Meet the team at mydentist, Risley Hill, Sandiacre
Your practice team
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Debbie Gordon
Practice Manager
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Rebecca Waters
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 268821
Your clinicians
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Deana Al-Darwash Orthodontist
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2012 BDS Baghdad 2004
GDC No: 243460
Dr Deana is passionate about levelling her patients’ teeth, she graduated in 2004 and delved into a career as a dentist. Although she enjoyed the profession for a full ten years, Deana strived to further her career in this field. She started her second passion in dentistry and studied a Postgraduate in Orthodontics. After achieving her MJDF from the Royal College of Surgeon of England in 2014, she pursued further education and began a Master’s Degree at Warwick University. Deana has been practicing Orthodontics since then. Deana has gained significant experience in the past 8 years and offers traditional fixed brace appliances and clear aligners.“My best moments are when I see the big smile drawn on my patients’ faces, the confidence they gain throughout their journey with braces and the gratefulness they show me toward the quality of work received is beyond description. I count the past 8 years of experience in Orthodontics as the best years in my career. I have gained knowledge and skills that made me confident to help my patients and provide the best quality of care.”
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Surendra Naidoo GDP Private
Qualified from: Diploma Clinical Dental Technology Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2011 Final Certification in Dental Technology City & Guilds 1990
GDC No: 151206
Mr Nadoo qualified as a CDT in Edinburgh in 1990. He has taught in South Africa to third and final year dental students. He is also accomplished in implant-based work and conventional dentures.Mr Nadoo has run a successful laboratory before moving to long Island New York, he worked with an associate professor providing high quality dentures for sport stars and celebrities. He returned to the uk in 2000 and worked for several practices and went on to qualifying through the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery as a Clinical Dental Technician reviving a Royal College of surgeons certificate RCS(Eng) in 2011 and a BSc (Hons) first Mr Nadoo’s passion lies within high end private dentures and difficult cases, although he is just as happy creating crowns & bridges.He has just won a competition with kemdent for his aesthetic pleasing dentures. In spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
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Angela Tunney GDP
Qualified from: BChD University of Leeds 1992
GDC No: 68342
Angela studied at Leeds University, graduating in 1992. She then worked in Lincoln and Luton before joining the practice here in Sandiacre in 1995. Angela prides herself in providing exceptional customer service and believes that kindness and empathy go a long way and tries to treat her patients as she would her own family. She particularly enjoys treating nervous patients and being able to see the progress they make. She currently works at the practice 4 days a week, treating adults and children on the NHS. She has three children and she really enjoys reading, cooking, gardening and socialising with friends and family.
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Beata Ryczkowska-Cwik GDP
Qualified from: Lek Dent Szczecin 1995
GDC No: 84104
Beata graduated from the Pomeranian University of Szczeci, Poland in 1995 and from there worked in Nottingham for a number of years, before joining Risley Hill Dental Practice in 2017.Beata provides NHS/private and aesthetic dental services, whilst her caring nature means she has the ability to put patients at ease and offers a gentle, personal approach to dentistry. As a professional Beata is committed to achieving high quality work and attends regular dental courses, events and lectures.Outside of work Beata enjoys practicing tai chi (Yang Style) on a daily basis, Chinese brush painting and gardening in the summertime.
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David Hall GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2003
GDC No: 82328
David originated from Saddleworth, and studied dentistry at The University of Birmingham, graduating in 2003. He moved to Stratford-upon-Avon where he worked for the next 9 years. It was there that he was introduced to implant dentistry, initially starting his experience by restoring implants before moving on to placements and more advanced cases. David has been placing implants for 15 years, during which time he has become an ITI (International Team for Implantology) member and attended numerous courses and master classes to improve his knowledge and practical skills. David relocated to the East Midlands in 2012 where he started his family and has settled nicely. Outside of dentistry he is a keen golfer playing locally at Erewash valley Golf club and striving to lower his handicap… with mixed success.
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Joana Carvalho GDP
Qualified from: Mestrado em Medicina Dentaria (Dental Medicine) Fernando Pessoa University 2015
GDC No: 266120
Joana qualified in 2015 from Universidade Ferrando Passoa in Portugal and joined the practice in August 2024. She currently works at the practice 2 days a week, providing NHS and private care for her patients.She is passionate about endodontics and is currently undergoing a post graduate course at Chester University. Joana also enjoys working with children, and her calm, fun-loving personality helps ease them. She places great emphasis on updating her clinical knowledge on modern techniques, materials and technology to ensure she continues to provide the best possible care to her patients.Away from work Joana loves to travel, spending time with family, going for walks or relaxing with a good book!
