The Educational Supervisors:
Sabina Wadhwani :
ES since 2006
Graduated from United Medical and Dental Schools of Guys' and St Thomas' in 1998
Has completed a PG Cert in coaching and mentoring and in education
Has completed Diplomas in Restorative and Implant Dentistry
Has a Master's in Restorative Dentistry from Plymouth University
Enjoys teaching Restorative Dentistry
Lomas Patel:
ES since 2021
Qualified in 2013
Completed DFT in 2014 at Shephall Dental Surgery and stayed on at the Practice as an Associate after this
Past joint ES for Therapist training in 2019-20
Completed numerous Aesthetic and Restorative postgraduate courses.
Both Sabina and Lomas alongside the entire Team at the Practice enjoy teaching and mentoring and take pride in helping our FD to get the most out of the Foundation Training year. The entire Team have an open door policy and are friendly and welcoming. The Associates at the Practice thoroughly enjoy the buzz of teaching and get involved with the FD's training to enhance the learning experience.
The Practice: The Practice is situated in a residential town in Stevenage, 25 minutes drive from North London. Shephall Dental Surgery has been a well established family oriented Practice since the 1950's. Shephall has been a FD training Practice since 2006. The Practice has four spacious treatment rooms all of which are fully equipped with modern equipment. We are currently renovating the practice to include two extra surgeries including a new staff area to bring the total number of surgeries to 6. Following the renovation all surgeries will have access to an intra-oral camera and Visual Demonstration Unit, this is in order for us to aid a patient's understanding through demonstration. The Practice has digital radiographs, rotary endodontic equipment and a scanner. The FDs surgery can be adapted for a left handed team member if needed. A broad range of treatment in the field of general restorative and implant dentistry is carried out. Our focus is on the prevention of disease and the Dentist's are supported by a Team of Hygienists working at the Practice. Many Team members, Associates, Receptionists, Practice Managers and Nurses; have been with us for several years and are very keen to involve themselves in FD training. We are a team who look forward to mentoring, coaching and supporting our new FD starting in September. Please note our new website is currently under construction and should be available soon
The Area: Stevenage is a Town in the county of Hertfordshire with a population of circa 90,000. The Practice is a 25 minute drive from North London and is well connected to the road network being just off the A1(M). The town is served by main line rail facilities, with regular services to London. Stevenage has a comprehensive range of retail facilities and services with leisure parks and restaurants.
Other Points of Interest: We have a friendly, laid back patient base and as we have been training since 2006. Many patients at the Practice are used to being seen by a FD. The patient base provides the FD with the opportunity to consolidate their skills and learn new skills throughout the year. The Team of Associates at the Practice are enthusiastic and enjoy participating in FD training. Many of our previous FDs have stayed on and have become Associates at the Practice. Many FD's that have trained at the Practice have gone on to own their own practices and many have pursued further postgraduate qualifications. Accommodation in Stevenage is easy to find and is affordable.