The Educational Supervisors:
Rahendra Naidoo: I qualified in 1991 from University of the Western Cape and have been working as an associate and as a practice partner. I have also completed a Diploma in Restorative Dental Practice in 2002 from Eastman's Dental Institute. I enjoy the integration of dental implants and cosmetic dentistry into restorative work and my additional interests include occlusal wear and TMJ dysfunction. Being an ES is very rewarding, I enjoy and look forward to navigating the new FD through their exciting year at de-ientes. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, and have a keen interest in cars.
Kiran Jutla: I qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 2005 and did my Foundation Training here at De-ientes. In 2011, I became an ES and have enjoyed working with our new dentists. My areas of interest in dentistry are aesthetics & the rewards when helping nervous patients. When I am not at the surgery, I can be found shopping, baking, spending with my family. To relax I enjoying painting, boxing and charity work.
Saroshan Naidoo: I qualified from Sheffield dental School in 2016. I really enjoy working with the foundation dentists and see them grow over the year. I have a keen interest in orthodontics and am currently completing a diploma.
The Practice: De-ientes Bedford is a busy mixed NHS/Private practice in Bedford. It is fully computerised and has four surgeries located over two floors and a staff room based on the third floor. The surgeries are equipped to achieve the highest standards of comfort and ease for our patients and include television screens above the dental chairs to allow our patients to relax back while having treatment.
Our Bedford practice is based in Old Gaston House, a beautiful 20th Century Georgian mansion which was once home to the esteemed architect Albert Prosser. We have carefully preserved the character of the exterior, restoring the doors and windows to their original design theme, while remodelling the interior to house a state of the art Dental treatment centre. De-ientes is a thriving family practice with a mix of a stable/high needs patient base. Through the practice we offer, a wide range of treatments, giving you exposure to, implants, orthodontics, restorative. We have the use of digital x-rays, digital scanners, rotary endo, a dental laser and a wide range of materials to carry out our dental treatments
The Area: The practice is located near Bedford Town Centre and a short walk from Bedford High Street. There are a number of cafes and shops in the surrounding area to cater for most preferences during your lunch break. Bedford is a traditional market town with a population of approximately 160,000. Bedford is easily accessible off Junction 13 of the M1 and London, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Luton are all commutable within an hour.
Bedford hosts excellent recreational facilities. including swimming pools, gyms and a cinema and hosts good evening entertainment. There is also a good choice of rental properties within walking distance from the practice.
The River Great Ouse passes through the town centre and the Bedford Regatta is Britain's largest single day rowing regatta, held in May every year. Every two years Bedford also holds a river festival, one of the biggest free family festivals in Britain, held over a weekend in July attended by hundreds of thousands of people.
Other Points of Interest: Here at de-ientes we encourage team building and communication. We have a very friendly close-knit team of dentists, dental nurses and receptionists. We hold regular staff meetings and training sessions every month and encourage participation and input from all team members. We also arrange social gatherings outside of work too, as we feel this is important part of maintaining a good team.