Qualifications
BDS Lond 2003, Invisalign provider.

GDC Registration Number
82460

Biography
Having trained at Guys Hospital, London, Gursh has completed a two-year training program with the Royal College of Surgeons in Restorative Dentistry. His active role in continuing his studies has kept him abreast of the latest advances in the dental field. Deeply committed to continuing education, Dr Bajwa constantly enhances his knowledge by participating in courses throughout the world.

In the important areas of orthodontics, he has been responsible for numerous treatments since 2003 when he started with fixed braces under the guidance of an orthodontist in the Midlands. He has completed further training in post-graduate courses in Orthodontics with Dr Derek Mahony, an internationally recognised practicing orthodontic consultant renowned for developing dental treatments as part of complete face enhancement.

Gursh has completed a one-year residency program with Dr Mahony in Passive Self Ligating Fixed Orthodontic Appliances as well as Dr Mahony’s three-year Master’s program in Full Face Orthodontics. This is currently being converted to a MClinDent in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics with the BPP university in London. Gursh also completed a residency at Dr Mahony’s orthodontic practice in Sydney in Dec 2010 where he was exposed to over one hundred patients per working day. He has also completed training with Dr Ian Hutchinson – an orthodontist who focuses on lingual braces and has completed numerous Invisalign, Lingual and 6 Month Braces cases.

Gursh visits other countries on a regular basis to gain experience in the latest techniques, as well as attending courses in the UK. He frequently takes part in study groups throughout the West Midlands.

Gursh welcomes referrals from his colleagues for orthodontic treatment.

You can read more about Gursh’s orthodontic work, case studies and treatment approach on his own website, Orthodontics from Dr Gursh Bajwa.

Qualifications
BDS King’s College London 2014, Six month smiles short term orthodontics, IV sedation – currently undertaking mentored cases

GDC Registration Number

251118

Biography

Meet Dr. Mandeep Sohi

Dr. Mandeep Sohi is a caring and experienced dentist who graduated from the prestigious King’s College London. Since then, she has been working in general practice, helping patients of all ages feel confident and comfortable with their dental care.

Dr. Sohi has a special passion for aesthetic dentistry and short-term orthodontics, which means she loves helping patients achieve straighter, more beautiful smiles. She is also qualified in IV sedation, allowing her to provide gentle and relaxing treatment for nervous or anxious patients.

In 2021, Dr. Sohi was nominated for Best Young Dentist in the Midlands, a recognition of her dedication to excellent patient care and her commitment to growing her skills. She continues to develop her expertise by working alongside highly experienced specialists, ensuring her patients receive the best care possible.

Dr. Sohi finds great joy in helping her patients feel more confident about their smiles. Whether it’s transforming a smile or providing routine care, she is here to support her patients every step of the way and make each visit as comfortable as possible.

Qualifications
BDS University of Birmingham 2019

GDC Registration Number

284681

Biography

Dr. Shivam Pabari is a skilled associate dentist with over five years of experience, providing a comprehensive range of general and cosmetic dental treatments. With a special interest in implant dentistry, general cosmetic procedures, and Invisalign, Dr. Pabari is passionate about helping patients achieve both functional and aesthetic results by providing his patients with state-of-the-art care.

Dr. Pabari has completed advanced training at the BAIRD (British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry), equipping him with the expertise to perform implant restorations. He has also earned a postgraduate certification in cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentistry, along with several courses focused on aesthetic composite treatments and oral surgery.

With a strong focus on patient comfort, Dr. Pabari is known for his calming approach, especially when working with nervous or anxious patients. His dedication to gentle and compassionate care ensures that every patient feels at ease, no matter the complexity of their treatment.

Whether you’re seeking cosmetic enhancements or comprehensive dental care, Dr. Pabari offers personalised treatment plans designed to meet your unique needs.

In addition to his professional expertise, Dr. Pabari is passionate about helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Pabari enjoys playing tennis and cricket, staying active, and bringing the same energy and dedication to his personal life as he does to his patients’ care.

Qualifications

Statutory Exam 2006, BDS Baghdad 2000

GDC Registration Number

104406

Nibras is a highly experienced and accomplished dentist with a diverse range of qualifications and expertise. Graduating in 2000, he has built an extensive career primarily in the private sector, both in the UK and abroad. His practice encompasses general dentistry, with a particular focus on restorative and aesthetic (cosmetic) dentistry, including complex procedures like full mouth rehabilitation and endodontics.

