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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A consummate professional
A warm welcome from the reception staff, dentist Dr S. Nabi is a consummate professional. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, insightful and caring.…

Leigh Dental Centre
Good, efficient, friendly, service.

Filling
I received a filling which the Dentist was able to do without an injection at my request.

Treatment for painful tooth
Excellent.

Excellent level of communication
Everything was fine. Friendly staff. Clean environment. Excellent level of communication.

Fantastic service
I had the invisagline with Mr Shah and Iâm so pleased with the results. He is so professional and caring…

Very satisfied
Very satisfied with treatment.

Recent appointment
All ok.

Cosmetic procedure
My appointment provided me with exactly what I asked for and the results are excellent. Very professional pleasant experience and…

Always greet me with a smile
All staff always greet me with a smile and always take into account that Iâm a very nervous patient.

Exam to determine source of pain
At short notice I received prompt professional and direct service. I recommend this surgery.

A superb professional
Dr Nabi is a superb professional. Carried out an extensive review of my mouth and teeth and showed me clear…

Very relaxing
Our visit to meet our new dentist Shameem was very relaxing and professional as we did feel concern after having…

Very prompt service
As always a very prompt service with almost no waiting time. The dentist & assistant are always very pleasant and…

Excellent!
Excellent! Friendly, professional and answered all my questions.

Very happy
New dentist and new hygienist, both were excellent. Very happy with appointments.

Went above and beyond
I found after my recent visit to the dentists that the dentist, dental nurse and reception staff, went above and…

Polite and friendly
As this was my first visit since the retirement of Mr Hodgkins, I found my new dentist to be professional,…

Good visit
Good visit with new dentist, very informative and useful.

Works her magic
Fabulous Shabeem Nabi works her magic as always. Complete faith in what she is talking to me about what she…

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 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 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

Find a reason to smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
We provide a range of cosmetic dentistry services to transform your smile. We help patients of all ages to smile with confidence again.
Cosmetic Treatments