After qualifying in 1998, Riaz completed his MSc in Prosthetic Dentistry from the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute. He then worked in different Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departments across the country from 2002 before joining Leagrave in 2007. He took over as Principal Dentist in 2016. He has completed his Post-Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology from Bristol Dental School, Post-Graduate Diploma in Sedation from King’s College London as well as the Certificate in Minor Oral Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In the meanwhile, he also passed the relevant examinations and obtained the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England; as well as the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow. He has obtained the Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners at the Royal College of Surgeons. He is an accredited trainer in sedation for Dentists and Dental Nurses by the IACSD (Intercollegiate Advisory Committee for Sedation in Dentistry). He has been accredited as a Level 2 Oral Surgery performer by NHS England, which accredits him to perform more complex oral surgical procedures.
He has been providing sedation for several years, and is experienced in providing sedation for very anxious patients, medically compromised patients and advanced conscious sedation techniques. He is therefore well-placed to provide various treatments such as implants, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry under sedation.
He is the Vice-Chair of the Bedfordshire Local Dental Committee and a member of the NHS England Managed Clinical Networks (MCN) for various dental specialties.
He has been providing Invisalign and dental implants for several years and provides full-arch implants with same-day teeth. He also provides oral surgical treatments such as removal of wisdom teeth as well as general dentistry.
Puja qualified in 1998, and completed her MSc in Dental Public Health from the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute, London in 2000. At the same time, she also obtained her Diploma in Dental Public Health from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (DDPH RCS Eng). She has also passed her Diploma in Endodontics with Distinction from the University of Chester. She joined Leagrave in 2008 and became Principal Dentist in 2016.
Puja has a very gentle and caring attitude towards her patients, and has been seeing generations of the same family for the past few years! She is good at treating young children, elderly and anxious patients. She enjoys doing contemporary endodontic treatment (root canal treatments) for challenging endodontic cases.
She is proficient in ethnic languages such as Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching, travelling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her two children.
Dr Humza Alam graduated with Honours from King’s College London and is currently completing a Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, which enhances his ability to provide advanced treatments such as smile makeovers, composite bonding, and minimally invasive restorations. He has also completed the SAAD Level 1 course in conscious sedation, enabling him to care for anxious patients safely and comfortably. Humza is dedicated to delivering precise, ethical, and patient-centred dentistry in a calm and welcoming setting.
Tanya qualified from Kings College London in 2024 and has a very caring nature and loves to work with anxious patients, putting them at ease. She is currently pursuing further qualifications in inhalation and intravenous sedation.
Prem is an associate dentist, and graduated from Manipal University in 2012. She has also had additional training in the field of Oral Implantology.
Prem loves the variety of work in general practice and does her utmost to ensure that visits are as positive, relaxed and comfortable as possible.
Away from the practice, Prem enjoys spending time reading, traveling and cooking.
Santhia graduated from the University of Bristol in 2018 and completed vocational training in Milton Keynes.
Santhia has a very calming nature and enjoys treating children and anxious patients. She provides a range of treatments with special interests in restorative and cosmetic dentistry and straightening teeth using Invisalign.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time with the family, playing board games and baking.
Hussain graduated in 2022 from Barts and the London and has gained a wide range of experience working in general practice in Bedfordshire and London with interests in various aspects of dentistry including oral surgery, paediatrics, and treating anxious patients. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and reading.
I graduated from the University of Leeds with an integrated masters and have since worked in both general practice and hospital. Since qualifying, I have been awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of England (MFDS) and undertaken a training post at Guy’s Hospital where I have gained a broad experience in various fields of dentistry, including surgical extraction procedures and treating patients under sedation. I have subsequently divided my time working in private practice and at Guy’s Hospital within the Restorative and Emergency Dental Departments. My work involves supervising trainees, undertaking a range of restorative treatment on Head and Neck Cancer patients, as well as the dental management of sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea and snoring.
