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Here at Bupa Dental Care Leighton Buzzard our dedicated practice team is here to ensure that your care always comes first. We pride ourselves on our friendly and efficient nature and are always on hand to help.
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Dentists

Joanna Stafford

GDC - 80600 BDS Newcastle University 2002 Dentist

Joanna is an experienced dentist who focuses on cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, preventative dentistry and treating occlusion (the contact between teeth on the lower and upper jaw).

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Joanna StaffordDentists

GDC - 80600 BDS Newcastle University 2002 Dentist

Joanna is an experienced dentist who focuses on cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, preventative dentistry and treating occlusion (the contact between teeth on the lower and upper jaw).

After graduating from Newcastle Dental School in 2002, Joanna worked in a general mixed dental practice in Teesside, prior to joining Whole Tooth Dental in April 2007. In her role, she enjoys providing family dentistry with a customised approach, and employing her skills in dental aesthetics, occlusion and alignment.

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Vimal Patel

GDC - 69620 BChD University of Leeds 1993 Dentist

Vimal has a wealth of experience in providing Invisalign treatment, composite bonding, teeth whitening solutions, white fillings and Everstick bridges to his patients.

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Vimal PatelDentists

GDC - 69620 BChD University of Leeds 1993 Dentist

Vimal has a wealth of experience in providing Invisalign treatment, composite bonding, teeth whitening solutions, white fillings and Everstick bridges to his patients.

In 2006, Vimal established the practice as Whole Tooth Dental, and ran it for many years under this name. Today, Vimal focuses on dentistry, and enjoys treating his patients, using the skills he has developed over the years.

He qualified from dentistry in 1993, at the University of Leeds, and is highly experienced in all aspects of general dentistry. He enjoys keeping up to date with dentistry techniques and trends and attends numerous courses and conferences on a regular basis.

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Christiaan Liebenberg

GDC - 65696 BChD Stell 1989 Dentist

Qualifying as a dentist in 1989, within South Africa, Christiaan is skilled and experienced in providing a wide range of dental treatments.

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Christiaan LiebenbergDentists

GDC - 65696 BChD Stell 1989 Dentist

Qualifying as a dentist in 1989, within South Africa, Christiaan is skilled and experienced in providing a wide range of dental treatments.

He has a wealth of dentistry knowledge and experience and has treated many complex dental cases over the years. He enjoys working with patients to improve their smiles, while making their visits as stress free and comfortable as possible.

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Bijal Sisodia-Shah

GDC - 229785 BDS University of Plymouth 2012 Dentist

An award-winning dentist, Dr Bijal is highly experienced in offering a range of dental treatments and services.

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Ruben Garcia-Sanchez

GDC - 109321 Lic Odont Madrid 2005 Periodontist

Dr Ruben is a consultant and clinical supervisor within periodontics at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. He is highly experienced in performing periodontal treatment and placing dental implants.

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Amar Mehta

GDC - 194286 BDS Lond 2010 Endodontist

Amar is a specialist in endodontics, providing a patient-centred approach to root canal treatment.

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Asal Zakeri

GDC - 284165 BDS King's College London 2019 Dentist

Asal graduated with honours from King’s College London. Since then, she has enjoyed working in practice and providing general and cosmetic dentistry for her patients.

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Asal ZakeriDentists

GDC - 284165 BDS King's College London 2019 Dentist

Asal graduated with honours from King’s College London. Since then, she has enjoyed working in practice and providing general and cosmetic dentistry for her patients.

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Asal’s passions lie in restoring patients’ smiles with a range of treatments, including Invisalign and composite bonding. She endeavours to create a calming environment wherein she listens to her patients’ concerns and alleviates their anxieties. Asal is currently undertaking her postgraduate diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, as she is motivated to further enhance her skills and offers the highest quality of care to her patients.

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Selma Shujaat

GDC - 85649 BDS University of Sheffield 2005 Dentist providing facial aesthetics treatments

Selma is from the North East of England and has been living in Hertfordshire for 13 years. She qualified at Sheffield University in 2005 and has been practising general dentistry for nearly 18 years.

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Selma ShujaatDentists

GDC - 85649 BDS University of Sheffield 2005 Dentist providing facial aesthetics treatments

Selma is from the North East of England and has been living in Hertfordshire for 13 years. She qualified at Sheffield University in 2005 and has been practising general dentistry for nearly 18 years.

Treatments offered

Selma trained in facial aesthetics three years ago and has developed a keen interest and passion for such procedures. She loves seeing the results that these relatively painless treatments can achieve and the impact that they can have on people’s confidence. She also provides a range of anti-ageing treatments that can help create a smoother, fresher appearance.

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Simon Toledano

GDC - 157069 BDS Lond 2008 Orthodontist

Simon is a specialist orthodontist, providing teeth straightening treatment for children and adults alike.

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Hygienists

Cara McAleavey

GDC - 127742 Dip Dent Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons of England 2007 Dental Hygienist

An experienced dental hygienist, Cara has a positive and motivational approach to treatment.

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Cara McAleaveyHygienists

GDC - 127742 Dip Dent Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons of England 2007 Dental Hygienist

An experienced dental hygienist, Cara has a positive and motivational approach to treatment.

