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Dr.David Gillbanks
Qualified from: BSC England, 2015
GDC No: 258561
Dr David Gillbanks qualified with a BSc (Hons) from the University of Liverpool in 2009 in Human Anatomy and Cell Biology. After spending several years as a care worker he went on to study dentistry and qualified in 2015 with a BDS (Hons) from the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, having lived and studied in Exeter, Plymouth and Truro. He began working for {my}dentist in 2016 at the Rock Ferry branch before transferring to Chester full-time in 2017.
He generally takes a minimally-invasive approach to treatment with a holistic focus on oral health. David also offers simple orthodontic treatment using the Invisalign Go and Clear Correct aligner systems, and offers treatment in Denture Of Excellence to patients at the practice with specific care to patients personal needs. Dr gillbanks is also qualified to perform simple restoration of implants.
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Dr.Felipe Bueno Aguilera
Qualified from: Lic Odont Madrid 2006 madrid, 2006
GDC No: 118995
Dr Felipe Bueno Aguilera qualified from Madrid University in 2006 and has 14 years experience in general dentistry, he has worked in both private and NHS practises in Spain and the Uk. He has been involved in several international projects that aim to improve oral health in Central America and India contributing as both a hands on clinician and helping to manage the project. He is currently working towards his PHD at grenade university in Spain and will be furthering his education with a Masters degree in dental surgery. Within practise Dr Bueno Aguilera is commited to providing quality clinical care based on a trusting patient dentist relationship. Outside of dentistry he enjoys spending time with his family and friends along with travelling and outdoor sports.
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Dr.Krishan Varma (Varma Clinical Soultions Limited)
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS Manc 2007 England, 2007
GDC No: 113646
Dr Varma is an experienced implantologist who visits several clinics across the country to provide implant treatment. He qualified from Manchester University in 2007 and since then he has been dedicated to providing the highest standards of care to his patients.
In 2009-2011 he completed three year-long training programmes in restorative and implant dentistry in Manchester with restorative specialist Dr Paul Tipton, and was also awarded the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons. He then continued with a further degree in Dental Implantology at the University of Central Lancashire, leading to the award of Master of Science with Merit in 2014. He is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), The International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD).
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Dr.Laura Julie Johnson
Qualified from: bchd university of leeds united kingdom, 2018
GDC No: 277762
Dr Laura Johnson qualified from leeds university with distinction in 2018. At leeds Laura studied for a masters degree where she researched the impact of antibiotics in dentistry.
She achieved the Williamson medal for paediatric dentistry due to her keen interest and skills in managing dental disease in children.
After graduating she spent time working as an NHS dentist on the southcoast in Brighton, before she decided to move back home to Cheshire.
Dr Johnson is passionate about providing high quality care, especially for anxious patients. She is dedicated to using the latest techniques for a more comfortable experience and hopes to complete training in sedation in the future.
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Dr.Sameh Ahmed
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS,Stat Exam Cairo, Egypt, 2002
GDC No: 227055
Sam started his training in Oral surgery and dental implants placing the first implant in 2005. In the same year, Sam passed his exams and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Furthermore,he completed oral surgery training and exams, and was awarded the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Oral Surgery in 2007. During his training, Sam gained extensive experience in dental implants, oral surgery, including building deficient bone, gums and sinus grafting as well as the use of particulate biomaterials.
In 2009, he moved to the UK and trained for 5 years in several top maxillofacial surgery units adding further to his surgical skills and experience.
In 2016, Sam has successfully completed a Masters Degree in dental implants from the University of Manchester. Thereafter, he has completed a post-graduate certificate in restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
Sam’s special interest is mainly dental implantology. He also treats cosmetic cases and complete mouth rehabilitation. Sam works as a peripatetic surgeon across practices Cheshire and Staffordshire, he receives referrals from different practices and enjoys undertaking both simple and complex restorative and Implant cases to replace anything from 1 missing tooth to a full arch reconstruction.