I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, although my main interests lie within sedation and restorative dentistry. I strive to achieve the best possible care for my patients and to ensure that my patients feel at ease and cared for throughout their journey. I take great satisfaction in treating anxious patients, which has resulted in undergoing sedation training and treating numerous anxious patients under sedation. My interest has resulted in undergoing research within the field, which I have published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented internationally. I am active in undertaking quality improvement projects, which I have presented and been awarded for. I continue to attend courses to develop my skills, including composite bonding under the world-renowned Monik Vasant and advanced facial aesthetics with the award-winning Acquisition Aesthetics.
Outside of work, I enjoy the arts, reading, travelling and spending time with my loved ones.
Krish is a caring and well-rounded clinician who always aims to make visiting the dentist an enjoyable experience for patients.
Krish graduated from Barts and The London and and has since gone on to work at Guys and Bristol hospitals where he has developed a wide range of additional skills including dental sedation.
In his spare time he enjoys travelling and is a keen tennis player
Dr Murad is a highly experienced dentist with a special interest in Endodontics, with over 23 years of clinical experience in the UK and internationally.
He holds a Clinical MSc in Endodontics from the University of Manchester, a Clinical MSc in Prosthetic Dentistry from the University of Bristol, and a Fellowship in Endodontics from the University of Glasgow. His clinical practice is primarily focused on endodontic care.
Dr Murad accepts referrals for a wide range of endodontic treatments, including complex root canal treatments and re-root canal treatments (re-RCT), management of missed canals, ledges, and fractured instruments, as well as cases requiring advanced diagnostic support using CBCT imaging. He has a particular interest in managing challenging cases and helping patients retain their natural dentition wherever possible.
He is committed to providing a calm, patient-centred experience, with particular attention to anxious patients and those requiring a more supportive approach.
Dr Murad works closely with referring dentists and places great importance on clear communication and continuity of care. Patients are always returned to their referring practitioner following completion of treatment, with a detailed report and radiographic documentation provided.
Avinash qualified in 2017 from Kings College London and passed with honours. He was awarded a PG Certificate in primary dental care and the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has worked in the maxillofacial department at Peterborough City hospital, followed by working as a general dentist in Hertfordshire.
He has since achieved a master’s in clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) in periodontics at King’s College London, passing with distinction. This course has allowed him to gain clinical experience in all aspects of periodontal therapy including non-surgical treatment, pocket reduction surgery, regeneration surgery, muco-gingival surgery and implant therapy. He has since gained entry onto the specialist list in periodontics.
Avinash is an active member of the British Society of Periodontology and attends multiple national and international conferences to keep up to date with the latest treatment concepts and techniques.
Outside of dentistry, Avinash enjoys playing sports, hiking and travelling.
Paul qualified in June 2000 at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa and after completing a years’ service in South Africa community hospital he relocated to the UK in 2001. Paul has a particular interest in IV sedation, oral surgery and implantology and has gained vast experience in all of these fields over the years. He has advanced his knowledge and skills by obtaining a degree in implantology at the prestigious Lille University in France in 2009 and by completing numerous hours in post graduate courses to stay abreast with the latest techniques.
Paul’s passion and skill in implant dentistry has enabled him to literally change the lives of many patients by rebuilding their whole smile with dental implants. These beautiful life changing smiles can only be achieved by having an extensive knowledge of dental implants, crowns, bridges and smile makeovers.
Paul is a member of SAAD (Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry), ADI (Association of Dental Implantology), EAO(European Association for Osseointegration), AO (American Academy of Osseointegration), BDA(British Dental Association) and GDC (General Dental Council).
Neeta graduated from Sheffield University in 1989. She pursued a career in oral surgery, working initially at hospitals in Sheffield, York and Bath. She progressed to more senior hospital roles, gaining experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery and at hospitals in Salisbury, Norfolk and Norwich and at the Central Middlesex Hospital in London. She gained a Fellowship in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in1993 and is on the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Oral Surgery. She subsequently worked in Cambridge for 6 years and is currently a part time locum consultant oral surgeon for a large NHS trust.
