LOCATION
Shirley Park Dental

357 Addiscombe Road
Croydon
CR0 7LG

Smile 4 U

10 Belmont Parade
Chislehurst
BR7 6AN

Meet The Team
Meet The Team

Our Team

 

Meet our team of friendly private and NHS dental professionals in Chislehurst

Dr. Mori Shahid

Clinical Director & Principal
BSc; MSc (Canada); BDS (Sheffield); MFDS RCS (Eng)
GDC No. 212351

Smile 4 U’s clinical director and practice principal, Morvarid (Mori) qualified from Sheffield Dental Institute in 2011 and subsequently gained membership of the faculty of dental surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Since then she has continued to further her studies in post-graduate education, and successfully completing the Diploma in Implantology at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute at UCL.

Mori enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and her relaxed and gentle manner makes her ideally suited to complex cases. She takes a special interest in dental implants, having trained in the latest techniques at Eastman, including immediate implant placement using CT-guided surgical stents.

Mori has accreditation/membership with the following organisations:

  • British Dental Association
  • General Dental Council
  • Member of the joint dental faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons
  • Invisalign certified practitioner

Outside of dentistry, Mori’s work in genetics and research has been published numerous times in a renowned scientific journal.

Dr. Mori Shahid

Maryam Shahid

Practice Manager:
MBA ( strategic management )
GDC: 297671

Maryam holds an MBA in applies her skills in Dental Practice Management and brings over 18 years of extensive business management experience to our team. As a CQC-registered practice manager, Maryam is deeply committed to realizing Smile 4 U's vision and values while aligning with GDC principles.

In her pivotal role, Maryam is responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives, cultivating a cohesive and welcoming team, and consistently delivering the highest level of customer service. Her unwavering dedication ensures that every patient's journey is marked by a seamless and friendly experience.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Maryam finds joy in spending quality time with her family, exploring new destinations through travel, and enjoying social interactions with her friends.

Maryam Shahid

Dr. Mathumitha Thirukethwaran

Associate Dentist
BDS (Hons); MFDS RCS (Edin)
GDC No. 251114

Mathu qualified in 2014 from King’s College London with Honours, before going on to complete a year of dental foundation training in Beckenham, gaining a firm foundation in high-quality aesthetic dentistry. A year of postgraduate training followed at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, giving Mathu extensive experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as management of anxious patients under sedation.

Mathu’s relaxed, friendly approach makes her patients feel at ease in the chair. She tailors her treatment plans to meet individual dental needs, and ensures excellent standards with minimally invasive techniques. Mathu has a special interest in the aesthetic skills required for composite restorations and tooth whitening, and plans to undergo further postgraduate training in advanced aesthetic dentistry (3D smile design).

Mathu Thinketheeswaran

Dr Furqan Ali

Dentist
(BDS Hons London 2009)
GDC number: 186426

Dr. Ali completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours (BDS) from the Royal London Dental Hospital . Following a year completing foundation training in London, Dr. Ali has continued to work in General Practice, with experience in treating a variety of patients, including sedated patients.
Dr. Ali has a passion for performing minimally invasive aesthetic treatments such as tooth coloured fillings and crowns, as well as a keen interest in endodontics. He is a certified Invisalign Practitioner and will be looking to attend further courses in future in order to provide his patients more advanced options.

Away from dentistry Dr. Ali has an interest in Travel, Food, Cinema, Sport and more importantly, surviving against his 3 young children!

Dr Furqan Ali

Dr Anisha Desai

Dentist
( BDS Cardiff University 2018 )
GDC Number 278442

Anisha graduated from Cardiff University in 2018. She undertook her foundation year in Oxfordshire, before proceeding to work as a general dental practitioner in Northamptonshire. She then relocated to London and joined the practice in 2023. 

Anisha enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and continues to attend courses to further develop and enhance these skills. She has an approachable and friendly style and strives to make every dental visit a positive and enjoyable experience.

In her spare time, Anisha enjoys spending her time in the great outdoors, exploring new places through travel, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Dr Anisha Desai

Dr Richard Goulart

General Dentist - Special Interest in Orthodontics
GDC No: 218447

Dr Richard Goulart qualified in dentistry from the University of Pontificia Uiversidade Catalocia de Campina in Brazil in 1986. For the first part of his career path, he practised dentistry in Sao Paulo of Brazil and in Lisbon of Portugal, gaining knowledge and experience in his special field of interest, orthodontics. He then moved to live and work in the UK and in the last 20 years of his professional life, he has been exclusively working in orthodontic dentistry for adults and children. He has vast knowledge and experience in providing conventional orthodontic braces and the new short-term orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign and other clear aligner systems such as SureSmile. He is currently accredited as Platinum Elite provider of Invisalign.

