Bupa Dental Care Colchester Ipswich Road

Shiraz Amin

GDC - 105570 DDS Ajman University 2003, Statutory Exam 2006, MSc (Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry) Manchester 2012 Dentist

Shiraz has a keen interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and enjoys providing smile makeovers to his patients.

Yusuf Patel

GDC - 296820 BDS Queen Mary University of London 2021 Dentist

Yusuf enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a particular focus on carrying out minimally invasive dentistry while also restoring his patients’ oral health and smiles.

Naveed Maan

GDC - 81150 BDS Lond 2002, BDS (Guys, London) MSc Aesthetic & Restorative (Manc) DipImpDent RCS (Eng) Adv Cert. FCGDent Dentist

Naveed is an experienced implant dentist having placed dental implants since 2014. He offers All-on-4 dental implant treatment, also known as smile in a day. He accepts referrals for oral surgery, complex rehabilitation, sedation and aesthetic dentistry.

Gihan Medagama

GDC - 83800 BDS Lond 2004 Dentist

Gihan is one of our longest serving dentists and has been with us since 2004. He qualified from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2004 and is a popular choice amongst nervous patients due to his calm and friendly nature.

Chandni Nakum

GDC - 283625 BDS University of Manchester 2019 Dentist

Chandni qualified from the University of Manchester in 2019. She enjoys all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry, with a particular interest in Invisalign treatment. She enjoys restoring her patients' smiles and their confidence.

Chandni NakumDentist

GDC - 283625 BDS University of Manchester 2019 Dentist

Chandni qualified from the University of Manchester in 2019. She enjoys all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry, with a particular interest in Invisalign treatment. She enjoys restoring her patients' smiles and their confidence.

Chandni prides herself in providing quality care for her patients. Her gentle and caring nature helps to build a good rapport with her patients, gain their trust and build their confidence. She is particularly skilled in helping nervous patients overcome anxiety they have about visiting the dentist.

She takes a patient-centred approach to dental care and aims to keep treatment simple and at a pace that her patients are comfortable with. She strongly believes that prevention is better than cure and aims to instil this in the children she treats, by continuously educating and promoting good oral health. Chandni is passionate about ensuring her patients have a positive experience at the practice.

Ashmeet Singh

GDC - 297565 Grado en Odontologia Universidad Europea De Madrid 2021 Dentist

Ashmeet qualified in Madrid, Spain in 2021. She enjoys working in an NHS setting and has a keen interest in orthodontic work. She values learning new procedures that enable her to offer a wider range of services to our patients.

Mustafa Khan

GDC - 296779 BDS Queen Mary University of London 2021 Dentist

Mustafa has a keen interest in oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry and enjoys making patients feel more confident with their smile.

Nuggehalli Nandini

GDC - 148672 BDS Bangalore 1998, Statutory Exam 2010 Dentist

Nandini joined our practice in 2017 and has been working in NHS dentistry since 2010. She has a keen interest in aesthetics and has completed an advanced course in this field.

Nuggehalli NandiniDentist

GDC - 148672 BDS Bangalore 1998, Statutory Exam 2010 Dentist

Nandini joined our practice in 2017 and has been working in NHS dentistry since 2010. She has a keen interest in aesthetics and has completed an advanced course in this field.

Nandini has completed postgraduate courses to keep up to date with the latest techniques and procedures. She likes to build a long-lasting, trusting relationship with her patients and help them achieve a smile they can be proud of.

Sabawoon Katawazi

GDC - 307656 Statutory Exam 2022 BDS Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences 2014 Dentist

Sabawoon KatawaziDentist

GDC - 307656 Statutory Exam 2022 BDS Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences 2014 Dentist

Rebekah Tovee

GDC - 281885 Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2023, Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2018 Hygienist

Rebekah Tovee enjoys educating her patients in oral health, helping them to become more confident in treatment and enjoy their visits to the practice.

Stacie De Klerk

GDC - 286565 Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2022, Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2019 Hygienist

Stacie joined Bupa in 2022. She enjoys educating her patients in oral health and helping nervous patients try to be more comfortable in treatment.

Florence Blackburn

GDC - 248631 Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2021, Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013 Dental Hygienist

Florence has been working in dentistry for 11 years, qualifying at the University of Essex with a foundation degree in oral health science and graduating with a distinction.

Florence BlackburnHygienist

GDC - 248631 Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2021, Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013 Dental Hygienist

Florence has been working in dentistry for 11 years, qualifying at the University of Essex with a foundation degree in oral health science and graduating with a distinction.

Since joining Bupa Dental Care Colchester, Florence has become a much-valued member of the team. Florence’s interests are in oral health education, and she specialises in working with nervous patients. She believes taking a holistic approach, building a strong rapport with her patients and tailoring treatment to fit their individual needs is an essential part of patient care.

She strives to ensure her patients consider a visit to the hygienist a pleasant experience, and one that leaves them feeling motivated to improve their own oral health in order to achieve a healthier smile.

