Serving communities in East Hertfordshire & West Sussex with exceptional NHS & private dentistry for over 50 years.

Mahdi has had a passion for endodontics since he left dental school and decided to pursue his interest by embarking upon the three-year MSc Endodontic Practice programme at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Here he was able to greatly advance his knowledge base and technical skill in endodontics, and also gained valuable experience by treating complex cases referred to the hospital by general dental practitioners.

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On the MSc programme, Mahdi was able to contribute to the field of endodontics by conducting research, focusing on instrumentation using the latest engine-driven files. He works part-time as an Honorary Lecturer in Endodontics at the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, where he greatly enjoys teaching the postgraduate endodontics students and is involved in research.

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Mahdi is a member of the British Endodontic Society and keeps up to date with the latest advancements by reading endodontic specific journals; the ‘International Endodontic Journal’ and 'Endo – Endodontic Practice Today’. You can see examples of Mahdi's work at www.ma-endo.co.uk.

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Outside of work, Mahdi enjoys playing sports such as table tennis, badminton and squash, reads detective novels and takes walks in the countryside to relax.

Kathy graduated from Royal London University in 1997. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a special interest in cosmetic orthodontics.

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She has worked at the practice for many years and enjoys its friendly environment.

Before moving to Sawbridgeworth he worked in a London practice and abroad as a Chief Dental Officer for a province in Papua New Guinea. This experience proved very useful when he took over the practice in 1990, as it has equipped him to continually improve both the care and quality of treatment we offer. He is firmly committed to the practice providing NHS dentistry for all those that need it. His primary focus, however, is on private dentistry because it better enables him to pursue excellence when freed from the constraints of NHS rationing. Private dentistry allows more time for consultation, and treatment with a much wider range of materials and procedures, achieving the best possible results.

His 30 years in practice has taught him that it is possible to retain a complete and healthy set of teeth throughout the whole of your life. He sees helping you achieve this as the most important part of his job. He do not believe in quick fixes that won’t last, but strive for quality results that will last a lifetime.

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Savitha qualified from Bangalore University, India in 2000. Since moving to the UK, she obtained a Diploma of Licentiate in Dental Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons, England in 2013.

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Savitha worked in London and Mill Hill for 3 years before joining the practice in 2016 as a general dentist and works full-time. She strives to offer her patients the best possible care by listening to their concerns and offering them various treatment options. Savitha works well with anxious and nervous patients and enjoys working with children, educating them on oral health and hygiene. 

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She continues to improve her skills by attending numerous courses to provide her patients with the highest standards of dental care resulting in highly aesthetic and functional result.

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She has a special interest in short term orthodontics and went on to become a certified provider of Invisalign-Go and Six Month Smile. She also enjoys cosmetic dentistry and offers teeth whitening, minimal invasive restorative dentistry to improve the appearance of worn and chipped teeth with composite bonding.

Miriam graduated from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, in Plymouth, in 2016 and has worked at Sawbridgeworth Dental Practice since December 2018.

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She has a very friendly, relaxed and calm approach and enjoys building a rapport with her patients and helping them overcome their fears. She is dedicated to providing the highest dental care to all her patients. 

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In her spare time she enjoys travelling.

Since graduating from India in 2013, Sambhavi has worked with both private and NHS practices, and has gained experience in carrying out aesthetics, non-aesthetic restorations and various aspects of General dentistry.

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She regularly attend courses to keep myself updated to the latest in dentistry.

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In her spare time she enjoys cooking and playing badminton.

Lydia qualified as a Dental Hygienist from the Eastman Dental Hospital in London in 2020. Prior to this, she was a Dental Nurse within our team for two years. 

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Lydia is passionate about promoting oral health and delivering high quality care with a holistic approach and caring personality. She enjoys helping nervous patients feel at ease and making their visit a positive experience. 

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In her spare time, she enjoys baking, long walks and spending time with her three dogs.

Penny qualified from theUniversity of Essex in 2021 with distinction.

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She has over 10 years’ experience working in dentistry, qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 2010 and working her way up to become practice manager. She left her position in 2019 to attend university and pursue her dream of becoming a dental hygienist.

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Penny is passionate about dental health education and is keen to pass on her vast dental health knowledge to help improve the oral health of all her patients.

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Outside of work, Penny enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters and is also an avid baker.

Tatiana joined the practice in 2023. She is a highly motivated professional, with an outgoing and cheerful personality. She has over 10 years of experience working in dentistry, graduating as a qualified dentist in 2010 in Brazil, before moving to the UK and subsequently achieving qualification in Dental Therapy.

She has special interests in Prevention, and Oral Hygiene.

She prides herself on her calm and gentle approach, which enables her to put even the most nervous patient at ease.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her pets, and finding new places to explore.

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Mihaela joined the practice in October 2018 as a Trainee Dental Nurse and gained her Dental Nurse qualification in December 2019. Mihaela enjoys helping people, she likes to make patients feel relaxed and at ease. She has now been promoted to manager.

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In her spare time, Mihaela enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with her family.

Nelina is excited to be gaining valuable experience as she works towards becoming a fully qualified dental nurse. She is a positive, trustworthy, and dedicated individual who is always eager to help and make a difference in people's lives. She enjoys supporting patients and the dental team, and she is committed to making every visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Angela joined the practice in June 2019 as a trainee dental nurse. She is looking forward to completing her qualification and becoming a qualified dental nurse and furthering her career in the dental industry.

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She enjoys working as a team and helping patients as much as she can.

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In her spare time Angela enjoys spending her time with family and friends, cooking and going to the gym.