Dr Amit Pabari is the founder and principal dentist of Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic.
After graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2009, Amit has been pursuing his special interest in dental implantology. His commitment to continuing education is demonstrated by the extensive and advanced courses carried out in Cosmetic, Restorative and Implant dentistry. This allows him to keep up to date with the latest advances in dentistry.
Amit has been placing implants since 2014 and has gained a Diploma in Implant Dentistry as well as attending numerous programmes and courses across the UK. He has experience in surgical and restorative implantology, sinus grafting, bone augmentation and “Same Day Teeth”.
Amit is extremely experienced in treating nervous and anxious patients in all aspects of dentistry and has extensive experience in IV sedation. Patients have described Amit as extremely caring and calm; he dedicates himself entirely to each and every patient.
Sonya is one of the practice owners of Stourbridge Dental and Implant Clinic.
Sonya’s aim is to ensure that all of the current and new patients at the clinic have their perfect journey at the clinic. Nothing is too small to question or ask for. Sonya will ensure the team is fully on board when you begin treatment at Stourbridge Dental and Implant Clinic. Sonya is constantly looking for new ways to improve the clinic, whether it is through investing in high-end technology or simply changing the setting of the clinic to ensure it is a peaceful surrounding for the patients.
Please feel free to speak with Sonya should you want to make any suggestions or discuss the journey you have had so far at the clinic.
City & Guilds Level 3 in Dental Nursing. Impressions course, decontamination lead course, and Radiography BDA.
Rachel joined the practice in May 2021. She was appointed head nurse in August 2021 and became practice manager in September 2022. She loves working alongside a great team to achieve a patient’s perfect smile. Rachel particularly enjoys helping nervous patients overcome their fears of the dentist. She also finds nursing for surgical procedures particularly fulfilling.
In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also owns a small business for wax melts and personalised gifts.
Laura began her dental career as a dental nurse in 2011. She joined the practice in 2017 as a Patient Care Coordinator to later take on the role of Practice Manager in 2018, whilst obtaining her Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management. Laura has recently returned to the team following maternity leave as the Training & Development Manager. Laura enjoys the day to day challenges that come with the role, as well as supporting and driving the practice and staff to deliver the best service possible.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Manraj completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Birmingham. Since completing her vocational training in London where she worked with world renowned clinicians in oral surgery and sedation, she has been committed to achieving additional post graduate qualifications including invisalign and smile make over courses.
As a caring, friendly and compassionate dentist, Manraj has a passion for supporting nervous patients and is dedicated to making your visit enjoyable, comfortable and as relaxing as possible. She offers a full range of treatments including crowns, bridges, dentures alongside popular cosmetic treatments such as Invisalign and tooth whitening to help you reach the smile you deserve.
Manraj enjoys every aspect of dentistry and her mission is to make your smile healthy, happy and harmonious. With an extensive and ever -expanding skill set, Manraj provides the best possible treatments for all her patients, always striving to build close relationships with her patients and connect with them. As a result one of Manraj’s greatest qualities is her gentle and caring nature. Manraj has early and late appointments throughout the week to accommodate you and begin your smile journey and help you achieve your smile goals.
Outside of dentistry, Manraj enjoys going for walks with her dog and exploring new places. She enjoys socialising with her family and friends and meeting new people.
Nida joined the practice in 2022, she loves seeing the positive difference both simple and complex treatments make to her patient’s smiles and lives. She particularly likes treating nervous patients and helping them to gain confidence to come to their dental appointments.
Outside of work, Nida enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Vishal graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2011. He joined Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic & Implant Centre in 2021 as a dentist with Special Interest in Endodontics. He is currently working towards his Master’s of Clinical Dentistry (MCinDent) in Endodontology. Vishal believes in a calm & relaxed approach in treating patients to give them the best experience possible. He limits his practice to Endodontics and is happy to treat patients on a referral basis.
In his spare time, when not staring down a microscope, he enjoys being outdoors doing gardening and exploring the night sky with his telescope.
Luis Bruzual is a highly experienced Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He earned his dental degree from the Central University of Venezuela and completed an MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Universidad de Carabobo. He later advanced his expertise in dental implant reconstruction and orthognathic surgery.
In 2003, Luis became a Consultant at Centro Medico de Caracas, a leading healthcare institution in Latin America, and served as a Clinical Instructor and Professor in Oral Surgery at Universidad Santa Maria Dental Hospital.
Relocating to the UK in 2010, he worked as a Specialty Doctor before being appointed Consultant in Oral Surgery at The Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust in 2016. He later joined the Central England Specialist Referral Centre, Stourside Hospital, and Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic.
Luis’s qualifications are recognised by the General Dental Council, and he is listed on the GDC’s specialist register. His dedication to excellence and patient-centred care has made him a trusted expert in his field, delivering advanced solutions for complex oral health needs.
After gaining his Bachelor in Dentistry at the University of Valencia in 2011 (Spain), Antonio moved to the UK in 2012. After a few years of developing his career in dentistry he decided to focus on orthodontics. He has completed a diploma, postgraduate certificate and a Master’s degree in Orthodontics with BPP University in London.