Liza-Jane 'LJ' Bacon

GDC - 4684 CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1994, MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice 2018 Dental Hygienist

LJ particularly enjoys working with nervous, dental phobic patients. She has a master’s degree in advanced periodontal practice.

Liza-Jane 'LJ' BaconHygienist

GDC - 4684 CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1994, MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice 2018 Dental Hygienist

LJ particularly enjoys working with nervous, dental phobic patients. She has a master’s degree in advanced periodontal practice.

Rebecca Carter

GDC - 213423 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2010, Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2013 Dental Hygienist

Rebecca works as a clinical educator at the Practice, supervising student hygienists from the University of Essex.

Rebecca CarterHygienist

GDC - 213423 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2010, Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2013 Dental Hygienist

Rebecca works as a clinical educator at the Practice, supervising student hygienists from the University of Essex.

Ana-Maria Florea

GDC - 182550 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2009 Dental Nurse

Ana-Maria Florea joined our practice in 2020 after transferring from another Bupa Dental Care practice in London, where she had worked for a number of years.

Ana-Maria FloreaDental Nurse

GDC - 182550 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2009 Dental Nurse

Ana-Maria Florea joined our practice in 2020 after transferring from another Bupa Dental Care practice in London, where she had worked for a number of years.

Ana-Maria brings a wealth of experience to our busy and dedicated team, and is now providing her services as a sedation nurse.

Ana-Maria enjoys seeing the patients leave smiling and feeling confident about returning for future appointments.

Eleanor 'Ellie' Rouse

GDC - 239877 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2012 Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Ellie joined the Colchester Ipswich Road practice in 2015 as a qualified dental nurse. She became lead dental nurse in 2020.

Eleanor 'Ellie' RouseDental Nurse

GDC - 239877 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2012 Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Ellie joined the Colchester Ipswich Road practice in 2015 as a qualified dental nurse. She became lead dental nurse in 2020.

Faye Matthias

GDC - 260481 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2015 Dental Nurse

Faye joined the practice in 2015 and is a valued member of the team. Faye likes working alongside the dentist treating patients, and she enjoys the team dynamic at Bupa Dental Care.

Faye MatthiasDental Nurse

GDC - 260481 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2015 Dental Nurse

Faye joined the practice in 2015 and is a valued member of the team. Faye likes working alongside the dentist treating patients, and she enjoys the team dynamic at Bupa Dental Care.

Sharon Cannon

GDC - 203501 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010 Dental Nurse

Sharon joined the practice in 2021, bringing her many years of experience to the role. Sharon enjoys all aspects of dentistry and learning new skills along the way.

Sharon CannonDental Nurse

GDC - 203501 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010 Dental Nurse

Sharon joined the practice in 2021, bringing her many years of experience to the role. Sharon enjoys all aspects of dentistry and learning new skills along the way.

Jordan Vernau

GDC - 222165 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2011 Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Jordan is qualified in extended duties in fluoride varnish and topical anaesthetic application.

Jordan VernauDental Nurse

GDC - 222165 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2011 Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Jordan is qualified in extended duties in fluoride varnish and topical anaesthetic application.

Terri Brown

GDC - 248796 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2013 Lead Nurse

Terri also holds a qualification in sedation.

Terri BrownDental Nurse

GDC - 248796 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2013 Lead Nurse

Terri also holds a qualification in sedation.

Tiia Barkham

GDC - 254230 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2014 Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Tiia joined the practice in 2012 as a trainee dental nurse. She has been Naveed's nurse for over five years and enjoys assisting with all the complex treatments he has to offer.

Tiia BarkhamDental Nurse

GDC - 254230 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2014 Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Tiia joined the practice in 2012 as a trainee dental nurse. She has been Naveed's nurse for over five years and enjoys assisting with all the complex treatments he has to offer.

Outside of work, Tiia has attained her purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has competed in multiple competitions across the UK.

Gemma Huffey

GDC - 136097 National Certificate NEBDN 1998 CQC Registered Manager and GDC Registered Dental Nurse

Gemma Huffey joined the practice in 1996 as a receptionist before qualifying as a registered NEBDN dental nurse in 1998. Gemma continued with her development and gained an NVQ in management. She was promoted to practice manager in 2017.

Gemma HuffeyPractice

GDC - 136097 National Certificate NEBDN 1998 CQC Registered Manager and GDC Registered Dental Nurse

Gemma Huffey joined the practice in 1996 as a receptionist before qualifying as a registered NEBDN dental nurse in 1998. Gemma continued with her development and gained an NVQ in management. She was promoted to practice manager in 2017.

Having previously worked as a receptionist and dental nurse, Gemma has a deep understanding of both the non-clinical and clinical side of dentistry.

Gemma helps ensure the practice runs effectively and patients receive high-quality care, and she keeps the practice up to date with the latest guidelines and legal compliance. When managing the practice, Gemma is committed to supporting our patients and the practice team.