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Dr Manoj Bhatia

BDS, MSc (Imp Dent), MFGDP (RCS-UK) Stat Exam (UK)
GDC No: 102497

Senior Teacher Implantology University of Central Lancashire
MB Implants ltd

Manoj has completed his initial dental education (BDS) in 1995 and his MSc (Implantology) in 2011. His work is exclusively limited to Implantology.

He is a registered dentist with the GDC (UK) and also a member of the ITI (international team of oral Implantologist – Switzerland), the ICOI (international congress of oral Implantologist – USA) and a full member of the Faculty of General Dental Practice ( Royal College of Surgeons-UK).

Dr Bhatia’s special interest is dental Implantology. He has completed his Diploma (2009) and Masters (2011) in the same from the University of Central Lancashire (Preston – UK). In addition, he has attended various courses nationally and internationally including the Masters course in Bone grafting and Sinus lift from the University of Bern (Switzerland).
Dr Bhatia is one of only a few dental surgeons to hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Implant dentistry. He has placed and restored many implants from the straightforward to more complex cases.

He is a Senior Clinical teacher (Implantology) , a Clinical Supervisor and an examiner at the University of Central Lancashire. He runs a referral unit for Implants in Rugby and Halesowen and is involved in mentoring clinicians in their practices in Dental Implant placement. He is an implant mentor for VSS Academy, Rodericks Dental and The University of Central Lancashire and runs their MSc Implant center at Halesowen. He is a visiting Implantologist in Henley in Arden, Kinver and Aldridge.

In the field of General Dentistry, he has been a FD trainer with West Midlands Deanery.
His other interest away from dentistry includes travelling, golf and swimming. He is also involved in alternative healing and is a trained Reiki Master.

Dr Shiraz Gulamali

BDS LDSRCS MSc FDSRCPS
GDC No: 54436

Shiraz Gulamali qualified in 1980 from Guy’s Hospital Dental School. Now with over 28 years experience he has placed more than 6000 dental implants. He has built an international reputation for excellence, based on a willingness to constantly challenge himself and the boundaries of technology, achieving, what are often, life-changing transformations for his patients.
Shiraz has a genuine warmth and empathy for each and every patient and ensures he is available to spend time, listening to their often complex needs, explaining treatment options and offering reassurance.

“Every one of our patients is an individual, each with a unique need, requiring bespoke care. I believe that every patient deserves for me to spend the time I need to understand them as an individual so I can create a treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals.”

Shiraz is involved with both undergraduate and postgraduate education and has had many peer-reviewed articles published. He is currently a Mentor on the ADI (Association of Dental Implantology) list.

Dr Fadi Barrak

BDS FDSRCSEng MBBS DipImpDent RCSEd FHEA MSc
GDC No: 69265

Prof Adam Nulty

BChD MJDF RCS Eng PGCert MSc (Dist.) MAcadMed

Adam, the “Digital Dentist”, is a highly experienced clinician with a special interest in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, Digital Dentistry and Implantology.

In 2013 he completed a Master of Science degree in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry from the University Of Manchester, achieving a Distinction  and is currently researching guided implantology in a PhD at Leeds University.

Adam lectures and Mentors on the Restorative and Aesthetics MSc for Manchester University and is Course Director and Lecturer for Several Guided Implant Systems such as SMOP and Dentiq having worked with computer assisted implant surgery from 2011 and having completed hundreds of fully and partially guided surgery cases in that time.

He currently sits as President of the International Digital Dental Academy, co-founding the unbiased platform for Digital Dentistry along with the Digital Dental Academy Masterclass Courses.

Adam was asked to sit as Professor of Digital Dentistry to oversee the integration of Digital technologies across all departments and also sit as Course Director for the MSc in Digital Dentistry with the College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham.

Shortlisted, Finalist and Winner of several industry awards, from Best Young Dentist 2013,2014,2015 and 2017 to Best Dental Team and Best Oral Health Promoter 2014 & 2015 and winner of several categories in the 2015 and 2018 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards, Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards.

Overall a respected lecturer and mentor in the field of 3D radiograpy, digital dentistry, implant planning and template guided implant placement.

