The Practice

1. My qualifications and experience

I have over 12 years experience as a General dentist. I started my career as a Resident Surgeon in an Oncology Institute in the Oral Surgery Department. I have worked in multiple practices in and around London before embarking on practice ownership at Cherry Trees Dental.

My treatments options are focused on preventive and minimally invasive dentistry, keeping patients best interest in mind.

I completed my BDS in 2002. I completed Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2015. BDS (Lon) 2002.

2. Favourite part of the job

If I had to pick one, seeing a patient pain-free and satisfied at the end of a treatment makes my day.

3. What would patients say about me ….

‘Calming’ and ‘Gentle’ are two of the common compliments I usually receive from my patients.

4. When I’m not at work, I like to….

Spend time with my family – my son, my husband and our new puppy Zeus. Weekends usually involve watching cricket matches that my son plays.

5. Hidden talent …

According to my family & friends, I am a good cook and baker. My son keeps encouraging me to take part in the Great British Bake off. Maybe someday!

6. My favourite part of Leighton Buzzard is…

New to the area, but really like Linslade. Also, the Bluebell woods. I look forward to more nice walks and enjoying the blue carpet on the ground.

1. My qualifications and experience

Having graduated from Guys Dental Hospital in 1998 I’ve worked in general practice for 23 years. BDS (Lon) 1998 GDC: 74938

2. Favourite part of the job

Definitely the sense of satisfaction from a patient who starts unhappy with their dental health and appearance and finished with the knowledge and desire to keep their now restored and stablilised dentition, healthy and something to be satisfied about.

3. What would patients say about me ….

Possibly ‘have I seen you somewhere before?’ See next question …

4. When I’m not at work, I like to….

I’m the minister of a large local church that is full of people of all ages.

5. Hidden talent

Scoring ‘strikes’ at the Cherry trees Christmas Ten pin competition whilst playing blind, and backwards.

6. My favourite part of Leighton Buzzard is…

Running the paths of the river, canal, woods and sand pits.

1. My qualifications and experience

Mitesh qualified with a distinction from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2009 and two years later, received a diploma of Membership from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. BDS (Lon) MFDS RCS Ed PgCert (Rest)

Mitesh has completed a year-long course in advanced cosmetic dentistry. He has a keen interest in teeth straightening and composite bonding and is therefore Invisalign and Smilefast accredited. Mitesh is a long-standing member of the team since January 2012.

He is passionate about his dentistry and takes time to provide you the best care in a gentle and caring manner.

2. Favourite part of the job

Meeting and developing relationships with people, relieving their pain, improving their oral health and giving them the confident smiles they desire!

3. What would patients say about me ….

I hope they would say, kind, approachable, excellent clinician with good communication and interpersonal skills, who is always able to put a smile on our faces.

4. When I’m not at work, I like to….

Travel, play and watch football and socialise with friends and family.

5. Hidden talent …

Good runner, training for a charity marathon.

6. My favourite part of Leighton Buzzard is…

My favourite parts would have to be the lovely parks and the canals

1. My qualifications and experience

I graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2004 and passed the MJDF examination at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2007. I then pursued further post- graduate training and experience in periodontology completing a MClinDent in Periodontology as well as obtaining accreditation by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London in 2011. I was then successful in passing the specialist entry exams at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and was entered on the GDC specialist list for Periodontology.

2. Favourite part of the job

Helping patients achieve a healthy, pain-free mouth

3. What would patients say about me ….

I would hope they say I’m passionate about my job and enjoy doing what I do

4. When I’m not at work, I like to….

Spend time with my family and go for walks

5. Hidden talent

I have been told I bake the best sticky toffee pudding (don’t tell Jamie Oliver)

6. My favourite part of Leighton Buzzard is …

Going for long walks in Rushmere Park and along the Grand Union canal

Qualifications:
BDS, MSc (Imp Dent), AssocFCGDent (UK) Stat Exam (UK)
GDC No: 102497

Dr. Bhatia has completed his initial dental education (BDS) in 1995 and his MSc (Implantology) in 2011. He has been placing and restoring implants since 2001 and his work is exclusively limited to Implantology.

He is a registered dentist with the GDC (UK) and also a member of the ITI (international team of oral Implantologist – Switzerland), the ICOI (international congress of oral Implantologist – USA) and a full member of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (Royal College of Surgeons-UK)

Dr Bhatia’s special interest is Dental Implantology. He has completed his Diploma (2009) and Masters (2011) in the same from the University of Central Lancashire (Preston – UK), where he currently teaches.

In addition, he has attended various courses nationally and internationally including the Masters course in Bone grafting and Sinus lift from the University of Bern (Switzerland).

Dr Bhatia is one of only a few dental surgeons to hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Implant dentistry. He has placed and restored many implants from the straightforward to more complex cases.

His other interest away from dentistry includes travelling, golf and swimming. He is also involved in alternative healing and is a trained Reiki Master.