Meet the team at mydentist, St. Nics, Lancaster
Your practice team
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Donna Jones
Practice Manager
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Charmaine Youren
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 282376
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Emma Christian
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Ahmed Tahboub Implantologist
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2013
GDC No: 244154
After completing his dental degree at The University of Manchester, Ahmed worked at Manchester dental hospital and Manchester royal Infirmary. This allowed him to further his training in complex restorative dentistry and oral-maxillofacial surgery. During this time he was involved in surgical and dental reconstruction for patients who suffered from trauma or oral cancer. This is where he discovered his passion for dental implants and restorative dentistry.Ahmed then completed a postgraduate certificate in restorative dentistry and a certificate in dental implants. He also completed the exam for membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MJDF). His attention to detail and perfectionism earns the confidence of our patients to deliver the best possible results. His ability to put you at ease and make your treatment comfortable makes him popular amongst nervous patients. He offers complex implant surgery from single implants to full mouth rehabilitation using dental implants. In his spare time, Ahmed enjoys spending time with his young children and plays football and tennis. If you have one or multiple teeth missing. Come and discuss your options with him.
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Richard Bate Implantologist
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2008
GDC No: 150115
Originally from the West Midlands, Richard qualified at Manchester University in 2008 before completing his Vocational Training in the North West. Following this, he worked in hospital Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for several years, holding a Staff Grade position in the specialty and achieving his Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery through the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.Richard pursued further training in dental implants through Straumann's Foundation in Implant Dentistry programme.His particular interest is the provision of implants at the front of the mouth, though he enjoys all aspects of implant work from single implants to full mouth reconstructions. Richard's scope of practice is not limited to implants, he also undertakes restorative cases and orthodontics. Richard is a proud father, supporter of Birmingham City FC & breeder of pedigree Maine Coon cats.He is also keen botanist, whose particular specialty is the identification and taxonomy of European orchids for which he is actively involved in the conservation of. He found notoriety in the national press in the summer of 2024 for rediscovering a Ghost Orchid in the South of England, which represented only the second sighting in the UK for 37 years.
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Dimitra Markopoulou GDP Private
Qualified from: DipDS Athens 2015
GDC No: 262712
Dimitra graduated as a Dentist in 2015 in Athens, Greece. She has successfully completed two dental degrees so far, Dental Technology in 2010 and Dentistry in 2015. Dimitra has worked in many dental environments across the UK. Her calm and gentle nature makes her a popular dentist with both adults and children alike. Dimitra is currently undertaking a postgraduate master's degree (MSc) in Orthodontics at the University of Warwick. Dimitra is an Invisalign Go and Clear Correct provider. She also provides conventional fixed braces to children and adults and she is committed to continue her knowledge and key skills in the field of Orthodontics. In her spare time Dimitra enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the Lancashire countryside.
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Aniqa Khan GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2016 BDS University of Health Sciences Lahore 2009
GDC No: 267812
Aniqa graduated from the University of Health Sciences, Pakistan in 2007. She gained versatile experience in oral surgery, restorative and prosthodontic treatments during her time working in Pakistan. She then moved to United Kingdom and undertook the Overseas Registration Exam conducted by the General Dental Council to enable her to practice dentistry in the UK. She joined the Lancaster practice in 2017 and since then has worked as a general dentist for mydentist. Aniqa is constantly learning and developing her skills, she is a provider of ClearCorrect aligners and SmileFast helping to transform patients smiles. When Aniqa is not at work she enjoys oil painting, socialising with her friends and spending time with her family.
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Marta Tkaczyk GDP
Qualified from: Lek Dent Katowice 2005
GDC No: 173297
Marta has been working with {my}dentist since 2005. She has gained extensive experience in helping nervous people and like's all aspect of dentistry, especially when she can get someone out of pain and help them to smile!Previously, Marta was a dental technician before she decided to progress on to qualifying as a dentist in Poland in 2005. Marta then moved to the United Kingdom and undertook the Overseas Registration Exam conducted by the General Dental Council to enable her to practice dentistry in the UK.When Marta has some spare time, she loves spending time at home reading and cross stich.
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Miriam Maher GDP
Qualified from: BDentSc Dubl 1994
GDC No: 70346
Miriam graduated from Trinity College in Dublin ,Ireland in 1994. She then began Vocational training in Isle of Lewis and Glasgow dental hospital.Miriam worked in Australia for 1 year mainly in Cairns Base Hospital but also travelled with flying doctor service to Torres Strait Islands and to mining settlementsMiriam began working in Mayo dental in 2002.She has a Special interest in Cerezen which treats TMJ/ Teeth Grinding.Miriam is Married with two children and when she is not working she is kept busy by Taxiing her two very sporty children to County, National and International competitions she also enjoys holidaying in Ireland at every opportunity she gets.