She provides specialist oral surgery for patients, carrying out most surgery under Local Anaesthesia. However, she is a member of SAAD (Society of the advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry) and for the anxious patient conducts surgery under conscious sedation.
Christine graduated from King’s College London Dental Institute with Honours in 2013 and since then has worked in several Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departments in the UK widening her interest and scope of practice in the surgical field.
She completed her specialty training in Oral Surgery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, completing a 3-year nationally recognised rotational training programme and is a registered Specialist in Oral Surgery on the General Dental Council specialist list.
Christine holds a Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has gained the Tricollegiate Membership of Oral Surgery. Having a passion for teaching she holds a Postgraduate Degree in Dental Education and currently teaches and examines undergraduate dental students as well as postgraduate dentists.
Christine has published in several peer reviewed journals and has presented her work in national and international dental and surgical conferences.
Currently Christine works in both primary and secondary care and is currently a Consultant Oral Surgeon at Sheffield Dental Institute and an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the School of Dentistry in Sheffield.
Her clinical interests include all aspects of Oral Surgery such as surgical exodontia, third molars, soft tissue lesions, management of jaw cysts, surgical endodontics, as well as the management of anxious patients under conscious sedation.
Akeel gained his bachelor degree of dentistry from the University of Jordan in 2002. He worked in different hospitals in the UK in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In 2004 he obtained the membership of the faculty of dentistry/Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MFDRCSI) followed by the fellowship in oral surgery and medicine FFDRCSI (OSOM) from the same college in 2007.
In 2014, he obtained the board certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the medical council Jordan. Akeel is a Specialist in Oral Surgery and has a special interest in dental implants. He passed the exam of the diploma in implant dentistry (Dip Imp Dent) from the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 2016.
Akeel also has an interest in academic work. He is the author of three surgical books and has many publications in very reputable surgical journals. Akeel has experience training trainee dentists in hospital environments and experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Akeel is also a qualified seditionist. He can deliver safe IV sedation service for nervous patients or to patients who needs complex oral surgery. He accepts referrals for all types of oral surgery work including but not inclusively complex extractions, biopsies, oral medicine, jaw joint and facial pain, dental implants, bone grafting and sinus lift augmentation.
Puja earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Cardiff University’s Wales College of Medicine in 2009. Over her 15-year career as a dentist, she developed a particular interest in oral surgery and in supporting very anxious patients. Puja is a performer for advanced mandatory services under the NHS, offering oral surgery and sedation services for anxious adults and children on referral.
In 2013, she obtained postgraduate qualifications from the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD) and has been practising sedation since then. Puja passed with distinction her examinations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Sedation and Pain Management from University College London (UCL). She was subsequently invited by the UCL program director to mentor and assess dentists in intravenous (IV) and relative analgesia (RA) sedation.
Puja also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education and until recently contributed to teaching at King’s College and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Dental Hospital, where she mentored undergraduate dental students in oral surgery. Additionally, she offers mobile sedation services across multiple practices in England and Wales.
Aarti qualified from the Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute, King’s College London in 2004. With over 20 years of experience as a dentist, she began her career with four years of postgraduate training across various dental specialties within Community Dental Services and hospital networks in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire —broadening her clinical skills and developing a holistic approach to patient care. In 2006, she was awarded Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of London.
Since 2008, Aarti has split her time between developing a specialist interest in Oral Surgery—as a Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Luton and Dunstable Hospital—and working as a Senior Dental Practitioner in Community Dental Services. She is experienced in providing complex oral surgery under both local and general anaesthetic, alongside comprehensive general dentistry for anxious and additional needs patients.
Aarti is passionate about helping patients overcome dental anxiety and is committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to all members of the community. She strives to ensure every patient feels at ease and well cared for throughout their dental journey.
When not at work, Aarti enjoys getting creative with DIY projects, travelling to new destinations, and spending quality time with her two young children.
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