About Loughborough Dental Implant Clinic
Passionate about what we do, at the Loughborough Dental Implant Clinic we are a team of approachable, caring and highly experienced dental professionals keen to do our best to help our patients smile with confidence. With a dedication to dentistry of the highest standard, each member of our team undertakes continuing professional development to ensure they are able to keep abreast of the latest developments and techniques in modern implant and cosmetic dentistry.
Meet our team
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GDC no. 66113
Dr Nilesh R Shah BDS M.Med.Sci. (Dental Implantology - Univ. of Sheffield) MFGDP(UK) PG Dip Ed - Principal Dentist
After joining the team in 1992 and then progressing to become a partner in 1994, Nilesh became the Principal Dentist of Gorse Covert Dental Practice in 2009.
With a Masters Degree in Oral Implantology from the University of Sheffield and a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology and Oral Surgery, Nilesh has trained at the internationally renowned 'Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education' in Miami, USA.
As the first dentally qualified ISO 9000 Quality Assurance Manager in the UK, the winner of a Research Prize for Dental Implant related research from the Association of Dental Implantology and the holder of a Certificate in Counselling Skills from the University of Nottingham, Nilesh is a highly respected dental clinican who places great importance on the role of education in his ongoing professional and personal development.
Nilesh also supports the development of other dental professionals through his role as a Clinical Mentor for Astra Tech, 3M ESPE and the Association of Implantology. In addition, he lectures nationally and internationally on Dental Implants and lectures at the University of Salford on their Implantology Masters Programme. He is also an Examiner for the FGDP(UK), a foundation Dentist Trainer and has been an Examiner for membership of joint dental faculties MJDF Royal College of Surgeons since 1998.
Nilesh speaks Gujarati. He is father to Neha and Aaran and is a demon badminton player and deadly golfer.
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Dina Revell RDN - Practice Manager
Dina has worked at Gorse Covert Dental Practice since 1986 so she is definatly a part of the furniture. She is an NEBDN qualified dental nurse and also has an NVQ level 3 in business administration. Dina's hobbies outside of work are swimming, body balance, cycling, watching movies and enjoying a holiday.
She loves her feline friend GT and of course her husband. Another enjoyment of Dina's is the summer time and eating out.
Her dislikes are gardening, spicy foods and winter.
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Rebecca Commons - Receptionist
Nominated as ‘Best Receptionist of the Year’ at the Dental Awards 2016, Rebecca is our main receptionist at Gorse Covert Dental Practice. Knowledgeable about many aspects of our practice, she is friendly, caring and always happy to help our patients with any questions or queries they may have.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters, walking her four legged friend Ralf and meeting up with friends.
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Melissa Hodgkinson RDN - Dental Nurse
Mel started at gorse covert dental practice in April 2014. She is an NEBDN qualified dental nurse, NEBDN qualified Oral Health Educator and also has a qualification in taking dental radiographs. Mel carries out many duties at the practice, you may see her nursing in the surgery, on reception, co-ordination your treatment plans or even doing practice managerial jobs alongside Dina.
Outside of work mel enjoys shopping, socialising and going on holiday.
Her main dislikes are brussell sprouts.
