Affordable dental care in Leigh on Sea
From the moment you step through the door, we want to make your experience stress-free and comfortable. From our friendly reception team to our attentive dental team, we’re all here to make your visit as relaxing as possible.
Why choose us?
At Leigh Dental Centre, we pride ourselves on offering quality dental care at competitive prices. Our skilled and experienced team can help you take control of your oral health and create a smile you love to share. These are just some of the reasons our patients love us.
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Leigh Dental Centre
My dentist Shameem Nabi is always warm and friendly, has a lovely attitude and would put me at ease, if…
Recent appointment
Really good.
Leigh Dental Centre
Very attentive check-up and all questions dealt with.
Thank you for such a great service
Fantastic Dentist (Simran) and hygienist (Lauren). They always explain everything in detail and are very reassuring. The dental practice is…
Leigh Dental Centre
Lauren the hygienist is delightful, extremely thorough and caring. Thank you.
Restored my faith in dentists
You have restored my faith in dentists after having some really bad experiences previous to joining your practice, thank you.
Emergency appointment
Had emergency appointment booked within 1-1/2 hours of ringing. Excellent service.
An excellent dentist
Shameem took time to explain exactly what she was doing and why. I felt very well looked after and experienced…
Check up
I was happy with everything.
Did an excellent job on my teeth
First time seeing the hygienist and it was ok, not as bad as I thought it would have been. The…
Leigh Dental Centre
Very professional.
Excellent
Excellent service.
Very impressed
Quick and easy appointment update for Invisalign. Been very impressed with the service I have received.
Very good
Very good and professional service. Friendly dentist and staff.
The best hygienist I have ever had
Excellent. Toni is very informative and knowledgeable. She makes me feel relaxed and chats through my gum and teeth health…
A great experience
Lovely staff, they made my daughterâs first visit to the dentist a great experience.
Invisalign check
Iâm always seen promptly at my dentist, thereâs never a long time waiting. My dentists are really friendly and always…
Hygienist
Excellent treatment, very thorough.
Hygienist appointment
Absolutely fantastic treatment from Laura. She was very informative and explained everything to me very thoroughly. Canât wait to book…
Appointment
Straight, honest discussion of treatment.
Meet our team
All our dentists adhere to the strict guidelines governing the profession under strict guidance from the General Dental Council (GDC) "Standards for Dental Professionals".
Principal dentist and provider
Dr S ShahGDC: 85304
Dr S Shah
BDS Manc 2005GDC: 85304
Mr Shah qualified at Manchester Dental School and has been practicing for over 10 years now. Simal has a special interest in doing simple adult orthodontics using the Invisalign system or using fixed brackets and wires. He believes in developing the practice and its team further to improve the service to all our patients and actively encourages feedback to improve our services. He enjoys playing golf and reading crime and fiction novels when time allows and enjoys spending time with his young family. Simal also works at our sister practice at the Benfleet Dental Centre
Practice Manageress
Jade Houlder
Dentists
Dr B HawkinsGDC: 85988
Dr B Hawkins
BDS Birm 2005GDC: 85988
Dental implants – ranging from single teeth, bridges, implant retained dentures, full arch bridges and All on 4 same day teeth. Bone grafting and sinus lift procedures. Smile makeovers using a combination of Invisalign, teeth whitening, composite bonding and porcelain veneers. Away from dentistry, Dr Hawkins spends his spare time devoted to his two young children and their seemingly ever-growing animal collection. If there’s any time after that, he enjoys road cycling and mountain biking and, in the winter, we head to the mountains for some skiing and of course the après ski!
Dr S NabiGDC: 67497
Dr S Nabi
University College London 1991GDC: 67497
Shameem graduated from University College London in 1991. She has worked in both NHS and Private dental practices across London and Essex, as well as Hospital posts, and has lived in Thorpe Bay since 2000. Having spent the last 17 years in a Private Dental Practice in Southend, Shameem has had the opportunity to develop and hone her skills, offering a wide range of dental services, including cosmetic dentistry and tooth whitening. She takes pride in her ability to maintain a calm and gentle manner, putting the most nervous of patients at ease, but aiming to deliver the highest level of care. More recently, Shameem has extended her skill set to include non-surgical facial aesthetics, such as dermal fillers and “Botox”, having been trained by the world renowned Professor Bob Khanna. She is looking forward to developing this skill further in the future.
