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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Airflow Treatment
Absolute quality service at Leigh Dental Care. Reception was alert and very helpful. I came in for Airflow Treatment with…
Felt very safe
Iâve been coming to this dentist practice for over 30 years now and they are as friendly, professional, and competent…
Hygienist
Efficient, courteous and Covid-hygiene strict.
To provide a temporary fix for a broken upper jaw tooth
This has become an ongoing problem and the only real long term solution is an implant but this is not…
Excellent service
Excellent service as always.
Check up
John is such a lovely man. I only hope that his replacement is half as nice.
Leigh Dental Centre
Very happy with the service provided.
Could not ask for more
Very satisfied with my visit. My hygienist Lauren was excellent, always helping me to improve how I look after my…
Examination
Reception fine. Call from waiting room friendly. Greeting from Dentist very good. Treatment very good. I went on my way…
Extremely polite and informative
Mr Johal is always extremely polite and informative. I was booked in for a filling but had developed an infection…
Treatment 2x filing
Best surgery around, very good service in every way.
Regular 6 month check up
Friendly, caring, professional staff. Excellent both with small children and the elderly. Have always fitted patients in for emergency treatment.…
Really lovely kind staff
Really lovely kind staff. Doctor very professional and caring.
Filling
Dentist I saw was extremely good and I felt no pain.
Recommended
Everyone at Leigh Dental Centre has been so supportive since I joined them just over a year ago. My dental…
Great
Great, very professional and friendly.
Invisalign appointment
Very happy with all the work that has been done to date. Every appointment I have had to have has…
Absolutely excellent service
Absolutely excellent service. All the staff at this practice are so friendly and caring. All treatments I've had have been…
Leigh Dental Centre
How nice Mr Hopkins is.
Great hygienist
Lauren is a great hygienist, offers lots of tips and advice whilst making sure you are comfortable at all times.…
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 A KanzariaGDC: 211161
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 Ferreres GonzalezGDC: 242568
Dr S Ferreres Gonzalez
Lic Odont Murcia 2006GDC: 242568
Sofía gained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2006 from the University of Murcia (Spain) where she started her dental career. In 2007 she completed a postgraduate course in Endodontics run by the University of Valencia (Spain). She worked in Spain from 2007 until she moved to the UK with her husband in 2013. In that time she showed special interest in endodontics. Sofía worked in several NHS and private practices across the UK and finally joined Leigh Dental Centre in December 2020. Sofía is committed to developing her dentistry skills further and currently she is focusing in cosmetic dentistry.
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 J HopkinsGDC: 59679
Dr J Hopkins
BDS Lond 1984GDC: 59679
Mr Hopkins qualified at University of London and has practiced at Leigh Dental Centre for over 30 years. He has a very loyal patient base some of whose 4th generation family members are now seeing John.
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 Gurinder Kang
Dr Gurinder Kang
Medical degree from Kings College London
Dr Gurinder Kang was born and raised in California and moved to the UK 5 years ago.She started her path in medicine by receiving her Bachelor’s degree in physiology and anatomy at California State University. Thereafter, went to pursue her Master’s degree, in Cancer medicine at Kings college London and finished her education by completing her medical degree in medicine.Over the past few years she has taken a key interest in facial aesthetics and is proficient in providing treatment for patients who desire the perfect look for them. When she is not practicing facial aesthetics, She is a full-time doctor at Southend Hospital.
Amar
Amar
Dentistry (Leeds 2011) and Medicine (Bart’s & the London 2017)
Amar joins Leigh Dental Centre accepting referrals for challenging and complex surgical cases. Following a period of training in Melbourne, Australia, he has since returned to East London and Essex climbing the career ladder in pursuit of becoming a head and neck surgeon. Amar is dual-qualified in Dentistry (Leeds 2011) and Medicine (Bart’s & the London 2017), now undertaking his formal surgical training in the East of England Deanery. Amar has a reputation for putting the most nervous patients at ease with his easy, friendly manner. With an interest in improving patient experience and treatment options, he is ready to incorporate sedation and dental implants into his clinical practice. Away from dentistry, Amar loves to support his beloved West Ham F.C or if time allows push himself on a mammoth cycle ride!
Reception Team
Alison Condon
Sarah Davies
Dental Hygienists
Sophia LucasGDC: 260841
Lauren MooreGDC: 284521
Dental Nurses
Tia O'ConnellGDC: 293025
Sophie DawsonGDC: 279885
Sarah FineganGDC: 182963
Clare FlemmingGDC: 127250
Karen JonesGDC: 127244
Trainee Dental Nurses
Hannah Woodcock
Georgi Desborough
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We provide a range of cosmetic dentistry services to transform your smile. We help patients of all ages to smile with confidence again.
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