MEET THE TEAM

WHY DID I WANT TO BE AN ORTHODONTIST?

I have always loved this aspect of dentistry. I like putting the teeth in order and creating a better set of teeth - there is nothing more satisfying. Solving Orthodontic problems still fascinates me even after 25 years. I do enjoy a challenge most of the time and love seeing a problem unravel at each visit and sharing in my patients' excitement. 

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HOW DO I LIKE TO WORK?

I have a modern practice but I subscribe to old-fashioned values of mutual trust and respect. I would like my patients to feel relaxed with me and my team. I strive to deliver the best I can with an honest, sensible approach to treatment, that I hope is appreciated and works predictably in my hands. I love seeing patients and working with my hands. I hate paperwork and politics.

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WHAT DO I MOST ENJOY ABOUT MY JOB?

I love the feeling of being helpful and making a difference to others. Working in my practice for 20 years I am grateful for the pleasure of building lasting relationships with my patients and following up my work the longer term. Every patient gives me an opportunity to do my best and learn to be better.

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MY BACKGROUND

I was born in India and moved to the UK age 9. I come from a medical family. I qualified as a dentist in 1992 from Guy's Hospital, London and trained in several branches of dentistry before specialising in Orthodontics. I trained at King's Dental Institute, London and The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. I am a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England since 2002. I started my practice in 2004 and also worked at St Richards hospital until 2017.

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PERSONAL

My husband is also a dentist and was born in Portsmouth. We have been living in Chichester since 2006 and we have 2 teenage daughters at secondary school. I love my work and find it easy to discuss crooked teeth all day! I allow myself days out to attend professional courses, which open my mind to new ways of working. I enjoy books that help me think and live better. I like the thought of being an artist & have a big collection of houseplants! I also love cooking, traveling, and theatre. I enjoy running on a Sunday and Yoga to keep the old joints working! Above all I love having a good chat to put the world to right...