Meet the Team

Baksish Sidhu

Principal Dentist

BDS (Eng.)

GDC: 85650

Baksish qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2005. He prides himself on being a friendly, caring and approachable dentist. His dental interests are wide although he particularly enjoys the challenges of the restorative, cosmetic and preventative fields. He attends numerous post-graduate courses delivered by some of the country's most respected cosmetic and restorative dentists. This enables him to provide care of the highest standard to his patients, utilising the latest dental techniques and technologies. In 2009, Bob was short-listed for the 'Best Young Dentist Award' in the South-East by Dentistry Magazine.

Pavitraj Pandher

Dentist

BDS MJDF RCS (Eng.)

GDC: 153912

Pavitraj qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2008. He has since worked in general practice in Oxford and Hertfordshire, and held a Senior House Officer post at Guy's Hospital, London. Pavitraj is committed to continuing professional development and is currently enrolled on a Masters’ program in restorative dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute at UCL. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, including putting his patients at ease, placing their comfort and well-being as his top priority.

Geeta Khurana-Sundaram

Dentist

BDS (Hons), PhD (Eng.)

GDC: 78279

Geeta qualified from Guys Dental Hospital in 2000. She is a passionate, skilled and enthusiastic clinician. She has worked in the dental teaching hospital and community dental service treating children and nervous patients and has a strong research background completing her PhD at Guys dental hospital. She has also completed post-graduate studies in cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentistry. She is a gentle, caring and approachable member of the team and deeply committed to improving the dental health of all her patients.

Outside of work Geeta enjoys socialising with friends and activities like badminton, snowboarding and dancing.

Aman Pandher

Dentist

BDS (Eng.)

GDC: 78279

Aman qualified in 2005 from the university of Liverpool dental school. She is a conscientious professional with over 8 years of experience in general practice. She has wide experience in many areas which include working within community dental services treating children and phobic patients also patients with complex medical histories. Aman has worked in general hospital gaining experience in the fields of oral surgery and management of dental anxiety.

Aman continues to improve her dental knowledge and skill as she has completed a yearlong course in restorative dentistry. Outside dentistry Aman enjoys travelling, music and sport.

Surjit Johal

Hygienist

EDH

GDC: 5096

I qualified with a merit in Dental Nursing in 1986 from The Royal London Hospital. I have many years of chairside experience ranging from orthodontics to Oral Surgery and Implants.

I have worked closely with specialists for over 30 years, which I have thoroughly enjoyed one of the most rewarding parts of my job has been working as part of a sedation team.

I have gained qualifications in resuscitation (SAAD - The society for the advancement of anaesthesia in dentistry Outside of work I enjoy walking, Jazzesize and spending time with my friends and family.

Joanna Mindell

Nurse

NEBDSA

GDC: 108441

I trained at the Royal London Hospital when I was 17 and stayed in the oral surgery department for a couple of years after qualifying as a Dental Surgery Assistant, I worked for a Periodontist for 10 years and have also enjoyed working with a Root Canal Specialist. I have been working at BHDC part time for 30 years. I love the relationships I have built with patients and enjoy learning new techniques within dentistry especially with invisalign.

Susan Harman

Receptionist/Nurse

NEBDSA

GDC: 137091

I became a receptionist in 1995. Shortly after this I began nursing and really enjoyed it. I qualified at Eastman Dental Hospital in 1998. I particularly enjoy the oral surgery side of dentistry. Having nursing knowledge is definitely of benefit in my reception roll. Outside of work I enjoy socialising with friends and family and walking my dogs.

Helen Bray

Nurse

NEBDSA

GDC: 121720

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Kuljeet Mehta

Registered Specialist in Periodontics - Practice Limited to Periodontology, Dental Implants and Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery.

BDS, FDS RCS (Eng) MClinDent, MRD (Perio) RCS (Ed)

GDC: 81789

Kuljeet Mehta, is Registered Specialist in Periodontics, practices a full scope of periodontics with expertise ranging from dental implants to periodontal surgery, aesthetic gum grafting and crown lengthening.

