Our Dental Team

Dr Adeeba Ansari

| Dentist | GDC no: 261976

BDS 2007 and ORE 2016

Dr Adeeba graduated as a dentist from the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine in 2007. She received the “Best Graduate” award and was chosen for a 3-month scholarship at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden where she studied on the Linnaeus – Palme programme. Adeeba was awarded 7 distinctions whilst on her 4 years bachelors programme, receiving a gold medal in the final year.

After graduating, Adeeba worked as a clinical demonstrator at the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine and at a private practice. She did her ORE exam in 2016, then worked in dental care in Falkirk and Swalecliffe before joining Total Dentalcare.

She has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics, and plans to do a masters in facial aesthetics.

In her personal life, Adeeba enjoys spending time with her family, baking and singing.

Mrs Shilpa Mhatre

| Dentist | GDC no: 255663

BDS Mumbai 2002, ORE 2014

Dr Shilpa qualified in Mumbai, India, in 2002. She went on to work in a private practice in Virar, Mumbai until she moved to the UK in 2008. In 2014, Shilpa gained her Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) and worked in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, until joining the Total Dentalcare team in November 2016.

Shilpa’s special interests are General Dentistry, Root Canal Treatments and Cosmetic Dentistry. Outside of work, Shilpa has a busy family life and enjoys swimming, cycling and dancing.

Dr. Bilal Ansari

| Dentist | GDC no: 172202

BDS, FCPS

Dr Bilal graduated from de’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore in 2003. He then completed 1 year house officer training in different disciplines of dentistry. In 2005 he underwent 4 years full-time Post Graduate residency training in Operative Dentistry from Aga Khan University, accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation, which resulted in achieving Fellow of College of Physicians & Surgeons, Operative Dentistry, Pakistan, equivalent to a British Master’s Degree.

In 2008 he cleared the International Qualifying Exam for UK, progressing to become Instructor in Operative Dentistry, then Assistant Professor and Head of Dept in Operative Dentistry from Ziauddin University, Pakistan.

From 2012 Bilal has worked in NHS and Private practices in Scotland and England. He has a special interest in Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, including teeth alignment and facial aesthetics (Botox/Fillers He routinely treats patients with single visit restorations using CAD/CAM technology.

Outside dentistry, he enjoys photography, squash, sailing and spending time with his family.

Dr. Stephanie Docherty

| Dentist | GDC no: 250993

BDS Newcastle University 2014

Dr Stephanie qualified from Newcastle University in the UK in 2014.

She then went on to do a postgraduate certification in aesthetic dentistry in London.

Stephanie recently moved to Folkestone and joined the team at Total Dentalcare.

She has a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics and root canal treatment.

In her spare time, Stephanie likes to cycle, read and try new restaurants.

Dr. Arathi Prakash

| Dentist | GDC no: 176073

BDS 2009. Bangalore 2005

Arathi is originally from India and qualified in 2004. She has an interest in orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. Arathi qualified at Rajiv Gandhi University in Bangalore in 2004 and worked as an intern in a dental hospital there before moving to the UK in 2006.

After passing her entry examinations and gaining registration with the UK’s General Dental Council. Arathi took up a post in the local area in 2009.

Although she practises general dentistry. Arathi also has an interest in minor adult orthodontics and is an accredited provider of the Inman Aligner adult brace system.

She is committed to her own postgraduate training and in 2012 completed a one-year course in contemporary restoration and cosmetic dentistry with Smile Concepts at the National Aesthetic and Implant Training Institute.

Arathi has a very calming presence in the dental surgery and is particularly good at helping nervous patients to overcome their worries.

Arathi Prakash, Dentist, Total Dental Care