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Dr.Stamatios Kioufis
Qualified from: University of Athens Greece, 2007
GDC No: 207305
Dr Kioufis’ journey started in 2007 when qualified from the Dental School of University of Athens. After mandatory service as a military dentist in the military hospital in Chios he started working as an associate in several practices in Athens. In the first years of his career he realised that a lot of the population suffered from periodontal problems and that lead him to a practice dedicated to diagnosing and managing periodontal disease.
After relocating in the UK in 2011 he decided to update his knowledge further and increase his skills for difficult cases that needs more sophisticated approach. Completion of this journey in 2017 resulted in obtaining a Diplomate status in clinical periodontics from the University of Central Lancashire. His goal is to manage patient’s periodontal problems pain free providing minimal invasive procedures. The next step in his career is further training in Implant Dentistry and how to manage complications around Implants and soft tissue defects. He is an Associate Fellow of the prestigious College of General Dentistry and an active member of the European Federation of Periodntics. He spends his free time with his family and is a keen table tennis player.
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Dr.Stefan Vasile Stefanescu
Qualified from: Qualified from: University of Oradea, Romania, 2001 Romania, 2001
GDC No: 274517
Before relocating in the UK he worked in several practices in Romania with special interest in Endodontics, Prosthetics and Esthetics. From 2010 he dedicated himself to postgraduate courses and research in the field of Endodontics, publishing scientific papers published in Switzerland, Romania, France, Australia, Ireland and Italy.
Stefan started working in the UK in 2018, covering all aspects of Dentistry. In November 2018 he attended the International Endodontic Congress in Milan, with a poster presentation. He is now studying Endodontics at Chester University being in year 3 of MSc.
Stefan is a reviewer for the: International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology Research, Open Access Journal of Dental Sciences, International Research Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Dental Reports, Asian Journal of Dental Sciences, Journal of Clinical Case Studies, Journal of Dental Reports, Journal of Dental Research and Management and Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International.
He is the editor of 2 international journals. Stefan is member of the British Society of Endodontists (BES).
Stefan has a caring and understanding attitude to make visiting the dentist a more positive experience, even for the most nervous and anxious patients.
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Dr.Susan McBride
Qualified from: Belf United Kingdom, 2012
GDC No: 227417
Miss Susan McBride
Qualified from: Queens University Belfast, BDS, RSCI, Dip Rest Dentistry
Susan graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2012 and undertook some hospital posts and further training in oral surgery before returning to full time general practice. Since graduating she has been passionate about furthering her knowledge and skills and undertaken a restorative dentistry course with Tipton Training. Alongside this she has also undertaken lots of composite courses to help patients who wish to make improvements to their smile. Susan is also an approved Invisalign, Clear Correct and Six Month Smiles provider helping patients who want to enhance their smile through short term orthodontic treatments. For over 4 years she has also been undertaking facial aesthetics treatments to improve patients’ confidence. Out of work Susan enjoys cycling and cuddles with her dog Noodle the Labradoodle.
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Mr.Hussameldien Hussien
Qualified from: BDS Sudan, 2010
GDC No: 246164
Dr Hussam Hussien
BDS, MFDS RCS Ed, MFGDP UK, MSc R&A, PGCert Clin Ed
Hussam is a proficient dentist, experienced in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, and aesthetic orthodontics. He graduated in 2010 and has gained a Masters in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Manchester in 2017. He has attended the Dental Implant Diploma by the Royal College of Surgeons, with emphasis on maintaining consistent and predictable high-quality results, using advanced and up to date practices.
He was awarded the diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, as well as the diploma of the Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice. He is also a member of the International Team of Implantology (ITI) and is a founding member of the College of General Dentistry.
After achieving a postgraduate certificate in Clinical Education from the University of Edinburgh, Hussam engaged in clinical teaching for overseas dentists, along with dentists in the North West Deanery. He otherwise loves spending his free time with his 4 young daughters.
GDC Number: 246164
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Mr.Charalampos Dimopoulos
Qualified from: BDS Greece, 2012
GDC No: 248585
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