Meet The Ascot Dental Team

Dr. Dharmesh Barot

BDS (Hons) Lond MFDS MJDF RCS (Eng) PGCDME GDC: 86059

Dr Barot graduated from Kings College London with a BDS Honours, being awarded multiple School Prizes, Distinctions, Merits and Scholarships along the way. His education culminated in being awarded the University of London’s Gold Medal Award; awarded to the best academic and clinical Dentist in the whole of London that year. Since then he has also carried out a certificate in Implant Dentistry and is keen to start his Diploma in Implant Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

His enthusiasm for all aspects of dentistry and his keen interest in furthering his education led to Dr Barot achieving membership to both the faculty of dental surgeons (MJDF) and the joint dental faculty (MJDF) of the Royal College of surgeons in England (RCS ENG). Wanting to share his passion with dentistry Dr Barot became a foundation dentist trainer in 2009 and since then he has been teaching and aiding in the development of newly graduate dentists. The desire to develop others led to him to undertake various coaching and mentoring courses as well as getting a Distinction in his Postgraduate Certificate in Medical and Dental Education.

Dr Rajit Singh Panesar

BDS Lond MJDF RCS (Eng) PGCDME GDC:85872

Dr Panesar trained at the prestigious Guys Hospital and qualified from Kings College London with multiple distinctions. Keen to further his development he then went on to achieve Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty (MJDF) of the Royal College of Surgeons in England (RCS Eng).

Dr Panesar worked in both Private and Mixed NHS general practices in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Central London, as well as in a number of hospitals in Central London in different Dental sectors including Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and in Acute Dental Care. He has gained a huge wealth of experience that has allowed him to consistently provide successful predictable dentistry. With all this experience Dr Panesar was keen to help in the development of other dentists and attended a number of coaching and mentoring courses. He has also gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental and Medical Education from Oxford Brookes University and has been selected by Thames Valley Education England to teach and train other dentists for several years. Dr Panesar is a dental practice advisor for Simply Health Professionals and also a committee member for the British Dental Association Windsor section, helping to arrange continued development for dentists in the area.

Dr Panesar has a healthy passion for dentistry and has excelled in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He focuses on providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed environment and has a keen interest in maintaining teeth with root canal treatment and restoring them with tooth like restorations. Dr Panesar is also a certified Invisalign provider, helping to improve a patients aesthetics so they can smile with confidence.

In his spare time, he organises and attends charity ‘Dental camps’ in deprived regions of the world, helping those less fortunate. Dr Panesar is a keen sportsman and plays a variety of sports including tennis and football.

Dr Crystal Kafero-Babumba

BChD Leeds GDC:264599

Dr Kafero-Babumba qualified from the University of Leeds, receiving an Integrated Masters. She has experience working in general dental practice across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

She demonstrates a holistic approach to care, and has experience dealing with anxious patients, creating a relaxed environment and gaining their trust. She has developed a great interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and is a certified Invisalign provider. Her dedication to continuing education is demonstrated through achieving membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgeons (MFDS) of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (RCS Ed), and regular attendance of postgraduate courses and seminars.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and maintaining an active lifestyle through keeping fit and practising yoga.

Dr Haroon Khan

BDS Lond, MJDF RCS (Eng), MSc (Orthodontics)  GDC: 154666

Dr Haroon Khan graduated from Guy’s, Kings and St Thomas’ school of Dentistry. He has worked in numerous positions in both general practice and hospital placements to further enhance his skills. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has particular interests in both Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.Alongside his role at Sunningdale he works in a specialist Orthodontic practice in London where he has been for 10 years. Over this period he obtained an MSc in Orthodontics from Warwick University to further his orthodontics skills and knowledge. Completing a year long placement as an Senior House Officer at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow also allowed him to develop his Oral Surgery skills.  

Outside of dentistry he follows several sports with a particular interest in football, which he enjoys playing on a regular basis. In his spare time he also undertakes several D.I.Y projects around the home.