You can find more information on his website http://kmperio.co.uk

He is at our surgery every monday.

Ruchita Davda

Dentist

BDS MJDF

GDC: 209819

Dr Ruchita Davda BDS MJDF qualified 2011 in Liverpool.

Rishi Patel

Dentist

BDS MFOS RCS (Ed)

GDC: 245102

Dr Rishi Patel graduated from the prestigious Royal London Hospital in 2013 and has since achieved a post-graduate diploma in the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons in 2015.

Dr Patel is an enthusiastic friendly dentist, providing a relaxed atmosphere for all his patients. He enjoys meeting new patients and providing high quality, painless treatment.

For very anxious and nervous patients, Rishi provides treatment under IV sedation – a relaxing, pain-free service which offers dental treatment in a calming manner. Rishi believes sedation is a fantastic way for nervous patients to undergo treatment.

Kirishanthy Balachandiran

Hygienist

GDC: 271462

My name is Kirishanthy Balachandiran. I qualified as a dental hygienist in 2017 from renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Prior to this, I gamed a BSc Hons in Biomedical Science, which helped grasp a deeper understanding of the human body. A healthy mouth is key to one's well-being and for this reason I've always been passionate about helping patient's achieve and maintain this. I thrive in making my patients feel comfortable during their appointment with my gentle techniques, alongside my kind and reassuring manner. I keep up-to-date with evidence based Dentistry by reading research papers and attending courses to further educate myself. I have undergone training in tooth whitening and taken an interest and qualified in various non-surgical facial aesthetics. During my leisure time I enjoy cooking, makeup and traveling.

Andreea Brezeanu

Nurse

GDC: 222108

I qualified as a Dental Murse in 2010 and worked full-time since.

I enjoy every day in the dental practice, regardless if I am on reception duty, nursing with the dentist or assisting the RCT specialist.

Lidia Lese

Nurse

GDC: 276287

Lidia has a lot of passion for every aspect of dentistry especially caring for the patient and endeavours to always re-assure then whilst putting nervous patients at ease. She is a fully qualified dental nurse which excels with every challenge she faces and embraces them as an opportunity to continually improve herself. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys travelling, singing and spending time with her family.

Nichola Newman

Receptionist

GDC: 115626

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Francine Needleman

Receptionist

I trained as a dental nurse when I was 16 at UCH where I worked for 8 years after qualifying. I went on to work in private practice until I got married and started a family. I have been at Bushey Heath Dental Centre as a receptionist for 20 years. I love interacting and helping our patients, particularly the nervous patients its very rewarding to help put them at ease by talking to them. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, pilates, yoga and explaining and developing my spiritual side.

Annie

Receptionist

I started working as a Dental receptionist in 2015. I Nursed for a year before deciding my strength lie in receptio. I enjoy the interaction with patients, especically helping to put nervous patients at ease. Outside of work I enjoy socialising with friends and family.

Sharon Turnham

Receptionist/Nurse

I have been dental nursing and receptionist for 30 years. I have been at Bushey Heath Dental centre for 5 Years. I Have worked in all aspects of dental nursing oral surgery, orthodontics and general dentistry. However, I love being a receptionist as I am a people’s person. I enjoy all aspects of my work, I feel my caring and friendly approach makes patients feel welcome to our practice. In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, watching my son play football and socialising with family and friends.

Aram Navai

Dentist with a special interest in Endodontics

GDC: 177569

Aram is a versatile dentist with experience and an expertise in a number of disciplines. He mainly treats patients on a referral basis at a number of reputable practices in London and is one of the very small number of dentists who has been awarded a specialist training position in Endodontics at Guy’s and King’s college hospitals.

Aram’s main area of clinical practice is Endodontics and he treats a range of cases that are referred to him including complex cases that are beyond the ability of general dentists. He also lectures undergraduate dental students in the field of Endodontics.

Aram originally qualified from Guy’s and King’s college dental institute in 2009 and was awarded membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011. His other areas of interest include oral surgery and conscious sedation.

Outside of dentistry Aram enjoys travelling, keeping fit, playing the guitar.