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Mohamed Yasin Yakub Valli GDP
Qualified from: DDM Medical University of Plovdiv 2023
GDC No: 313082
Mohamed also know as Yasin, qualified from DM Medical University of Plovdiv Dental School in Bulgaria in 2023. He started working at our practice here in Lancaster in July 2024. He takes a thorough, calming and empathetic approach which helps keeps his patients at ease. He can't wait to attend different courses to further expand his skills and knowledge. When Yasin is not working he enjoys going to the gym, supporting Formula 1 and spending time with family and friends. He is a supporter of Liverpool Football Club.Fun Fact: Yasin can complete a rubix cube in less than one minute.
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Sohaib Ehsan GDP
Qualified from: DMD Semmelweis University 2012
GDC No: 238581
Sohaib graduated Dental School in 2012 from Semmelweis University in Hungary. After graduating, Sohaib carried out his foundation dental training in the North East of England, gaining some valuable experience. Once his foundation training was complete, Sohaib came to work for mydentist in 2015 and has worked in and around Lancashire carrying out both NHS and private dentistry ever since.On his journey in dentistry, Sohaib completed a post graduate diploma in Dental Implantology, he has a special interest in teeth straightening using ClearCorrect clear aligners and other various aspects of cosmetic dentistry especially composite bonding.In his free time, Sohaib enjoys spending time with his young family, travelling and keeping fit
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Sorin Caba GDP
Qualified from: DMD Bucharest 2003
GDC No: 191616
Sorin Caba studied dentistry at the University of Bucharest where he qualified in 2003. Sorin worked in multiple general private practices in Bucharest until 2013 when he joined the {my}dentist Garstang and Lancaster Team. In 2018 Sorin completed a MSc in Endodontics at the University of Chester and since he has completed many successful endodontic treatments alongside with his other general dentist role. Sorin accepts referrals for endodontic treatments from other colleagues across the county. As part of his continuous development, Sorin receives practical guidance from his endodontist mentor in Amsterdam. He likes to approach his patients in an openhearted and friendly manner, always focusing on delivering high standards of dental care. When he is out of work, Sorin enjoys attending UK and overseas conferences, discovering and spending time in nature, reading and cycling.
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Syed Maududi GDP
Qualified from: MSc Lond 1999 BDS University of Birmingham 1993
GDC No: 69504
Syed Maududi studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham where he qualified in 1993. Syed then began to work in general practice. In 1999 he then decided to return to education in which he gained an MSC in Dental Public Health from the Eastmans Dental institute.Syed joined {my}dentist Lancaster in April 2013 and thoroughly enjoys working in general practice, he particularly enjoys cosmetic treatments including crowns, bridges and veneers. Syed has gone on to do further training in which he has a special interest in cosmetic teeth straightening.When Syed is not at work he enjoys reading and travelling.
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Thomas Harrison GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2005
GDC No: 85828
Dr Harrison studied dentistry at Newcastle upon Tyne where he qualified in 2005, then completing a year’s vocational training in Carlisle. He has also worked as an out of hours emergency care dentist across multiple sites and has since worked in private and NHS dental practices in Cumbria and North Lancashire. Dr Harrison joined us here at mydentist Lancaster in 2012 where he works as an NHS and private dentist. In 2013 Dr Harrison became a dental mentor and has since mentored many dentists. In 2015 he became Clinical Lead in Lancaster and in 2016 became Clinical Support Manager for mydentist for the Cumbria and Greater Manchester area. He has attended several courses to enhance his skills further such as Zoom! teeth whitening, Enlighten teeth whitening, clear aligners for teeth straightening, SmileFast and restorative options.
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Vera Marques Clinical Supervisor
Qualified from: LMD Lisbon 2002
GDC No: 100461
Vera believes that the best way to treat her patients is to listen to them and to take great care in delivering superior quality to the treatments she provides. Vera’s main interests are conservative dentistry, facial aesthetics, speaking at seminars and person-centred therapy. She has completed several aesthetic bonding cases with great success. They have less destructive effects over restored teeth and are delivered at a lower cost compared to lab made restorations. Aesthetic bonding is also often used to complement the straightening of teeth with Invisalign Go. Her whitening cases achieve excellent results due to prolonged treatment and her continual support. She provides simple and natural looking facial aesthetic treatments. Additionally, Vera has completed an Msc in person-centered counselling and psychotherapy, which she now uses to deliver seminar presentations. She has also completed a diploma in hypnotherapy, skills she uses to provide independent psychotherapy and hypnotherapy sessions to treat problems such as depression and anxiety.
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Azra Nagdawala GDP Private
GDC No: 289875
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Chun-Cheng Wu GDP
GDC No: 318481
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Lucia Gallardo Lombardo GDP
GDC No: 315537
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Tamsin Wood Hygienist
GDC No: 297760
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Ibrahim Morbiwala Therapist
GDC No: 306427
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Neenu George Therapist
GDC No: 310540
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Kate McNair Clinical Supervisor
GDC No: 83345.
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