Award Winning Dentistry In Reading

Dr Marina Spanaki (GDC: 78792)

MSC (Lon) in Endodontics

Marina completed her MSc in Endodontics at Guys Hospital, London in 2003. Since then her practice has focused purely in Endodontics and Marina is considered one of the best in Berkshire. Endodontics is the field of dentistry dedicated to root canal therapy.

Marina is able to tackle the most complex root canal cases with skill and care using all the latest technologies including the use of a dental microscope. Root canal therapy considered simpler, can also be referred to her if a patient want the highest possible success rate due to the time, materials and skill Marina will offer.

Dr Farhan Janjua (GDC: 150106)

BDS, MFDS, MClinDent Prosthodontics, M Prostho (RCS Eng)

Farhan graduated from Manchester University in 2008.

He has since undertaken further post- graduate training for 4 years between 2015-2019 at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, specialising in Prosthodontics.

He has a keen interest in digital dentistry and its uses in crown preparation, bridgework, implant placement and invisible braces and the technology supporting it.

Patients always remark on Farhan’s gentleness and compassion and his superb knowledge of his field of interest.

He is an enthusiastic sportsman and enjoys playing football and cycling in his spare time as well as looking after his honeybees.

I qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 2002 and went on to complete my training as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Kingston and St. Georges Hospitals. During my various postings was awarded The Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons, England. Furthermore, I have worked in both primary and secondary care and joined Kings College Hospital as a Specialty Doctor in Acute Dental Care.

Having had experience of such a wide array of the dental field, I found it most rewarding when having the opportunity to help patients who had fear or phobias. This led me to my postgraduate training in Intra-Venous/Oral/Inhalation (gas and air) sedation at the Eastman Dental Institute, where I now teach postgraduate dentists in this field.

I am currently a Clinical Lecturer in Conscious Sedation at The Royal London Hospital and provide general dentistry and oral surgery under la +/- Conscious Sedation on the other days. In addition to my formal training, I have trained in acupuncture for the head and neck region and obtained a Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis.
I help our more nervous patients with conscious sedation.

Dr Pritesh Patel graduated from the University of Brimingham in 2011 with a degree in dental surgery.

He has a keen focus on cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry with a main interest in providing minimally invasive treatments such as smile make overs and Invisalign aligner teeth straightening. To this end he has completed numerous courses to help him learn the latest and most advanced techniques being used in modern day dentistry. He is also working towards shortly completing his postgraduate diploma in this field.

In addition to working in practice, Pritesh also spends his time as a clinical demonstrator involved in the teaching of the latest composite bonding techniques to fellow dentists

To Pritesh every patient is without a doubt an individual and he always likes to spend his time to get to know them to truly understand what they want to achieve. His kind and caring nature will help to put you at ease from the very first meeting.

In his spare time, Pritesh enjoys traveling and spending some time relaxing out on the golf course.

Dr Radha Sisodia (GDC: 252278)

Radha Graduated from Barts and the Royal London Hospital with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2014.

She has worked in private general practice since then striving to achieve excellence in all forms of general and cosmetic dentistry with particular focus on prevention and minimally invasive treatment.

She is a certified provider of Invisalign, the leading clear aligner system, Fixed Orthodontic Fastbraces and Inman Aligner, a short-term adult orthodontic system.

Over the past years her interest in combining Adult orthodontics with Cosmetic and Restorative treatment, has grown, leading her to complete post graduate courses in Advanced Smile Design.

She has been awarded a Certificate in Implantology following a one year post graduate training course with VSS Academy, in 2017.

For the last 3 years, she has been providing Dermal Fillers and Anti-Wrinkle Treatment. She aims to soften the ageing process, enhance ones features and beauty, whilst maintaining a revitalised, natural appearance.

Radha’s warm and gentle manner, shines through from the first consultation. Her passion for dentistry, continues to grow, as she builds her knowledge with continual post graduate qualifications and training.

Building strong, professional and trusting relationships with all her patients, comes naturally to her, and is an aspect of dentistry she most enjoys and respects. Her approach to patient care is founded on evidence-based dentistry, patient trust, clinical perfection and professional excellence.

In her down time, she practices Yoga and mindfulness, and recently has started training in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. She is always planning her next adventure abroad where her backpack is never short of snacks and a good book.

BDS (2015 Sheffield) GDC 259807

Abi graduated in 2015 from The University of Sheffield with a Bachelors in Dental surgery.

After graduating Abi untook additional qualifications/courses with industry leading dentists, learning the new innovative techniques to be able to provide her patients with the most minimally invasive and preventative dentistry possible.

Abi believes every patient deserves the best possible care and so strives to make sure that every patient has a personalised treatment plan aimed at their needs.