Dr Mukesh Soni

BDS MSc Manc
GDC No: 64451

24 Years’ implant experience.
Passionate about helping and sharing.
Runs a private practice in London.

Completed MSc in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry at Manchester University.

A visiting Implantologist in over 10 practices.
Attend the Royal College of Surgeons Diploma in Implant Dentistry
Mentored over 50 dentists in 20 Years.
Experience in advanced bone grafting and dental implant aesthetics at the Tatum Institute.
Qualified from the University of Manchester in 1989.
Accredited ADI Mentor for Dental Implants (Association of Dental Implants).

Dr Azhar Sheikh

BDS Manc, MFGDP UK
GDC No: 58270

Dr Azhar Sheikh has Joined the Practical Implantology team and adds another valuable dimension in the clinical teaching and patient assessment.
He is a Co-founder of The London Dental Studio.
in 2013 he founded Life Dental Implants as an implant vehicle to further embody his life’s philosophy and core principles into his professional life.
Azhar been a vocational trainer and has helped and mentored countless associate colleagues. In addition, he regularly has work experience students at the practice and has coached many on to dental school and successful careers.
Azhar has thirty three years general dental practice expertise and focuses his interests and practice on dental Implant and cosmetic treatments.
He has trained and worked alongside the world’s leading Cosmetic and Dental Surgeons including, Professor Hilt Tatum (Pioneer in dental Implantology).
Azhar Sheikh has been placing and restoring his own implants for over 27 years.
He has experience in simple and advanced (complex), Implantology techniques such as Sinus Grafting, Sinus Lift, Bone Grafting and Bone Expansion.

Dr Sam Mohamed

BChD SE DUI
GDC No: 71162

Graduated in 1986 from Cairo University Dental School, moved to the UK in 1989 and enrolled in the fellowship program in dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow.

Worked in various hospital posts before moving to general practice in 1995.
1997-1999 I became a member of the L.D.Pankey Association, attending and completing various courses in Implant Dentistry, Occlusion and Restorative Dentistry. And gained my first certificate in implant dentistry from the ITI institute.

I have been pacing and restoring dental implants since 1998 and have placed over 10,000 implants and completed many sinus floor grafts, lifts and bone grafting cases since.

2001-2002 I became a diplomate of the Tatum Implant Institute in the UK for comprehensive and advanced implant surgery.

Successfully completed a 2 Year Diploma program in Advanced Oral Implantology, University of Lille2, France.

Experienced in the provision of ALL-on-x full mouth implant bridges.
Experienced in the provision of immediate implants, bone manipulation and sinus grafting and lifting, also al types of block and particulate grafting using various biomaterials.

I was a clinical mentor in the one-year advanced implantology courses with Nobel Biocare and Implantium UK.

I was the postgraduate dental tutor for north East Lincolnshire from 2008 till 2014 for the Yorkshire and Humber deanery organizing all postgraduate educational activities in the region.

I am a passionate teacher and mentor; I mentor many young dentists and surgeons in various disciplines of general, restorative and Implant Dentistry in the UK and abroad.

I continue to update my knowledge by learning more advanced techniques by various renowned surgeons in the UK and worldwide.

Teaching activities:

1.I have actively participated in practical teaching at the Harpole center, Northampton, assisting Dr. Stuart Orton-Jones in the running of many of his courses.

2. I have lectured in Newcastle Dental School, as a guest speaker for ITI, at a Dental implant symposium back in 1998, presenting my first graft and implant case.

3. In October 2002, I attended the Alexandria International Dental Conference, Alexandria, Egypt as a guest speaker. I gave a lecture on the concept of beauty as applied to aesthetic dentistry.
During the conference, Dr. Stuart Orton-Jones and I ran a one-day hands-on course on the principles of Occlusion for postgraduate students from various dental schools in Egypt.

4. In April 2004, I ran a Treatment planning course for Junior postgraduate dentists at the Institute of Dental Research, Alexandria, Egypt.

5. 2009-2011 Ran a 1 year comprehensive dental implant teaching courses with Dr Chris Lucas and Dr Paul Sherrard for Nobel Biocare at Lavender Road Dental Practice in Leicester. The course had a strong practical component with one-to-one tutoring. A total of 18 candidates over 2 programs successfully certified.

