Meet the team at mydentist Winsford
Your practice team
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Edyta Baranowicz
Practice Manager
GDC No: 288086
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Esme Rodgers
Treatment Co-ordinator
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Lauren Jones
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 318182
Your clinicians
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Ijaz Hussain Endodontist
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2009 MFDS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2005 BDS Peshawar 1996
GDC No: 176065
Ijaz studied dentistry at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan qualifying in 1996. After six years in general practice in Pakistan, he came to the UK to further his qualification in dentistry. He has taken up a Senior House Officer Post in various NHS hospital Trusts and in 2005, he completed MFDS, RCPS qualification from Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow. In 2009, Ijaz passed his ORE examination and completed the Dental Foundation Training in 2010. Ijaz works in general practice with a special interest in Endodontics, completing a Masters degree in 2017 at the University of Chester. Ijaz has the privilege of working in Manchester Dental Hospital as a Specialty Dentist in the Endodontology department, meaning he is experienced in complex endodontics. Ijaz provides endodontic treatment on referral in general practice and is consulted by colleagues on issues around Endodontics. In addition, he is currently working as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Endodontics at the University of Manchester; supervising qualified dentists in their training to be Endodontists. As a member of the British Endodontic Society (BES), he regularly attends seminars, conferences and undertakes postgraduate courses to keep up to date on developments in the field of dentistry and Endodontics.
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Ainsley Smith Lead Clinician
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2004
GDC No: 83527
Ainsley, our lead clinician, graduated from the University of Manchester in 2004, working in Sandbach before joining Winsford in 2013. Ainsley furthered his skills in 2013 with a PGCert in Restorative Dentistry from Tipton Training and in 2015 with a MSc (distinction) in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Manchester. He is studying PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice at Edge Hill University. Ainsley trains graduate Therapists and Dentists and works as an Educational Supervisor for Dental Therapists. He is an Honorary Tutor at the University of Manchester Dental Hospital, assisting in the education of post-graduate Dentists.Ainsley utilises the professionals in Winsford to assist patients in their long term care for their oral health. As a restorative dentist, Ainsley helps stabilise oral health to ensure suitability for complex restorative care. He enjoys providing high-quality denture work and advanced tooth wear cases which make significant improvements to patients’ quality of life. In 2023, Ainsley began providing Clearcorrect clear aligners to patients wanting teeth straightening treatment.Outside of work, Ainsley enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys hill walking and climbing, though to relax he enjoys learning about space physics and cosmology.
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Amelia Neild GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2018
GDC No: 281272
Amelia graduated from the University of Manchester in 2018, joining one of our Winsford practices soon after and following us into our 2022 merge. Amelia is skilled in all manners of general dentistry, always wanting to provide treatment that offers the best clinical outcomes for her patients. Amelia is one of our Invisalign providers, offering teeth straightening with clear aligners to aid cosmetic and oral wellbeing. Amelia also enjoys other aspects of cosmetic dentistry including composite bonding, porcelain veneers, and crowns. For patients concerned about their overall facial appearance, Amelia is able to offer anti-wrinkle injections to help patients achieve full confidence.
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Ayah Sadek GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2022
GDC No: 302468
Ayah was born and raised in Manchester from Iraqi heritage, though decided to attend the University of Birmingham to study dentistry, graduating in July 2022. Ayah worked in Southport before joining the team here in Winsford in September 2023 where she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially root fillings and restorative work. Ayah has a very calm style of dentistry, ensuring that even the most anxious of patients are happy and given the time and information to fully understand their treatment options. Ayah also offers teeth whitening for patients who wish to brighten their smile using Philips Zoom and premium teeth whitening with Enlighten. Outside of work, whilst she does love to travel, Ayah is at home when in the company of her friends and family whom she often bakes for; she claims she is 'known for her cookies and brownies!'
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Bhawika Nana GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 1999
GDC No: 75795
Bhawika was born in Zambia and moved to the UK when she was 11 years old. Bhawika qualified from the University of Manchester in 1999 and began working in Blackpool and throughout the North West, eventually joining us here at {my}dentist Winsford in April 2023. Bhawika enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, though particularly enjoys root canal treatments and extractions. She also undertakes some light cosmetic work including white fillings and prescribing professional home-kit teeth whitening treatments to her patients. Outside of work, Bhawika lives with her partner and son. She has a keen interest in photography, cooking, gardening, travelling, but particularly art and the technique of tangling.
