MEET OUR TEAM

An experienced Dentist for over 14 years, Dr. Salaman Iqbal holds degrees from world renowned Kings College London and University of Central Lancashire. He is a well known local dentist and opened Silsoe Dental Clinic in 2021. Dr Salaman’s experience and commitment to Dentistry and his patients is admirable.

His vision was to build a private state of the art practice with a team who provide a premium service, accessible for all. For Dr. Salaman, the aspiration to become the dental practice of choice for the local community has now come to life.

Dr Rahat Khan is our Senior Associate Dentist.

​He  has degrees from the University of Exeter as well as studied extensively at the Peninsula college of Medicine and Dentistry.

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He has a variety of skills and can tackle all aspects of dentistry. His main interest is Dental Implants and Oral Surgery. Dr Rahat, also regularly works with nervous patients and is a keen footballer in his spare time.

We're delighted to have someone with Dr Rahat's expertise to Silsoe and the local community. 

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Dr Janayd has a MDDr from the Charles University of Prague since 2018 as well as a Certificate in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry which he acquired recently in 2022 from the Faculty of Dental Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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He has a variety of skills and can tackle all aspects of dentistry. His main interest is Advanced Restorative Dentistry such as tooth wear cases, crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers and smile make overs. Dr Janayd, also regularly works on Composite bonding and is no stranger to orthodontic treatment, he also enjoys Invisalign treatment and seeing results for his patients and has many successful cases.

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 Dr Ayesha Malik completed her BDS at Kings
College in 2021. Following this she has completed
a PGDip in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry
due to her keen interest in this field.

Ayesha has a keen eye for aesthetic work and has
completed an Invisalign course as well as various
bonding courses, allowing her to provide smile
makeovers for her patients. She also regularly
tackles more complex and challenging cases as
part of a full mouth rehab to fulfil both the aesthetic
and functional needs of her patients; ranging from
simple fillings to crowns, veneers and bridges.

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Dr. Harriet Shah is our specialist orthodontist, with qualifications from King's College London in 2012. 

After obtaining joint faculty membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, her specialist orthodontic training was completed at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute and Kettering General Hospital. Harriet was awarded her Masters in Clinical Dentistry in 2019.

Harriet is a registered Specialist Orthodontist, providing a range of treatments and is trained to place mini-implants and is a specialist Invisalign provider and is currently working between practices in, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Chelsea.

An experienced Dental Hygienist, George has worked with Dr Salaman for over 6 years and is a qualified Hygienist and Dental therapist and holds a Bachelors Degree from Cardiff University. 

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Silsoe Dental Clinic offers direct Hygienist access for all patients which means you can see the Hygienist without seeing a Dentist first. As a Dental Hygiene Therapist, George is also qualified to do dental fillings & extractions as well as cleaning and offering periodontal advice.  

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George is wonderful with young children and is qualified to treat and examine the youngest of patients.

Hema is a qualified Dental Hygienist, graduating from King’s College Hospital, London, in 2012. With over 20 years in dentistry, including experience as a dental assistant, she offers a caring, tailored approach to every patient. Hema understands individual needs, creating a comfortable environment for both adults and children, and is dedicated to addressing dental fears with patience and reassurance.

She works collaboratively with patients to promote healthy, confident smiles and sustainable dental health. Hema provides professional cleanings, treatment planning, and home care strategies to maintain optimal oral hygiene between visits.

Mitul is a specialist periodontist with extensive experience in managing complex gum health issues, including recession, deformities, gummy smiles, and dental implants. After working in general practice, he trained in oral surgery and restorative dentistry at the Royal London Hospital. He completed specialist training in periodontology at Guy’s Hospital (King’s College London) with distinction and holds Membership in Periodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.

Mitul is a clinical teacher at King’s College London and serves on the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) council, where he lectures and promotes gum health awareness across the UK. Mitul joins us from a established clinic in Chelsea, London. 

Raj, as he likes to be called, graduated from the Royal London Hospital in 2001 and has completed a Masters degree in Endodontic Practice at Queens Mary University of London. 

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He has developed a great passion for endodontic treatment and is an active member of the British Endodontic Society, regularly keeping up to date with developments in endodontics and is currently working on publishing his research in scientific journals.

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Dr Raj also dedicates part of his time to training young dentists in general practice.

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Seanna trained as Dental Hygienist in 2018 and has worked at nearby local Bedfordshire Dental Clinics. 

Seanna went on to study Facial Aesthetics in 2019 and provides and offer a medically led aesthetics service for our local patients and also sees our Hygiene patients regularly.

Anna qualified in 2020 and  is eager and enthusiastic to learn new things as she enhances her career with us. Anna enjoys learning about Dentistry and patient care with our expert team. 

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Anna loves supporting patients of all ages, making their visit as relaxed and enjoyable as possible while working with our experienced Dentists. Anna's role has recently grown and she currently also manages our practices in Ampthill Town and Biggleswade High Street.

Humyra is our Head Dental Nurse and has worked previously with Dr Janayd Shan at a Practice in Milton Keynes. Humyra is committed to Dental nursing and enjoys learning about patient care from our expert team. 

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We are delighted to support Humyra on her journey with us and are committed to providing her support and practical experience at Silsoe Dental Clinic. 

Claire has been a Dental Nurse for the last 20 years. She is local to Silsoe and neighbouring Bedfordshire villages and has a good knowledge in general dentistry,  infection control and clinical governance.

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She loves supporting patients of all ages, making their experience as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.

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Claire is always keen to progress and further her career in dentistry and has worked with Dr. Salaman Iqbal for the past 6 years. 

Cole joined as Trainee Dental Nurse & later qualified while working with us. Cole has been nursing for 3 years, and enjoys working with people. 

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Cole enjoys gaining experience in all aspects of  dentistry but mainly works with our hygienists as he wants to pursue a career as a Dental Hygiene Therapist and support patients on their Oral Health Journey. 

Ellie is a qualified Dental nurse and has been a Nursing for 4 years, and qualified in 2022.

She is is looking to advance her skills and gain experience in Implants. She currently particpating in a Sedation course and eager to learn with our expert Team of Dental Practitioners. Ellie enjoys nursing and mainly works with Dr Ayesha and Specialist Orthodontist Dr Harriet Shah. ​​

Annie- Rose enjoys welcoming our new patients and putting some of our most nervous patients at ease before their treatment. Annie-Rose started with us as a Receptionist and decided to progress her career by taking up dental nursing.

We are proud to support her on advancing her career in dentistry & she is currently enjoying learning with on-the job training alongside our hygienists. 

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Jess is a dedicated dental nurse with experience in the field since 2018. Passionate about providing high quality patient care & supporting the smooth running of our clinics. Jess will work across both Silsoe & Ampthill Town Dental Clinics. 

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Jess enjoys building relationships with patients and being part of a team which helps people feel confident about their smiles. 

Julie our Receptionist, brings with her a wealth of experience as a former lab technician and has worked in Dental industry ever since leaving school.

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Julie loves delivering and excellent patient experience,

and always endeavours to help patients with their questions, appointment, billing requests and has an eye for detail. She interacts with people with kindness and equality and always does so with a cheerful smile that enhances our welcome experience. 

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Julie lives locally and also supports her husband who runs his own dental lab business. 

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