The Educational Supervisor: I completed my BDS from India in 2004 and then went on to do a Master's programme in Prosthodontics which I completed in 2008. I have been in practice since then. I was a Professor teaching Prosthodontics to undergraduate and postgraduate students in India before moving to the UK.
I am a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, USA and also a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Prosthodontics. I have a special interest in Prosthodontics, Esthetics and Implants. I am also an Invisalign provider.
I have delivered countless smiles over the years with the help of veneers, bridges, dental implants, dentures & restorations and would like to pass on my knowledge and experience to fresh young minds. I have been a supervisor for FDs since 2023.
Our Foundation Dentist will have a busy schedule which will develop and challenge their knowledge and skills. I will give my full support as he/she progresses to become a diligent and confident dentist.
Outside of dentistry I like to spend time with my family and enjoy playing cricket, table tennis and tennis..
The Practice: The clinic has been in Diss since 1970! We have extended our premises in 2012 and again in 2021 and now have 8 fully computerized and equipped modern dental suites which are fully HTM01-05 compliant. We also offer an OPG service. We have the latest equipment including digital x-rays, Cordless Intraoral Scanner, Apex locators, Endomotors and Physiodispensors.
The principal, Ara Madani, heads up our team. We have six full time and three part time dentists and three dental hygienists working at the practice. We have a dentist who has special interest in endodontics with over 25 years of experience. We also have a specialist Oral Surgeon who also offers IV Sedation. The FD will also have opportunity to learn from them.
We have a team of ten dental nurses who ably assist our dentists. There are three reception staff who ensure the smooth running of the appointments and two administrators. We aim to run our practice in a professional but friendly manner. We have a wide range of patients, both NHS and private, children and adults - many of our patients have been with the practice for 40+ years! We were CQC inspected in Sept 2022 and our report was exemplary.
Our building is modern, accessible and welcoming. The consulting rooms are on the ground and first floor and we have an administration office on the second floor. One consulting room is easily accessible for wheelchair users.
The Area: Diss is an ancient Norfolk market town, close to the Suffolk border in the Waveney Valley of South Norfolk. The town boasts historic churches, pockets of attractive woodland and a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. It's noted for its wonderful Mere and fountain, which form the centrepiece of the town. There are many beautiful country walks to enjoy..
Local specialist shops in the Heritage Triangle area of the town sell a range of unique goods. There is an open air market every Friday.
It’s also worth paying a visit to the Corn Hall, built in 1854, but with a modern twist, it's a well-regarded arts and entertainment venue that offers a packed programme of events and free-to-access art. It won the "Muddy Stilettos" award in 2024.
Other Points of Interest: Diss has a mainline rail station to London (90mins) and Norwich (16mins). Diss has an indoor swimming pool, bowls, tennis and paddle tennis clubs, athletics ground and various gyms.