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Edyta Dyner GDP
Qualified from: Lek Dent Katowice 1994
GDC No: 102556
Edyta qualified from the Silesian Medical Academy in Poland in 1994, going on to complete a postgraduate course and obtaining the title: Specialist in Restorative Dentistry. Edyta joined the dental team at {my}dentist Winsford in 2006. She has completed many advanced courses including: "Smile Design" and "Aesthetic Zone" at King’s College London, "Occlusion in Everyday Dentistry" at the British Dental Association and "Direct Restorations" at Optident International Development Center. Highly committed to a preventive approach to dentistry, Edyta helps her patients attain and retain excellent dental health.Whilst enjoying general dentistry, Edyta is also enjoys offering facial aesthetic treatments. She attends annual conferences and Symposiums so she can offer the latest products and techniques to patients. She is certified to prescribe and administer Botox and dermal fillers, highly trained in Dermaroller micro-needling, Mesotherapy, skincare and chemical peels, and is a member of CMAC (Complications in Medical Aesthetics). Edyta has a keen interest in providing a natural look to the patient; to preserve a personal beauty using biostimulators and biomodulators. After work, she loves swimming and dancing. She likes active holidays, especially skiing in winter and spending summer sailing. Edyta is married and has a daughter and a son.
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Gemma Fearon GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2014
GDC No: 251760
Gemma graduated from the University of Manchester in 2014 and worked in one of our Winsford practices for a number of years before our 2022 merger . With patient care as her top priority, Gemma offers a very comfortable clinical environment to ensure patients are relaxed and happy with any required treatment. As well as general dentistry, Gemma takes a particular interest in teeth whitening and offers Philips Zoom and premium Enlighten teeth whitening home kits to her patients including in-chair treatments for patients that desire an instant result. Gemma also offers ClearCorrect clear aligners to her patients who are looking for teeth straightening options. Gemma returned from maternity leave in October 2023 and is very excited to be back treating her patients!
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Imran Asghar GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Liverpool 2011
GDC No: 209782
Imran qualified from Liverpool University in 2011, he went on to work within the Manchester hospital network working in various dental disciplines. Gaining post graduate qualifications in Restorative dentistry, Implantology and Endodontics, he has worked as a speciality doctor in endodontics at Royal Oldham Hospital since 2017, taking on complex referral cases including endodontic surgery. Imran is known for his commitment to his profession and further education, as well as his work in his local dental community and charity work. He is also a volunteer and trustee of Dental Aid Network who provide free dental aid to those in need across Palestine, Kashmir, Greece, Jordan and the Gambia. Committed to providing exceptional patient care, Imran is passionate about educating others on oral health and prevention. Outside of work Imran enjoys meeting friends and playing cricket.
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Maria Isabel Roque Pires GDP
Qualified from: Lic Odont Universidade de Santiago de Compostela 2002
GDC No: 81762
Isabel is very proud to be Portuguese born and bred, though she studied dentistry in Spain, graduating in 2002 from the University of Santiago de Compostela. She moved to the UK in 2003 to practice dentistry, offering a wide range of treatment options to NHS patients and for patients wanting private cosmetic work. She completed her MJDF examination in 2015. Isabel works at our {my}dentist practice and others throughout the North West. She has a special interest in endodontic treatment (root fillings), and also provides short-term orthodontic treatment with ClearCorrect clear braces, which is similar to Invisalign, to bring patients confidence in their smiles with straight teeth. Outside of work, Isabel enjoys spending time with her partner and two young children.
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Nehan Aleem Khan GDP
Qualified from: Grado en Odontologia Universidad Europea De Madrid 2022
GDC No: 303437
Nehan was born in Pakistan, though later moved to Saudi Arabia and in 2009 came to the UK. With both parents working as doctors, and a passion for science and medicine, Nehan was inspired to become a dentist, graduating from the European University of Madrid in 2022. Joining the team in Winsford in February 2023, Nehan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, but also offers home teeth whitening with Philips Zoom and Enlighten premium whitening to patients who want to achieve a whiter and brighter smile. Outside of work, Nehan is happily married and loves spending time with family and friends, whether that be at a restaurant or seeing a movie. She also doesn’t mind a little bit of Indian dancing!
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Rija Siddiqui GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2023 BDS DOW University of Health Sciences, Karachi 2018
GDC No: 298295
Rija was born and raised in Pakistan, qualifying from the Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi in 2018 and then moving to the UK later that year. Due to COVID, Rija was unable to take her ORE exam until 2023 to practice as a dentist in the UK, so to keep her skills in top-shape she worked as a dental nurse and then a hygienist which developed her passion for helping people gain confidence in their smile. After completing her ORE, Rija joined the team in Winsford where she enjoys aesthetic and restorative dentistry, but also oral surgery such as extractions. Rija also offers Philips Zoom and Enlighten teeth whitening to bring bright white smiles, and very soon wants to expand her knowledge to offer further aesthetic treatment to her patients. Outside of work, Rija has a spirit for adventure and enjoys swimming, gym, photography, exploring new places, and eating at different restaurants and cafes, all of which is made better by the company of her young daughter.