Harsimran Sall

BDS MJDF RCS (Eng) PG Cert (Dent Ed) PG Cert (Aesth Rest Dent) GDC: 265415
Dentist

Dr Sall qualified from Barts and the London School of Dentistry. Since completing her vocational training in Berkshire, Dr Sall went on to develop her surgical dental techniques working in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, during which time she completed her Membership of the Joint Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons in England.

She provides treatments in aesthetic, surgical and restorative dentistry, some of which include implants, veneers, crowns, composite fillings and clear aligner orthodontic treatment, such as Invisalign. She has gone on to develop her interests and skills in aesthetic, surgical and restorative dentistry, completing postgraduate training in these fields. Dr Sall works well with anxious patients as she appreciates that coming to the Dentist can be a little scary but she will ensure that you receive the treatment that you require in a comfortable manner.

Outside of Dentistry, Dr Sall has a keen interest in travel, reading and baking.

Omesh Modgill

BDS University of Bristol 2011, MOral Surg (RCS Eng) GDC: 211480
Specialist Oral Surgeon

Omesh qualified in 2011 from the University of Bristol Dental Hospital. Following completion of Vocational Training, he gained further surgical experience in his roles as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Core Trainee and Oral Surgery Specialty Doctor in both the North-West and London. Subsequently he commenced and successfully completed oral surgery specialty training at Kings and Guys Hospital London and is now recognised by the General Dental Council as a Specialist Oral Surgeon.

Alongside his clinical work, Omesh has also successfully completed the qualification in the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) and Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education. He has presented regionally, nationally and internationally on a range of oral surgery related topics whilst also publishing in several peer reviewed papers.

Omesh is committed to delivering a high standard of surgical treatment and providing treatment in a painless and timely manner. He is an advocate of holistic care, taking time to understand his patients needs prior to them attending for treatment whilst also proactively conducting post-operative follow-up. He endeavours to perform treatment in a calm and relaxed environment and is always happy to discuss your treatment needs at great length in order to facilitate the highest standard of care for all patients.

Omesh welcomes your referrals for patients requiring non-surgical and surgical tooth extractions including third molar surgery. Building partnerships with referring dentists is key to his approach to ensure that the care he provides is considered an extension of your own. He very much looks forward to considering your referrals and working with you to provide the efficient, timely and comprehensive care for all of your patients.

Justin Underwood

BSc, BDS (Hons), MFDS RCS, PGDip, MClinDent, M Endo RCS, AFHEA Special Interest in Endodontics - Pending application to be on the GDC Specialist List. GDC: 210724

Justin graduated from Cardiff University with Honours where he intercalated and presented his dental research at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) congress.

Justin holds a postgraduate diploma in endodontics in addition to completing 4-year specialist endodontic training at Kings College London, where he qualified with distinction and was awarded the Pitt-Ford prize. During this time, he was a clinical teacher and lecturer with the dental undergraduates.

Furthermore, Justin holds specialty Membership in Endodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (M Endo RCS) which is recognised as the highest qualification in the field.

In 2020, Justin was a finalist for the Dental Awards in the category Best Young Dentist.

Justin is passionate about his work and enjoys the technical precision involved endodontics and endodontic surgery and endeavours to provide pain-free, comfortable treatment in a relaxed manner. Justin accepts referrals for all endodontic procedures, including cases with complex anatomy and those which have been previously treated and failed.

Justin is a member of the British Endodontic Society.

Dayana

Hygienist
GDC:TBC

Anita

Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2024 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2022 GDC Number:301223
Hygienist

Becky Joel

Practice Manager The Elms, Sunningdale and Ascot Dental Practice

Becky has always been keen to help people in need and prides herself in being a very happy and positive person. She enjoys working as part of a team and to ensure that all runs as smoothly as possible. Becky’s aim is to go above and beyond for all our patients and to ensure that every patient has a pleasant experience at our practices.

Becky qualified as a dental nurse in 2012 and joined our team in 2015 where she worked as a dental nurse before becoming practice manager.

Becky enjoys spending time with her nephews Hudson and Luca along with her Chihuahua called Tilly. Becky is also a fully qualified hair extensionist and beauty therapist which she also likes to do in her spare time.

Morgan-Louise Fortin

Assistant Practice Manager The Elms, Sunningdale and Ascot Dental Practice