Dr Chirag Shah - Eastcote Lane Dental Practice

Dr Chirag Shah
Dr Krishani Kalyan
Dr Roshni Patel
Dr Pchatar Samra
Dr Samra graduated in 1991, obtaining his degree from the faculty of Dentistry at Birmingham University.
Dr Kewal Shah

Staff

Dr Chirag Shah

Principal Dentist

Chirag qualified from Bristol University in 2004. Since qualification he has been in general dental practice and has gained tremendous experience in managing simple to complex dental treatment cases. He joined Eastcote lane Dental Practice in December 2017 and is now the Principal Dentist and director of the dental practice. He was awarded the diploma in the membership of the Joint dental faculties of the royal college of surgeons of England (MJDF RCS). He has recently completed a post graduate certificate in dental education from the University of Bedfordshire. Chirag has always been keen on continuous postgraduate dental education and has attended various courses to enhance his clinical skills. He was appointed as a trainer for newly qualified dentists with London Dental Education and Training (Health Education England) for 7 years. He is also an examiner for the national examination board for dental nurses (NEBDN) and an active member of the Local Dental Committee. He is a coopted member of the Brent and Harrow Local Dental Committee. Additionally, he has also been appointed to the clinical advisors panel for the General Dental Council (GDC). Chirag has special interests in cosmetic and restorative treatments and has extensive experience in managing patients who suffer from severe dental anxiety and phobia. He has spent over 13 years in managing and dealing with nervous patients. Chirag continues to enhance and develop his skills further by attending various post graduate courses.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and his two children. He likes travelling and enjoys trying various different cuisines.

Additional Languages Spoken: Gujarati, Kiswahili

Qualifications

BDS(Bristol, 2004) MJDF RCS (eng) PG Cert Dent. Ed. (bedfordshire)

Member of

GDC membership number:83466

Date of registration

01 Jun 2004

Mrs Vidhi Shah

Practice Manager and Administrator

Vidhi qualifed from Brunel University with an honours in health studies. Since completing her studies at Brunel she went onto working as a manager for a care home business in the West Midlands. Following this, she broadened her work experience in education and she worked with visually impaired children in a school. She joined the team at Eastcote Lane Dental Practice in January 2018 as a co-owner of the business and a practice manager. 

In her spare time she enjoys dancing, travelling, charity work and spending time with her family.

Additional Languages spoken: Gujarati, Hindi

Qualifications

BSc (hons health Studies, Brunel)

Miss Sonia Punjawani

Dental Hygienist

Sonia holds dual qualification including dental nursing and dental hygiene therapy. Sonia joined eastcote lane dental practice team in March 2018 as a dental hygienist. She provides hygiene therapy to patients one day a week and one saturday per month. Sonia takes pride in her work and is experienced in dealing with extremely nervous and anxious patients

Additional Languages Spoken: Hindi

Qualifications

Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science Essex 2015

Member of

GDC membership number:205151

Date of registration

28 Aug 2015

Mrs Soman Ahadi

Dental Nurse

Soman joined the Eastcote Lane Dental Practice Team as a trainee dental nurse. She recently completed her dental nursing exams and was awarded the NCFE cache level 3 diploma in the principles and practice of dental nursing. 

Additonal Languages Spoken: Urdu, Persian, Pashto

Qualifications

NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing

Member of

GDC membership number:280592

Date of registration

12 Nov 2018

Mrs Sunita Dhakal

Trainee Dental Nurse

Sunita has recently joined Eastcote Lane Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse. She is enrolled on the NEBDN dental nurse training programme and is looking to complete her qualification by the end of this year.

Languages Spoken: Nepalese and Hindi

Dr Krishani Kalyan

Dentist

Krishani qualified in dentistry from Tamil Nadu Medical University in Chennai in 2008. She provides all aspects of general dentistry and joined the team at Eastcote Lane Dental Practice in November 2018. 

Additional Languages Spoken: Tamil and Sinhalese

Qualifications

BDS (Chennai, 2008) Stat. Exam 2014

Member of

GDC membership number:251846

Date of registration

11 Jul 2014

Mrs Subheksha Neupane

Trainee Dental Nurse

Subheksha has recently joined Eastcote Lane Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse. She is enrolled on the NEBDN dental nurse training programme and is looking to complete her qualification by the end of this year.

Languages Spoken: Nepalese and Hindi

Dr Roshni Patel

Dentist

Roshni qualified from Kings College in London in 2014. She joined the Eastcote Lane Dental Practice Team in October 2018. She has interests in all aspects of general dentistry and is currenly undertaking an advanced restorative course at the Aspire Dental Academy

Additional Languages Spoken: Gujarati, French

Qualifications

BDS (Kings 2014)

Member of

GDC membership number:251882

Date of registration

14 Jul 2014

Dr Pavi Sagoo

Dentist and Six Months Smiles Provider

Pavi is a general dentist with over 18 years of experience treating patients in a mixed practice. She has a special interest in Adult Short Term Orthodontics and is a Six Months  Smiles Provider which includes treatment with clear fixed braces as well as aligners . She also enjoys all aspects of cosmetic dentistry and keeps up-to date with new techniques by regularly attending courses. In her spare time, Pavi enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, travelling, cooking and keeping fit . 

Qualifications

BDS (Wales,2000)

Member of

GDC membership number:77571

Date of registration

28 Jun 2000

Dr Pchatar Samra

Dentist with special interests in dental implants

Dr Samra graduated in 1991, obtaining his degree from the faculty of Dentistry at Birmingham University.

After working in the speciality of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery for 4 years, he has worked for the last 24 years in private dental practice, providing a full range of dental treatments for his patients. Dr Samra is very interested in keeping up to date with the latest procedures and he has attended many post-graduate courses around the world, learning from eminent dentists in their field. He has obtained a Diploma in Clinical Periodontal Surgery and Certificate in Dental Implantology.

He recently joined the team at Eastcote Lane Dental Practice and has special interest in helping patients maintaining their smile through restorative dentistry and replacing missing teeth with dental implants.

In his spare time Dr Samra enjoys mountain biking and has just taken up Golf.

Qualifications

BDS DipCLinPerioSurg MFGDP

Member of

GDC membership number:67045

Date of registration

13 Dec 1991

Dr Kewal Shah

Dentist With Special Interests in Endodontics

Kewal qualified as a Dentist from Bristol University in 2005. Since qualification he has worked in practice and within the hospital sector.

He works at St George's Hospital as a restorative speciality dentist. He is currenty completing his MclinDent at Kings College Hospital. 

His qualifications and experience allow him to deal with teeth that have endodontic problems. He has extensive experience in dealing with teeth which have had traumatic injuries and non- surgical primary root canal treatment and retreatment. He has joined the team at Eastcote lane Dental Practice with his main focus of treatment on endodontics.

Additonal Languages Spoken: Gujarati and Kiswahili

Qualifications

BDS (Bristol, 2005) MFDS RCS (eng)

Member of

GDC membership number:85736

Date of registration

08 Jul 2005

Miss Thireshikka Yogalingam

Trainee Dental Nurse

Thireshikka has recently joined Eastcote Lane Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse. She is enrolled on the NEBDN dental nurse training programme and is looking to complete her qualification by the end of the year.

Additional Languages Spoken: Tamil

Facilities

• Disabled parking (yes)
• Disabled WC (yes)
• Induction loop (yes)
• Wheelchair access (yes)
• Step free access (yes)
• Car Parking (yes)
• Cycle parking (yes)
• Disabled parking (yes)