About Us

Meet The Team

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dentistry services, combined with cutting-edge techniques and a gentle touch. When you step into our care, you can breathe easily knowing you’re in the hands of skilled practitioners who understand that a visit to the dentist can be daunting. That’s why we’ve cultivated an atmosphere of warmth and reassurance, where your comfort is as important as your dental health.

Dr Ajay Thakor

Principal Dentist

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BDS 2002 PG Dip Clin Ed

Dr Thakor has a keen interest in Teeth Whitening and Teeth Straightening. He enjoys creating smile transformations through Cosmetic Dentistry, and seeing patients grow in confidence. He is a Dental Foundation Trainer and received an award for Educational Supervisor of the...

Dr Jai Shah

Principal Dentist

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BDS 1997, PG Cert Clin Ed

Dr Shah is a Dental Foundation Trainer and has been for 16 years. He is an Invisalign and 6 Month Smiles provider, a recognised Enlighten Whitening provider and a member of British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has a keen interest in full mouth restorations and Facial...

Dr Ashish Desai

Principal Dentist

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BDS 2001, PG Dip Clin Ed

Dr Desai is the secretary of a Local Dental Committee and plays a pivotal role in helping deliver dentistry in Leicestershire. Dr Desai is also a Dental Foundation Trainer. He has a keen interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics.

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Dr Nickesh Vara

Associate Dentist

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MUDr (2008)

Dr Vara has worked at Brookview Dental since 2018 after relocating here from Queens Road Dental Care. He has a keen interest in Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment ).

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Dr Sawan Tanna

Associate Dentist

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BDS 2024

Sawan likes helping patients feel comfortable and at ease – especially those who may feel nervous about visiting the dentist. He graduated from University of Plymouth and enjoys treatments of composite fillings and crowns.

Outside of work he enjoys running an...

Jas Bains

Dental Hygienist

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BDS 2023

Jas started with Queens Road in 2013 and relocated to Brookview in 2018. Jas has been a hygienist for over 25 years qualifying at Eastman Dental Hospital in London in 1995. Her job entails treating and preventing gum disease in order to preserve your teeth for life. In co...

Shauna Kaur

Practice Manager/ Aesthetics Practitioner

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Shauna qualified as a Nurse nearly 10 years ago, she started at the practice in 2013. Over the years, she has grown with the practice and is now our Practice Manager. Shauna is keen to learn new qualifications within her role and works hard to keep her own personal develo...

Kate Beaumont

Dental Receptionist

Kate has been a Dental Receptionist since 2013 Kate relocated from Queens Road Dental Care to Brookview Dental in 2018. Kate is one of the first point of contacts with patients and you will usually hear her before you see her! Kate has many years of experience in Denplan ...

Sasha Pinder

Dental Receptionist

Sasha is one of our friendly dental receptionists and often the first smile you’ll see when you arrive at Brookview. With nine years of customer service experience, she enjoys making patients feel welcome, comfortable, and supported throug...

Hannah Swanson

Dental Nurse

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NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Indp Assess

Hannah qualified as a Dental Nurse, in 2007. Hannah relocated to Brookview Dental from Queens Road in 2018. Hannah has built strong rapports with patients and has really enjoyed getting to know new patients at Brookview Dental. She prides herself on keeping up to date wit...

Alice McKeown

Dental Nurse

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City and Guilds Dental Nurse Qualification 2021

Alice started at the practice as a student dental nurse and has recently qualified. She is enjoying learning the theory side of dental nursing and gaining new skills. Alice is excellent with children of all ages as she has in the past been a registered Ofsted childminder ...

Nikkita Starkey-Dowsing

Treatment Coordinator, Digital Marketer & Dental Nurse

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Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2019

With 10 years of experience in dentistry, Nikkita works as a Nurse, Treatment Coordinator, and manages the practices digital marketing. She is in her 3rd year at Nottingham Trent University, studying a degree in Digital Marketing, and enjoys...

Zaara Miyanji

Dental Nurse

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Zaara joined our team a year ago, beginning her career in dentistry with us. She is deeply committed to providing exceptional dental care and consistently pursues opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Nita Kulkarni

Early Years Dentist

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Nita graduated from Barts and is passionate about creating a warm, calm environment where every patient feels heard, valued, and fully involved in their care.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending quality time with friends.

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Maddie Routledge

Trainee Dental Nurse

Maddison is excited to start her journey in dental nursing, joining us for her first role in the field. Eager to learn and grow, she looks forward to providing great care and supporting the team. In her spare time, Maddison enjoys playing rugby and socialising with friend...