Meet The Team
at Dentalcare HookDentalcare Hook Dental Team
Your dental team is made up of highly qualified, experienced, friendly professionals that care about you and your dental health. Here is some more information about the team:
Dr Harman Dhillon
Dentist - GDC no. 264701
Harman qualified from Peninsula Dental School at the University of Plymouth. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree from King’s College London and a Master’s degree from University College London. Harman joined the practice in 2017. He strongly believes in minimally invasive ethical Dentistry, and will go above and beyond to meet your Dental expectations. He is empathetic and liaises closely with the rest of the team at Dentalcare Hook to provide all patients with the best possible care.
Harman regularly attends courses and training events to further his knowledge and advance his skills. He has a particular focus on cosmetic Dentistry, including smile design, teeth straightening with Invisalign, teeth whitening, composite bonding, crowns and veneers. He is also a certified provider of Botox and Dermal Filler treatment.
Harman takes a strong interest in mentoring newly-qualified Dentists and is also a mentor for trainee Dental nurses with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses. Outside of practice, he is a General Dental Practitioner Appraiser with Health Education England, within the Thames Valley & Wessex region. Harman is friendly, approachable, prides himself in his attention to detail and strives to offer all patients the highest standard of care.
Dr Sajeel Ahmed
Dentist – GDC no. 292538
Sajeel is a friendly and dedicated general dentist. He graduated from Pakistan with honors receiving multiple distinctions and gold medal. He believes in a lifelong approach to learning and is also a co-author of a research paper published in the international journal of dental clinics.
Sajeel is fully committed to his patients’ smiles, and that means keeping his mind and skills sharp to meet patients’ expectations and needs. What makes him most happy is getting to know the patients and making them feel that they are all a part of a large extended family.
In his free time Sajeel enjoys spending time with family and reading books.
Dr Esther Salimi
Dentist – GDC no. 301703
Esther qualified in 2012 and worked as dentist in Pakistan. She kept her skills and knowledge up to date with courses. She is now registered in the UK as a dentist.
She has a friendly caring approach towards all her patients, listening to their concerns. She enjoys giving patients beautiful smiles and providing them with the best treatment.
She enjoys cooking and entertaining family and friends.
Dr Jennie Collins
Dentist – GDC no. 277128
Years of service : Over 1 year
Jennifer qualified from the University of Birmingham. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially helping nervous patients overcome their fear of the dentist.
Jennifer is a caring dentist who aims to be approachable and friendly with all of her patients and aims to help them to achieve the smile they are looking for. She has also taken part in courses for straightening teeth and is a certified Invisalign provider and also an Enlighten whitening provider.
Outside of work, she is a keen ice skater who has taken part in national and international competitions with her synchronised ice skating team. She also enjoys spending time with her friends, family and the family dogs Alfie and Rufus.
Darshini Shah
Dentist - GDC no. 294559
Darshini graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from India in 2017; she has since accumulated five years of valuable experience practising dentistry in India.
Darshini expanded her professional journey to the UK, working as a Dental Therapist for two years at Dentalcare Hook. During this period, she successfully passed the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) and qualified as a UK dentist, showcasing her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of dental care.
Darshini is dedicated to providing exceptional care, always taking the time to listen to patients’ concerns and ensuring they receive the highest quality treatment.
Beyond her professional achievements, Darshini enjoys music and travelling.
Darshini looks forward to welcoming you to our practice and ensuring you receive the best dental care possible.
Charlotte Booth
Hygienist – GDC no. 246807
Years of service : Over 1 year
Charlotte started working in a dentistry as a dental nurse in 2011. She then went on to qualify as a Dental Hygiene and Therapist from Kings College Hospital in 2016. She enjoys treating patients and making them feel at ease. Outside of work she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter.
Emily Knight
Hygienist – GDC no. 269981
Emily begun as a dental nurse in 2014 where she found her passion for oral health and working with patients. After six years of nursing she attended Portsmouth university dental academy where she graduated with BSc Hons dental hygiene and therapy in 2023. Emily enjoys working holistically with patients to ensure their oral health journey is individually tailored.
Emily lives with her partner and their dog. She enjoys taking him for long walks and swimming in her free time.
