Meet the team

Prior to qualifying as a dental hygienist I enjoyed a varied career, working as cabin crew for British Airways and in Management within the entertainment industry, before starting work in mixed NHS and Private dentistry in 2008 as a dental nurse. I gained my dental nursing qualification by attending night school with the National Association of Dental Nurses and was subsequently promoted through the ranks to head nurse and then practice manager, due to my background in management.

I left in 2016 for a short period of 6 months to have children and then decided to further my career, returning to university to retrain as a dental hygienist in 2019. I qualified from the University of Essex with distinction in 2021 and particularly relished the fact that 50% of our undergraduate curriculum was spent undertaking practical treatment on patients. 

I have been working full-time as a dental hygienist in Suffolk since and particularly love being able to assist my patients with any questions they may have and to help further educate them in new techniques for their home routine. As a result, I am always reading new scientific papers and researching products to ensure that I have the best evidence-based knowledge to aid this.

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.

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 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.

As a general dentist I enjoy providing a wide range of treatments, especially aesthetic white composite fillings, porcelain dental crowns and bridges that help to improve my patient's self-esteem. I am experienced in working with very anxious patients and strive for a calm and gentle approach.

I am delighted to offer facial aesthetics treatments, having successfully completed multiple aesthetic courses with Acquisition Aesthetics and the Harley Academy in London, the UK's leading providers of Aesthetic courses for medically trained individuals. I particularly enjoy treatments focused on improvement of skin quality, laxity, rejuvenation and collagen production, such as Profhilo® and Ameela® polynucleotides. I am a great advocate of botulinum toxin treatments, as I believe that prevention is key. My goal is to always provide my patients with the most natural results, making them look like a better version of themselves rather than a different person.

In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, reading books about personal development and growth, listening to podcasts and travelling.

I am looking forward to meeting you!

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.

With over 21 years of experience in dentistry, I have cultivated a passion for patient care and professional growth. I began my career in 2006 as a dental nurse. My commitment to expanding my skills led me to complete a dental radiography course, further enhancing my capabilities in the field.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, I seized the opportunity to advance my career by enrolling in the Oral Health Science course at UOE, which I successfully completed with distinction in 2023 as a dental hygienist. This experience deepened my knowledge and reinforced my desire to broaden my scope of practice.

Currently, I am pursuing a BSc in Oral Health Science at the University of Essex, with the goal of qualifying as a dental therapist in January 2025. My diverse experience across various dental settings, including pediatric dentistry and care for patients with severe dental anxiety, has shaped my focus on helping anxious patients and children build their confidence in dental environments.

Outside of my professional pursuits, I enjoy attending concerts, traveling, and spending quality time walking my boxer dog. My dedication to both my career and personal interests allows me to connect with patients on a deeper level, fostering a supportive and empathetic atmosphere in my practice.