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".
Dentist
Amritpal Singh Ahluwalia BDS (Lond) 2007
GDC No. 115615
Upon qualifying from Kings College, London, Dr Ahluwalia completed his Vocational Training through Charing Cross Postgraduate Deanery. He practices all aspects of General Dentistry and has a particular interest in Preventative Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Dr Ahluwalia is a member of the BDA, and is a valued member of the team.
Languages spoken: English, and Punjabi
Francisco Amorim LMD (Oporto Portugal) 2007
GDC No. 164015
Dr Amorim obtained his LMD from Portugal in 2007, whereupon he undertook the position of Associate Dentist in Clinica Parque Da Cidade (Oporto). Amongst his interest in General and aesthetic Dentistry, Dr Amorim is keen to further his studies in Orthodontics.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Robin William Hanna BDS (Glasgow) 2003
GDC No. 82068
Dr Hanna practices Private Dentistry, and although he enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry, he has a keen interest in implants, crown and bridge work, and cosmetic dentistry.
Puvneet Ahuja BDS Lond 2011 MJDF RCS (Eng)
GDC No. 212268
Puvneet qualified from The Royal London Dental Hospital in 2011 and received an undergraduate prize for Outstanding Clinical Excellence. She completed her vocation training within the Oxford Deanery, followed by a post at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth in the Maxillo Facial Department. Here she further developed her knowledge and skills of oral surgery and emergency dental care.
Puvneet has a friendly, caring and ethical manner towards her patients. She has a keen interest in endodontic and preventative dentistry.
Shabnam Bakhtar DDS Tabriz University of Medical Science 1999
Statutory Exam 2008
GDC No. 155945
Shabnam qualified from Tabriz University of Medical Science in 1999 and enjoys all aspects of dentistry having a special interest in Aesthetics and Restorative dentistry. She has been a member of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow since 2010.
Gurinder Basi Statutory exam 2008
GDC No. 167363
Dr Gurinder Basi qualified in India in 2001 BDS. Gurinder is a highly motivated dentist with an ethical approach. She likes to keep herself updated with better dental approaches, always putting her patients interests and comfort first.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has particular interests in cosmetic dentistry and enjoys treating children. She is looking forward to further developing her skills, especially in endodontic and restorative dentistry.
Gurinder is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi and enjoys reading in her spare time.
Indi Basi BDS London 2000
GDC No. 78271
Dr Indi Basi qualified from Guy’s in 2000. He practices and enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. Outside of work he enjoys playing football and spending quality time with his family.
Ali Dara DMD Cluj-Napoca 2018
GDC No. 282934
Dr Ali Dara graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2018. Ali prides himself on building a strong rapport with patients. His friendly and relaxed approach makes his patients feel at ease. He is very passionate about all aspects of general dentistry and has a specific interest in pursuing further training in cosmetic dentistry. Ali strongly believes in self-improvement and is always looking at ways to further his knowledge and skill set to constantly improve the patient experience.
In his spare time, Ali enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and anything food related.
Ashwini Bhalerao Statutory Exam 2016 BDS Maharashtra University of Health Sciences 2011
GDC No. 257304
Ashwini graduated in India in 2011 and has been working in the UK since qualifying in 2016. Ashwini aim to provide comprehensive dental care to all her patients in an environment that is safe, pleasant and comfortable. Ashwini practice all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in Endodontics and Restorative dentistry.
Outside of work, Ashwini loves spending time with family and friends and is an absolute foodie and enjoys playing badminton.
Languages spoken- English, Hindi and Marathi
Faranak (Nadja) Rahim Doost Abkenar DMD Cluj-Napoca 2017
GDC No. 286210
Faranak, known as Nadja graduated in 2017 in Cluj, Romania, where she obtained her DMD, doctor of dental medicine. She then worked in Stockholm, Sweden for 3 years where she worked as a general dentist - gaining a broader experience in all aspects of general dentistry.
She is passionate about aesthetic dentistry and look forward to developing her skills within this area.
Outside work Nadja likes to travel and spend time with family.
Rajani Gurung BDS University of Liverpool 2020
GDC No. 290352
Rajani graduated from Liverpool Dental school in 2020 and completed her foundation training on the Winchester scheme. She strives to achieve a high standard of work in her dentistry.
Rajani enjoys all aspects of general dentistry.
Languages spoken: English, Nepalese, Hindi
Iñigo Urriza Larrea Grado en Odontologia University CEU San Pablo 2018
GDC No. 291732
Iñigo Urriza Larrea studied dentistry at the University of San Pablo CEU (Madrid). Graduated in 2018, Inigo continued with his training and is currently finishing his advanced studies in periodontics and implants. The area of dentistry where he is most interested is related to endodontics and aesthetics. His idea is to provide a conservative approach to try to save the tooth whenever is possible. Iñigo performs all types of general dentistry treatments and his mission is to continue training and acquiring new knowledge and techniques to be able to guarantee the best possible treatment for patients.
