Meet the team at mydentist St Margarets Road, Cheltenham
Your practice team
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Amy Lawman
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 306392
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Georgina Turnock
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 294253
Your clinicians
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Mariusz Zawada GDP
Qualified from: Lek Stom Szczecin 2002
GDC No: 106353
Mariusz Daniel Zawada DDS,MSc,OMFS (Manchester) Mariusz graduated from the Pomeranian Medical University in 2002 with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery and has studied implant dentistry across the UK, Europe and Australia and earned his Master of Science degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Manchester with distinction.Providing the most advanced dental care in a comfortable atmosphere is the priority of Mariusz. Along with cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics, implantology is one of his main professional interests. Mariusz regularly attends courses at a national and international level, which enable him to apply to the latest technologies and techniques.Mariusz is married with a young son and daughter. When not delivering great dentistry or spending the time with family he enjoys stargazing, riding his bike, snowboarding and paragliding.
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Kriton Chaziris GDP Private
Qualified from: DipDs Thessaloniki 2018
GDC No: 284576
Kriton graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2018 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. After his graduation, Kriton started his career in Greece at a private dental practice and he also served in the armed forces as a dental practitioner in two military hospitals before moving to UK and joining {my}dentist in 2020. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and his main motivation is to help patients overcome their dental concerns and put them at ease. Kriton is constantly striving to expand and improve his skills and has undertaken several post-graduate courses. Kriton also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology with distinction from the University of Bristol. Outside of work, Kriton enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports and travelling abroad.
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Naiz Khan GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS University of Bristol 2005
GDC No: 101469
Introducing our esteemed dentist, who graduated from the University of Bristol in 2005 and has been a valuable member of our team since 2006. Throughout his role as a clinical support manager, he has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious CEO award for special contribution in 2016 and Field Team Member of the year in 2019.His dedication to teeth straightening is evident through his certifications in the full Invisalign product, and he proudly holds the title of a Diamond Provider - an honor reserved for the highest level of Invisalign expertise. In 2023, he achieved a remarkable feat, standing among the top 1% of Invisalign doctors worldwide, a testament to his unparalleled commitment to excellence in orthodontics.With his extensive knowledge and skill in Invisalign treatments, he expertly addresses a range of orthodontic concerns, from crooked teeth to crowded or gapped smiles, all while ensuring a clear, removable, and comfortable experience that seamlessly integrates into your daily life.
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Blake Sanders GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 1999
GDC No: 75966
Blake qualified from University of Birmingham in 1999. Since then he was working in Nottinghamshire, The West Midlands, Gloucestershire and most recently Cheltenham.Blake has a passion for education and had an additional role as an Educational Supervisor for newly qualified dentists, something he hopes to return to in his new position with us. He has helped to launch the careers of many young dentists, something he is very proud of. In addition to enjoying all aspects of general dentistry Blake has also started his implant journey, and is looking to bring those skills to Cheltenham. Outside of work he is lead singer and guitarist of The Desperados, who can often be seen playing live in Gloucestershire and around the country. He also enjoys riding his motorbike, spending time with his family, and waking his dog, Colin.
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Mariusz Zawada GDP
Qualified from: Lek Stom Szczecin 2002
GDC No: 106353
Mariusz Daniel Zawada DDS,MSc,OMFS (Manchester) Mariusz graduated from the Pomeranian Medical University in 2002 with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery and has studied implant dentistry across the UK, Europe and Australia and earned his Master of Science degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Manchester with distinction.Providing the most advanced dental care in a comfortable atmosphere is the priority of Mariusz. Along with cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics, implantology is one of his main professional interests. Mariusz regularly attends courses at a national and international level, which enable him to apply to the latest technologies and techniques.Mariusz is married with a young son and daughter. When not delivering great dentistry or spending the time with family he enjoys stargazing, riding his bike, snowboarding and paragliding.
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Natalia Gheorghe GDP
Qualified from: DMD Bucharest 2001
GDC No: 110158
Dr Natalia Gheorghe Qualified : Bucharest 2001GDC no 110158Dr Natalia Gheorghe qualified from UMF Carol Davila Bucharest in 2001. After graduation she has completed a three years postgraduate course in General Dentistry. Natalia enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and offers patients treatments such as : Invisalign Go for misaligned teeth, cosmetic dentures - Denture Excellence and teeth whitening treatments. She also completed a 6 month Endodontic training course at the My Dentist Academy under the tutelage of Sanjeev Bhanderi senior clinical lecturer at the University of Liverpool Dental Hospital and Alin Morgan Lecturer at Eastman Dental Institute.
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Praveen Kalyanapu GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2010 BDS Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh 1997
GDC No: 187904
Praveen is a GDC (UK) registered Specialist Oral Surgeon with extensive hospital experience in the UK and abroad. He qualified in 1996, and completed his Masters degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1999 in India. Praveen moved to the UK in 2005 where he further achieved his MFDS from Royal College of Surgeons, London in 2009. Praveen worked in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery departments in various UK hospitals including Peterborough, Portsmouth and worked at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for 9 years. While working in hospital Praveen treated patients referred for complex specialised oral surgery procedures including surgical extractions, impacted wisdom teeth removal, treatment of cysts, soft tissue biopsies and apicectomies under local anaesthesia and IV sedation as well as treating patients under general anaesthesia for incision & drainage of dental abscesses and facial bone fractures. As a specialty doctor he taught and trained several junior doctors during their foundation training in hospital. Praveen joined {my}dentist in 2019 and enjoys working with the team and accepting oral surgery referrals. Praveen is known among his colleagues for his compassion towards patients and his friendly nature. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, listening to music.
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Sonia Arora GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2012 BDS Maharshi Dayanand University 2008
GDC No: 242449
Having graduated from India in 2007 Sonia worked as an associate in private dental practice. She completed the Overseas registration examination to get registered with general dental council in 2012. She worked in a busy practice in Stevenage before joining as an associate here in 2016, where she became a valued member of the team.She has consolidated her experience in general dentistry. Her gentle and caring ways puts most of the anxious patients at ease.She is an experienced dentist with a passion for providing the best dental care for our patients. She believes dentistry should be about the patients comfort and wellbeing, allowing them to be more confident and happy keeping their interests first. The essential ethos of her treatments are based on the conservative and preventive dentistry.In addition to general dentistry, Sonia provides teeth whitening, wrinkle elimination treatment, fillers for lips and is also an accredited provider of Invisalign treatment. Outside dentistry she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking , travelling and being creative.
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Margaret Chatambarara Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2015 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007
GDC No: 145795
Margaret qualified as a dental hygienist/therapist at The Greater Manchester School of Dental Care Professionals in 2015. She moved to Cheltenham in 2015 and that’s where her journey begun withmydentist. Her role as a hygiene/therapist involves providing preventative care to patients. Prevention is about giving patients control of their oral health by educating and motivating them. This is fundamental to the management of oral health. Margaret is a member of Gloucestershire Independent Dentists where she is continuously learning modern dentistry. In her spare time she enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends from all around.
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org