QualificationsDiploma Dental Hygiene University of Edinburgh 2003GDC Registration Number6217Biography Anne has worked within dentistry for over 20 years and since 2002 has been working as a Dental Hygienist ensuring that her patients maintain excellent oral health.Initially being trained within the armed forces she has been fortunate enough to work in many different practices around the country since.Anne is caring, compassionate and works very well with nervous patients by using a gentle approach , she always has a welcoming smile too.Anne has two wonderful daughters that keep her very busy. She also really enjoys cycling and running.

QualificationsDiploma in Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2016, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010GDC Registration Number 201380BiographyCassandra (Cassy) works within our Orthodontic team to give patients a straighter smile.She started in the dental industry as a dental nurse and has also helped to train and teach many Dental nurses as a teacher, assessor, and examiner in the past.As an orthodontic therapist Cassandra is qualified to perform a variety of treatments such as taking radiographs. fitting braces and clear aligners and removing fixed braces all under the prescription of the Dentist.She is certainly one of our chattiest members of the team and her favourite part of what she does is getting to know her patients during the course of their treatment.

QualificationsBDS Birmingham 2015GDC Registration Number 258647BiographyJas graduated from the School of Dentistry at Birmingham University in 2015. Since graduating he has worked in general practice across the Birmingham area, and he joined Ascent Dental Care in 2016.Jas is keen to continue expanding his knowledge and experience and has attended various postgraduate training including courses held in Harley Street provided by the well-known Basil Mizrahi and the ITI Foundation training in Implant Dentistry. He is also a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the International Team for Implantology.Jas is very popular amongst our patients due to his friendly and personable demeanour. He is especially good with very nervous patients and has completed post graduate dental studies at the University of Bristol enabling him to provide sedation to nervous patients.Jas says “Ascent is a family not just a workplace. I am able to fully express my creativity in the ascent working environment so that I can deliver the dentistry I want to deliver. Combined with an amazing team and forward-thinking owners, Ascent in my opinion is the future of how dentistry should be carried out”.

QualificationsNVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing - 2010Dental radiographyCertificate in impression takingCertificate in intravenous conscious sedationGDC Registration Number200733BiographyJasmine, known in the practice as Jazz, is our Implant lead. She predominantly works alongside Dr Faresh Desai and Dr Jas Bajwa helping them to change patients lives with Dental implants. She especially likes the surgical side of dentistry and she says that because we offer so many treatments at the practice it means every day is different.Jazz is also qualified to take x-rays, impressions and nurse for sedation treatments.

QualificationsBDS (Lond) 2012, PG Dip (Endo), MJDF RCS Eng, MFDS RCPS (Glasg), MPharm, MPharmSGDC Registration Number 229828BiographyNassar is a dual qualified medical professional, having originally qualified as a pharmacist with first class honours from Aston University, Birmingham in 2005. He completed his pre-registration year in a hospital setting, where he enhanced his clinical knowledge and skills by undertaking further clinical studies. This gave him the opportunity to present at various national pharmacy conferences. Nassar is still a registered and practising pharmacist, but more specifically geared towards prescribing and interactions in dentistry.He has always been interested in medicine and particularly wanted to combine this passion with being hands on, resulting in applying for and being accepted as one of the select few candidates nationally on the accelerated graduate entry programme in dentistry at Barts and The London, Queen Mary's school of Medicine and Dentistry. It was at this early stage that he developed a particular interest in endodontics, which was reflected by being awarded the prestigious Pitt-Ford Undergraduate Prize in Endodontology. Subsequently, he was given his first membership to the British Endodontic Society (BES) and was invited to present his case at the annual BES Spring Scientific conference where he received his award.He graduated with distinction in 2012 and went on to successfully complete his membership with the joint dental faculties (MJDF) with the Royal College of Surgeons England. Thus, completing the diploma which enabled him a further membership of the faculty of dental surgery, Glasgow.Nassar went into general practice working in a mixed NHS/Private practice and enjoyed all aspects of general dentistry. He continued his development as a forward-thinking dentist and gained further skills in dentistry by attending regular courses in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. This enabled him to provide a high level of evidence-based dentistry to all his patients. This includes gaining a PG Cert in implant placement from the prestigious Harley Street Clinic, London.It was during this phase that he continued his journey in endodontics. Since 2015 he has been focusing on developing his skills as a competent endodontist. He has completed a diploma in endodontics and has since then successfully completed his Master’s degree in Endodontics from Manchester. During this journey Nassar has remained an active member of the British Endodontic Society and has submitted various cases of complex root canal treatment, which resulted in excellent feedback and recognition for their success.Nassar has invested heavily in furthering his special interest in gaining his MSc, and as the practice is equip with state-of-the-art equipment, such as a microscope and CBCT scanner, he is able to provide the highest standard of treatment. This is all combined with providing the most up to date, evidence-based procedures in order to achieve the best possible results.Nassar is committed to lifelong learning and has started to pave his career early on in endodontic, therefore intends to continue to build on his existing solid platform in furthering his skills and knowledge base in the field of endodontics. Furthermore, he intends to complete and gain a full specialism in order to be accepted on the specialists register.

