Meet our team - Cygnet Dental in Wickford

Krupa Thakrar

Dr Krupa Thakrar

BDS Brist 2012

Krupa graduated as a dentist from the University of Bristol. She is passionate about continuing professional development to enable her to provide consistently good quality care to her patients. She has completed a one year certification course in endodontics as well as in aesthetic restorative dentistry and enjoys applying careful attention to detail and an artistic flair to create beautiful biomimetic restorations. She is excited to join a team that share the same philosophies of patient focused care and looks forward to welcoming patients with her gentle and friendly manner. Outside of work Krupa enjoys spending time with family & friends, listening to music and experimenting in the kitchen.

GDC Number: 228030

Himesh Patel

BDS Cardiff 2016

Himesh graduated from Cardiff Dental School, University Hospital of Wales with a Honours degree. As part of the degree he completed sedation clinics under supervision and a charity placement in Honduras, which involved providing treatment using mobile units to under privileged communities. This helped to advance skills in extractions and anterior restorations, as well as dealing with anxious patients.

He has also had work experience in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department of Derriford Hospital Portsmouth which helped to advance his oral surgery/ oral medicine knowledge. He has completed part 1 of the MJDF qualification awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is hoping to complete the second part this year.

Outside of dentistry Himesh enjoys playing and watching sports. He is a strong supporter of Manchester United Football club.

Himesh enjoys providing NHS and private dentistry to the community including CFast aesthetic braces. In the near future he is planning to start a post-graduate qualification course in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry.

GDC Number: 265130

Amarinder Sehda

BDS, BSC

Dr Amz really is not your average dentist. His main aim and goal in life is to inform and educate the entire world of dental knowledge in his own special and unique way. His main aspiration is to make everyone; children and adults LOVE the dentist and to get anxiety demolished forever. He has already made a difference in so many people's lives by being on mainstream television; educating the public; thus, reaching out to people who he has never met.

He goes by the ethos; ‘prevention in key’. Meaning, if dental problems can be prevented in the world by his special way; everyone would benefit. He is a colourful and sparkly character and people just cannot seem to stop listening to his distinctive way of spreading his message to everyone. He also has a passion for facial aesthetics; lips and anti-wrinkle treatment being his forte! So, make sure you book in!

Amarinder is the WPA of the practice (workplace atmosphere lead) he always makes sure that the patients and the staff always have a smile on their face.

GDC Number: 265578

Abdel Mohamed

BDS Cardiff

Dr Abdel Mohamed graduated from the prestigious Cardiff university and completed his Foundation training in London. He has had further training in University College London Restorative department and has a diploma in the Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

Abdul enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a special interest in changing lives by enhancing smiles in a minimally invasive way. Abdul believes in a kind, gentle and understanding approach towards all of his patients to ensure every patient receives the best possible care within a calm and friendly environment. He champions excellent communication skills to ensure a 5* comfortable experience for everyone. He is particularly good with anxious patients and nervous children.

Abdul is also a passionate Invisalign provider and very enthusiastic in composite bonding/ veneers to help his patients achieve beautiful healthy smiles which they can be proud of.

In his spare time, Abdul enjoys a very active lifestyle; he is a black belt in judo and enjoys competing internationally. He also enjoys travelling and cooking for friends and family!

GDC Number: 265179

Abubakar Baana

Dr Abubakar Baana (AB) graduated from the prestigious Queen Mary University, Barts and The London in 2021. Throughout his undergraduate studies, AB has been commended for his outstanding contribution to the university and his commitment to continuous professional development.

He went on to complete his foundation training in the North East of England where he had the opportunity to work alongside and shadow various renowned specialists improving his skills in the process. AB is extremely passionate about education and enhancing his professional skills to ensure his patients receive nothing but exceptional care. In his foundation year, AB also went on to complete Part 1 of the MJDF qualification awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

AB is an invisalign provider and has a keen interest in all aspects of general dentistry in particular Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry. AB firmly believes in going above and beyond for everyone who walks through the door, like one would for their own family. This means that everyone inevitably leaves the room having had one of the most comfortable yet thorough experiences ever!

Outside of dentistry, AB is a self-proclaimed tech whiz and loves spending time with friends and family. AB is also a long-standing volunteer for various humanitarian organisations driving home his life-long commitment to respond to the suffering of others.

GDC Number: tbc

Amarpreet Grewal

BDS (Hons) King’s College London

Preet was born and bred in the West Midlands, and completed her dental training at the prestigious King’s College London, graduating with an Honours degree in 2021 and a collection of awards over the 5 years for her numerous academic achievements and patient management skills.