6. From 2008 until 2014 I was the postgraduate dental tutor for my region here in the UK (North East Lincs.). I organised various postgraduate practical courses as well as evening lectures for local dental practitioners to update their knowledge and practical skills in various dental disciplines. I have participated as a candidate in most of these courses.

7. I was a clinical mentor in the one year advanced implantology course at Implantium UK (Bristol and Shrewsbury) for 1 year in 2014.

8. I co-founded the Practical Implantology Academy in 2016 with my colleague Dr Mukesh Soni, (and now with Dr Azhar Shiekh) we run many courses related to the various diciplines of Implant Dentistry and currently running the 3rd cohort (www.practicalimplantology.com) .

I am passionate about sharing and passing knowedge and experience, my main aim is to “give you wings to fly”, helping you gain more confidence and experience.

Dr Ahmed Naji

BDS (Baghdad 2006), ORE (UK), MSc Implants (Manc)
GDC No: 202293

Dr Ahmed qualified with a BDS in 2006. He then qualified in the UK and worked in general practice in London gaining experience in general dentistry with a specific focus in providing patients with aesthetic smile design, teeth whitening and managing anxious and phobic patients. He then went on to further his knowledge with an MSc in Dental Implantology from the University of Manchester.

He provides comprehensive dental implant treatment, including complex cases involving sinus lifts and bone grafts, as well as minor oral surgery and cosmetic gum procedures.

Dr Ahmed is a certified Inman Aligner provider, offering short-term removable braces for alignment of crowded teeth in a fast, predictable and safe manner to create a naturally healthy and beautiful smile.

Passionate about keeping up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, Ahmed is a member of the British Dental Association, and the International Team for Implantology.

Dr Ali Abdellatif

BDS (Alex) IQE (UK) MFDSRCPS (Glasg) MSc
GDC No: 80318

Since 2005, Ali has been practising oral surgery and implantology. He can also attend to bone regeneration techniques, soft tissue regeneration, prosthetics and general restoration.

Ali has trained across Europe, allowing him to learn from some of the most prominent specialists. He has taught implant and advanced bone regenerative surgery around several locations in England.

Dr Nikhil Oberai

BDS (Manc) MSc Dental Implants (Manc)
GDC 150126

Dr. Oberai is the principal dentist and co-owner at an award-winning dental private practice in Cheshire. Having taken over the establishment and transformed it into a state of the art practice, Brunner Court Dental & Implant Practice is establishing itself as a leading referral centre now celebrating over 6 decades of treating patients in Cheshire. He was a finalist in the Private Dentistry Awards in 2018 & 2019 in the Best Young Dentist Category. He also made the finalist for Best Young Dentist in the Dentistry Awards in 2018 & 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS
After qualifying from the University of Manchester in 2008, he returned to his alma mater in 2013 to complete his Master’s Degree in Dental Implantology.

His passion and interest in dental implants, both the surgical aspects and the restorative challenges, have allowed him to achieve exceptional success rates and provide his patients with a high standard of care. He takes great pride in his work and his results at his practice and has built a reputation in the local area as a skilled and successful clinician.

TEACHING
Dr. Oberai is an Honorary Clinical Teaching fellow at the University of Manchester, teaching postgraduate students as part of the MSc in Dental Implantology. He also is an Honorary Clinical Tutor for the 5th Year Dental Students at the University of Manchester.

In addition, Dr. Oberai is an external examiner for the BAIRD Implant Course and a clinical mentor for other dentists training in dental implantology at Cambridge Dental Academy. He has also tutored for the Dentale Course in Shrewsbury for the Advanced Dental Implant Course. He also holds a place as a Key opinion leader for Osstem, one for the leading Implant Companies in the world.

He lectures all over the U.K. and is leading the way in new age Implant Dentistry, with cutting edge techniques and consistent and high-quality results.

Dr Punit Shar

Specialist Prosthodontist BSc [Hons] BDS [Hons], MFDS RCS [Edin] 2003
GDC No: 77734

Punit is one of the principal dentists and founders of the practice. He graduated from the University of Manchester in 2000 with BSc [Hons] and BDS [Hons].

