The Educational Supervisors: Saroshen Naidoo: I qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2016 and have completed my post graduate diploma in orthodontics. I really enjoy working with the foundation dentists and see them grow over the year. I enjoy challenging the FDs thoughts and concepts in order to promote better patient care.
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.
The Practice: De-ientes Clapham is a busy mixed NHS/Private practice in Bedford. It is fully computerised and has four surgeries. The surgeries are equipped to achieve the highest standards of comfort and ease for our patients.
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 in the village of Clapham, close to Bedford Town Centre. 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. The village of Clapham is peaceful and has beautiful hidden walks.
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.