Meet Our Dental Team in Tilbury
Our experienced and friendly team are committed to helping every patient feel comfortable, informed and confident about their dental care.
Our Dentists
Dr Shejal Patel is the Principal Dentist and Clinical Lead at Elite Dental Studio. She has extensive experience in family, cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry, holds an MSc in Clinical Orthodontics and has provided Invisalign treatment for more than 15 years. She takes a calm, personalised approach and supports the clinical team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
Clinical interests: Invisalign and clear aligners, fixed braces, smile makeovers, cosmetic dentistry and comprehensive treatment planning.
Dr. Shejal Patel
BDS MSc Orthodontics
Principal Dentist & Clinical Lead
GDC Number 84866
Dr Uzma Qazi has practised dentistry since 2001 and has completed postgraduate training in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and implantology. She particularly enjoys helping patients restore damaged or missing teeth, combining careful treatment planning with a friendly and reassuring approach.
Clinical interests: restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, smile rehabilitation and comprehensive treatment planning.
Dr. Uzma Qazi
LDS RCS | PGDip Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry | PGDip Implantology
Associate Dentist
GDC Number 262915
Dr. Dipak Benawra
BDS
Associate Dentist | Dental Implant & Restorative Dentistry
GDC Number 252443
Dr Dipak Benawra is an experienced general dentist with a particular interest in dental implants and restorative dentistry. He has undertaken extensive postgraduate education in implant dentistry and provides personalised treatment for patients with damaged or missing teeth. His calm manner and clear explanations help patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their care.
Clinical interests: dental implants, restorative dentistry, smile rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry and preventive care.
Dr. Ruth Yamoah
BDS PGDip (Adv Aesth Dent)
Associate Dentist
GDC Number 290940
Dr Ruth Yamoah qualified from King’s College London in 2020 and has completed postgraduate training in advanced aesthetic dentistry. She enjoys helping patients improve their smiles through minimally invasive treatments and is known for her gentle, reassuring approach, particularly when caring for nervous patients.
Clinical interests: cosmetic dentistry, composite bonding, teeth whitening, smile makeovers, crown work, minimally invasive dentistry and nervous-patient care.
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Dr Ankit Patel qualified from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and provides general, restorative and cosmetic dental care. He has undertaken advanced postgraduate training in endodontics and is completing a master’s degree in the subject. His careful, reassuring approach is particularly valued by nervous patients and those requiring complex root canal treatment.
Clinical interests: advanced root canal treatment, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, smile enhancement, nervous-patient care and tooth preservation.
Dr. Ankit Patel
Associate Dentist | Advanced Restorative & Endodontic Dentistry
GDC Number 259174
Dr. Harshil Shah
BDS London
Associate Dentist - Advanced restorative & Airway-Focused Dentistry
GDC Number 154522
Dr Harshil Shah has more than 20 years’ experience in general dentistry and has completed further training in restorative dentistry, clear aligner therapy and the management of jaw-joint concerns. He takes a comprehensive approach to dental care, considering comfort, function and long-term oral health when helping adults and children.
Clinical interests: full-mouth rehabilitation, tooth wear and grinding, replacing missing teeth, implant dentistry, clear aligners, children’s dental development, snoring and jaw-joint concerns.
Dr Zaeem Arshad qualified from King’s College London and provides general and preventive dental care. He understands that visiting the dentist can feel daunting and uses a calm, friendly approach to help patients feel comfortable and involved in their treatment decisions.
Clinical interests: preventive dentistry, family dentistry, oral-health education, nervous-patient care, long-term oral health and general dentistry.
Dr. Zaeem Arshad
BDS
Associate Dentist
GDC Number 303234
Dr Pooja Sarda qualified from the University of Birmingham and has been part of Elite Dental Studio since 2017. She provides general and cosmetic dentistry and is particularly experienced in supporting nervous patients. Her gentle approach and clear explanations help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout treatment.
Clinical interests: nervous-patient care, Invisalign, composite bonding, teeth whitening, smile enhancement, oral surgery and preventive dentistry.
Dr. Pooja Sarda
BDS MFDS
Associate Dentist
GDC Number 265287
Our Dental Therapists and Hygienists
Zoe
GDC Number 186039
Zoe is a dental therapist and dental hygienist who provides routine hygiene care, dental examinations and treatments within her professional scope. She is known for her kind, caring manner and helps patients feel relaxed while supporting the long-term health of their teeth and gums.
Clinical interests: preventive care, gum health, hygiene treatment, oral-health education and supporting nervous patients.
Molly
GDC Number 258274
Molly is a dental therapist and hygienist who provides preventive care and treatment to support healthy teeth and gums. She takes a gentle, patient-centred approach and helps patients understand how to maintain their oral health confidently between appointments.
Clinical interests: dental hygiene, gum health, preventive dentistry, oral-health education and routine dental therapy.
Meera
GDC Number 176214
Meera is an experienced dental therapist with more than 15 years in dentistry. She provides comprehensive care to help patients maintain and improve the health of their teeth and gums, combining clinical knowledge with a calm and supportive approach.
Clinical interests: gum health, preventive care, dental hygiene, routine dental therapy and oral-health education.