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Marzieh Shafieibavani GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2023 Doctor in Dentistry (DD) Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences 2015
GDC No: 306759
Dr. Marzieh Shafieibavani holds a DDS in dentistry and served as a diligent general dentist in Shiraz, Iran, for approximately five years before transitioning her practice to the UK. She successfully obtained qualification in the UK through the ORE exam. Committed to delivering exemplary dental care, Marzieh offers a comprehensive array of services, including fillings, crowns, dentures, and cosmetic procedures such as teeth straightening, veneers, and teeth whitening. Graduating with honors as a top-performing straight A student, she remains abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry through ongoing education. Marzieh adopts a personalised approach to patient care, attentively addressing individual concerns and fostering a welcoming environment within the practice. Fluent in both English and Persian, she warmly embraces patients from diverse backgrounds, delivering care with empathy and understanding.
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Mohini Patel GDP
Qualified from: Grado en Odontologia Valencia 2018
GDC No: 279489
Mohini qualified with a dental Degree from the Universidad Europea de Valencia in Spain in 2018. Mohini is passionate about her profession, since she has completed a post graduate Degree in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Mohini prides herself in providing exceptional customer service with the skill level to match. She is dedicated to providing excellence in general, family and aesthetic dentistry. Mohini hopes to continually expand her skills and ensure patients feel at ease during their dental appointments.Mohini is also an Invisalign (teeth straightening with clear braces) and SmileFast composite veneer providerOutside of the dental clinic, Mohini enjoys travelling, exploring new places, spending time with her family and friends and watching Bollywood movies.
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Rosanna Posl GDP
Qualified from: Zahnarzt Ulm 2015
GDC No: 259633
Rosanna was born in Germany and graduated from the renowned Ulm University based in southern Germany in 2015. She moved to England the same year, starting her journey in General Dentistry (NHS and private) Growing up in a family of dental technicians, there‘s never been a doubt that she‘d become a dentist as her interest in dental prosthetics and aesthetics was fuelled from a young age. To further her education in this field, she has attended courses for Aesthetic Dentures and is a Denture Excellence brand holder.In addition to this, she also enjoys the field of aesthetic dentistry, particularly front tooth restorations. She is also the Invisalign Go provider for the practice.Rosanna Is a member of the British Dental Association. In her spare time she takes part in amateur musical theatre productions and likes training at the gym.
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Steven Noble GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 1995
GDC No: 70688
Steve qualified in 1995 from Sheffield University and returned to his native Nottingham straight after. He has worked most of his career in the area with a few years in Lincoln along the way.Since graduating he has made great efforts to stay at the leading edge of modern dental procedures and has completed hundreds of hours of post graduate study, including the renowned Paul Tipton Restorative Dental course. He continues to improve his knowledge within a local peer review group with a number of local specialists.For 7 years he was one of the dentists selected to be a Foundation Trainer for the program that gives training and mentorship to young dentists entering the profession, this has helped to keep him up to date with current ideas and an appreciation of the trends in modern dental care.Outside of dentistry his interests include cricket, Nottingham Forest, skiing, along with trying to learn German and the guitar.His commitment is to give the best dental experience he possibly can with a focus on fulfilling his patients needs in a safe and comfortable environment.
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Chidimma Nnajiofor Therapist
Qualified from: Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2022
GDC No: 301423
Chidimma is a qualified dental therapist with the best professional touch, She also has a master's degree in public health from Glasgow Caledonian University London 2022. She registered with the GDC as a dental therapist in 2022 and joined the Risleyhill team in April 2023,as a dental hygienist. Chidimma is a calm, ever smiling and confident therapist who provides gentle hygiene and dental treatment. She is an expert in the management of periodontal problems, teeth restoration, airflow stain removal, and mechanical plaque removal. She promotes and educates patients on the best practices of oral hygiene techniques, which in turn helps her patients maintain optimal dental care and disease prevention.
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Amrita Sokhi Employed Dentist
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2014
GDC No: 251693
Amrita graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and for the past 7 years has been working in various dental practices located around the East Midlands. She is a current Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery. She places great emphasis on updating her clinical knowledge on modern techniques, materials and technology. Amrita is currently completing a Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry with the College of Dentistry to enhance her skills in more complex dentistry.Amrita adopts a gentle and calm approach when treating all her patients and finds it very rewarding to help anxious patients overcome their fears and receive the care they need. She also enjoys providing smile makeovers using affordable systems such as Smilefast (composite veneers) and Clearcorrect (clear aligners).Away from work Amrita enjoys socialising, playing the piano and guitar, cooking and spending time with her two young children.
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