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Our Team

All our dentists adhere to the rules governing the profession under strict guidance from the General Dental Council (GDC) "Standards for Dental Professionals".

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Dentists

Dr Kashif Saeed BDS Lond 2002

GDC No. 81189

Dr Saeed qualified from Guys & St Thomas Hospital Dental School in 2002 and completed his vocational training in London. Dr Saeed has been placing dental Implants since 2008 and has trained in advanced surgical procedures such as block bone grafts, sinus lifts, ridge expansion and intra oral bone harvesting.

Dr Saeed has completed the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry (FGDPUK) Royal College Surgeons. This has given him further skills for advanced restorative cases including full mouth rehabilitation, advanced tooth surface loss and smile makeovers.

He has been providing orthodontic treatment for his patients since 2006 on a private basis and provides 6 month smiles, fast braces and Invisalign systems.

Due to his mix of skills he can combine restorative implant and orthodontic treatment for patients to achieve optimum results.

Whether you need a single tooth implant or an upper and lower full arch rehabilitation, rest assured you are in capable hands. We can provide All on 4, same day teeth so your patients can leave with a full set of fixed teeth.

He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and FGDP (UK) and enjoys keeping fit, spending time with his family and hiking.

Languages spoken: English, and Urdu

Dr Cheryl Stewart BSc(Hons) BDS (London) 2008

GDC No. 154482

Dr Stewart graduated with her Bachelor in Dental Surgery from King's College London, University of London in 2008. She then completed one year of vocational training, followed by another year as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.

Dr Stewart enjoys working in all aspects of General Dentistry.

She is a registered Inman Aligner Practioner who can enhance your smile by straightening your teeth. Dr Stewart is also a registered Somnowell Practitioner, as well as, a member of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine who can provide comfortable appliances to help patients with sleeping problems such as snoring and sleep apnoea.

Dr Stewart greets her patients with a smile and puts their fears at ease.

Language spoken: English

Dr. Stephen Ho BDS Lond 2000, MFGDP RCS (UK)

GDC No. 78114

Dr. Ho qaulified from Barts Dental Hospital in 2000 and then was awarded membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners' from the Royal College of Surgeons the following year. Dr Ho attends regular courses to improve the care he provides for his patients. In 2007 Dr. Ho and the team he worked with was awarded 'Best Patient Care' in the Private Dentistry Award.

Dr Ho is a member of the British Dental Assosiation.

Dr Ho has an interest in cosmetic dentistry and has been on numerous courses relating to this area of dentistry.

Languages spoken are English and Cantonese.

Dr Ponnuthurai Sivakumar LDS RCS Eng 2017, NEBDN 2010

GDC No. 208395

Dr Ponnuthurai Sivakumar completed his National Certificate of Education of dental Nursing (NCEDN) during 2010. He gained his Licence of Dental Surgery (LDS) at the Royal College of London during 2017.

Dr Sivakumar is passionate about oral healthcare and education and has a positive commitment to the delivery of care to his patients.

Outside of dentistry, he enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends and playing chess.

Dr Sivakumar speaks both English and Tamil.

Dr Vanisha Patel MDDr Charles U Prague 2017

GDC No. 272249

Dr. Vanisha Patel qualified from Prague in 2017 and completed a year of vocational training in Suffolk. Dr Patel enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, and in particular working with children. She has a patient centred approach and makes her patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Dr Patel regularly attends various courses to further develop her skills.

Outside of dentistry she enjoys yoga, swimming and travelling.

Dr. Sana Khan Statutory Exam 2012 BDS Peshawar 2007

GDC No. 245396

Dr Sana Khan graduated in 2007 and started her career in general dentistry building her restorative skills as a Practitioner.

She later developed a special interest in Oral Surgery and completed a year of training as Senior House Officer in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious Royal London Hospital in 2011. During this time Dr Sana became proficient at difficult tooth extractions, minor oral surgery, facial trauma and cancer screening.

Following her passion, she successfully completed Post graduate qualification 'The Diploma of the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties' at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2013, which helped her meet her aim to excel in general dental and oral surgery.

Dr Sana has been working in the private sector since 2013 where she enjoys cosmetic and advanced restorative dentistry skills. She believes in providing comprehensive and complete dentistry to her patients in a relaxed and safe environment. She has a special interest in general dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, composite bonding, Crowns and Veneers. Sana believes in continuous learning and attends many courses to ensure and provide highest standards of service and treatment to her patients. She is a qualified Invisalign provider 'The clear Alternative to Braces' and helps her patients to achieve beautiful smiles.

With over 14 years' experience in dentistry, Dr Sana is committed to providing a high standard of dental care for all her patients and their families, with a gentle, caring and sympathetic approach with always keeping patients' interest at heart.

Outside dentistry, she enjoys painting, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Dr Janika Savani BChD University of Leeds 2018

GDC No. 277638

Since graduating from Leeds Dental School with Distinction, Dr Janika Savani has worked in both hospital and general dental practice. She completed an Oral and Maxillofacial surgery training post in the West Midlands and has worked in practices in Central and North London.

Dr Janika is extremely committed to broadening and developing her skills, and has gained a Diploma of Membership to the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Further to this, Janika is an 'Invisalign Go' provider and is currently undertaking a widely renowned year-long training course in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry.

Dr Janika enjoys getting to know her patients and is a strong believer in maintaining a patient centred approach to improving oral health and achieving their dental goals, whilst helping her patients feel at ease in the dental chair.

Outside of work, Janika enjoys running, reading and travelling, and hopes to soon take part in the London Marathon.

Dr Umayr Sidat BDS King's College London 2023

GDC No. 309829

Dr. Umayr Sidat is a general dentist who graduated from King’s College London in 2023. After completing a year of foundation training in Barking, he has focused on continually improving and developing his skills.

Passionate about restorative dentistry, Dr. Sidat is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the best possible service for every patient.

Outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

Dr Humaira Rafiq DDM Medical University of Plovdiv 2022

GDC No. 306272

Dr Farhana Ahmed BDS University of Liverpool 2022

GDC No. 302256

Dr Farhana Ahmed graduated with a degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Liverpool in 2022, having previously completed a BSc in Pharmacology at Cardiff University. Originally from Cardiff, Dr Ahmed recently relocated to London after providing dental care to a wide range of patients in South Wales.

Dr Ahmed has experience in all aspects of general dentistry and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care. She is a member of the British Dental Association (BDA) and regularly engages in professional development to stay current with advancements in dentistry and to continually refine her clinical skills.

Languages spoken are English and Bengali.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Ahmed enjoys swimming, going on scenic walks, and has a growing passion for South Asian cooking. She also enjoys travelling and spending quality time with friends & family, often capturing moments with her camera and adding them to her ever-growing scrapbook. When she's not in the clinic, she can often be found trying to balance her calendar between catch-ups, coffees, and the occasional overbooked weekend.

Dr Dilshad Adam BDS King's College London 2023

GDC No. 310090

Hygienist

Isma Ayaz Diploma in Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2019

GDC No. 246649

Chineye Nnamani BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Plymouth 2022

GDC No. 303061

Afshan Naqvi Diploma in Dental Hygiene 2001

GDC No. 5803

Ashim Shrestha Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2023

GDC No. 311492

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Our Team

The dentists are all very caring and considerate. They always let me know the costs up front, and involve me in my treatment.

M Alley

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Abbey Dental Practice
25 St James Street
Walthamstow
E17 7PJ

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Monday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Tuesday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Wednesday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Thursday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm

Email : info@abbeydentalwalthamstow.co.uk
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