Meet the team at mydentist, Plains Road, Mapperley
Your practice team
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Kemar Gritton
Practice Manager
GDC No: 266433
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Petrova Tucker
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Barry Sims GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS Lond 1992
GDC No: 68486
Barry Sims provides dental implants at LDSC. Dr Sims graduated from Guy’s and St Thomas Dental Hospital in 1992 and has continued to develop his expertise and skills with a specialist interest in Restorative Dentistry and Implant Therapy Dr Sims achieved the Masters of Medical Science in Implantology from the University of Sheffield in 2008Dr Sims is a highly experienced Implant surgeon specialising in surgical and restorative implant dentistry. With an exceptionally high standard of clinical care, Barry has placed more than 2000 dental implants using multiple implant systems as well as multiple bone graft and sinus lifting procedures. As a member of the Association of Dental Implantology UK and the European Association of Osseointegration, Barry receives continuous updates on the latest developments in dental implant technology that allow him to provide effective treatment in the most sympathetic and relaxed manner.
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Amreen Akhtar GDP
Qualified from: BChD University of Leeds 2016
GDC No: 264912
Originally hailing from Yorkshire and graduated from the University of Leeds, Dr Amreen Akhtar has considerable experience in both NHS and Private practices. She has a particular interest in short term Orthodontics, currently offering Invisalign, Whitening and Bonding to change the appearance of teeth in the smile zone. Amreen finds nothing more satisfying that seeing a patient's smile transformed. Amreen loves meeting new people, and will always attempt to put you at ease, being bubbly and full of conversation, whilst focusing on the job of looking after your oral health. She considers herself a real foodie, and enjoys travelling.
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Ana Gonzalez Shimada GDP
Qualified from: Lic Odont University of Oviedo 2008
GDC No: 179352
Dr Gonzalez first qualified in Spain (Oviedo) in 2008. Dr Gonzalez also completed a masters in Orthodontics and has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment). Ana moved to England in 2013 and has been an established provider of NHS dentistry since then. Dr Gonzalez is a highly skilled Invisalign provider completing over 50 complex cases. Ana is also one of two clinicians in the practice that offer Enlighten Whitening. Ana started working for Mapperley Plains in 2019 and has been a patient favourite ever since. You will be able to see her upstairs in surgery 7 most days.
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Helga Martin GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 1995
GDC No: 70703
Dr Helga Martin qualified at Sheffield University in June 1995. She started working at Mapperley in August 1996. Since then, she has enjoyed all aspects of dentistry in general practice, finding it very fulfilling helping nervous patients to receive treatment. Helga went to Australia in 2006 for a year working in a small town in far North Queensland, providing a wide range of private dental treatments. She returned to our Mapperley practice in 2007. Over the next couple of year’s she became interested in teaching dentists, gaining a post graduate qualification with South Yorkshire’s Deanery in 2010 as an Educational Supervisor, and then continuing the role with Health Education East Midlands in 2014. She studied Clinical Education at Sheffield University in 2012, gaining a Distinction. In 2015, she took part in a six-month part time oral surgery course for General Dentists at Sheffield University. Over the years, Helga has continued to pursue a wide range of courses to develop and enhance her clinical skills and knowledge. She enjoys taking part in a peer review group. She is passionate about preventative dentistry.
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Maria Silva GDP
Qualified from: LMD Egas Moniz Higher School of Health Sciences 2022
GDC No: 307137
Cristina graduated from her integrated master’s degree in Dentistry from Egas Moniz Higher Institute of Health Science (IUEM), Lisbon, Portugal. After working as a general dentist and teacher’s assistant in IUEM, she moved to the UK in 2023 and has been a part of the {my}dentist family ever since. Cristina has a special interest in restorative dentistry and facial aesthetics. Cristina provides exceptional care, helps putting patients at ease to make them feel comfortable in order to make the dentist visit a good experience.When not working Cristina enjoys baking ,much to the delight of the dental team. She also enjoys reading novels.
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Paul Fletcher GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2004
GDC No: 83474
Dr Paul Fletcher first qualified in 2004 at Birmingham University. he has worked with us since qualifying, and has a special affinity to the practice. He lives locally and has two children which attend nearby schools. Dr Fletcher is proud to provide NHS dental care for his local community. He also enjoys offering private and cosmetic dental treatments such as teeth whitening solutions. Paul is keen to update his knowledge and skills, and regularly attends lectures at the Nottingham Dental Society amongst others. Dr Fletcher enjoys sports and going to the gym in his spare time
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Karen Steele Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1992
GDC No: 4328
Karen Steele is a qualified and very experienced dental hygienist, who has worked in various NHS and private practices across the country. Karen attended the Kings College of London Dental School, where she qualified and gained a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in September 1992. Karen was also awarded the Oral B Prize Award for patient motivation. Karen is known for her gentle approach and unique qualities, especially in treating nervous and anxious patients. Karen is passionate about patient care and ensuring patients understand how to keep their smiles healthy in between dental appointments. Karen is also able to provide stain removal treatments such as airflow.
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Anastasia Thomas GDP
GDC No: 302405
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Bartlomiej Pasierbski GDP
GDC No: 236605
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Elspeth Parsons GDP
GDC No: 79498
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Mueerah Naeem GDP
GDC No: 309846
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Maria Khan Hygienist
GDC No: 296295
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org