He gained his MFDS RCS [Edin] in 2003. After completion of vocational training, he worked in Restorative Dentistry posts at Leeds Dental Hospital and Guys, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute.

Punit has completed his 4-year Specialist Training at the renowned Guys, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute and is now an accredited Specialist in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics (This is the field of dentistry relating to rebuilding natural teeth and restoring missing teeth with prosthetic replacements).

His specialist interest is in the area of toothwear and implant dentistry. He received the honor of the highly commended dentist of the year at the dental awards 2010. He also lectures both nationally and Internationally on Prosthodontic and Implant related topics and mentors his fellow colleagues on advanced dental procedures.

Prof Chris Lefkaditis

BCHD Hons 1995 Pretoria PgDipDent 1999 Pretoria BSC Dent 1989, Principal Dental Surgeon
GDC No: 70508

Chris Lefkaditis is the Clinical Director of Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich.

He qualified as a BSC Dental scientist in 1989.

He graduated as a dental surgeon with honours in 1995 from the University of Pretoria.

In 1999 he was awarded a Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Dentistry (oral and maxillofacial surgery), which he again graduated with honours.

He has extensive experience in implant dentistry and his special interests include Cosmetic Smile Makeovers and Implant Dentistry. He has been placing implants since 1999.

His vast experience in Digital Dentistry includes Digital CadCam dentistry and Computer-Guided Implantology.

He has extensive experience in Dental Anaesthetics and over 25 years experience in IV Sedation.

Having furthered his education in Advanced Implant Dentistry and functional Occlusion, he has taken on the role of a teacher and mentor for dentists with an interest in implant dentistry. He is approved as a mentor by both the Association of Dental Implantology UK and the International Team for Implantology.

He is a course co-director of the Digital Dental Academy UK.

He is a highly respected lecturer and mentor and enjoys teaching and developing new workflows to improve the patient’s experiences.

He is an Assistant Profesor in the Digital Dental Department at the College of Medicine and Dentistry Birmingham.

He is the Vice President of the International Digital Dental Academy.

Dr Shaam Shamsi

Shaam, a graduate from the Royal London in 1994, is the Principal / Clinical Director of Horizons Dental Centre. As a former lecturer in the restorative department at Manchester Dental School teaching final year students, he continues to instil this ethos of learning in his current practices. Shaam has also been involved with Vocational Training since 2001, teaching and mentoring new graduates in practice.

In 2008, he was appointed to the post of Training Programme Director for Dental Foundation Training in Health Education West Midlands running one of the training schemes at Stafford Hospital. Shaam sits on the Local Dental Committee panel in North Staffordshire and is also involved in examining.

A former examiner for the Faculty’s MJDF examination, he now examines for the MFDS for the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and as Deputy Lead in the Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for the ORE in London as well as the Royal College of Surgeon’s LDS examination. He has clinically mentored GDPs who have had FTP allegations brought against them. In 2006, he acquired a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ethics and Law and has worked as a Clinical panellist for the GDC’s Dental Complaints Service.

He enjoys General Dentistry, in particular, the field of Implant Dentistry. He has a passion for lecturing especially in the Medico-Legal field and sits as a panellist for the GDC’s Fitness to Practice procedures adjudicating matters on clinical and professional misconduct.

His recent appointments include Specialist Advisor to the CQC and Risk Management workshop presenter for Dental Protection Limited.
Outside dentistry he enjoys sport, travelling, keeping fit and spending time with his wife and 3 children.

Dr David Veige

DD, BDS, MJDF (RCS. ENG.), MSC. IMPLANTOLOGY

David Veige, our Clinical Director, is originally from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Now living in Harrogate, he is a leader in the industry of clinical dentistry. Not only does he utilise his own in-practice dental laboratory, but he’s a lecturer for multiple implant companies, a clinical mentor to new dentists, a member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Dr. Veige has placed 3,500 dental implants (and counting!) with a 99% success rate.

David began his education as a dental technician at George Brown College in Toronto before moving to the UK to study Dentistry at the University of Newcastle. He trained as a dental technician, being responsible for the fabrication of highly aesthetic crowns, veneers and implant restorations.