Dr Goulart keeps himself well up to date with latest developments and technologies in the field of orthodontic dentistry by regularly attending courses and maintaining his knowledge through Continued Professional Development. He is a very strong believer in the least invasive techniques and methods for orthodontic treatments.

He is a well-spoken and mild-mannered person that connects well with his patients. He listens well to his patients' concerns and works hard to address them while having their best interest in mind. He believes that a functional and a beautiful smile, not only has a strong impact in maintaining a good oral health, but it also contributes enormously to one’s confidence in everyday life, both socially and professionally.

Dr Richard Goulart

Dr. Klaudia Cieslak

( BDS Lek Dent Lodz Poland 2016)
GDC no:- 286823

Klaudia joined the practice in late 2021, after working in both private and NHS practices in the UK and in Poland.

She has a particular interest in restorative dentistry and enjoys working with

patients to help them achieve their aims, improve their smile and boost

self-confidence. She believes it is vitally important to convey an enthusiastic,

friendly and relaxed attitude and she prides himself in making nervous

patients feel at ease. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, hiking and spending time with her family.

Dr. Klaudia Cieslak

Vahida Master

Hygienist
( Dental Hygienist & Dental Therapist )
GDC No. 287747

Vahida is passionate about dentistry and has keen interest in treating gum disease. She works with associates as a team and discuss the best treatments in best interest of patients. Vahida cares about all of her patients and gives best treatment and advise for better oral health. When she is not working, she loves to travel.

Vahida Master

Fathima Ria Iqbal

Dental Therapist and Hygienist
( BDS (India), MSc Public Health & Community Wellbeing (UK) )
GDC No. 307705

Her gentle approach and friendly demeanor puts nervous patients at ease.

She uses latest techniques and knowledge to provide high quality dental care.

Passionate about educating and assisting her patients in improving their oral hygiene, preventing gum disease and increasing the longevity of their teeth.

She also provides treatment for Periodontal Disease and stain removal procedure

In her downtime she enjoys travelling and movies.

Fathima Ria Iqbal

Dr Hasan Chishti

BDS University of Plymouth 2022
GDC No. 302418

Hasan is a dedicated general dentist at Smile 4 U, with a preventive and minimally invasive approach to dentistry. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Plymouth, graduating with Honours, and then went on further to undertake a Foundation year in Kent. He is passionate about functional, restorative and aesthetic dentistry and is committed to providing the highest quality care, within a multifaceted team. Outside of work, he enjoys boxing, portrait oil painting, and embarking on further courses to help patients achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.

Dr Hasan Chishti

Tracey Walker

Hygienist
GDC No. 5599

Tracey studied dental hygiene at Dundee Dental Hospital. She has been a registered dental hygienist since December 1999. With a background in dental nursing and over 10 years of hygienist experience, she brings many skills to Smile 4 U.

She has a special interest in stain removal with the latest airflow techniques and brings the brightest smiles to our patients' faces.

Tracey Walker

Yasin Vadasaria

Front Office / Admin / Operations Manager
( BA Hons Hospitality Management )

Yasin joined the Smile4u  reception team in 2021, Coming from a hospitality background. Yasin brings with him 10 years of customer service experience  and enjoys meeting the patients and building rapport with them.

Yasin has progressed during his time at Smile4u Dental Clinic, He has taken charge of many admin responsibilities within the team. Yasin works closely with all the dentists so is always able to lend a hand to his colleagues whenever needed.

Yasin is keen to continue developing his knowledge in dental industry and assisting with the patient journey.

In his free time Yasin enjoys playing cricket and going on city breaks with friends.

Yasin Vadasaria

Ola

Receptionist/Admin

Ola is an experienced team member with over 12 years of experience. She is experienced in dealing with patients in a pleasant and professional manner. Ola is very keen in what she does and always trying her best to satisfy the patient needs.

Dr Ayesha Ashraf BDS
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“The dentist was very kind and relaxed and put me and my mum at ease! What I really liked about the clinic is that they take time to get to know you and not just treat you as a patient.”

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