Meet the team at mydentist, Heaton Moor Road, Stockport
Your practice team
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Sharon Cranny
Practice Manager
GDC No: 162187
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Chelsea Wright
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 268715
Your clinicians
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Krishan Varma Implantologist
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2007
GDC No: 113646
Dr Krishan Varma BDS MSc (Implantology)Special interest in ImplantologyDr Varma qualified from Manchester University in 2007, and began providing implant treatments in 2010. He completed an MSc in Dental Implantology at UCLAN, and has expanded his skills and knowledge internationally at several of the worlds leading training centres, including the Kois Centre in Seattle, Harvard University in Boston, and the Urban bone regeneration institute in Hungary. From 2016 he limited his practice to focus solely on implant treatments, working as a peripatetic clinician in multiple clinics across the country. He has attained vast experience having successfully placed and restored over 4000 implants. His scope of practice includes most clinical situations from single tooth to full mouth rehabilitations, immediate implants and advanced bone and soft tissue regeneration. He also acts a mentor for clinicians training to place or restore implants.
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Basim Dawoud GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2013
GDC No: 244907
Basim qualified in dentistry from Manchester Dental School in 2013 and following two years of post graduate training he completed his medical degree at the University of Leeds. Following post graduate medical training undertook surgical training in ENT and Plastic Surgery prior to embarking on higher surgical training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Alongside this he has undertaken postgraduate qualifications in health research. Basim has performed minor oral surgery across a number of practices and also provides intravenous sedation for patients who maybe be particularly anxious about undergoing oral surgery. He has a keen research interest publishing across a number of surgical journals and is actively engaged in organising trials alongside chairing the Maxillofacial National Research Collaborative.
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Rupa Nadendla GDP Private
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2014 BDS NTR University of Health Sciences 2004
GDC No: 256031
Dr Nadendla qualified from NTR University of Health Sciences in India in 2004. Working in the hospital as an SHO in the maxillofacial surgery department, she gained vast experience within this discipline of dentistry, she worked with many different patient genres and hugely increased her understanding of the hospital services in the UK. Completing the MFDS (Edinburgh) in March 2017, Rupa has a specialist interest in restorative and preventative dentistry, believing prevention is better than cure. She is a strong advocate for maintaining oral health both within the practice and at home. Working alongside our hygienist, Rupa is an asset to the practice, providing second to none preventative advice, helping to create happy, healthy mouths within the practices patient base. She is an approachable, patient and proactive member of the team. Outside of the practice Rupa is a busy Mum with 2 girls.
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Ambreen Sameer GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2014 BDS Punjab 1997
GDC No: 138346
Dr. Ambreen Sameer is an experienced general dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic dentistry including teeth straightening treatment with ClearCorrect aligners (clear braces), teeth whitening SmileFast, Mini Smile Makeover including composite bonding and composite veneers. She graduated from De’ Montmorency College of Dentistry, University of Punjab, Pakistan in 1997 and completed her vocational training for 12 months in the affiliated dental hospital followed by working in general dental practice.Ambreen moved to UK in 2006 and completed the ORE exam for registration followed by PLVE training for 1 year. Ambreen continues to value education and participate regularly in CPD courses to increase and improve ways in which she can help patients to achieve optimum level of dental health. Ambreen is committed to ensure the patient’s best interest at all times. She treats many nervous and anxious patients and has a very calm and gentle approach to helping them cope with any nerves during treatment.She enjoys travelling, reading, cooking and spending time with family when not in practice.
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Anjum Murtaza GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2007
GDC No: 128043
Dr Anjum MurtazaBDS 2000, Statutory exam 2007Dr Anjum Murtaza has recently completed PG Diploma Prosthodontics in 2022 which is a combination of PG Certificate Restorative Dentistry and PG Certificate in Operative Dentistry after a 2 year long training from Tipton Training Academy, Manchester. She is a certified provider of short- term orthodontics with Invisalign.After completing her Statutory exams of the UK in 2007, she commenced her career with Vocational training through Edinburgh scheme and gained a wealth of experience working in Scotland. In 2013, she completed a 1 year long PG Certificate course in Paediatric Dentistry from University of Aberdeen, UK.Her experience and qualifications enable her to provide treatment in a calm, ethical and predictable manner. Along with her caring and professional approach she tries to make a difference to each and every person she treats ensuring the patient’s best interest and Oral health. She is committed to provide outstanding quality of care to NHS and Private patients.
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Charalampos Pantelidis GDP
Qualified from: DipDS Thessaloniki 2006
GDC No: 151432
Dr. Pantelidis is an experienced general dentist with a special interest in dental aesthetics and short-term orthodontic treatment with Invisalign clear aligners/braces. After graduating from Dental school of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2006 he served as a Dental officer in a Military Hospital for 12 months. Looking to expand his knowledge and experience in aesthetics, Babis moved to Manchester in 2008 where he has been practicing as a general dental practitioner ever since. He completed a course in Aesthetic Dentistry with the Tipton Training Academy in 2011. He has also completed the Invisalign course (Invisible braces) in 2016 and has been able to offer various options to patients who want to improve the aesthetics of their dentition. Babis is committed in offering high standard treatment options always ensuring the patient’s best interest and oral health. He enjoys working in a stress-free manner making patients feel as comfortable as possible overcoming their fear about dental treatment.
