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.

Sahib Dhami

BDS King's College London 2022 GDC: 302515
Dentist

Dr Sahib graduated with honours from the esteemed dental institute of King’s College London. During his time at King’s, he was awarded multiple prizes for his individual research projects and for his academic performance within his cohort. Dr Sahib spent an additional year pursuing his interests in medical imaging at King’s, obtaining his Imaging Sciences BSc.

Sahib takes great pride in his work and his ethos puts focus on the quality of treatment provided. He puts nervous and anxious patients at ease, and ensures they have a comfortable and pleasant experience receiving the care they need. Dr Sahib stays up to date with the latest dental research and employs this into his practise, allowing for his treatments to be provided in line with ‘gold standard’ techniques.

Outside of his academic interests, Sahib is a professional dancer & choreographer. As a big team player, he has led his teams to being UK champions on multiple occasions, as well as being awarded the UK’s best male dancer on two occasions. His choreography has inspired many, and his ability to think creatively and outside the box is often key to finding the appropriate solutions for his patients.

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.

Manraj Kalsi

BChD (Leeds), MJDF (RCS Eng), PG Dip (Primary Care Dent), DipImpDent (RCS Ed), M Perio (RCS Eng), M Perio (RCS Ed), DClinDent Periodontology (QMUL) GDC: 264675
Associate Dentist. Special Interest in Periodontology, Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry

Dr Kalsi graduated from Leeds Dental institute in 2016 and completed his vocational training in West Sussex. Following this, Manraj worked across South West London and Surrey, gaining experience in NHS and private Dentistry. During this time, he also completed the membership exam for the Royal College of Surgeons, England (MJDF RCS Eng) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Dental Care with Distinction at the University of Kent.

Furthermore, Dr Kalsi regularly attended courses and conferences across the UK. Dr Kalsi also had the privilege to shadow and work with several specialists during this time to increase his knowledge base and skills. His special interests lie in periodontology, prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Dr Kalsi is also a registered provider of comprehensive Invisalign.

In 2022, Manraj completed his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology at Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. In the same year he also passed the Specialty Membership in Periodontics exams from both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as well as being awarded the prestigious Diplomate in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Following the completion of his Periodontology specialty training, Manraj is currently undertaking specialty training in Prosthodontics at the renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute.

Many patients and staff have commented on Dr Kalsi’s gentle and caring persona, whilst appreciating his thorough nature alongside the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

In his spare time Dr Kalsi enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym and socialising with friends and family.

Manraj is a member of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP), the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), the International Team of Implantology (ITI), the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD), the British Dental Association (BDA), the British Society of Prosthodontics (BSPPD), the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (BAAD) and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Justin Underwood

TBC
Speciality Registrar in Endodontics (SpR)

Dayana

Hygienist
GDC:TBC

Anita

Hygienist
GDC:TBC

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