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Dr.Adnan Safdar
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS England, 2008
GDC No: 153742
Adnan graduated from the prestigious King’s College London, followed by an additional year of study for which he attained a First Class (Hons) BSc degree and a distinction for his research.
He then wished to develop his skills and broaden his perspective in dentistry. Firstly, he worked in the Oral & Maxillofacial departments, then completed a Restorative Dentistry post and worked as a Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry.
Adnan moved to Manchester where he worked in NHS dentistry before ultimately making the move to private practice.
He continued his enthusiasm for learning and building his skills in order to offer the highest standard of care for his patients. He completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry (Tipton Training) and a MSc in Dental Implantology with merit (University of Manchester).
Adnan’s passion is in dental implants and his role focuses solely on this at {my}dentist. He is friendly, approachable, down to earth and strives to deliver high standards of Dental care. He continues to refine his skills through various courses, seminars and conferences both in the UK and overseas.
Adnan also enjoys spending time with his young family, socialising with friends, travelling, trekking, playing football, reading and supporting Leicester City!
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Dr.Ahmed Tahboub
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS Manc, United Kingdom, 2013
GDC No: 244154
After completing his dental degree at The University of Manchester, Ahmed worked at Manchester dental hospital and Manchester royal Infirmary. This allowed him to further his training in complex restorative dentistry and oral-maxillofacial surgery. During this time he was involved in surgical and dental reconstruction for patients who suffered from trauma or oral cancer. This is where he discovered his passion for dental implants and restorative dentistry.
Ahmed then completed a postgraduate certificate in restorative dentistry and a certificate in dental implants. He also completed the exam for membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MJDF).
His attention to detail and perfectionism earns the confidence of our patients to deliver the best possible results. His ability to put you at ease and make your treatment comfortable makes him popular amongst nervous patients.
At Lancaster, he offers simple and complex implant surgery from simple single implants to full mouth rehabilitation using dental implants.
In his spare time, Ahmed enjoys spending time with his young children and plays football and tennis.
If you have one or multiple teeth missing. Come and discuss your options with him.
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Dr.Peter Jackson
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS,FDS RCPS,DOrth RCS Manc, United Kingdom, 1980
GDC No: 54687
Peter qualified from the University of Manchester in 1980. After core training in Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry Peter obtained the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow. Further training at the University of Birmingham resulted in attaining the Diploma in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
In 1990 he and his wife established their Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Lancaster which was then merged with {my}dentist in April 2012. The practice is dedicated to provision of specialist treatment in a caring and happy environment.
He is registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council and is a member of the Specialist Practitioner Group of the British Orthodontic Society.
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Dr.Puthri Raphy
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS MJDF (RCS) MOrth RCS (Eng) DDSc(Ortho) England, 2017
GDC No: 145945
Puthri qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2004. She held senior house officer positions in Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery for the next 3 years. Following this she was awarded the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties, Royal College of Surgeons, England in 2008.
In 2014, Puthri undertook her specialist training in Orthodontics at the University of Liverpool. She received one to one training and attended several courses with some of the best teachers in Orthodontics there after being awarded a Membership in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons (MOrth RCS Edinburgh), and the Royal College of Surgeons at England (MOrth RCS England), qualifying as a specialist in Orthodontics. Puthri gained her Doctorate of Dental Sciences degree (DDSc Orthodontics) at Liverpool University and has presented her research at the European Organisation of Caries Research at Oslo and the 2017 British Orthodontic Conference in Manchester.
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Dr.Syed Maududi
Qualified from: Birm United Kingdom, 1993
GDC No: 69504
Syed Maududi studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham where he qualified in 1993. Syed then began to work in general practice. In 1999 Syed then decided to return to education in which he gained an MSC in Dental Public Health from the Eastmans Dental institute.
Syed joined {my}dentist Lancaster in April 2013. He thoroughly enjoys working in general practice he particularly enjoys cosmetic treatments including crowns, bridges and veneers. Syed has gone on to do further training in which he has a special interest in facial aesthetics and cosmetic orthodontics.
When Syed is not at work he enjoys reading and travelling.
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Miss.Katherine German
Qualified from: Manc United Kingdom, 2015
GDC No: 117313
Kate has been working in dentistry for over 12 years starting as a Dental Nurse in 2006. As a nurse Kate obtained post qualifications in Dental Radiography in 2010 and Oral Health Education in 2012. Leaving nursing in 2012 she began training as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist at the Greater Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals where she qualified in 2015. Kate joined {my}dentist in our Lancaster practice in January 2016 and has since completed further training for Zoom Whitening and Air Polishing. She also works at our {my}dentist practice in Hambleton. Kate enjoys cosmetic treatments including the air polish and whitening treatments.
