Our Team
Dentist
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Dr SenthilPrincipal Dentist
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Dr Babak KarimiAssociate Dentist
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Dr. Biju PhilipAnesthetist
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Krishna DasDentist

Dr Senthil
BDS Mysore 2000
GDC Number: 101514
Senthil has a keen interest in the field of Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implants. His main interest is in the field of Implantology, which he has pursued with a commitment to postgraduate qualifications. This included a 2-year implant course held by the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners at The Royal College of Surgeons. He is also pursuing towards completion of Diploma in Dental Implants from Royal College of Surgeon in Edinburgh.
Since qualification in 2000, Senthil expanded his clinical experience by taking the posts of Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department at various London Hospitals. He then completed 1 year Postgraduate certificate course on “Cosmetic & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry” in London.
Outside of the surgery, Senthil loves to spend time with his wife and two children and manages to find time for tennis, cricket and skiing.

Dr Babak Karimi

Dr. Biju Philip
GDC Number: 6072826
Dr Philip has more than 20 years’ experience as a doctor, 13 years of which he has been in the field of Anaesthetics and Critical Care. He has also undergone extensive training in Dental Sedation, which he now practices in our dental surgery. He also works as an Anaesthetist at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds.

Krishna Das
Oral surgeon

Dr. Darshan Boindala
BDS, MFDS, MBBS, MSc Oral Surgery & Implantology
GDC Number: 85047
Dr. Boindala trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for 10 years. He is dually qualified and completed his medical training in 2008. Dr. Darshan is passionate about teaching post graduate dentists and has been involved in teaching as a lecturer for the post-graduate dentistry exams the MFDS and MJDF. He is also very involved in the training of Overseas registration exam for dentists) and the LDS examinations at the Royal College of Surgeons. He was awarded the Honorary Lectureship from the Royal College of Surgeons, England in 2009 for his teaching. In December 2019, Dr. Boindala completed his master’s program (MSc) in Oral Surgery and Dental Implantology.

Mr. Thiruchelvam
MBBS, BDS, FDSRCS, FRCS (General Surgery) FRCS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
GMC Number: 4601663
Dr Thiru is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, qualified both in medicine and dentistry. He has extensive training in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and one of a handful of specialists who has a fellowship (Super Speciality Training) in paediatric craniofacial surgery.
Dental Hygenist

Michelle Wyatt

Jodie Hunn

Suzanne Saunders
Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science University of Essex 2010
GDC Number: 106287
Suzanne studied as a dental hygienist at the University of Essex, although her career in dentistry started several years earlier as a dental nurse. She is passionate about dentistry, periodontal health and preventative dental care and pursued her ambition of becoming a dental hygienist, graduating in 2010. She took up her first permanent hygienist role shortly after and since then has held a number of permanent and locum positions throughout Suffolk and Essex, joining Smile Suffolk in 2015. She is very keen to keep up to date with the latest developments in dentistry and regularly attends courses to further her skills. Suzanne is also a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT).
Outside of work, Suzanne is a very busy Mum of three girls and enjoys spending time with her young family. She enjoys participating in different sport activities and is very talented in sugar art and cake decorating.
Facial Aesthetics

Pat Popat
BSc Oral Health Science University of Essex 2015
GDC Number: 177351
Pat Popat is a registered Dental Hygienist & Therapist and works in Specialist referral and general dental practices across Essex, Hertfordshire & Suffolk with a wealth of experience within the dental field. He started his career as a Dental Nurse and was invited back to become a tutor for dental nurses. Pat was then offered the position of Course Director & Lead Tutor for Dental Nurse Training at The Ipswich Hospital and has since become an Examiner for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses.
Pat also serves on charity missions with Dentaid in Uganda providing pain relief clinics within a team of other medical and dental professionals.
Pat is also a facial aesthetics practitioner providing treatment for facial wrinkles and skin rejuvenation. From botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers and full non-surgical face lifts. Pat is award-winning and highly sought after.
Pat won the “Best Treatment of a Nervous Patient” at the Dental Hygiene and Therapy Awards in 2014 and was a finalist for Best Hygienist. In 2017 Pat was highly commended as “Best Newcomer in Facial Aesthetics” and a finalist for “Best Lip Sculpting” by the International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics.
Dental nurses & Reception team
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TraceyHead Dental Nurse
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JoannaDental Nurse
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ClaireDental Nurse
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LouiseDental Nurse
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JorjyaTrainee Dental Nurse

Tracey
Verified experience in Dental Nursing
GDC Number: 136041
Tracey started her career as a dental nurse over 30 years ago, in the very same building as Smile Suffolk is now. Over the years she has built an excellent relationship with many of our patients, which she feels helps to relax them throughout their experience at the practice.
Tracey enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but is particularly interested in oral surgery, implants and cosmetic dentistry. More recently, Tracey mainly works at Reception, where she greets our patients with a friendly smile and chat.
Outside of work, Tracey enjoys family time, socialising with family time, socialising with friends, reading, cooking and walking.

Joanna
National Certificate NEBDSA 1993
GDC Number: 130483
Joanna has worked as a dental nurse for over 28 years, qualifying in 1993. She joined Smile Suffolk in 2019. She is particularly interested in cosmetic dentistry and likes to chat to the patients and help to put them at ease.
Joanna has two grown up children, and in her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoys traveling, reading and cooking as well as long walks with her partner in and around her hometown of Woodbridge.

Claire

Louise

Jorjya
Management

Sangeetha
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013
GDC Number: 249565
Sangeetha started her career as a receptionist in 2010 and proceeded to complete a dental nursing course in 2012. She enjoys interacting with the patients and always greets everyone who enters the practice with a smile.
Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and socializing with friends and family.