Smitha Dharmarajan Statutory Exam 2018, BDS Bangalore 1998
GDC No. 279417
Smitha qualified as a dentist from the Bangalore University, India and then completed a post graduate programme in healthcare management. She worked for numerous years in India before relocating to the UK.
Smitha practices all aspects of general dentistry. Her patients consider her to be friendly, gentle and caring. Her approach to dentistry is conservative and she lays much emphasis on preventive care so that her patients can retain their 'pearly whites', healthy and naturally beautiful.
Smitha is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil. Outside of work she enjoys reading, music, cooking, Yoga and the healing arts.
Aditi Dhakarey BDS Ravishankar Shukla Uni 2012
Coming soon...
Dimitar Dosev DDM Medical University Sofia 2004
GDC No. 309021
Dr Dimitar Dosev qualified from Medical University Sofia Bulgaria 2004. Dimitar started working in North Macedonia as a General Dentist and also went on to work at the Child Stomatology Clinic treating children up to 14 years old. After moving to the UK, Dimitar worked as a General Dentist in Private practice until August 2024 when he joined the team at Inspire Dental providing both NHS and Private treatments.
Dimitar enjoys all aspects of Dentistry and has a particular interest in Oral Surgery
Harsimran Ahuja BDS King's College London 2021
GDC No. 296189
Dr Harsimran Ahuja ('Harry') qualified from King's College London in 2021. He completed his foundation training in the London Deanery and has worked in general dental practice since. Harsimran regularly attends courses to learn about the newest tips and techniques to help his patients.
In his spare time Harsimran runs, swims, plays tennis, became a taekwondo black belt in 2005 and would like to get back into karate!
Nishu Chhantyal BDS University of Aberdeen 2023
GDC No. 277870
Nishu qualified from the University of Aberdeen and is registered with the General Dental Council. Nishu enjoys creating relationships with patients. Nishu is able to relax patients and make them feel comfortable for their dental visit. She is interested in educating and empowering patients to take responsibility for their own oral health, using a holistic approach.
Dr. Sofia Nousheen BDS, Statutory Exam 2020. Bachelor Degree in Dentistry Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh 2017. Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2020
GDC No. 291758
Sofia qualified general dentist with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from India and have successfully passed the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) conducted by the General Dental Council (GDC). her passion lies in preventive and minimally invasive dentistry, and her mission is to empower her patients to maintain excellent oral health throughout their lives.
At our practice, Sofia, strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where patients feel at home. She takes great pleasure in helping nervous patients overcome their fears, ensuring their dental visits are as comfortable and stress-free as possible. For the children in our community, and aims to make each dental visit a fun and positive experience, paving the way for a lifetime of good oral health.
Sofia is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care and continuously update her skills and knowledge to offer the best treatments to patients. Whether it’s through routine check-ups, education on proper oral hygiene, or advanced preventive care, her goal is to help every patient achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Hygienists
Lindsey Rose CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene 1990
GDC No. 3924
Lindsey has had 30 years' experience in dentistry and qualified as a hygienist at Charles Clifford Hospital Sheffield in 1990. She especially enjoys working with nervous patients. She has a genuine approachable personality.
Nonamol Joseph Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2019
GDC No. 282603
Nonamol qualified from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and is very much interested in aesthetic dentistry. In her spare time Nonamol enjoys travelling and is fluent in English, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada.
Dipesh Adhikari Reg under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2024
GDC No. 317029
Coming soon...
Sabina Adhikari Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2024
GDC No. 313534
Sabina Adhikari is a compassionate dental hygienist with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Tribhuvan University in Nepal. Registered with the General Dental Council, Sabina is committed to creating a welcoming and relaxed environment for her patients, helping them feel comfortable throughout their visit. She is passionate about educating and empowering patients to take an active role in their oral health, using a holistic approach to encourage lifelong habits. Sabina enjoys traveling and exploring new places outside of work, which adds to her warm, approachable personality.
Ashim Shrestha Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2023
GDC No. 311492
Coming soon...
Sujita Rai Statutory Exam 2017, BDS Tribhuvan University 2013
GDC No. 270034
Sujita qualified as a dentist from the Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu in 2013 and has a keen interest in Preventive dentistry. Sujita relocated to the UK and is working as a dental hygienist here at Inspire dental Reading.
Sujita can speak Nepali ,English and Hindi.
In her spare time, Sujita loves traveling and cooking different cuisines.
Practice Manager
Janet Jones VDNC Practice manager GDC registered Dental Nurse
Janet has a wealth of experience and has been working at Inspire Dental Reading since 2004, gaining experience in all aspects of the business. Janet aims to build and maintain a team with high standards and offer an excellent service to all our patients.
Janet registered with the General Dental Council in 2009 and enjoys all aspects of dentistry. Janet is particularly interested in surgical procedures and Implantology.