I am not native to this region but chose this idyllic part of the country to settle in 2017 after spending five years working in Western Australia.
Work Interests: I still absolutely love the variety of general practice, even after twenty years practicing, and particularly enjoy placing aesthetically pleasing white fillings and providing dentures that greatly improve function and appearance. I am a keen believer in prevention and take great pleasure in getting patients dentally fit and keeping them that way. There is no substitute for your healthy, natural teeth and gums - and they are free!
Non-Work Interests: I enjoy doing as little as possible and spending quality time with my two children. Prior to parenthood, I particularly enjoyed attending music festivals and concerts, the highlights being Glastonbury (2008 & 2009), Muse and R.E.M at Old Trafford and watching Roger Waters perform "Dark Side Of The Moon" at Hyde Park - quite possibly the greatest album ever made. My biggest regrets are never getting to see David Bowie or Queen perform or fly on Concorde and my greatest hero, other than my Dad, is Muhammad Ali.
Following graduation from the University of Health Sciences in Lahore, Pakistan in 2011, I subsequently completed a postgraduate diploma in Dental Clinical Science from Queen Mary University, London in 2014. I have been working in general practice since 2016 and strive to deliver an excellent standard of care utilising the most up-to-date techniques and without compromise. Whilst I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, I have a particular passion for prevention of disease, the importance of promoting a good diet and maintaining good oral health. My ambition is to undertake further training to provide Invisalign so that I can provide patients with a smile they are confident in.
Outside of dentistry, I am a mother to two young children, which has made me all the more focused on promoting the virtues of oral health and diet. I am an avid sportswoman and regularly participate in more than ten different sports. Football is my real passion; I was lucky enough to be selected to play for the first ever national female team for Pakistan and am now a member of a local Ipswich team, who participate in the premiership.
I also have a passion for music and learning music and particularly enjoy playing the drums and guitar.
I graduated from Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2017. Upon qualifying I undertook DFT training as part of the Ipswich scheme. Since then, I have worked in various practices throughout the Essex and Suffolk regions providing both NHS and private dental care.
I have a keen interest in the restorative aspects of dentistry which include providing fillings, crowns and bridges. My main interest is carrying out root canal treatments. I enjoyed root canal treatments so much that I decided to complete an MSc in Endodontics. I now primarily carry out root canal treatments during my working day and accept referrals from other dentists to carry out complex cases.
Outside of dentistry, I am an avid fan of most sports and try to attend sporting events on the weekend when I can. Travelling is also a big passion of mine and I hope to see more of the world in the next few years.
I am a dedicated and experienced dentist with a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Orthodontics. Having graduated from the University College Cork, I have continually advanced my clinical skills through additional training in contemporary orthodontic techniques and clear aligner therapy.
Passionate about helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles, I focus on delivering personalised treatment plans that combine the latest dental technology with a caring, patient-first approach. Whether through traditional orthodontic guidance or Invisalign, I am committed to creating beautiful results in a relaxed, professional environment.
I graduated from Birmingham University in 2010. Upon qualifying I moved to Ipswich to complete a postgraduate training year and fell in love with Suffolk. Since then, I have had a varied career, providing both private and NHS dental services, primarily in East Suffolk. I spent several years with the Community Dental Service (CDS) working with anxious and additional needs patients, in schools, prisons and dental clinics. Through this work I undertook a clinical fellowship in Minor Oral Surgery with Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge and used these surgical skills when providing inhalation and intravenous sedation, ultimately managing the sedation service for CDS East Suffolk.
I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry, including restoring implants, and pride myself on treating patients holistically. I feel it is important to work with patients to meet their individual needs and create an appropriate management plan, whether this is simple or more complex. Outside of the dental surgery, I work with the General Dental Council on their Fitness to Practice Committee.
Besides dentistry, I have three young children. Most days I try to carve out some quiet time to practice yoga and read. I also enjoy playing the violin, and when I get the chance, I play with Trianon Music Group; a semi-professional symphony orchestra and choir. In any other spare time I can muster, I also enjoy dancing, travelling and photography.
Originally from London, I moved to complete my undergraduate training at the University of Plymouth in 2019. I then carried on Dental Foundation Training in Suffolk and North Essex as part of the Ipswich training scheme. Following this, I moved to Essex and have been working in and around this area since.
I have enjoyed engaging with all aspects of clinical dentistry whilst developing my skills in mixed practice. I have also run an urgent care clinic over the last five years which has given me valuable experience in oral surgery. This is something I am working to develop further in the future.
I am definitely motivated by professional development as I feel this allows me to offer more options and improved results for patients. As well as further learning, I have enjoyed teaching and have been involved in various training programmes across the East of England since graduating.
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and spending time with family and friends.
I qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2024 from the University of Essex. I have been lucky enough to have gained a wealth of experience within the dental sector, as a dental nurse and practice manager over the past 16 years. I have a keen interest in working with those who are dentally anxious, focusing on prevention and I believe that my caring and calming approach helps build strong relationships with my patients.
Outside of work, I enjoy backpacking around different countries and I am currently fundraising for a charity trip to Uganda. As a volunteer, I’ll be working with local dental partners to run outreach clinics in schools, orphanages, and slum areas providing safe, free dental treatment for some of the poorest and most remote communities in the world.
