OUR STAFF
Your Dental Professionals - Here to Serve You
DR. SHAAM SHAMSI
Clinical Director
BDS (Lond), LDS RCS (Eng), FCGDent, FFDT RCS (Ed), MFGDP RCS, PGCTLCP,
FGDP Pg Cert Appr, Pg Cert BAIRD, Dip Med Eths & Law
Shaam qualified from the Royal London in 1994 and is the Principal / Clinical Director of Horizons Dental Centre.
As a former lecturer in the restorative department at Manchester Dental School teaching final year students, he continues to instil this ethos of learning in his current practice.
Shaam has also been involved with Vocational Training since 2001, teaching and mentoring new graduates in practice. In 2008, he was appointed to the post of Training Programme Director in Midlands & East running one of the training schemes at Stafford & Stoke Hospitals. Shaam sits on the Local Dental Committee panel in North Staffordshire and is also involved in examining. He is a former examiner for the Faculty’s MJDF examination and currently examines for Overseas Registration examination in London as well as the Royal College of Surgeon's LDS examination. He has clinically mentored GDPs who have had FTP allegations brought against them. In 2006, he acquired a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ethics and Law and has worked as a Clinical panellist for the GDC’s Dental Complaints Service. He enjoys General Dentistry in particular the field of Implant Dentistry.
He enjoys lecturing especially internationally where has been invited by many overseas institutions to present on the MJDF and the ORE. His affiliation with the GDC involved sitting as a panellist for the Fitness to Practice procedures adjudicating matters on clinical and professional misconduct. His other roles include Specialist Advisor to the CQC and Board member for Dental Protection Society. Outside dentistry he enjoys sport, travelling, attending the gym and spending time with his wife and 3 children.
In the summer of 2021, due to his passion for the Medico-Legal side of Dentistry, Shaam set up the first ever PG Cert in Dental Risk Mitigation with a colleague which has received significant interest from colleagues in the profession.
GET TO KNOW US
Our Team of Qualified Health Care Providers
Dealing with health issues can be a difficult situation. You shouldn’t have to go it alone. The HORIZONS DENTAL CENTRE team of certified, highly skilled, and experienced care providers always has our patients’ best interests and wellbeing at heart. Meet the faces that are running our Dental Center, and schedule an appointment today.
OUR DENTISTS
DR. RABIA SALAH-UD-DIN
GDC NO 281257
BDSÂ UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTANÂ 2005,
MPHILÂ UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTERÂ 2016
General Dentist
Rabia joined the practice in September 2019 having completed her MPhil in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester in 2016.
She has a calm, warm and reassuring attitude to her patient management and has become a valuable member of the team.
Rabia works mainly in the morning sessions at the practice as she is married and has 2 young children. Outside Dentistry she has a passion for meeting friends and travelling, and above all cooking exquisite dishes.
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DR.GURPREET BHARAJ
GDC NO 268476
DMD CLUJ-NAPOCA 2016
BMEDSCI (HONS)
General Dentist
Gurpreet is a warm and welcoming dentist who loves to make every patient feel comfortable. Having completed his undergraduate training in Romania, he worked for 5 years in the West Midlands before joining Horizons.Â
His aim is to change people’s perspective of dentistry to one which is pleasant and enjoyable and he will go above and beyond to do this, tailoring his approach to each individuals needs.
Gurpreet has a special interest in Dental Implantology and will be happy to discuss your needs with you.
In his spare time Gurpreet loves to travel, is very disciplined in his fitness and is an avid supporter of Manchester United Football club.
He looks forward to meeting you all!
DR. LALITHA CHERUVU
GDC NO 303166
DR MED DENT UNI OF DEBRECEN
General Dentist
Lalitha is a dedicated dentist (DMD) earned in 2022 in Hungary, combines interests in aesthetic dentistry, advanced training in complex surgical extractions and mini smile makeovers using composite bonding. After honing her skills through the foundation training in the Birmingham Black Country scheme and specialised courses, she offers personalised, patient-centred care that enhances both the appearance and function of smiles. Growing up in Staffordshire, Lalitha takes pride in serving her local community, crafting bespoke treatment plans to ensure comfort and quality outcomes, fostering lasting relationships with her patients to make each visit positive and collaborative. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys the arts, hiking, yoga, and spending time with loved ones..