After his graduation, Dr. Veige completed a Masters of Science degree in Implantology. This allowed him to boast skills as both a dental technician and an implant surgeon, which is a rare combination among dentists in the UK. It intertwines both a technical and clinical aspect to his treatment management, giving him a unique and advanced perspective on dental artistry.

Outside of his passion for dentistry, David enjoys living locally and spending time with his wife and three children. To his disappointment, his children have opted for a Yorkshire accent rather than his Canadian one!

Dr Stratos Efstratiou

BDS LDSRCS MSc FDSRCPS

Stratos Efstratiou has a diploma in Implant Dentistry and has been involved in dental implants since 1999. As an experienced dental implants dentist at Broxbourne Dental Care, Stratos is involved in mentoring other dentists with their implant planning and placements at other practices too.

“There is so much we can do with dental implants from replacing a single tooth to replacing all of the patient’s teeth in a day with fixed bridgework. It gives our team a lot of satisfaction when we convert a lose lower denture into a fixed implant over-denture. The patient’s quality of life is drastically improved!” Stratos accepts referrals for:

• Implant dentistry
• Complex cases
• Treatment under sedation

Startos carries out Sinus Lifts and lectures nationwide.

Dr Jean-Jacques Khamis

BDS (Lond) MFDS MClinDent MRD RCS
Specialist Prosthodontist and Implants

Dr Jean-Jacques Khamis provides implant and prosthodontic services to the practice. He qualified from King’s College London in 1998. He has since completed the arduous and highly acclaimed MClinDent specialist training from the Eastman Dental Institute.

JJ is a talented and dedicated clinician whilst also being highly approachable. His skills have been able to deliver life changing results to our patients.

Dr Manish Chitnis

BDS 1996, IQE (UK), MFGDP (London), MFDS(Glasgow), Dental Business management (Bristol)
GDC No: 102053

What I love about my work: Dentistry is a passion and I enjoy both the clinical and non-clinical sides of the profession. I enjoy the entire patient journey and have a passion to make it the best ever for our family of patients. Interacting with my colleagues and other professionals along with patients makes every day an enjoyable step in the journey called life.

Dr Shushil Dattani

MSc (Clinical Dentistry, Implant), BDS, MFGDP(UK), DipImpDent RCS (Eng), Advanced Cert Bone Grafting RCS.
GDC No: 78111

Shushil qualified from the Royal London in 2000. After which he completed a 2 year programme and membership to the Faculty of General Dental Practice at the Royal College of Surgeons.

He then continued his education for a further 2 years to be accredited with a Diploma in Implant Dentistry at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of England. This qualification has been regarded as the gold standard for implant dentistry. Shushil is also a member of the Association of Dental Implantologists and regularly trains and attends courses around the world.

He has completed his MSc at the University of Leeds, with his thesis paper on the Dental Implant treatment options in the upper jaw when there is insufficient bone available.

He has also trained at the Dawson Institute (UK), which is an American based training academy in Cosmetic Dentistry. Shushil is also one of the first dentists to receive the Certificate in Facial Aesthetics at the Royal College of Surgeons.

In his spare time, Shushil enjoys going to the gym, spending time with his adorable two girls and travelling. He loves IT, and will always be seen with the latest gadget out there!

Dr Jatin Desai

RDS RCS Eng 1983
GDC No: 54633

Founder and Clinical Director at a multi-specialty Private practice at Reading where he works exclusively in implant dentistry.

Throughout his dental career Jatin has been committed to outstanding, ethical dental education and Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental care is testimony to his whole philosophy.

Jatin placed his first dental implant in 1995 and began lecturing in implant dentistry in 2003 and has been instrumental in the education of the dental team from dental nurses to post-graduate students since.

Jatin has provided hundreds of lectures on implant dentistry to all types of groups and began designing his own courses related to implant dentistry in 2003.

Jatin delivers highly ethical, evidence-based education which is backed-up by his vast experience which has been refined over many years.

He has been heavily involved Postgraduate teaching, has been Postgraduate Tutor for West Berkshire, has chaired the Local Dental Committee and has been a past President of the Anglo Asian Odontological Society and spokesperson for the British Dental Association in Berkshire. Jatin is also a member of the Association of Dental Implantology.