Asma Hussain
Hygienist
I’m friendly and greet all my patients with a smile! I love listening to you, which helps me create a practical and effective plan to maintain your oral health.
I educate all my patients on how to manage their oral health and how important our gum health is, as we want to keep the teeth standing strong in our oral cavity for as long as possible. I take great pride in dealing with nervous and anxious patients and making them feel at ease. This helps me to create a treatment plan that works for the patient, keeping them motivated and engaged in taking care of their gum health.
I have 4 beautiful children, and the best way to unwind at the end of my day is to spend time with my beautiful family.
Anta Riekstina
Implantologist
Anta graduated in 1996 from Riga Stradins University in Latvia. She ran her own practice in Latvia until she came to live in the UK in 2004 where she continued running her own practice in New forest for 11 years. Now she has decided to dedicate her time to dental implants only.
In addition to her highly qualified work in general dentistry, Anta has a special interest in Dental Implantology, her first implants she placed in 2001. She has followed extensive courses on this subject throughout Europe and continued her academic development with the advanced courses from the Oxford Society of Dental Implantology achieving Certificates in Oral Implantology and Prosthetics and Advanced Bone Graft Surgery.
Anta has finished post-graduate University in Italy achieving Diploma in Implant Dentistry. Moreover she is a Senior Master provider in Fastbraces technologies. She now specialises in full mouth reconstructions and have successfully placed and restored thousands of implants .
Outside of work she plays basketball and has represented Team GB at the FIMBA Basketball Championships ,loves her 3 children , dogs and theaters.
Paula Morrell
Clinical Dental Technician – GDC no. 155146
Paula is a Clinical Dental Technician, who has over 25 years of qualified experiences as a Dental Technician. She qualified as a Clinical Dental Technician through the KSS Deanery, the Royal College of Surgeons England, and is an AFDS Royal College of Surgeons – Glasgow.
Since being a CDT, she has been actively working alongside dentists and mentoring CDT students for KS Deanery, from the South of England.
Paula often sees patients by referral from other Dentists or as a patient you can make an appointment to see her directly. She is always happy to be working with the full dental team in providing services for private patients.
Paula has trained further to expand he scopes of practice to include Implant restorations, tooth whitening, night guards, anti-snoring devices and sport mouth guards. In addition, she can recement crowns, all on a dentist referral aided by a BGS Radiography qualification.
Paula can discuss with you a wide range of potential treatment solution and offer bespoke treatment options.
She enjoys all aspects of removable dentures, cosmetic dentures, i-dentures, and implant retained dentures, along with tooth whitening.
Paula is constantly updating her learning with the latest techniques and materials, always wanting to advance her skills to provide her patients with an enriched experience, helping to enhance the best outcome possible for the patients.
Dr Monica Pais
Orthodontist - GDC no. 270338
Orthodontics has always been Monica’s life, graduating in Brazil in 2001. She has never stopped studying and attends courses to provide the best treatment options to her patients and deliver the best smiles they can have.
She has always been involved with treating complex cases, cleft lip & palate patients where she did her MSc thesis in Portugal 2010.
She has been delivering Orthodontics care for adults and youths for nearly 20 years using the latest techniques such as Lingual Braces and Invisalign. She considers her patients’ wellbeing to be of prime importance, so they are always welcomed with a warm smile and treated in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dr Chandni Vekaria
Endodontics Dentist - GDC no 244460
Years of service : Over 2 year
Chandni is a dentist with special interests in Endodontics. She graduated from Kings College London in 2013 and has since alongside practicing general dentistry completed a diploma in endodontics. Chandni works within the group taking on referrals for challenging and complex root canal cases.
Chandni prides herself in providing high-quality dental treatment to her patients. Her warm caring nature puts patients at ease and allows even the most nervous of patients to feel comfortable in undergoing dental procedures. She is regularly undertaking courses and further training to ensure she maintains the highest standard of patient care and is a member of a number of dental societies.
In her free time, Chandni enjoys spending time with her young family and is an avid traveller.
Dulanjan Kaggodaarachchi
Practice Manager
Dulanjan Kaggodaarachchi, known to colleagues and friends as DK, is an accomplished professional with a strong foundation in both engineering and management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Project Management, which uniquely positions him at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic leadership.