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Charlotte Brown GDP
Qualified from: MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2003 BChD University of Leeds 2000
GDC No: 77618
Charlotte Brown BChD hons BSc hons MFDS RCS (Eng) Charlotte qualified with Honours from Leeds University in 2000. During her dental degree she also took a year out to study for a BSc in Physiology for which she gained 1st Class honours.Following a year in General Dental Practice she worked in several hospitals in Greater Manchester also in the Community Dental Service. During this time she gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of dentistry as well as the training of dental students. She was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003. Since 2004 Charlotte has worked in General Dental Practice, providing NHS and Private treatment also specialist orthodontic practice. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry especially cosmetic treatments, tooth whitening, composite fillings, veneers, crowns, bridges and dentures, short-term orthodontic.Charlotte is committed to giving patient care the highest priority and helping patients not only have their teeth transformed but overcome any fear of dentistry they may have. Her aim is to put patients at ease by treating them in a relaxing and efficient way and providing them with the information and tools to improve their oral health.
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Gordon Jefferies GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 1983
GDC No: 57677
Dr Gordon Jefferies is a very experienced general dentist that has worked in the heart of Heaton Moor for most of his career. He worked at a practice in Portsmouth for 2 years before joining the practice and worked at Withington Hospital for several years offering oral surgery. Gordon enjoys several aspects of dentistry, but he has a special interest in oral surgery. Gordon works in a calm manner making patients feel as comfortable as possible overcoming fears about dental treatment and he is committed in offering high standard treatment options always ensuring the patient’s best interest and oral health.
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Lindsay Wigglesworth GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Liverpool 2007
GDC No: 112509
Lindsay graduated from Liverpool Dental School in 2007, she has worked for {my}dentist for the past 12 years providing a wide range of NHS and Private treatments. She is highly experienced in all aspects of general dentistry. Her main interest is in Restorative Dentistry and her focus is to maximise a patients natural smile, using the minimum of dentistry. She always has her patients best interests at the forefront of her treatment plans. She particularly enjoys the challenge of treating children and anxious patients.In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, watching sport and seeing friends. She and her family have recently moved back to the North West to be closer to home.
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Qinqin Chen GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2015
GDC No: 265613
Dr Qinqin Chen graduated with BDS from Newcastle University in 2015. In 2021 she joined {my}dentist Reddish Road. Qinqins expertise is the correction of misaligned teeth in combination with teeth whitening and composite bonding. She likes to practice a minimally invasive approach in all her treatments where possible. She is passionate about preventing dental problems such as gum disease and tooth decay by promoting good oral hygiene and increasing awareness in prevention through education. Qinqin has an interest in facial aesthetics (anti-ageing treatments), delivering safe treatments in a natural way to enhance patients beauty and skin tone as well as being a certified ClearCorrect provider (clear aligner braces similar to Invisalign) and has been able to provide her patients various options who want to improve their dentition. The most important aspect of her patient-focused care is that patients are able to complete their treatments confidently and happily.Outside of work Qinqin likes to play the piano to relax.
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Catherine Hunt Hygienist
Qualified from: BSc Oral Health Science University of Manchester 2003
GDC No: 6314
Dental Hygienist/Therapist Catherine started her working life as a dental nurse, obtaining the national qualification followed by the radiography and conscious sedation as post graduate qualifications. Catherine then furthered her career by qualifying in 2004 from Manchester Dental Hospital as a dental hygienist and therapist. Catherine specialises in periodontal treatment from routine cleaning to full mouth disinfection. She also has an interest in facial aesthetics which led her to complete a course in teeth whitening and a course on anti-aging treatments and fillers. Catherine enjoys promoting preventative dental care and provides talks and advice to various schools on oral hygiene, diet advice and healthy living. Catherine has two children that keep her busy when she is not at work and when given the opportunity she enjoys working out at the gym and socialising with her friends.
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Chloe Norcross Hygienist
Qualified from: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Birmingham 2013
GDC No: 244446
Our Hygienist Chloe joined us in 2014 after qualifying from the University of Birmingham in 2013 with a BSC in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. As a hygienist her main role is treating and educating patients about periodontal disease. She is passionate about promoting preventative dentistry, Chloe spends time with her patients tailoring their oral hygiene routine, educating, and encouraging them to maintain good oral health. Chloe enjoys promoting preventative dental care and provides talks and advice to various schools in the local area on oral hygiene, diet advice and healthy living. When Chloe is not in practice, she enjoys spending quality time with her partner and little girl.
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Burhanul-Haq Khan Endodontist
GDC No: 81937
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Aishah Khan GDP
GDC No: 296389
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Elvira Akhundova GDP
GDC No: 267619
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Nafeesa Khan GDP
GDC No: 309733
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Tiphanie Adam GDP
GDC No: 271394
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