HEE Midlands and East
The Educational Supervisors: Zoeb Kapadia As well as working in general practice, Zoeb has held a part time role for 8 years as a Speciality Doctor in the Restorative Department at Glenfield Hospital. Zoeb has a special interest in Endodontics and is currently studying towards a Masters in this. He is passionate about education and holds a diploma in Clinical Education to facilitate the learning needs of young professionals. Outside of clinical dentistry Zoeb is an elected member of Leicestershire LDC and has also been appointed Professional Member of the Ministry of Justice Tribunals Service Primary Health List adjudications. Zoeb enjoys being a trainer and the interaction with colleagues it brings.
Harpreet Kaur Ark qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2008. Having a keen interest in head and neck surgery she completed a one-year training post as a senior house officer in oral & maxillofacial surgery at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham. In 2012 she completed her Membership of The Faculty of Dental Surgeons (MFDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is an active member. Harpreet provides a full range of dental treatment however has a specialist interest in the field of oral surgery and she works two days a week as a specialty doctor in oral & maxillofacial surgery in Nottingham. Harpreet has a passion for education and is currently in her final year of completing a master’s degree in medical education at the University of Nottingham.
The Practice: We have a well established 6 surgery practice that sees about 10,000 active patients. The majority of them are seen through the NHS system. The practice has a central sterilisation room, two waiting rooms. Facilities for our staff include a staff room and
kitchen. Separate male and female changing/toilet facilities with a shower. We have a fully computerised IT system with digital x-ray and OPT, clinipads, intra-oral camera's, air conditioning and Internet connection including WIFI through the building. All together, including our FD, there are eight dentists and two hygienists working at the practice. They all have there own experiences and interests including oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, implants and restorative dentistry. We have a very open door policy at the practice with everyone happy to share their knowledge and help each other.
Our support staff currently number ten. This is a mix of practice manager, receptionists, qualified and student dental nurses. The work ethos in the practice is strong and we operate as one big family. We enjoy a good social life at the practice. The highlight of the year is our annual welcome/good bye party for our FD.
The Area: We are located on a main road into Leicester about 2 miles from the city centre. The high street has all associated local amenities. There are pharmacies, supermarkets, banks, walk in center, police station, parks and petrol station close to the practice. The area is such that we treat patients from all socio-economic backgrounds. This makes our practice interesting and varied. There are easy public transport links into the city.
Other Points of Interest: Leicester’s cultural mix makes it a wonderfully diverse place to live. Within the city centre there is a very modern shopping complex and a good selection of restaurants,bars and clubs. However a short trip out of Leicester will bring into beautiful countryside with excellent opportunities for many outdoor activities.