Cara qualified from Eastman Dental Hospital in 2007. She has a friendly and caring approach, and enjoys helping patients look after their gums and maintain good oral health. She motivates patients to improve their at-home dental hygiene techniques, so future dental complications are minimised.

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Hina Nayee

GDC - 152317 Diploma in Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons of England 2018, Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2004 Dental Hygienist

With years of experience in dentistry, Hina is committed to making a difference to her patients’ oral hygiene and health.

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Hina NayeeHygienists

GDC - 152317 Diploma in Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons of England 2018, Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2004 Dental Hygienist

With years of experience in dentistry, Hina is committed to making a difference to her patients’ oral hygiene and health.

Hina qualified as a dental nurse in March 2004, while working at a private central London practice. In September 2016, she joined the Eastman Dental Hospital to train as a dental hygienist and qualified in June 2018.

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Natasha Yonucu

GDC - 263137 Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Sheffield 2019 Dental Hygienist

Natasha is a hygienist and therapist focused on prevention and improving her patients’ oral health.

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Natasha YonucuHygienists

GDC - 263137 Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Sheffield 2019 Dental Hygienist

Natasha is a hygienist and therapist focused on prevention and improving her patients’ oral health.

Natasha worked for seven years as a dental nurse before qualifying as a dental hygienist and therapist in Sheffield in 2019. She has a friendly and caring approach and offers personalised oral hygiene advice focused on prevention. As a therapist, Natasha can also use her skills and experience to offer dental treatments to both adults and children, including dental fillings and extractions.

Dental Nurses

Annabel Quick

Trainee Dental Nurse

Annabel is currently training to be a dental nurse and loves learning all about the role and responsibilities involved. Her particular interest is in oral surgery. Annabel likes to make sure patients are well looked after and supported at all times while at our practice.

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Annabel QuickDental Nurses

Trainee Dental Nurse

Annabel is currently training to be a dental nurse and loves learning all about the role and responsibilities involved. Her particular interest is in oral surgery. Annabel likes to make sure patients are well looked after and supported at all times while at our practice.

Dental Nurses

Emma Hyde

GDC - 276925 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2018, Emma is a great addition to our nursing team. With a warm and friendly manner, she helps patients to feel calm and ensures that our decontamination room is spotless.

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Emma HydeDental Nurses

GDC - 276925 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2018, Emma is a great addition to our nursing team. With a warm and friendly manner, she helps patients to feel calm and ensures that our decontamination room is spotless.

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Hollie White

GDC - 281133 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2018 NEBDN certificate in Radiography 2022 Deputy Lead Dental Nurse

Joining our practice in 2016, Hollie is our deputy lead dental nurse.

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Hollie WhiteDental Nurses

GDC - 281133 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2018 NEBDN certificate in Radiography 2022 Deputy Lead Dental Nurse

Joining our practice in 2016, Hollie is our deputy lead dental nurse.

She has completed her radiography qualification and further CBCT qualification, too. She ensures that patients are well looked after and comfortable during their treatments and time at Bupa Dental Care Leighton Buzzard.

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Karen Deller

GDC - 289046 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2020 Dental Nurse

Karen qualified as a nurse in 2020 and has been a fantastic addition to our team. She works with our specialists and dentists providing patient care and support.

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Karen DellerDental Nurses

GDC - 289046 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2020 Dental Nurse

Karen qualified as a nurse in 2020 and has been a fantastic addition to our team. She works with our specialists and dentists providing patient care and support.

Karen has a particular interest in dental sedation and is completing her training to be able to help nervous patients visiting the practice.

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Kirsty Vaughan-Higgins

GDC - 225739 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2011 Dental Nurse

Kirsty is a part of our dental nursing team. Her supportive and friendly approach ensures our patients feel well cared for and always at ease. She also manages the creation of bespoke whitening kits for our patients.

Kirsty Vaughan-HigginsDental Nurses

GDC - 225739 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2011 Dental Nurse

Kirsty is a part of our dental nursing team. Her supportive and friendly approach ensures our patients feel well cared for and always at ease. She also manages the creation of bespoke whitening kits for our patients.

Dental Nurses

Liberty Scarborough

Trainee Dental Nurse

Liberty is one of our trainee dental nurses. Working closely with Asal, she is a dedicated nurse who ensures patients are comfortable and happy during their appointments at our practice. She really enjoys endodontics and seeing the amazing results of our various cosmetic treatments.

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Liberty ScarboroughDental Nurses

Trainee Dental Nurse

Liberty is one of our trainee dental nurses. Working closely with Asal, she is a dedicated nurse who ensures patients are comfortable and happy during their appointments at our practice. She really enjoys endodontics and seeing the amazing results of our various cosmetic treatments.

Dental Nurses

Lisa Guinan

GDC - 286002 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2019 Lead Dental Nurse

Lisa leads our dental nurses with a caring and supportive approach. She helps patients feel as comfortable as possible, consistently ensuring that they receive high-quality care.