In 2009, Nibras underwent training in dental sedation at Newcastle University, enabling him to provide treatment under intra-venous sedation. He is now a member of the prestigious Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD). Furthermore, Nibras is certified as an Invisalign provider and has successfully treated numerous patients with Invisalign, as well as offering Clearcorrect aligners and Spark aligners.

His academic achievements are noteworthy, including a Master’s degree in Dental Implantology from Cardiff University with merit, a diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF RCS(Eng)), and current membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) (MFDS RCS(Eng)). He also holds the distinction of being an Associate Fellow of the College of General Dentistry (AssocFCGDent) and has obtained another Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry from Birmingham University Dental School.

Nibras provides a wide spectrum of dental services, including general dentistry, aligner treatments (Invisalign, Clearcorrect, Spark), crowns, bridges, veneers, and various cosmetic procedures. His expertise extends to endodontics, full mouth rehabilitation, dental sedation, and dental implants.

To maintain the highest standards in his practice, Nibras consistently stays up-to-date with the latest techniques and advancements in dentistry by attending relevant courses. He also shares his knowledge by giving talks and lectures at both national and international levels on various subjects in dentistry. Nibras is a dentist with a remarkable portfolio of qualifications and a commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications
BDS University of Birmingham 2002, MFGDP(UK) 2004, Diploma in Restorative Dentistry RCS (Eng), Diploma in Implant Dentistry RCS (Eng) Adv Cert.

GDC Registration Number
80833

Biography
Since graduation from University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2002, Faresh has continued to pursue further training and education, holding a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons and a Diploma in Implant Dentistry with Advanced Certificate in Bone Grafting from the Royal College of Surgeons.

As a co-principle of multiple practices, he has experience in surgical and restorative implantology, sinus augmentation, block bone augmentation and GBR, as well as extensive experience in I.V sedation.

His commitment to the profession is shown by the numerous national and international courses he has attended in Cosmetic, Restorative and Implant dentistry. Faresh has been placing and restoring implants since 2004 and has a wealth of experience in restorative dentistry and dental implantology with a special interest in full arch rehabilitation.

Faresh is also a co – principal of Ascent Dental Care, a small group of private dental practices in the Midlands.

Faresh welcomes referrals from his colleagues for Implant treatment.

You can read more about Faresh’s implant work, treatments and patient testimonials on his own website, Implant Dentistry from Dr Faresh Desai.

Qualifications

BDS Dund 2012, PG Dip Endodontics

GDC Registration Number

226943

Biography

Jesal was born in Leicester and grew up in Loughborough. In 2007 Jesal accepted an offer to study in the sunny town of Dundee, Scotland.

Jesal has a keen interest in Root Canal Treatments, he enjoys them so much that he is currently undertaking a masters degree (Endodontics MSc) in Root Canal Treatments.

He always strives to deliver high quality patient care with the aid of magnification and treats his endodontic (root canal) patients using a state of the art dental microscope. Jesal also accepts referrals from local general dentists for all aspects of endodontic treatment.

Jesal also enjoys many other aspects of dentistry especially white fillings, veneers, crowns and teeth whitening.

Jesal has had especially good results with anxious patients using his calm nature, excellent listening and communications skills, this makes our nervous patients look forward to their appointments with him.

Qualifications
National Diploma in Dental Nursing / Degree in Dental Technology/ NEBDN Dental Radiography / Certificate in Dental Impression taking / IACSD Intravenous and Inhalation Sedation Qualification

GDC Registration Number
282350

Biography

After studying for her degree in dental technology in Romania for 3 years, Felicia moved to the UK and began her career to become a Dental nurse in 2017. She joined ascent in 2019 and quickly rose to become a valuable member of our team.
Felicia is known for her smiling face and an overwhelming desire to help everybody. And we mean everybody – if she had a magic wand, she says she would literally help everyone in need.

