Meet the team at mydentist, Ashburnham Road, Luton
Your practice team
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Emma Pattison
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Christiaan Liebenberg GDP Private
Qualified from: BChD Stell 1989
GDC No: 65696
Christiaan Liebenberg has been part of the {my}dentist family since 1994. Christiaan is originally from South Africa and moved to the UK in 1990. Christiaan has seen many changes over the years including moving premises and different owners. In April 2023 he joined {my}dentist Ashburnham Road practice.Christiaan has always maintained patient care as his priority and this shows with many of his patients being very loyal for many years.Christiaan is a very popular dentist due to his calm and gentle manner. He is passionate in spending time with the patient and listens to them to make sure they receive the best possible care they need.As one of our private dentists he is able to spend more time with each patient and offers an affordable plan to help patients spread the cost of their Examination and Cleaning.
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Arifa Usman GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2018 BDS University of Health Sciences Lahore 2012
GDC No: 278548
. Dr. Usman is a dedicated and experienced dentist with a passion for enhancing smiles and improving oral health. She lives and works in the local area and has a passion for helping the local community. Dr. Usman has honed her skills in both general and cosmetic dentistry, offering personalized care to patients of all ages. Known for a gentle touch and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Usman ensures that each visit is comfortable and stress-free. Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in dental care, she provides cutting-edge treatments. Outside the office, Dr. Usman enjoys spending time with her children.
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Faryal Ahmed GDP
Qualified from: DDM Medical University of Plovdiv 2021
GDC No: 299239
Faryal graduated from Queen Mary University of London in 2013, with a BSc in Biology.Spending most of her life in London, she took a leap and relocated to Bulgaria to further her studies, graduating with a DMD from the Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria in 2021. Faryal loves giving back to the community and during her time in both London and Bulgaria she organised and actively participated in various women’s charities. Moving to Lancashire Faryal joined the {my}dentist team in April of 2022. During her with {my}dentist, Faryal has become well loved by both the team and the patients. She has a talent for putting people at ease with her warm and caring nature, and never fails to put a smile on our face.Faryal enjoy all aspects of dentistry and has a keen eye for detail. She finds treating nervous patients particularly rewarding and always puts her patient’s needs first. She strives to work with her patients to achieve their goals at their pace.Faryal is committed to developing her skills further and is currently training in Mini Smile Makeover cosmetic dental procedures. A novice at fencing her other hobbies include fine cuisine, cooking and hiking.
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Juspreet Riyat GDP
Qualified from: BDS Lond 2008
GDC No: 156914
She has been working at (My)Dentist in Ashburnham for over 10 years and in general practice for over 15 years.During this time, Dr.Riyat has completed multiple courses including a year long certificate course in Cosmetic Dentistry in 2013, as well as acquiring certificates of competence for Botox administration.Dr. Riyat is a member of the British Dental Association and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentists and attends regular seminars and courses in her field.Dr. Riyat has become skilled at treating a variety of dental cases from simple to more complex treatments involving dentures, crowns and other restorative procedures.She is committed to providing the highest quality care for her patients in a relaxed and friendly chair-side manner and this is a reflected in her loyal and ever-growing patient list.She is looking forward to continuing her professional development with a particular interest in tooth whitening and Endodontics. Outside of work, Dr. Riyat is a bit of a foodie and enjoys cooking (and eating!) new dishes as well as travelling, reading, and spending time with her family.
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Kiner Savadia GDP
Qualified from: MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2002 BDS University of Bristol 1998
GDC No: 74320
Dr. Savadia is a dedicated dentist with over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive dental care. Graduating from BDS University of Bristol 1998 Dr. Savadia is committed to enhancing patients' oral health through preventive care, advanced treatments, and a patient-centered approach. Specialising in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, He stays updated with the latest advancements to offer the best solutions. Dr. Savadia is known for his gentle touch and ability to make even the most anxious patients feel comfortable. Outside of work, he enjoys cricket and spending time with his family reflecting a well-rounded and compassionate approach to life and care.
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Mohammad Moinuddin GDP
Qualified from: BDS King's College London 2018
GDC No: 278297
Mohammad graduated from King's College, London in 2018. Since then he has worked as a general dentist in mixed practices, and has undertaken numerous aesthetic and restorative dental courses such as those by Monik Vasant, the IAS Academy, and a year long course by the London Dental Academy. Mohammad joined {my}dentist in October 2019 and joined the {my}dentist Ashburnham team in August 2022. Mohammad's particular dental interests lie in both straightening teeth with clear aligners, as well as cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening and composite bonding to achieve smile makeovers. Outside of dentistry he is a keen cricket and squash player, likes to keep fit through calisthenics, and is an avid fan of horror! See some of his dental work by following his Instagram page @dr.moin.dental."
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Samiah Naz GDP
Qualified from: Tandläkare Karolinska Institutet 1992
GDC No: 79233
Samiah Naz lives and works in Luton so has a great understanding of the patients in the area and their needs. She is also a mum and knows the importance of a healthy and happy lifestyle.Samiah enjoys all aspects of Dentistry but has a keen interest in Private Dentures. She has embarked on further training and has gained a qualification in Denture of Excellence. This has provided her with the skills to help patients that have previously struggled to wear dentures and to provide them the look and comfort they desire.Samiah is a very popular dentist at the practice which is due to her gentle and kind nature.
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Shiyamala Thamotharan GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2010 BDS University of Peradeniya 2003
GDC No: 192557
Shiyamala qualified in Srilanka in 2003 .She qualified ORE in the UK in 2010. She has gained experience in working in general practice before moving to {my}dentist Luton in 2017.She is committed to continuous professional development and strives to give all of her patients the best care they need. She likes to spend time with the patients and listens to their needs before embarking on a treatment plan.Shiyamala has a kind and friendly manner and always has the patient’s best interests at heart. She is hard working and is a fantastic member of our team.Outside of work Shiyamala likes to play Badminton and spend time with her family.
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Muriam Rashid Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2012 National Certificate NEBDN 2004
GDC No: 150613
Muriam qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2012 at the Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London. She is an experienced Hygienist who is confident in treating a variety of patients such as those with advanced gum disease, who are nervous, have sensitive teeth and complex medical needs. Muriam is very keen in educating patients on the importance of gum care so she can help patients to maintain their own gum health and prevent any problems re-occurring. She will spend time listening and talking to the patient and advise on different cleaning tools and techniques to suit their mouth. In addition, she provides Airflow for full stain removal and is happy to see patients under Direct Access (those who have not seen a dentist but would like their teeth cleaned).Muriam approaches her work with a professional and caring attitude to all of her patients. She has a holistic approach and takes into account the patient’s lifestyle and needs. She loves to meet new people and tries to make them feel as comfortable as possible during all treatments.
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Sfila Mahmood Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2013
GDC No: 248499
Sfila is a qualified Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapist . Sfila qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2013 at the Kings College in London.Sfila joined {my}dentist Luton Dental Practice in 2013 and has joined our team in {my}dentist Ashburnham Road Dental Practice in April 2023.Sfila loves working with patients to improve their oral hygiene and gum care.As she lives in the area she is very aware of the patients needs and strives to help each patient as with their individual treatment plans.Sfila has a strong passion to learn and progress in her career, and an ongoing desire to learn.In her spare time love travelling eating well and going for long walks.
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Hatixhe Jazo GDP
GDC No: 294242
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