Meet the team at mydentist, Appleton Gate, Newark
Your practice team
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Jamal Alvaranga
Practice Manager
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Amber Lawrence
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 293751
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Darcie Smithson
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 279542
Your clinicians
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Santosh Sinha Orthodontist
Qualified from: MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2005 BDS Lond 2001
GDC No: 79810
Dr Sinha Is a specialist orthodontist and is registered with the GDC on their specialist register. She is experienced at providing NHS and private orthodontic treatments to children and adults in both hospital and specialist practices. Dr Sinha is able to offer a range of treatments including clear fixed braces, Invisalign and Damon system. Dr Sinha completed her three year orthodontic training at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (Sheffield University) and was awarded her MClinDent (ortho) and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of surgeons in London. She graduated as a Dental Surgeon from Kings College London in 2001. Dr Sinha has developed a range of skills and dental techniques, including the management of anxious patients in adults and children, through various hospital and practice posts in disciplines such as restorative, paediatrics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental public health.
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Ogbemudia Adeghe GDP Private
Qualified from: LDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2015
GDC No: 260881
Ogbe qualified from LDS RCS England 2015, MFDS RCPS (Glasgow). He gained his Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) from the university of Benin, Nigeria in 2006. Ogbe has worked in various dental hospitals, including Maxillofacial and oral surgery departments, he is very knowledgeable in his field and can help to ease his patients anxieties. Ogbe joined {my}dentist Newark in 2019. Ogbe has further qualifications and can offer his patients various cosmetic treatments, such as teeth whitening treatments with Philips Zoom and Enlighten, teeth straightening treatments with ClearCorrect, composite bonding treatments and cosmetic dentures. Ogbe is currently studying on a dental implant course, and he hopes to offer this treatment to his patients soon. Outside of dentistry, Ogbe enjoys spending time with his family and watching movies.
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Saquib Aziz GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS Lond 2000
GDC No: 78152
Dr Aziz came to My Dentist Newark in July 2000 after completing his degree at Guys and St Thomas’ Dental Hospital.Dr Aziz began his dental implant training with the ITI implant training pathway attending implant restorative and surgical courses and congresses plus mentoring with ITI Fellows. He has furthered his knowledge and skills by attending advanced implant courses at the University of Berne ZMK, Switzerland, spending invaluable time shadowing internationally renowned implant surgeon Professor Buser and learning the latest in implant surgery techniques. This has provided him with an outstanding foundation for all aspects of implantology, including treatment planning, surgical and restorative procedures , tissue regeneration, bone grafting and tissue management.Dr Aziz has also achieved the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
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Annapurna Indluru GDP
GDC No: 209078
Annapurna qualified in 2004 in India, then completed the UK Statutory exam in 2011. Annapurna joined {my}dentist Newark in January 2024. Anna holds further qualifications in Implants and Restorative Dentistry, Anna can also offer patients teeth straightening treatments with Invisalign and ClearCorrect, which both use a clear aligner system to assist patients with correcting crowded teeth. Anna takes great pleasure in cosmetic dentistry, she thoroughly enjoys helping her patients to achieve the results they want and can also offer composite bonding treatments along with dental implants and teeth whitening treatments with Enlighten and Philips Zoom. In her spare time, Anna enjoys swimming and going to the gym. She loves to travel and explore new places. Anna also has an artistic side which she likes to explore through the medium of painting.
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Dan-Eugen Vulpe GDP
Qualified from: DMD Timisoara 2003
GDC No: 109909
Dan qualified in 2003 at the Timiosara University in Romania, he then joined the {my}dentist Newark practice in 2007. Dan is one of our longest standing dentists and is a very important part of the team. During his years at {my}dentist Newark, Dan has built up a large and loyal patient base. Dan has a calming manner; this helps him to put nervous patients minds at ease. Dan offers general dentistry, along with this he can offer teeth whitening treatments with Philips Zoom and Enlighten. Dan can also offer his patients cosmetic dentures, and other gap replacements such as bridges. Dan loves to help his patients achieve their dream smile. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and he loves to travel.
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Farah Khan GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2006
GDC No: 103067
Farah works at our practice seeing both NHS and Private patients recently joining us after returning from maternity leave. Farah has quickly become a very popular member within the team and with patients establishing herself as a firm favourite due to her calming manor, she particularly works well with anxious patients and young children and likes to make sure she puts them at ease making it a fun experience rather than a chore , Farah finds that having the chance to listen and understand the patients requirements and working with the patients through every step, means that the patient gets exactly what they want with a fantastic finish.Farah has two young children, in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and Netflix.
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Jacintha Paul GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2007 BDS Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University 1999
GDC No: 111315
Jacintha qualified from Dr. MGR Tamil Nadu Medical University (India) in 2000 and completed her U.K statutory exam in 2007. She holds an MJDF qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons, London. Jacintha is very passionate about her dentistry and believes patient care comes first. She has mentored several dentists working newly under the NHS and will soon be providing training for Foundation Dentists at {my}dentist Newark. She currently provides a wide range of treatment under NHS and Private and sees patients under the {my}dentist Plan. Alongside General Dentistry, Jacintha also provides ClearCorrect teeth straightening with clear aligners, teeth whitening treatments with Philips Zoom and Enlighten, and various types of Dentures including acrylic, flexible and chrome. Jacintha utilises the 3D Scanner we have available in practice as opposed to taking traditional impressions. Jacintha is currently undertaking her training in Implant dentistry and hopes to offer this to her patients soon. She always like to keep her knowledge and skills updated. Apart from dentistry, Jacintha enjoys spending her time cooking, gardening, writing and travelling.