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Sana Adnan GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2016 BDS University of Health Sciences Lahore 2008
GDC No: 265320
Sana graduated from de’Montmorency College of dentistry in 2008 from Pakistan. Completing her ORE in 2016, she began practicing in the UK. In 2019, she was awarded the MFDS diploma from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow. Sana is an experienced and dedicated dentist, with a special interest in Aesthetic and Cosmetic dentistry, who is committed to working with her patients’ best interest at heart. With a passion to excel and provide high quality treatments, she has completed Level 7 PGCert RCS in Aesthetics and is currently completing a PGdiploma in Aesthetic and PGcert in Restorative dentistry from Tipton Training. Sana regularly completes Advanced Smile Makeover courses for Composite Bonding and Veneers using the revolutionary Digital Smile Design including Smilefast. As a highly skilled and accredited ClearCorrect provider, similar to Invisalign, Sana enjoys teeth straightening treatment, though is also an Enlighten teeth whitening expert, seeing amazing teeth whitening results. In 2023, she finished training in Facial Aesthetics at SkinViva and began offering filler and anti-wrinkle treatments to provide natural refreshed look to patients. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family. She enjoys shopping and cooking and is fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi.
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Sara Aziz GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2012 BDS Alexandria 2005
GDC No: 236893
Sara graduated from Alexandria University in 2006. She completed the Overseas Registration Examination and has practiced in the UK since 2012. In 2014, Sara gained dental membership in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPS (Glasg)). Sara is a talented dentist, skilled in treating nervous patients and young children, with certificates in cognitive behavioural management. Sara has a keen interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry using minimally invasive techniques. Witnessing the tremendous effect of restorative and cosmetic dentistry on people’s smiles and confidence, she completed an MSc in restorative and cosmetic dentistry at the University of Manchester in 2020. Sara is an Elite provider of ClearCorrect clear aligners and offers clear fixed braces with Six Month Smiles. Sara also provides hand-sculpted composite veneers and complex mouth restorations, priding herself as a dentist who pays attention to detail and maintains the highest standards. In 2023, Sara began offering a variety of facial aesthetics treatments to her patients, providing a holistic approach to cosmetic treatment plans. Sara speaks fluent English, Arabic and French. Outside of work, Sara loves spending time with family and friends. She has a keen interest in photography and loves listening to music.
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Stuart Mearns GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 1991
GDC No: 66967
Stuart is a veteran of the practice, qualifying as a dentist in December 1991 with a degree from the University of Newcastle before joining {my}dentist Winsford in January 1992. He still treats many patients he treated when he began his career, seeing generation after generation of the same family; devoted to looking after patients that he has seen for over 30 years.Stuart offers excellent care and puts all of his patients first, though is particularly mindful of looking after nervous patients and children, all of whom are very pleased to see Stuart for their next appointment. Stuart enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, he also offers in-chair and home-kit whitening to his patients who always see a huge difference in results under his expert guidance.Outside of work, Stuart is happily married and loves spending time with his wife and son. He also thoroughly enjoys outdoor sports including cycling and hiking, though he used to also enjoy rock climbing in his younger years.
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Veselin Bachvarov GDP
Qualified from: DDM Sofia 2006
GDC No: 190276
Ves qualified in Sofia in 2006, working in a private practice in Bulgaria until 2010 when he moved to Newton Abbot in Devon to practice dentistry in the UK. Ves joined the team at Winsford in 2018. Over his career, Ves has taken a keen interest in endodontic and periodontal treatments, achieving a diploma in root canal treatment and a certificate in periodontology. In 2014, he enrolled on a 3 year MSc postgraduate programme in Endodontology to further his skills. In 2023, Ves began taking referrals for complex endodontics (root canal treatment), treating patients from Winsford and other local practices. Ves is experienced in root canal, gum disease and extraction treatments, offering comfortable non-surgical extractions to his patients and a private alternative to the waiting lists. Ves enjoys providing cosmetic treatments with both composite and porcelain veneers. Outside of dentistry, Ves is married and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He loves a relaxing holiday, however, to feel energised he thoroughly enjoys powerlifting.
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Laura Woods Therapist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy University of Liverpool 2022
GDC No: 303147
Laura's career in dentistry began in a busy private practice in Warrington as a Dental Nurse. This inspired Laura to study further, graduating from The University of Liverpool in 2022 with a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, joining the team in Winsford shortly after. In her role as a dental therapist, Laura works closely with the dentists on a referral basis to provide treatment for patients who need general dentistry solutions such as fillings or cleans, allowing patients to be treated in a timely manner whilst receiving the highest quality of dental care. Laura loves helping patients improve their oral health and giving them the confidence to look after their own teeth. In September 2023, Laura began treating a number of our private hygiene patients, including patients on our monthly hygiene plan. Outside of work, Laura enjoys going to the gym, travelling and settling down with the latest Netflix series.
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Elkhatim Idris GDP
GDC No: 315504
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Marta Petlak-Blazukiewicz Hygienist
GDC No: 287592
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