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Lisa GuinanDental Nurses

GDC - 286002 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2019 Lead Dental Nurse

Lisa leads our dental nurses with a caring and supportive approach. She helps patients feel as comfortable as possible, consistently ensuring that they receive high-quality care.

Lisa also assists with treatment and is a valued member of the Bupa Dental Care Leighton Buzzard team.

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Marcella Matthews

Trainee Dental Nurse

Marcella joined Bupa Dental Care Leighton Buzzard in 2023 and is an enthusiastic and caring member of the team.

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Marcella MatthewsDental Nurses

Trainee Dental Nurse

Marcella joined Bupa Dental Care Leighton Buzzard in 2023 and is an enthusiastic and caring member of the team.

She enjoys all aspects of dental nursing, particularly assisting with the placement of composite fillings. She is keen to build on her dental knowledge and takes pride in ensuring that the clinic flows throughout the day. Marcella loves assisting the dentist or hygienist and enjoys making sure that our patients feel calm and happy.

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Sharon Dyer

GDC - 247848 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2011, Sharon is a friendly and caring dental nurse who works closely with Joanna. She has a methodical approach and a friendly manner with patients.

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Sharon DyerDental Nurses

GDC - 247848 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013 Dental Nurse

Joining us in 2011, Sharon is a friendly and caring dental nurse who works closely with Joanna. She has a methodical approach and a friendly manner with patients.

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Dershna Patel

Receptionist

Dershna is one of our lovely team of receptionists and welcomes patients to our practice with her warm and gentle manner.

Dershna PatelPractice

Receptionist

Dershna is one of our lovely team of receptionists and welcomes patients to our practice with her warm and gentle manner.

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Elizabeth Ingram

Receptionist

Elizabeth is our front-of-house receptionist who has worked in dentistry and Bupa for over 25 years.

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Elizabeth IngramPractice

Receptionist

Elizabeth is our front-of-house receptionist who has worked in dentistry and Bupa for over 25 years.

She is friendly, welcoming and has extensive knowledge of dental processes and procedures, allowing her to efficiently assist patients throughout their patient journey. She qualified at Guy’s & St Thomas Hospital, London, and holds a national diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN.

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Emma Riley

GDC - 226098 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2011 Practice Coordinator

Emma works alongside our practice manager to maintain health and safety compliance and to support the clinical team.

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Emma RileyPractice

GDC - 226098 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2011 Practice Coordinator

Emma works alongside our practice manager to maintain health and safety compliance and to support the clinical team.

She is our radiation protection lead and coordinates the maintenance for the practice too. She keeps Bupa Dental Care Leighton Buzzard organised and up to date with the latest updates in procedures and policies.

Emma manages the clinical aspects of the day-to-day running of the practice. She is also an experienced dental nurse and supports our lead nurses and wider clinical team. She has a qualification in dental radiography and manages the radiation protection for the practice, alongside Kirsty.

As well as monitoring other areas of health and safety, she ensures the highest standards of infection control are met, and that the surgeries are maintained effectively.

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Kelly Brooke

CQC-registered Practice Manager

Kelly helps ensure the practice runs effectively and patients receive high-quality care.

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Kelly BrookePractice

CQC-registered Practice Manager

Kelly helps ensure the practice runs effectively and patients receive high-quality care.

She ensures the practice is up to date with the latest guidelines and legal and compliance matters, and that it evolves alongside the latest medical and technological advancements in dentistry. When managing the practice, Kelly also keeps patients’ best interests at heart.

In her role, Kelly is still able to employ her skills in dentistry, when both coordinating patients’ treatments and assisting patients with their options.

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Laura Stewart

Receptionist

Laura is one of our front of house receptionists. She joined the practice in March 2023 and is new to dentistry.

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Laura StewartPractice

Receptionist

Laura is one of our front of house receptionists. She joined the practice in March 2023 and is new to dentistry.

She brings to her role several years' experience working in the customer service industry and has even worked as cabin crew for one of the UK's largest airlines. She welcomes patients to our practice with her warm and gentle manner.

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Stacey Poole

GDC - 170415 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2008 Treatment Coordinator

After qualifying as a dental nurse in 2008, Stacey completed further qualifications in dental implant nursing and dental radiography. And is close to finishing a level 3 diploma in management and leadership.

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Stacey PoolePractice

GDC - 170415 Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2008 Treatment Coordinator

After qualifying as a dental nurse in 2008, Stacey completed further qualifications in dental implant nursing and dental radiography. And is close to finishing a level 3 diploma in management and leadership.

As our treatment coordinator, Stacey supports patients through their journey at our practice. She is always happy to answer any questions and act as the patient's primary point of contact, booking appointments, providing consultations and arming patient with a wealth of information about treatment options. Guiding patients to make an informed decision, disusing treatment costs, and working directly with our clinicians to create a bespoke treatment plans.

No, orthodontics for adults is becoming more and more common. We can talk through your options with you.

We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.

Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.

Fillings repair small holes in your tooth enamel. If they aren’t filled, the decay will deepen. You’ll start to feel pain, and you could end up needing root canal treatment, which is much more significant and costs more. So although you might not feel pain right now, it’s best to repair these holes as soon as possible.

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