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Khaula Khan GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2008
GDC No: 172931
Khaula graduated from KMDC in 2006 then performed the UK Stat Exam in 2008. Khaula joined {my}dentist Newark in 2013 and is an extremely valued member of the team. Khaula gained her masters in Prosthodontics in December 2018 from Kings College London, with this she can offer advanced dentures for her patients. Khaula has also had further education meaning she can offer ClearCorrect teeth straightening treatments for her patients who want to achieve their dream smile, ClearCorrect is achieved with clear aligners. Along with general dentistry and ClearCorrect treatment, Khaula offers teeth whitening with Enlighten and Philips Zoom, composite bonding treatment, plus fixed and removable prosthetics. In her spare time, Khaula enjoys travelling, spending time with her family and she also loves to dance.
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Paul Kiwanuka GDP
Qualified from: BDS Lond 2007
GDC No: 115613
Dr Paul Kiwanuka holds degrees in Medicine and Dentistry. He intercalated a 1st class Biomaterials degree (BSc) at the prestigious Kings College London during his dental studies. Paul completed foundation dental training and Royal College memberships examinations (MFDS RCSEd) in the East of England Deanery. A passion for education and further training led him to London and Oxford to complete posts in oral and maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry and oral surgery, honing skills in managing challenging dental cases. Paul has postgraduate certificate qualifications in dental implantology, he continues to expand his knowledge and skills with International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the Straumann Group, developing his dental implant service. He provides facial aesthetic treatments and holds a postgraduate master’s degree (MSc) with distinction in Aesthetic Medicine. Paul transforms patient’s smiles and improves confidence with crowns, bridges, whitening, teeth straightening and cosmetic bonding. He endeavours to make your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible and will always try to ensure patients have the knowledge to make decisions on their care. In his spare time, Paul likes swimming, cycling, and racket sports. He enjoys travelling and furthering his education to provide the best evidenced based care to his patients.
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Rukhsar Shaheryar Kazi GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2020 BDS Karachi 2010
GDC No: 295003
Rukhsar qualified from KMDC in 2010 and completed the UK Statutory Exam in 2021. Rukhsar joined {my}dentist Newark in December 2021 and has since become an integral member of the team. Rukhsar ensures to deliver the highest standard of care for her patients by continuous development, she has attended various courses, training and lectures to reflect this. She is a firm believer in a preventative approach to dentistry, has an interest in minimally invasive treatments and cosmetic dentistry. Alongside general dentistry Rukhsar provides teeth whitening with Enlighten and Philips zoom, clear aligner treatment with ClearCorrect and composite bonding. In her spare time Rukhsar enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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Steven Nairn GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 1997
GDC No: 73912
Steven graduated from Charles Clifford Dental school in 1997, He joined the {my}dentist family in 2018!Steven is passionate about providing patients with the highest quality of customer care in a comfortable environment, giving patients the confidence and choice to understand the full range of possible treatment options and undergo treatment which best suits their dental wishes and needs. He says his greatest achievements are when all his patients walk out of his surgery happy and confident with their new smiles.In his spare time outside of work, he enjoys relaxing in the sun and being out in his garden.
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Thomas Kiwanuka GDP
Qualified from: BDS Lond 2007
GDC No: 115612
Thomas has a passion for learning and holds four degrees from prestigious London Universities. He is one of the few dual qualified dentists with degrees in Biomaterials, Dentistry, Medicine, and Aesthetic medicine in which he obtained a Distinction award in 2023. He began his dental career in the East of England Deanery as a Dental Associate, until his passion and interest in surgery led him to follow a career pathway within the hospital. Thomas has worked and trained in some of the busiest and well-regarded hospital units in London, the Midlands, and the South Coast, gaining a plethora of experience in managing patient’s complex needs both in Dentistry and Medicine. Thomas takes great pleasure in furthering his dental knowledge through courses and conferences, ensuring he provides the best treatment and care for his patients. He has completed postgraduate certificate courses in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Implants with the renowned Paul Tipton. More recently, he has been developing his dental implant practice with the Straumann group. Thomas also offers facial aesthetic procedures and enjoys improving his patient’s smile with teeth straightening treatments, teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding. To relax, Thomas plays tennis, badminton, golf, swims and follows the Formula 1.
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Matthew Layton Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene University of Leeds 2018
GDC No: 281007
Matthew graduated from the University of Leeds in 2018 and gained his Diploma in Dental Hygiene, he then joined {my}dentist Newark in April 2021. Matthew works with his patients to improve their oral hygiene with either standard scale and polish appointments or periodontal appointments for patients that need extra care. Matthew’s favourite treatment is the Airflow stain removal he offers, he feels the Airflow achieves a noticeable improvement and patients leave the surgery with huge smile on their face. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys going to the gym, he also partakes in sports such as squash, badminton and football. Matthew likes to spend time with his friends and play board games. Matthew relaxes at the end of the day by playing video games.
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Kirsty Budge-Haynes Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Sheffield 2012 Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assisting NEBDSA 1993
GDC No: 123297
Kirsty graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2010 with a diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, she joined the {my}dentist Newark family in 2019. Kirsty works closely with her patients, assisting with their oral hygiene and offering advice on ways to improve oral hygiene. Kirsty offers standard scale and polish appointments, periodontal treatment, and our Airflow stain removal treatment. Kirsty is also a qualified dental therapist and can perform many dental procedures, she has further qualifications and can also offer teeth whitening treatments and facial aesthetics such as filler and anti-wrinkle injections. Kirsty enjoys working with her periodontal patients to watch them improve their oral and physical health throughout appointments with her, she is very knowledgeable in her field and can offer advice on oral hygiene products for patients to use at home. Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She loves to read and spend time with her animals.
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Olushola Mesioye Therapist
GDC No: 307898
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