer monitors. Additionally, we utilise an iTero digital scanner for Invisalign treatments and digital impressions. We work with some of the best labs in the region, offering our clinicians the freedom to choose their preferred lab and dental materials.

In addition to General Dentistry, Thatch Dental offers a range of specialised treatments, including Dental Implants, Comprehensive Invisalign, Oral Surgery, and Smile Makeovers.

We have ample on-site parking for staff, and our practice is situated on the ground floor, making it fully wheelchair accessible.

Our team is friendly and supportive, fostering a collaborative and multicultural environment. Our approach prioritises being considerate and patient, ensuring every patient receives the attentive care they deserve.

Location:
Mildenhall is a dynamic market town located just a 30-minute drive from Cambridge. It proudly hosts the 100th Air Refuelling Wing of the US Air Force, contributing to a significant presence of USAF personnel in Mildenhall and its twinned town, Lakenheath, home to the largest US airbase in the UK.

The town boasts a large Sainsbury's store and various cafes and restaurants, creating a vibrant local scene. Mildenhall is conveniently connected via the A11/A14, facilitating easy travel to Cambridge West and Bury St Edmunds East. Public transport is reliable, and taxi services are readily available. Additionally, the nearest train station in Newmarket is only about 20 minutes away.

Other Points of Interest:
Most of our staff reside in the local area, which fosters a strong community connection. Rental accommodations in Mildenhall cater to various needs, offering everything from small dwellings to spacious American-style houses primarily aimed at USAF personnel. The town boasts diverse dining options, from fast-food chains such as McDonald's, KFC, etc., to small independent takeaway shops and Turkish and Indian restaurants.

If you need assistance finding suitable accommodation, my team and I are here to help!

Practice Website:
www.thethatchdental.co.uk