Antonio has been working in a specialist orthodontist practice in Derby since 2017 where he has gained significant orthodontic experience. Antonio is also an Invisalign full case provider. Furthermore, he has completed an additional diploma in Orthodontics with Cepthatics in London, conducted by Dr Amritraj Jabbal. Additionally, he has studied other courses, such as orthodontic wire bending with the Royal College of Surgeons.
Antonio also enjoys aesthetic dentistry and performs facial rejuvenation techniques such as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers.
City & Guild Final Certificate in Dental Technology, Royal College of Surgeons in Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology.
Kevin has been a practising dental technician for over 35 years.
Monica qualified as a Dentist from Basque Country University in Spain in 2002. In 2005, she went on to do a 3-year full-time Master’s Degree in Periodontics, and in 2010, completed a further Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical and Microscopic Endodontics. Monica worked as a Periodontist in Spain for 6 years in a multidisciplinary practice alongside maxillofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, orthodontists and a team of hygienists.
Monica has lectured on Periodontics and Periodontal Instrumentation to dental hygienists. Her special interests cover Mucogingival Surgeries and Full Mouth Disinfection. Monica has written several articles on Full Mouth Disinfection and continues to further her education in the field of Periodontics. She is always keen to undertake continuous professional development, attending many courses and seminars along with Congress meetings to keep updated in the latest technologies and treatments.
Monica is an active member of the British and Spanish Society for Periodontics and Osseointegration (BSP and SEPA), the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) as well as the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI). In 2014, Monica moved to the UK and has been working in private practice since, providing periodontal and endodontic treatments. Monica has an excellent patient relationship and enjoys providing five-star treatment.
Monica has recently joined Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic where her practice is limited to Periodontics. She works alongside the team accepting referrals for Periodontics, Peri-Implantitis, Crown Lengthening, Connective Tissue Grafting, and medically compromised periodontal patients.
Outside of work, she enjoys keeping fit, going out to dinner, and spending time with her family.
Anneka graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2009, gaining a distinction in her final exams. She went on to achieve a Diploma in Membership of Joint Dental Faculties, Royal College of Surgeons (MJDF RCS) and a postgraduate certificate in Contemporary Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Anneka is also a member of the British Academy of Aesthetic, Restorative and Implant Dentistry (BAARID).
Anneka is dedicated to furthering her skills and training, and has completed a number of other courses, including a postgraduate certificate in Legal Aspects of Medical Practice from the University of Cardiff and a year-long course in Restorative Dentistry. She also holds certifications in Invisalign, Inman Aligner, FastBraces, SmileFast and foundation botulinum toxin and dermal fillers.
Anneka joined the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic in May 2018. She particularly enjoys being part of a patient’s smile transformation, and takes pride in the visible difference it makes to their self esteem and confidence. Anneka also loves building trusting professional relationships that help her patients achieve their dental goals, and experiencing in their treatment journey.
Outside of work, Anneka enjoys socialising with family and friends, keeping fit, martial arts and sightseeing. When time allows, she also loves to paint.
Pav graduated from The University of Bristol in 2012, and went on to complete her MJDF examinations soon after. She undertook her foundation training and then chose to further her learning and worked in hospital, where she gained a wealth of experience. She has been working in practice now for several years.
Making her patients feel comfortable, relaxed and confident in their dental treatment is key to Pav’s approach as a dentist at the practice. She explains treatment options clearly so her patients can make informed decisions about their dental care that are right for them. She places a strong emphasis on prevention and gives her patients advice to help maintain good oral health.
Pav enjoys cosmetic dentistry and is always prepared to spend that extra time and effort to create an aesthetic look. She loves to work with composite filling materials to improve smiles, and will strive to create a beautiful finish on all her treatment.
When Pav is not busy improving smiles she enjoys playing netball and badminton, and baking for her friends and family.
Christie graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2019 where she was awarded several prizes, including General Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Special Care Dentistry. After finishing University, she went on to complete examinations to become a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons Edinburgh.
Christie is known for her calm and caring approach to patients, in particular working with more dentally anxious patients. She takes pride in taking the time to ensure everything is well explained and that patients feel at ease.
Christie is currently completing two postgraduate diplomas in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Clear Aligner Dentistry with the well recognised Aspire Group in London. She enjoys many aspects of dentistry and has a keen interest in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry, including tooth whitening, veneers, composite bonding and crowns. Christie also enjoys carrying out root canal treatment.
In her spare time, Christie enjoys travelling, socialising with family and friends, baking, going to the gym and swimming.
I qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2021 in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at the new dental hospital. Stourbridge Dental and Implant Clinic really stands out to me, with their attention to each patient’s journey, making sure it is as smooth and pleasant as possible. I have joined as a hygienist and enjoy working as part of the dedicated team here. Outside of work I am a fan of music events from festivals to concerts, environmental work and spending time exploring on holiday. I look forward to meeting my patients and working with them.
