Meet Our Team
Since its opening, Bexleyheath Dental Practice has grown to become one of the largest mixed dental practices in the South East, providing both private and NHS dental treatments to the highest standards of care. We have received multiple awards and become well-known for our friendly and high quality service. With our dedicated and highly qualified team of dentists, nurses, dental hygienists and welcoming team of receptionists, we strive to provide you with an outstanding level of service from the moment you contact us.
Our highly trained and dedicated team at Bexleyheath Dental Practice is fully committed to
providing the best possible care to our patients and between them hold many post-graduate dental qualifications, as well as regularly attending courses to ensure that their knowledge is fully up to date and treatments provided state-of-the-art. Several members of the team have also been involved with research and had the opportunity to present their work at national and international conferences, alongside being published in prestigious dental journals. Members of our team also run accredited training courses for external dentists and dental professionals.
Our Dentists
Mihaela Plugaru
Dentist
[GDC No. 275607 ]
DMD (Romania)
Swati Garg
Dentist
[GDC No. 270999]
Parthipan Thiraviyarajah
Dentist
[GDC No. 285191]
Nigasan Koneswaran
Dentist
[GDC No. 305093]
Victor Okoluko
Dentist
[GDC No. 283647]
Zeeshan Azam
Dentist
[GDC No. 229829]
Aatif Parkar
Endodontic Dentist
[GDC No. 230631]
BDS (Lond) MFDS RCS (Edin) MSc (Endo)
Naeem Khaleel
Endodontic Dentist
[GDC No. 251706]
Neeshel Patel
Endodontic Dentist
[GDC No. 154793]
Pujaa Patel
Endodontic Dentist
[GDC No. 252322]
Parvathy Presanna
Endodontic Dentist
[GDC No. 101377]
Our Hygienists
Zahra Irfan Khan
Hygienist / Therapist
[GDC No. 313758]
Our Receptionists
Claire Baker
Receptionist
Claire started working at the practice in 2008, as a dental nurse. She recently joined our reception team and is able to apply her extensive dentistry knowledge to answer patient enquires. Claire enjoys being the first point of contact for the patient and likes to Read More
ensure a smooth patient journey.
Nicola Morgan
Receptionist
Nicola joined our team in October 2018. She is an experienced dental receptionist, which enjoys interacting with patients visiting our practice and helping them feel at ease. Nicola works well as part of the reception team and provides our patients with the best service.
Our Management
Diane Fewell
Practice Manager
Diane joined Bexleyheath Dental Practice in 2004. At that time, Diane was one of our dental nurses and that knowledge is one reason why she provides an excellent reception service. Diane understands patients’ treatments and concerns and will always Read More
provide excellent customer service.
Hussein Shaffie
Prinicipal Dentist / Implant Surgeon
[GDC No. 74026]
DDS Sweden
Dr Shaffie is the founder and the principal dentist of Bexleyheath Dental Practice and The Sandford Implant and Cosmetic Centre. He relocated to the United Kingdom with his family 1998 and began his highly ambitious career in general dentistry, especially treating patients with severe dental phobia using intravenous sedation. Read More
In October 2011, Dr Shaffie underwent his Diploma in Implantology at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and has undertaken several complex multidisciplinary cases alongside his team of two other implant dentists. Furthermore, Dr Shaffie attends both national and international courses on a regular basis, and has received certificates in sedation, dental phobia and facial rejuvenation. He is a member BDA, FGDP RCS Eng, SAAD, ADI, RSM
Denise Bradford
Administration Manager
Denise has managed office and customer service functions for most of her working career spent in the finance sector and health sector. Prior to joining Bexleyheath Dental Practice, Denise managed a physiotherapy and sports injury clinic... Read More
and her knowledge of finance and office systems and experience of staff support helps to ensure the best possible service for patients.
Joanne Moore
Administration Assistant
Joanne joined the practice in December 2016, having worked in the finance sector for all of her working career. She also helps with the running and maintaining of businesses owned by two of her family members. Read More