Dr S JohalGDC: 211389
Dr S Johal
BDS London 2011GDC: 211389
Dr Johal, BDS Kings college London 2018. Simranjit has been a general Dentist at Leigh Dental Centre since 2016 and enjoys all aspects of Dentistry. Over ther past few years he has taken a key interest in cosmetic dentistry and is proficient in providing Invisalign and Bonding for patients who desire the perfect smile. Simranjit has a special interest in root canal treatment. He is a accredited tier 2 endodontic performer for London and the East of England. This means other Dentists refer challenging and complex root canal treatments to him.
Dr V PatelGDC: 243999
Dr V Patel
University of Bristol 2013 BDS with HonoursGDC: 243999
Vanisha graduated from the University of Bristol and carried out her foundation training post on the London deanery. While working at dental practices across London and Essex she completed an advanced restorative and cosmetic certificate course. Vanisha regularly attends courses to update and enhance her dental skills and knowledge, as she prides herself in providing her patients with the best level of care. Vanisha enjoys all aspects of dentistry and provides a wide range of dental services including invisalign, tooth whitening, and tooth coloured fillings.Vanisha has a very calm caring chairside manner which helps put all her patients at ease. Away from dentistry Vanisha enjoys swimming, reading novels and spending time with her young family.
Dr Noushad NabiGDC: 66061
Dr Noushad Nabi
BDS Lpool 1990GDC: 66061
I am a local man, having been educated at Southend High School for Boys, before going to the University of Liverpool to embark on a degree in dentistry. Since graduating in 1990, I have held hospital posts in Liverpool and Guys Hospital, London, providing oral surgery and special care dentistry. I also have a wealth of experience working in a variety of NHS and private dental practices across London and Essex, and I was previously chairman of the local section of the British Dental Association. I am experienced in providing all aspects of general dentistry and particularly enjoy developing long term professional relationships and building trust with my patients.In my private life, I am married to Shameem, who is also a dentist at Leigh Dental Centre, and we are the proud parents of two boys and two girls. In my spare time, I enjoy cricket and football and I am a keen follower of Liverpool FC.I am delighted to be joining the team at Leigh Dental Centre.
Dr Louise RiddickGDC: 296486
Dr Louise Riddick
BDS King's College London 2021GDC: 296486
Louise graduated in Dentistry from King’s College London in 2021 and also previously studied Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London where she graduated in 2017.Louise carried out her foundation training in Brentwood and has since worked in a mixed NHS and private practice in Essex and East London. Louise enjoys all aspects of dentistry and prides herself on providing her patients with the best level of care whilst making them feel at ease.Some examples of treatment that Louise provides includes Invisalign, tooth whitening and tooth coloured fillings. More recently, Louise has trained with the LAAM and extended her skill set to include anti-wrinkle injections. Louise is passionate in educating children on the best way to look after their teeth all whilst making their trip to the dentist a fun experience.Outside of dentistry, Louise enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr Pramit PatelGDC: 278566
Dr Pramit Patel
BDS University of Birmingham 2018GDC: 278566
Dr Pramit Patel, BDS (B’ham), Dip Advanced Implant Dent (Milan) Pramit graduated from the University of Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree in dental surgery. Upon graduating, he made self-improvement his number one priority and began to upskill rapidly in his general practice. His main practice has since become heavily based in the fields of Dental Implantology and Oral Surgery.He has completed extensive Implant training within the UK and in Italy. Alongside, he has completed numerous Oral Surgery training programmes to go hand in hand with his Implantology skills.His motto is to ensure all his patients are leaving healthy and happy! Pramit is always full of energy, and he will always give you his 100% attention. Patients tend to love how approachable he is ensuring even the most anxious patients feel at ease with him and get to have their best smiles whether it is for cosmetic or functional reasons.Outside work, Pramit is an active person and loves staying fit and healthy in any way possible! He looks forward to seeing you to help and guide you to long term dental health.
Reception Team
Alison Condon
Joanna Thompson
Simone Phillips
Klara Balcarova
Zoe Elsey
Dental Hygienists
Lauren MooreGDC: 284521
Dental Nurses
Sarah FineganGDC: 182963
Karen JonesGDC: 127244
Deborah SturchGDC: 248800
Amber Gleave
Georgia Bailey
Elle Grant
Leanne Pereria
Trainee Dental Nurses
Atanaska Atanasova
Chelsey Collins
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