Preet is a passionate provider of both NHS and private treatments. Preet enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, particularly restorative dentistry (such as whitening, aesthetic fillings and crowns), root canal procedures, and dentures. She is devoted to continually developing her skills, and has completed a years further training in Advanced Operative Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry.

Preet is well known for putting anxious patients at ease, and keeping all of her patients as comfortable as possible!

Outside of work Preet is a keen traveller, big foodie, enjoys staying fit, and is usually being kept busy by her very naughty French Bulldog Murphy!

GDC Number: 295988

Mohammad Alizadeh

Dr. Mohammad Alizadeh

BDS (Hons) Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dr. Mohammad Alizadeh is a proud graduate of the prestigious Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. After carrying out further training, Dr. Alizadeh has developed a particular interest in minimally invasive dentistry. He firmly believes in preserving the natural structure of teeth and prevent disease whenever possible, ensuring that his patients experience minimal discomfort and enjoy long-lasting results.

Going to the dentist can be an anxiety-inducing experience for many, but under Dr. Alizadeh's care, you can rest assured that you will be treated with compassion, empathy, and understanding. He makes it his mission to put patients at ease throughout their check-ups, creating a warm and welcoming environment where open communication and trust are the foundations of every appointment.

Beyond general dentistry, Dr. Alizadeh is committed to supporting aspiring dentists in every way possible. He is involved in initiatives that aim to help students get into the field of dentistry, whether it's through providing resources, offering advice, or sharing insights about the profession.

Additionally, Dr. Alizadeh has a strong passion for mentoring younger dental students and helping them navigate their journey into the field of dentistry.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Alizadeh aims to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle through swimming and going out on runs regularly

GDC Number: 302504

Mohammad Alizadeh

Dr. Zariyaab Ali Butt

BDS Queen Mary University of London

Zariyaab qualified from the prestigious Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Prior to this he studied and attained a BSc in Biochemistry at Queen Mary University of London.

Zariyaab is dedicated to further education and has undergone further training and sought mentorship from experts in various dental fields, so that he can offer the best possible care for his patients.

He practices all aspect of general dentistry, with a particular interest in Restorative dentistry, and is passionate to help restore broken smiles by saving heavily broken down teeth for patients, or with composite bonding or porcelain veneers.

He has also undergone training to provide high quality bridges and dentures for patients, for whom implants are not suitable.

Zariyaab truly enjoys his work and deeply values his patients. His gentle hand and friendly, enthusiastic nature relaxes even the most nervous of patients and he is dedicated to not only restoring their smiles, but their confidence.

GDC Number: 296982

Sadie Rudgley

Sadie

Sadie is a valued team member here at cygnet dental practice, first starting her career in dentistry as an apprentice dental nurse in September 2015. She then further developed her career by studying the Oral Health Science Degree and graduated from the University of Essex in September 2020, to become one of our dental hygienists.

Sadie is a kind, gentle, loving person who has a passion with working with nervous patients and making them feel at ease, whilst providing an excellent standard of treatment and care at all times.

Qualifications: Foundation degree of science (with distinction) in Oral Health Science and awarded ‘The Outstanding foundation Degree Oral Health Science Prize’.

GDC Number: 273984

Hannah

Hannah started her career in dentistry in September 2017 at Cygnet Dental Practice as a trainee Dental Nurse. Hannah continued to advance her career by pursuing an Oral Health Science Degree and successfully completed her studies at the University of Essex in September 2023 to become a dedicated dental hygienist. With experience in dentistry since 2017, she brings a vast array of knowledge and skills.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys exploring new destinations and immersing herself in different cultures and landscapes.

GDC Number: 287298

Sadie Rudgley

Riya

I am Riya Bhatt, Dental Therapist. I have studied BDS (IND) and MBA (UK)in Health care. I am an experienced dental professional passionate about learning advanced dentistry and keeping myself up to date with new technological trends in dentistry in order to provide excellent dental care.

My skills include a specific interest in paediatric dentistry, aesthetic dental restorations, preventive treatments, teeth whitening, and different chair-side patient education tactics.

My focus is to deliver the best possible, preventive, comprehensive and minimally invasive dental care to those in need, not only by creating a beautiful, healthy smile but delivering unparalleled dental excellence. My approach towards my patients will always be kind and fun-loving and gentle to ensure fearless dental visits.

Besides work, I love learning about people’s experiences in life through conversations, books, podcasts, and watching documentaries and films.

My idea of living a simple life starts with contagious smiles and expressing gratitude in day-to-day practice.

GDC Number: 316681