Meet the team

Amit Pabari – Principal Dentist.

Having graduated from the University of Liverpool, Amit has been pursuing his interests in facial aesthetics & orthodontics. Winning an award in a paper in relation to the ‘Golden Proportion – the aesthetically pleasing smile’, his attention to detail has enabled him to provide many patients with excellent cosmetic results.

Amit is committed to postgraduate education and is currently undertaking a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons & has completed multiple cosmetic & orthodontic courses.

Having also received training in sedation, Amit is extremely experienced in treating nervous and anxious patients in all aspects of Dentistry.

Amit is continuously building upon his skills and dedicates himself entirely to each and every patient.

GDC no. 176798 (UK)

Anneka Roddah – Associate Dentist.

Anneka joined the team after relocating to the Midlands from private practice in London. She graduated from Barts and the Royal London with a distinction in her final examinations. Anneka has attained a Diploma in the MJDF, from the Royal College of Surgeons.

Anneka has completed multiple advanced training courses, including the renowned one year Restorative course by Mike Wise in Wimpole street, and the postgraduate certification course in contemporary aesthetic restorative and implant dentistry from the Dominic Hassall Institute.

These courses have enabled her to provide more complex treatments to help transform many smiles. Anneka is skilled in all areas of general dentistry, with a passion for aesthetic dentistry and endodontics.

Anneka strives to provide the best possible treatments, tailored to patients individual needs. Her calm and caring demeanour puts patients at ease while in her care.

Anneka started teaching as a clinical teacher at Kings College London in 2014, which enabled her to share her knowledge and experience with students. She recently completed a postgraduate certification course in Medico-Legal Practice, at Cardiff University and excelled with a merit.

In her spare time, Anneka enjoys spending time with her family, keeping fit and socialising. Anneka is also a keen cook and loves experimenting with food.

Pav Dhesi – Associate Dentist.

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.

Gursh Bajwa – Orthodontics.

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 Masters 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. Gursh 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 the USA on a regular basis to gain experience in the latest techniques, as well as in the UK. He frequently takes part in study groups throughout the West Midlands and since completing a training programme in sedation, he has completed more than 1,000 sedation-assisted treatments.

GDC no. 82460 (UK)

Carl Horton – Dental Implants and Periodontics.

Carl Horton is passionate about dentistry and has travelled the world sharing his knowledge and lecturing extensively on treatment models and his pioneering research. After graduating from Birmingham Dental Hospital in 1996 Carl worked predominately in private general practice. He went on to complete an MSc in periodontology and implantology.

Carl also assists in the training of foundation stage dentists at Birmingham University, in both clinical practice and restorative procedures, as well as delivering postgraduate lectures. With a special interest in periodontology and treating patients with aesthetic concerns, his vast experience covers non-surgical and surgical aspects of periodontal care, implants, guided tissue regeneration and gingival grafting techniques to replace lost gum and bone.

Carl has a jargon-free approach to dentistry, and joins a growing number of dentists who wish to challenge negative preconceptions and build a friendly, patient-focused image for their profession.

Kevin Thomas – Clinical Dental Technician.

City & Guild Final Certificate in Dental Technology, Royal College of Surgeons in Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology. Kevin has been a practicing dental technician for over 35 years.

GDC no. 145573 (UK)

Joanne Holmes – Dental Hygienist.

Jo Holmes 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 also other health related courses to continue her on going professional development.

Laura Brettle – Dental Hygienist.

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 Harding – Practice Manager.

Laura qualified as a dental nurse in 2014 at Hoople Training Academy.
She has a keen interest in implant dentistry and has completed an implant training course.

Currently she is on a course for impression taking and sedation where she has to build up so many cases and then complete a final exam.

Laura is the friendly face that greats all new patients and current patients coming into the practice for a consultation.

Laura Lowe – Treatment Coordinator.

Laura started her training in 2013 and qualified in Dental nursing in 2015. She joined our team in July 2018. Laura has completed various qualifications since, including British Dental Association Certificate in Dental Radiography, Dental Implant Training and is currently undertaking training in Conscious Sedation.

Laura has worked in both the NHS and the private dental sectors gaining her a wide knowledge of treatments and customer base. She is an experienced support for Implant Surgery, Oral Surgery and Bone grafting as well as general dentistry. Laura enjoys complex cases and procedures, particularly seeing the transformative capabilities of our work.

In her free time Laura runs a small business of her own and is currently renovating a newly purchased property.

Laura Knight – Dental Nurse.

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!

Elizabeth Grenfell – Receptionist.

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.

Sarah Harvey – Administrator.

Sarah has worked with the clinic for the last 26 years and joined the clinic straight from school.

The role of receptionist within the practice was one she enjoyed, interacting with patients and providing a high level of care and support for the patients and the team. Since having her two children, Sarah has continued her work in an administrative role, behind the scenes, part time. The practice has been a big part of her career and she is dedicated to continue working with the team at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic.