Dr Firoza Chariwala - The Smile Clinic (Horwich)

Dr Firoza Chariwala

Staff

Dr Firoza Chariwala

Dentist and Director

Mrs Chariwala is the principal dentist at The Smile Clinics. She graduated from Liverpool University in 1999 and opened her first practice in 2005. Within a year "The Smile Clinic™" was both a national & regional award winning practice.

Mrs Chariwala enjoys working as a Dentist and has a particular professional interest in smile make-overs as well as Orthodontics (braces). She is a certified provider of "Inman" Orthodontic Aligners which complements the general orthodontic service she provides.

'I have a wonderful complement of staff that collectively provides a friendly and reliable service for our patients.'

Qualifications

BDS

Member of

GDC membership number:76351

Rosemin Patel

Manager

Rosemin has been with the practice since we first started in 2005 and has thoroughly enjoyed seeing the practices evolve over the years. In the coming year, Rosemin hopes to enhance her skills in management and to be busy contributing to innovative changes at the practices. In her spare time Rosemin enjoys time with her husband and sons  "I enjoy working in The Smile Clinic and feel I am part of a very special team! We all work collectively trying to ensure quality results and happy patients!"

Member of

GDC membership number:248071

Dr Helmi El Sakka

Dentist

Dr Helmi-El Sakka has been working at the Smile Clinic in Horwich since 2009. With a special interest in prevention, restorative, short term orthodontic and dental implant dentistry.  He recently completed his MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry from the University of Manchester and is currently tutoring MSc students with Healthcare Learning:  Smile-On and the University of Manchester

"I am happy to be an integral part of the team in Horwich. We support each other in providing our patients with a full, caring service and we work as a team to enhance the service provided by the clinic".

Qualifications

BDS

Member of

GDC membership number:84640

Ann Townsend

Registered Dental Nurse

Ann has worked at the Smile Clinic since April 2013.  She spends her time at both the Horwich and Bolton practices.  She has experience in practice Management and staff training and is now concentrating on the clinical side of her career.

"The Smile Clinic provides various opportunities for staff and encourages us to undertake training in various subjects.  I am interested in Dental Implants and hope to further my knowledge and experience in this field. "

"I enjoy spending time with family and friends at weekends and love holidays abroad.

Qualifications

RDN

Member of

GDC membership number:197960

Miss Abigail Booth

Head Receptionist

Mrs Saima Javed

Dental Therapist

Qualifications

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Member of

GDC membership number:2120

Dr Nimesh Karsondas

Dentist

Qualifications

BDS MFDS RCSEd

Member of

GDC membership number:264420

Mrs Katie Walker

Dental Nurse

Qualifications

Qualified Dental Nurse

Member of

GDC membership number:237074

Facilities

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