Jo qualified as a dental hygienist in 1984 from Birmingham Dental School, where she was awarded the Oral B prize for student of the year.
She is totally committed to her work as a dental hygienist and focuses her work on achieving & maintaining the highest level of oral health for her patients. She has worked with the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic since 1987.
Jo has worked in many fields, including special needs, children and with the very nervous. She is also an active member of the BSDHT, attending their regular meetings and other health related courses to continue her ongoing professional development.
Laura qualified as a Dental Hygienist at the Birmingham Dental Hospital in 2002. She enjoys educating and motivating patients to maintain good oral health and being involved in the treatment of dental disease.
She also attends courses to ensure continuing professional development in her career. Laura joined the practice in 2006 and enjoys being part of the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic.
Laura has worked in the sports rehabilitation industry for the last 18 years and has an excellent reputation with clients across the West Midlands.
Training in sports therapy and sports massage she has worked for a broad range of clients including athletes, children and adults.
Laura is a qualified yoga teacher and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner.
Elaine loves getting to know the patients and being part of their dental journeys. She particularly gets satisfaction from helping any nervous patients and assists them in getting over their dental anxiety. She has been with the practice since April 2023 and has been thoroughly enjoying working at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic.
In her spare time, Elaine loves gardening, reading books and going out for meals with her family.
Kirby started her dental nursing training at Sandwell college in 2011 and qualified in 2013. She has completed various qualifications since, including impression taking, dental radiography and is currently completing a conscious sedation course.
Kirby joined us in February 2019 and has worked in NHS and private practices. She is experienced in the support of all orthodontic treatments, oral surgery and general dentistry.
In her spare time, Kirby enjoys eating out and socialising.
Elyse achieved her NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing in 2011 from City & Guilds, Wolverhampton. She joined the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic in November 2021.
Elyse really loves meeting new people and helping them find their smile again. She enjoys seeing the changes to a patient’s confidence and pride after a smile transformation, especially when they leave the practice delighted with their results.
Outside of work, Elyse enjoys walking her dog, Mutley, and spending time with family. She loves shopping and gets away to a beach for some sun, sea and sand when she can.
Elissa gained her Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing in January 2020. She was delighted to join the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic in July 2022.
Elissa enjoys all aspects of her role, and particularly loves learning implant procedures. She finds it very rewarding seeing the patients happy with their new smiles following their dental treatment.
Outside of work, Elissa enjoys going on countryside walks and taking care of her British Shorthair cat, nicknamed Pig.
Hannah began training as a dental nurse in 2005 and qualified in 2008 through Dudley College. Since qualifying, she has gained experience in both NHS and private practices, working across all aspects of general dentistry, orthodontics and surgical procedures.
Hannah joined the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic in February 2022. She is a valued member of the team, and particularly enjoys being able to give patients their smiles and confidence back. She loves working on smile makeover cases and seeing patients leave the practice happy.
Outside of work, Hannah loves spending time with her three children and family.
Laura joined the team in April 2018, where she began her journey as a Trainee Dental Nurse. She graduated from the University of Wolverhampton back in 2016 where she was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Laura decided to redirect her career path towards dentistry, where she intends to develop her skills and build a lasting career. She is keen to expand and develop her knowledge within the dental field.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her dog, Daisy!
Rhiann studied a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 in 2019, and she also completed her Advanced Impression Taking that same year. She started at the practice in July 2020 and completed a Straumann dental implants course in 2021 and then a Conscious Sedation and Radiography course in 2022. Her favourite part of her job is helping patients through their journey at the practice and assisting with surgical procedures.
Casey achieved her City and Guilds Dental Nurse Diploma in 2012 and has studied in radiography, dental impressions and sedation. Her favourite part of her job is getting to know her patients and being part of their dental journey. She has been with Stourbridge dental for 3 years and enjoys working with the team.
Outside of work, Casey enjoys spending time with her children, eating out and travelling to different places and countries.
Elizabeth joined the team 7 years ago as a receptionist and therefore is the first point of call at the clinic. She enjoys interacting with patients and is always happy to help, providing the patients at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic the highest level of care and support.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends and walking her dog, Poppy.
Please give Elizabeth a call to arrange an appointment at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic and discuss any questions you may have.
Tyler joined Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic in November 2021, and is a friendly face on reception as well as her dental nursing work.
Tyler loves being part of the team, helping patients improve their smiles and seeing the end results of their smile makeovers. She enjoys building relationships with patients and getting to know them better.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with friends and cooking for her family. She also loves walking with her dogs, Missy and Bodhi.
Ellie joined the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic after returning from living in Australia. This is her first job in the dental industry and she is looking forward to progressing her career.
Eliie enjoys working as part of the reception team as it allows her to meet lots of different people. She loves interacting with every patient and working with a great practice team.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys travelling. Having grown up in Cornwall, if she’s not travelling abroad she loves spending time with her family on the Cornish beaches.