In his current role as a Practice Manager, DK oversees the efficient operation of practices, ensuring high standards of service delivery and operational excellence. His career journey includes extensive experience as an Operations Manager, where he successfully managed complex workflows, optimized processes, and led teams to achieve organizational goals. A key highlight of his career has been the successful implementation of efficient processes that have significantly enhanced operational productivity and efficiency.
DK’s approach is characterized by a blend of strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail, enabling him to drive projects to successful completion while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. His leadership and management capabilities are complemented by a commitment to fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Beyond his professional pursuits, DK has a passion for sports and an active lifestyle. He played basketball for Loughborough University’s 1st Team and currently enjoys playing golf, basketball, and tennis, as well as hiking. He also loves to travel, exploring different cultures and cuisines, which further enriches his dynamic profile. DK is dedicated to making a positive impact both within his field and in the broader community.
Daisy Miller
Head Dental Nurse
Years of service : Over 1 year
Daisy joined the practice in 2023 as a trainee dental nurse. She has a calm and friendly personality which puts patients at ease. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and friends.
Geeta Gurung
Head Nurse (Maternity Cover) – GDC 294157
Years of service : Over 2 years
Geeta is a friendly and attentive nurse who is kind and compassionate towards our patients. She has worked at the practice for a number of years and enjoys helping our patients. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family.
Amrita Gurung
Dental Nurse - GDC no. 256449
Years of service : over 12 years
Amrita has been with the practice for the last decade. She joined the practice in November 2011. She holds a level 3 diploma in Dental Nursing. Amrita enjoys being part of the team. She is very clam, caring and patient and likes to make patients feel at ease.
Chanda Gurung
Dental Nurse
Years of service : Over 1 year
Krishna Pun
Dental Nurse
Years of service : Over 1 year
Yomuna Ale
Trainee Dental Nurse
Years of service : Over 1 year
Yomuna is originally from Nepal, and currently lives in Basingstoke, UK. When in Nepal she used to work as a Zumba instructor for 6 years. She loves dancing, cooking and spending time with family. Currently she is working as a trainee dental nurse and is enjoying her new work. She is learning new things and meeting new people every day which she loves.
Reshma Mothay Sundas
Trainee Dental Nurse
Years of service: Under 1 year
Reshma is originally from Nepal. She has been calling Basingstoke home for the past six years. She used to work at Primark before, but happily pursuing her dream of becoming a dental nurse. When she is not busy with studies, she loves spending quality time with her family, especially her adorable 3-year-old daughter. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Basingstoke, finding new spots to visit. Cooking is another passion she has, and experimenting with different recipes is her way of unwinding and sharing joy through delicious meals.
Miranda Hughes
Practice Receptionist
As a former Dental Nurse, she is familiar with tooth terminology! Outside of work, Miranda is a mum to a beautiful teenage daughter and an avid cat lover, owning 3 delightful fur babies!
In her spare time, she enjoys amateur dramatics and also loves making costumes. A dedicated political enthusiast, Miranda enjoys engaging in discussions about current events and advocating for local community issues.
Our values at Dentalcare Hook
Caring
Professional
Supportive
Adaptable
Our Vision is based on the 4Ps at Dentalcare Hook
Patients
Establishing the highest professional standards of patient care, with a commitment to ethical dental practice.
Professional
Through our code of professional dignity we are accountable for providing exceptional dentistry.
People
An atmosphere of achievement is established through inspiring success and building a transparent team.
Performance
Being a highly effective, productive team.
Why Choose Dentalcare Hook
- 0% finance available
- Online booking facility 24/7
- Flexibility; early morning, late afternoon and on Saturdays appointments, so you never have to take time off work
- A highly experienced and qualified team of professionals
- Wide range of dental services to help patients achieve beautiful and healthy teeth
- Options for nervous patients
- Working towards digital dentistry – so no more impressions
- Family friendly
Dental fees
At Dentalcare Hook, we treat every patient as an individuals, therefore each treatment plan is completely bespoke.Â
Finance
We offer finance options because we believe everyone should be able to benefit from high-quality dental care.
Before & after
We are often told by our patients that the dental treatments we have provided has dramatically improved their quality of life.Â