Meet the team at mydentist, Cowick Street, Exeter
Your practice team
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Cristina Cohai
Practice Manager
GDC No: 265831
Your clinicians
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Pratik Agarwal GDP Private
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2017 BDS Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra 2012
GDC No: 274996
Dr. Pratik Agarwal graduated with a degree in dentistry in 2021 from a prestigious institution in India. He then pursued an advanced three-year master’s degree in Prosthodontics, where he honed his skills in restorative and implant dentistry. After successfully passing the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) in 2017, Dr. Agarwal moved to the UK, starting his journey in London before relocating to the Southwest in 2020.With a special interest in Dental Implants, Dr. Agarwal is passionate about offering cutting-edge solutions for his patient’s dental needs. His approach is driven by the motto: “to work in the patient’s best interest and be approachable to every individual.” Pratik offers private treatments including teeth straightening Invisalign, whitening like Enlighten and Zoom, dentures, crowns, bridges and cosmetic dentistry. He believes in providing personalised, compassionate care and ensuring every patient feels comfortable and heard.Whether you’re seeking complex restorative work or cosmetic enhancements, Dr. Agarwal is committed to delivering exceptional, patient care.
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Agnieszka Figiel GDP
Qualified from: Lek Dent Lublin 1992
GDC No: 84520
Agnieszka qualified as a dental surgeon in Lublin, Poland in 1992. After graduating she worked with her husband Greg who is also a dentist in a small private practice. In 1994 she started training in general dentistry, after completing this training she continued working in private practice. In 2004 she relocated to England and the family settled in Exeter. She started working in the Cowick Street practice in January 2005 and has never wanted to move. Aga now has 30 years’ experience in general and cosmetic dentistry providing a full range of safe and advanced cosmetic treatments. She is qualified in six-month smile and clear correct aligners that will help with mild to moderate dental misalignments. Agnieszka hobbies include swimming, cycling and walking with her family and she enjoys psychological TV dramas. Ask at reception about clear correct aligners with Aga.
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Lucia-Alexandrina Popescu GDP
Qualified from: DMD Bucharest 1999
GDC No: 160741
Lucia graduated in bucharest in 1999. After completing her probation she then became a resident dentist in the central military hospital in Bucharest. In 2003 she started as specialist dentist in city dental clinic Bucharest providing general dentistry, oral surgery and advanced prosthetics. In 2004 she continued this role at the medical military institute. at the same time she was working privately in other practices providing dental implants, treatments and complex extractions. In 2009 she moved to Exeter and joined the Cowick Street practice. Lucia delivers NHS general dentistry and also offers a wide variety of private treatments including whitening, dentures, cosmetic dentistry, bridges and crowns. Lucia is also a mentor for new dentists joining the practice after graduation. In her free time Lucia loves to spend time outdoors with her family.
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Swapna Tatineni GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2004
GDC No: 83499
Swapna graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2004. After graduating she spent ten years working in and around London practicing general dentistry and attending various types of courses working towards building on her core dental knowledge. In 2017 she moved to Devon and in 2019 she joined the Cowick Street practice. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in minimally invasive dentistry. Swapna offers private treatments including whitening, dentures, crowns, bridges and cosmetic dentistry. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and exploring all the delights the South West has to offer. Ask at reception for an appointment with Swapna to discus your private dental needs.
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Thobeka Mnyameni GDP
Qualified from: BDS MEDUNSA 2001
GDC No: 80449
Thobeka qualified as a dental surgeon in South Africa in 2001. After graduating she worked as a community service general dentist until 2002 providing all types of dental care. In 2002 Thobeka relocated to work in England where she has worked in several practices across the South West.Thobeka has continued to work in general dentistry providing a wide range of restorative and aesthetic NHS and private treatments including a full range of safe and advanced cosmetic treatments for both adults and children. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and also emjoys reading and travelling.
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Ibrahim Sawo Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2010 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment NEBDN 2004
GDC No: 109923
My name is Ibrahim Sawo. I attended Queen Mary University of London where I studied NVQ Level III Oral health care from 2003 to 2005. I worked for the NHS from 2005 to 2008. From September 2008 to December 2010 I studied and trained as a dental hygienist at the University college London at the Eastman Dental hospital where I qualified as a Dental hygienist. I started working for {my}dentist in Exeter in 2011 and has since continue to do so.My hobbies include watching football, although I don’t play it myself, having time with my family and travelling
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Bhavani Thiruvilan GDP Private
GDC No: 232570
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Aksana Rytskova GDP
GDC No: 280776
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