Qualifications272415GDC Registration NumberDiploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017BiographyRosie has been working as a dental nurse since 2015, and she has always worked and lived in the local area.Rosie joined our team in December 2019 and works alongside our general dentists. She is currently undertaking her qualification in sedation nursing.

QualificationsNational Certificate NEBDN 2012GDC Registration Number231695

QualificationsBDS King's College London 2017GDC Registration Number 271925BiographySince qualifying Gurpreet has worked in general practice, keen to continue learning he is currently undertaking and MSc in Restorative Dentistry at UCL Eastman Dental Institute and a PGCert in Oral Surgery at Bristol University.He loves that being a Dentist means he is able to interact with people throughout the day and enjoys getting to know his patients. Gurpreet says the warm and caring environment at Ascent enables him to do the very best for each and every patient that’s walks through the door.

QualificationsDiploma in Dental Hygiene 2000GDC Registration Number5660

QualificationsDip Dent Therapy Brist 2015, Dip Dent Hygiene Brist 2011GDC Registration Number164849BiographyAmie initially qualified as a Dental Hygienist from the University of Bristol in 2011 after working as a Dental Nurse for some time before. Always keen to further her knowledge she then went on to attend the Dental Therapist course at Bristol University and qualified in 2015.Her commitment and enthusiasm to helping patients in their journey towards a healthy smile means her patient enjoy visiting her regularly. Amie particularly enjoys treating patients with periodontal disease, dental implants and is especially good in helping nervous patients overcome their fears.Away from the Dental Surgery, Amie enjoys taking part in sporting events such as swimming, running and triathlon events.

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QualificationsBDS Queen Mary University of London 2018GDC Registration Number278613Varkha qualified from Queen Mary, University of London, in 2018. Following graduation, she undertook postsin general practice and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Her passion for gold standard dentistry was reflected bythe numerous accolades she won during these posts: Best Clinical Audit, Best Key Skill, Best Coursework andPortfolio, Best Case Presentation (runner up), and Health Education England Regional Dental Core TraineePresentation Prize.In 2021, Varkha was accepted onto the four-year periodontology training pathway at Guy’s Hospital, London.Here she spends 3 days a week treating complex periodontal cases referred by dentists in the London area andis mentored by some of the world’s leading periodontists. In addition, Varkha has an active role in periodontalresearch which she thoroughly enjoys.With a keen interest on the effects of periodontitis on systemic health, she has launched a ‘Periodontitis andDiabetes’ campaign. This project was recognised nationally winning the British Society of Periodontology AuditAward and is now being supported by a world-renowned oral health company. Varkha’s enthusiasm in thisfield has led to her being invited to lecture internationally. Furthermore, she has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the British Dental Journal and Dental Update, on systemic health and lifestylefactors and their roles in periodontitis.Ensuring her patients receive the most advanced and evidence-based care, Varkha attends conferencesnationally and internationally and is an active member of the British Society of Periodontology.

QualificationsGDC Registration Number 243770Biography Arun’s main interests within dentistry include Periodontics, Oral surgery, Restorative dentistry and Implants.He is very passionate about dentistry and believes in maintaining and developing his skills, he has completed a 6 months postgraduate certificate course with the prestigious Perio academy in Periodontics and recently completed a qualification in Minor Oral Surgery at the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FGDP).He is also proud to have gained a qualification in Sedation - a PG certificate from the Eastman University.Arun’s focus is on providing unparalleled patient care and offering the highest quality dentistry available today.

QualificationsDiploma Clinical Dental Technology Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2015, National Diploma in Science (Dental Technology) BTEC 1991GDC Registration Number130889BiographyJulian qualified in 1991 from Matthew Boulton Technical College with a BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology after completing 5 years of training in full service laboratories providing high quality technical dentistry. Having over 25 years of experience as a qualified dental technician, Julian has become a respected technical consultant and technologist to some of the UK leading clinicians. Julian has been actively involved in the postgraduate teaching dentists at the Birmingham Dental Hospital (BDH), Manchester Dental Education Centre (MANDEC), and at the Worcester Royal Hospital.Julian is constantly continuing to update his learning and embraces all techniques new and old that he feels optimises the end result of the dentures that he constructs. In recent years Julian has qualified at the Royal College of Surgeons with a Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology. This course of education has further developed his knowledge and skills to ensure that he provides optimum solutions to problems faced by dentists and patients in pursuit of quality technical dentistry.

QualificationsBDS University of Plymouth 2016GDC Registration Number266387Biography Oliver qualified at the Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, in 2016. Prior to studying dentistry, he gained a degree in psychology.With a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry Oliver enjoys completing smile makeovers, using composite bonding and veneers. For more complex cases he can also offer orthodontic treatment, using clear removable aligners to reposition the teeth.

QualificationsBDS Lond 2003, Invisalign provider.GDC Registration Number82460BiographyHaving 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.

QualificationsBDS University of Birmingham 2002, MFGDP(UK) 2004, Diploma in Restorative Dentistry RCS (Eng), Diploma in Implant Dentistry RCS (Eng) Adv Cert.GDC Registration Number80833BiographySince 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.