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Miss.Lauren Rigby
(Treatment co-ordinator)
Qualified from: Dental Nursing England, 2016
GDC No: 275669
Lauren started at the practice in 2015 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified in 2017 with a level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. After this she worked alongside the implantologist as well as working closely with the specialist dentists in the practice to learn more about the different treatments they provide. In December 2017 she took the position of Treatment Co-ordinator at the practice, combining her passion for dentistry with her care of customer service. Lauren works at the practice Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and spends time with each patient to help them understand their treatment options. She is the point of contact at every step and loves assisting patients through the journey to a perfect smile here at {my}dentist Lancaster.
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Mr.Thomas Harrison
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle, 2005
GDC No: 85828
Dr Harrison studied dentistry at Newcastle upon tyne where he qualified in 2005. He then completed a year’s vocational training in Carlisle, He has also worked as an out of hours emergency care dentist across multiple sites. He has since worked in private and NHS dental practices in Cumbria and north Lancashire. Dr Harrison joined us here at {my}dentist Lancaster in 2012 where he works as an NHS and private dentist. In 2013 Dr Harrison became a dental Mentor and has since mentored many dentists. In 2015 he became Clinical Lead in Lancaster and in 2016 became Clinical Support Manager for {my}dentist for the Cumbria area. He has attended several courses to enhance his skills further such as Zoom teeth whitening, Denture excellence and restorative.
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Mrs.Aniqa Saeed Khan
Qualified from: BDS Lahore, 2009
GDC No: 267812
Aniqa graduated from the University of Health Sciences, Pakistan in 2007. She gained versatile experience in oral surgery, restorative and prosthodontic treatments during her time working in Pakistan. She then moved to United Kingdom and undertook the Overseas Registration Exam conducted by the General Dental Council to enable her to practice dentistry in the UK. She joined the practice in 2017 and since then has worked full time as a General Dentist. Aniqa believes in continuous learning and has attended courses on Rotary Endodontics and Indirect Restorations among many other courses to develop her skills and knowledge. When Aniqa is not at work she enjoys oil painting and socialising with her friends.
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Mrs.Iustina Maria Vladescu
Qualified from: DMD Bucharest, 2011
GDC No: 245673
Doctor Iustina Vladescu qualified as a dentist from “Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy” of Bucharest in 2011. After a year of working in private practice in Romania, she moved to United Kingdom where she worked in various mixed practices as a general dentist.
Iustina is keen on preventive and restorative dentistry, always trying to improve her skills by attending courses which help her to provide quality dental care and progress as a clinician. She has attended “Denture Excellence”, “Complete Dentures”and “Implementing Healthy Gums Do Matter”.
In her spare time she loves the sea, traveling to discover the world and spending time with her family.
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Mrs.Marta Skiba (Treffney)
Qualified from: Lek Stom Lodz, 2002
GDC No: 102308
Marta Treffny has obtained her qualification as a dentist in Lodz, Poland in 1997. For the next two years she continued working in Poland before deciding to move to Düsseldorf in Germany. The knowledge and skills obtained at both places enabled her to join the Private Clinic in Bielsko-Biala, which is regarded as one of the leading dental clinics in Poland. During the two years at this clinic she worked with the latest dental technology and was able to obtain a full portfolio of dental skills by working with various experts and experienced dental practitioners.
In 2006 Marta decided to bring her training and experience to the UK in order to provide dental care to a wider group of people as part of her contract for the NHS. Marta has extensive experience in endodontics, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, dental surgery, periodontics, paediatric and preventive dentistry and is highly skilled when working with children and anxious patients. In 2018 she has become a clinical mentor in order to bring her experience to new dental practitioners while continuing to provide dental care to a long list of well-established and new patients.
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Mrs.Miriam Gordon
Qualified from: BDentSc Dublin, 1994
GDC No: 70346
Miriam graduated from Trinity College in Dublin ,Ireland in 1994. She then began Vocational training in Isle of Lewis and Glasgow dental hospital.
Miriam worked in Australia for 1 year mainly in Cairns Base Hospital but also travelled with flying doctor service to Torres Strait Islands and to mining settlements
Miriam began working in Mayo dental in 2002.She has a Special interest in Cerezen which treats TMJ/ Teeth Grinding.
Miriam is Married with two children and when she is not working she is kept busy by Taxiing her two very sporty children to County, National and International competitions she also enjoys holidaying in Ireland at every opportunity she gets.
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Dr.Sohaib Ehsan
Qualified from: Semmelweis University Hungary, 2012
GDC No: 238581
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