One of Abi’s dental passions is to provide emergency dental treatments in third world countries. So far she has completed 6 trips – Ecuador multiple times & Peru. With more trips planned.

Dr Nigel Cheung graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2013 after completing his Biomedical Science degree with honours in 2009

His approach is simple, to provide the best care possible in a relaxed manner with the most minimally invasive intervention.

Since qualification, he has been heavily immersed in postgraduate training, continually keeping up to date with the most contemporaneous materials and techniques.

Nigel has a keen interest in cosmetic restorative dentistry and orthodontics. Dr Cheung’s achievements include a year long post graduate certification course in Orthodontics and “Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry”. Currently, he is undertaking further extensive and expert training in dental implants .

His main interests lie with using invisible cosmetic braces systems such as the Invisalign Aligners, completed with minimally invasive cosmetic treatment such as whitening and cosmetic bonding. Nigel is friendly with his patients and they find his manner calming and attentive.

Outside of dentistry he enjoys keeping fit with football and martial arts. He also works within the digital marketing field.

Daniela has worked within customer service for 10 years and her caring nature always puts patients and members of the team at ease.

Daniela enjoys working at Reading Smiles because she is passionate about providing different dental services to increase patient confidence. She loves seeing how delighted patients are with results.

In her free time, Daniela spends time with her 3 boys and husband and enjoys staying active at the gym. 

With a wealth of customer service skills, Sarah enjoys supporting patients through their smile journeys. 

Sarah loves working at Reading Smiles because she takes pride in the fact that the practice is recognised as a diamond provider for Invisalign.

Sarah finds it incredibly rewarding to see how patients’ confidence improves after finishing the various dental treatments.

In her free time, Sarah loves going to her yoga class and visiting different restaurants.

Kitty has a huge amount of experience in customer service and dentistry. 

Kitty enjoys working at Reading Smiles because she loves getting to know patients and to provide support through treatments such Invisalign braces, dental implants, teeth straightening and smile makeovers.

Kitty’s role means she takes care of the team as well as patients. She is approachable, understanding and always ready to support patients and colleagues.

In Kitty’s free time, she enjoys meals out as well as seeing friends and family. 

Mario is originally from Puglia, Italy and has lived in the UK for 6 years. 

Mario enjoys meeting new people and ensuring they have the best experience at Reading Smiles. He loves helping patients through their smile journey treatments which might include teeth straightening, dental implants or a smile makeover. 

In his free time, Mario enjoys seeing friends, dining out and spending time with his niece.

Arletta enjoys working as part of the supportive and close knit team at Reading Smiles. 

She particularly loves helping patients on their new smile journeys by ensuring that they have a good understanding about the different dental treatments. 

In her free time, Arletta likes to spend time with friends and family. 

Yanna is currently studying Business Management at university. She enjoys learning new things at Reading Smiles every day.

Yanna loves working at Reading Smiles and takes pride in offering the best customer service that she can. 

In her free time, Yanna either studies or enjoys spending time with her friends and family. 

Millie takes pride in her accuracy and reliability to ensure patients get the best possible service. 

Millie enjoys the friendly environment and positive atmosphere at Reading Smiles. She loves building a relationship with patients as they undergo different dental treatments such as Invisalign braces, teeth whitening, dental implants and teeth bonding. 

Yanna loves working at Reading Smiles and takes pride in offering the best customer service that she can. 

In her free time, Yanna either studies or enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Kabita Gurung (GDC: 26696)

Kabita joined the reading smiles team in 2018.

She qualified as a registered dental nurse in 2016 and is currently studying towards a Dental radiography qualification.

Kabita has previous experience of working in a specialist orthodontic practice so has an excellent knowledge of our orthodontic treatments here at the practice. 

In her spare time Kabita enjoys seeing friends and going to the movies.

Kausila has enjoyed working in dentistry for 5 years. She finds the role of dental nurse at Reading Smiles very rewarding and loves working as part of the supportive team. 

Kausila particularly enjoys the variety of work within different treatments such as teeth straightening, dental implants, teeth whitening and veneers.

Outside of work, Kausila enjoys staying fit, cooking and eating out with friends.

GDC number: 269201 

Biba qualified as a dental nurse in 2017. She enjoys working at Reading Smiles because the days are so varied. 

Biba finds the specialist areas of dentistry such as dental implants, orthodontics and endodontics fascinating.

In her free time, she loves cooking and going for walks.

Tharuka enjoys working as part of the team and is learning a lot whilst training to be a dental nurse at Reading Smiles. 

When Tharuka isn’t working she enjoys watching films and meeting friends.