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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We offer online booking for new and existing patients.
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Efficient and effective.
Hygienist visit
I had an appointment with Lauren who I thought was very helpful/caring and did a fantastic job.
Check Up
I felt the cost was top heavy for a check up.
Hygienist visit
My first visit - I was very pleased with the information, advice and service that I received today.
Check Up
Excellent service all round. Thank you.
Thorough and competent
Appointment on time, treatment as expected - thorough and competent.
Excellent dentist
Shameem is an excellent dentist and always does her utmost to communicate clearly with me and my children and puts…
Check Up
My first appointment with Dr Shah after transferring on Brant's retirement. It was good that he took the time to…
Invisalign
I have visited Leigh Dental Centre numerous times over the last couple of months for Invisalign appointments and I have…
I can't thank you enough
Never have been to a Hygienist before and having been unable to see my usual dentist to have plaque removed,…
Efficient, friendly
Efficient, friendly, and professional- what more can you ask for?
Check Up
Recommend this practice.
Check Up
My usual dentist at this practice has retired and I was a little nervous about receiving treatment from a new…
Exceptional
As ever, a professional, courteous and caring service. Exceptional!
Filling
Unfortunately I am always nervous to visit the dentist but Mr Hopkins always does a good job and the end…
A superb surgery
I find Leigh Dental Centre excellent. from the appointment system to Covid measures I think they have it covered with…
Treatment
The fact that we travel two hours each way from Suffolk says it all, we would rather do that than…
Check Up
The staff are very welcoming, and friendly. The surgery is clean and modern. I feel I can always discuss any…
Excellent
My visit to both the Hygienist and my Dentist was excellent. My Hygienist explained and advised on my gums. She…
Hygienist visit
Excellent service.
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.
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.
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