Award Winning Dentistry In Reading

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.

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.

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.

Dayle Greenfield (GDC: 202793)

Dayle qualified from Kings College Hospital in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, achieving the Professionalism award on completion.

Recently short listed for Best Therapist 2017 by The Oral Health Awards, Dayle is constantly attending lectures and courses to deliver the very best restorative and preventative dentistry.

Dayle has a special interest in preventative and minimally invasive dentistry, dealing with anxious patients and children on a regular basis. His laid back personality and easy going nature tends to put people at ease during treatments.

His biggest interests are American football, playing and coaching in the U.K and Internationally.

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.

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.

Dani has a vast amount of customer facing experience and understands the importance of providing exceptional customer service. She is a bubbly, enthusiastic and truly believe Reading Smiles can offer patients the best dental care and customer service.

Dani is able to put patients at ease regarding their treatment plan and ensure they fully understand their options and next steps.

Dani loves meeting new patients and enjoy building good positive relationships with them. Dani’s ethos is Positivity is key, ‘One team one dream’

Outside of work Dani enjoys going on woodland adventures with her husband and three son’s. She enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym regularly and enjoy socialising with friends over brunch.

Rebecca Leonard (GDC 134954)

 RDN, Dip Orth (Warwick) – Orthodontic Therapist

 Rebecca has a passion for Orthodontics, having worked in this area of dentistry for over 17 years. Rebecca qualified from Warwick University in 2009, on the first Orthodontic Therapy Course held at Warwick. Since qualifying, Rebecca has worked with both children and adults, using various types of Orthodontic appliances.

 Now part of the Reading Smiles team, Rebecca is working alongside Dr. Hanel to achieve a positive patient journey and great results.

 In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family. Rebecca also loves to read, and going to brunch!

Jemma Daniels (GDC: 250388)

Jemma is our clinical manager at Reading Smiles. She started her career in dental nursing in 2012. Jemma is a highly organised and extremely knowledgeable dental nurse who has now taken a step into management. Jemma enjoys working with all the staff at Reading Smiles and helping other team members with training to further their careers. She creates a warm, calm and professional environment. Jemma has also worked closely alongside Dr Hanel, so her knowledge on Invisalign is outstanding.

Jemma takes on all the keys tasks of a clinical manager, she is in charge of all stock control and supervising the dental nurses at the practice. She also organises the day-to-day running of all clinical aspects of the practice and ensures we are kept up to date with all legislation and CQC requirements. Jemma is an asset to Reading smiles, both the team and the patients love Jemma! 

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her partner and has recently started creating her own range of home-made soap and body products.

Devi recently joined Reading Smiles as one of our full time patient care co-ordinators. Devi loves the diversity of her job. She is a kind and very approachable person with a warm personality.

Devi demonstrates excellent customer service, she aims to provide all our patients a unique experience at Reading smiles, creating a warm and friendly environment and making our patents feel welcomed and valued.

In her spare time Devi enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the gym and enjoy cooking.

Rhian is one of our trainee dental nurses and is working towards her qualification in dental nursing.

Rhian is a warm hearted person who strives for perfection in all that she does. She has a strong NHS back ground and after many years’ experience working for National Health Service she has decided to join the private sector. Rhian’s aim to provide 5 star patient care at all times!

Rhian loves to travel and explore new places, she has recently returned from a year in Australia. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family in her spare time.

Skye

Skye is one of our trainee dental nurses at Reading Smiles

Skye’s has always worked in hospitality and has a strong customer focused background. She loves helping people and gets great enjoyment out of assisting the public.

She has a warm and friendly manner. She particularly enjoys assisting Dr Hanel with Smile makeovers at the practice, she gets great satisfaction when she sees how happy patients are with their new smile .Skye is keen to pursue a career in dentistry, she feel that working towards her dental nursing diploma is just the tip of the iceberg!

Skye is an active person, she enjoys going to the gym and has recently joined a local netball team. She also has a passion for animals and volunteers at a farm with their annual lambing season.