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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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Dalya Al-Bassam GDP Qualified from: DMD University of Debrecen 2024 GDC No: 322156

Dr Dalya Al-Bassam is an Iraqi/Canadian dental professional who has earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in Canada. She has also earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Debrecen in Hungary, qualifying in July 2024. Dalya went on to gain clinical experience in Doha, Qatar before relocating to Winsford. Dalya has a strong interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dalya also offers various teeth whitening options to brighten and boost her patients confidence. She is incredibly passionate about helping patients regain both their function and confidence in their smiles. Dalya has a very calm style of dentistry, ensuring that anxious patients are at ease and given the time and information to fully understand their treatment options. When it comes to being outside of work, Dalya enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She is also fluent in English and Arabic, which helps patients feel much more at ease when seeing her!

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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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Dr Sana Adnan GDP Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2016 BDS University of Health Sciences Lahore 2008 GDC No: 265320

Sana is an experienced dentist with a special interest in Aesthetic,Restorative Dentistry and Implants. She qualified from Lahore (BDS 2008) and began practicing in the UK after passing the ORE in 2016. In 2019, she achieved the MFDS diploma from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons,Glasgow. Dedicated to patient care, Sana is skilled at helping nervous patients. With a passion to excel and provide high quality treatments, she has completed, PGcert Aesthetic Dentistry, PGcert Restorative Dentistry RCS (eng) and attended PGDIP Aesthetic Dentistry from the prestigious specialist centre ,Tipton Training. She is currently doing PGcert RCS (eng) Implantology and PGDIP RCS Implant prosthodontics from Tipton Training. As a highly qualified cosmetic dentist,she enjoys doing smile makeovers for patients doing complex treatments like composite bonding,veneers,crowns, bridges and implants. Sana is an elite ClearCorrect provider and provides teeth straightening with removable aligners and fixed braces. In 2023, Sana finished training in Facial Aesthetics at SkinViva and began offering filler and anti-wrinkle treatments to provide natural and rejuvenated look to patients. In 2024, she did Advanced Facial Aesthetic training and has been offering advanced treatments. Outside of work, Sana loves spending time with family,travelling and shopping. She is fluent in English,Urdu and Punjabi.

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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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Elkhatim Idris GDP Qualified from: BDS Khartoum 2017 BDS University of Khartoum 2017 GDC No: 315504

Dr. Elkhatim Idris is a general dentist, who is passionate about creating healthy, confident smiles. He graduated from the University of Khartoum in Sudan and has dedicated his career to helping patients achieve optimal oral health and beautiful smiles. He does general and cosmetic dentistry, including treatments like ClearCorrect (teeth straightening with clear aligners), and he is committed to providing personalised care tailored to each patient’s needs. Outside of dentistry, he is an avid football fan, an experienced horse rider, and a traveler who loves exploring new cultures and landscapes. These hobbies have influenced his approachable and friendly nature, helping him create a comfortable and engaging experience for every patient. He is always striving to stay at the forefront of dental advancements while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment. Whether a patient is here for a routine checkup or a complete smile transformation, he is here to help his patients every step of the way, however he can!

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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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Hussameldien Hussien GDP Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2013 BDS National Ribat University 2010 GDC No: 246164

Hussam works as the Clinical Development Advisor for Implants for {my}dentist. Naturally, he is experienced in dental implants, but also offers complete smile makeovers with veneers, teeth straightening with ClearCorrect clear aligners and Six Month Smiles clear braces. Hussam aims to offer nothing short of the highest quality of dental care to his patients.Hussam 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. Outside of work, Hussam loves spending time with his wife and four young daughters.

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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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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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Verity Neild GDP Qualified from: BDS University of Bristol 2021 GDC No: 296603

Verity is a highly qualified and dedicated dental professional, having graduated from Bristol University before gaining experience in Manchester and London, where she has been living since. She shows great commitment to her patients, regularly travelling to Winsford to ensure they receive consistent, compassionate care. Her focus is centred on the patient, and she is continuously advancing her knowledge through post-graduate studies in areas such as aesthetics and tooth replacement options, including implants! Verity has a broad skill set in both general and cosmetic dentistry, with her primary goal being to restore her patients' confidence by giving them back their smiles. She achieves this through her warm and open personality, which immediately puts patients at ease and helps them feel comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey. Outside of her busy professional life, Verity enjoys a variety of activities, including running and taking weekend getaways in search of some sunshine.

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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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