Qualifications

Qualified from University of Bristol in 1993

FDS with Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh

GDC Registration Number

69288

Biography

Following the usual four and a half years of training as undergraduate at Bristol University Dental School Simon graduated in 1993. He then went onto undertake further post-graduate training over the subsequent four years encompassing recognised training posts in general professional training in Southport and Liverpool Dental Hospital.
Further training in Oral Surgery was gained through posts within the specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, notably at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Russells Hall Hospital and Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital. Simon obtained his Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh in 1998.
He has been continuously registered on the UK General Dental Council specialist list for Oral Surgery since 2002.
Simon says his work is overwhelmingly chair-side clinical activity. Alongside working within the Ascent team Simon also has current appointments with the Birmingham Dental Hospital and the University of Birmingham Dental School. He is regularly involved in the clinical supervision of both undergraduate dental students and postgraduate dentists in training.
Simon is a member of the core examiners for the Licence in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
His routine practice at Ascent Dental Care includes a wide spectrum of Oral surgery undertaken with Local Anaesthetic and Intravenous Sedation.
Simon also has a special interest in the management of Temporo-mandibular dysfunction, working alongside colleagues in Maxillo-facial surgery often employing Botulinum toxin.
Simon accepts referrals from other local Dentists for both oral surgery.

Qualifications

BDS (Sheffield), Dip Imp Dent RCS (Edin)

GDC Registration Number

259007

Biography

Dr. Viral Chauhan is a dedicated implant dentist with over 10 years of clinical experience, working across the Midlands and Greater London. His focus is on delivering thoughtful, personalised care — from straightforward single-tooth replacements to more complex full-mouth rehabilitation.

After graduating with a BDS from the University of Sheffield, Dr. Chauhan completed a Diploma in Implant Dentistry through the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Since then, he has continued to build his expertise through advanced training in both the surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry, including advanced bone and soft tissue regeneration, sinus augmentation, and full arch treatments, learning from respected clinicians across the UK and Internationally. This has enabled him to take on challenging clinical situations and deliver results that allow his patients to smile and chew with long-lasting confidence.

Dr. Chauhan is also a member of the Association of Dental Implantology and regularly attends courses and conferences to stay at the forefront of the latest developments in implant dentistry.

Above all, Dr. Chauhan values clear communication, clinical precision, and helping patients feel at ease throughout their treatment journey.

Qualifications
Advanced level apprenticeship in dental nursing

GDC Registration Number
263192

Biography

Charlotte qualified as a dental nurse in 2016 and worked in general practice before joining Ascent Dental Care Tamworth in 2017.

Since joining the team Charlotte has undertaken the role of Orthodontic Department Lead working closely alongside Dr Gursh Bajwa. She has also undertaken further studies, supported by the Practice, including impression taking, sedation nursing and radiography including further training allowing her to take CBCT scans under prescription. Having completed all of this training Charlotte undertook the formal NEBDN qualification in Orthodontic Dental Nursing. We are delighted that Charlottes hard work has enabled her to be accepted onto the Orthodontic Therapist training course and she is now undertaking her formal training to become a qualified orthodontic therapist.

Charlotte says the best part of her role is meeting all of our lovely patients and she especially likes being involved in changing peoples smiles.

Lauren helps all our patients through their personal treatment journey, from start to finish she is there by their side to answer any questions and alleviate any concerns they may have.

You will meet Lauren the first time you come into our clinic and she will take the time to get to know you and fully understand your needs and concerns. This will allow her to make sure the rest of the team are ready to help you in a way that suits you.

Lauren will also make sure you understand your treatment plan fully often bridging the gap that could be left between technical terminology and simple language to aid better understanding. Finally, she will make sure that you know about all the finance options so your treatment can be made as affordable as possible.

Tegan joined our team in 2024, bringing a friendly smile and exceptional organisational skills to our front desk. With a passion for providing excellent patient care, Tegan ensures that each visit is smooth and welcoming from the moment you walk in. Her dedication to efficiency and her warm demeanor make her an invaluable member of our dental family

Qualifications

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2009, Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1997

GDC Registration Number

5210

Biography

I qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1997 in Manchester and later expanded my clinical expertise by qualifying as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2009 in Bristol. With over two decades of experience in the NHS, I bring a strong foundation of clinical knowledge, patient care, and professionalism to the private dental setting.

My approach is centred on promoting long-term oral health and creating a comfortable, supportive experience for every patient. I am passionate about helping individuals achieve and maintain healthy, confident smiles.

Outside of work I have a family and I enjoy staying active through Pilates, walking, and canoeing. I’m also proud to support the BIM Charity, regularly taking part in fundraising.