Meet the Staff

At Karia Dental, our team is comprised of highly trained, efficient, polite, and courteous professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Staff Introduction

Understanding that dental and aesthetic desires are deeply personal, our staff is always ready to listen to individual concerns. Each member of our team will greet patients with a warm welcome and provide constructive, helpful answers to any dental or aesthetic questions.

Our caring and friendly staff strive to ensure that every patient feels at ease, relaxed, and reassured throughout their treatment journey. Whether visiting for a routine check-up or a more complex procedure, patients can expect a supportive environment where their needs are prioritised.

Meet our experts

Mr Niloy Karia - BDS Lond 1990 (GDC Number: 66177)

Principal Dentist – Dr. Niloy Karia
GDC Number: 66177


Qualifications:
• BDS LON 1990
• PG Cert Advanced Aesthetics Dentistry 2017
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery (Oct 2022 – Aug 2023)

Niloy Karia is our Principal Dentist with a special interest in implants, facial aesthetics, and sedation. Dr. Karia will be celebrating 20 years of working in general dental practice. He has trained under renowned experts such as Hilt Tatum, Ben Aghabeighi, and Stuart Orton-Jones.

Niloy is highly trained and experienced in implant placement procedures, bone expansion, soft tissue surgery, occlusion, and other surgical techniques. He has a very reputable business, which is reflected in our long-standing, loyal patients. Additionally, he has been a dental vocational trainer since January 2000, guiding newly qualified dentists in a one-year training programme.

Dr. Karia was instrumental in bringing dentistry into health clubs in the UK, notably at Cannons Health Club in 2004, merging dentistry, facial aesthetics, and beauty under one roof. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with his family.

Lauren Luton

Practice Manager
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Lauren has been the Practice Manager for 10+ years although she has worked at Karia Dental for 16 years and is greatly appreciated amongst staff and patients. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and socialising with friends. She has recently started baking in her spare time, which she thoroughly enjoys!

Debbie Haffenden

Practice Manager
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Debbie has worked in management at Karia Dental for over 30 years and has recently transferred to our Hadlow Road practice. She enjoys keeping fit at the gym and spending time with her family.

Sabrina Williams

Assistant Manager
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Sabrina has been a receptionist with Karia Dental for over 20 years and has recently become Assistant Practice Manager, helping with the day to day running of the practice. Sabrina enjoys walks with her dogs, going on holidays and spending time with friends and family.

Mr Niloy Karia - BDS Lond 1990 (GDC Number: 66177)

Principal Dentist

Niloy is highly trained and experienced in implant placement procedures, bone expansion, soft tissue surgery and other surgical techniques, occlusion.

Experienced principal dentist over 20 years. With special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implants. Also a dental vocational trainer since Jan 2000, training newly qualified dentists graduating from the university in this 1 year programme.

Dr Niloy Karia was instrumental in bringing dentistry into health clubs in the UK, specifically the Cannons health club in 2004. Successful in merging dentistry, facial aesthetics and beauty under the same roof. He had developed Kent Dental practice into a full dental spa.

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Helen Lorimer

Dentist
gdc: 77832
BDS University Of Birmingham 2015 (GDC Number: 258852)
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Helen graduated with honours in 2000 from University of Leeds. She has been working at the practice for 21 years and has a very loyal list of patients who enjoy coming in to see her regularly. Helen enjoys general dentistry, composite bonding, root canal treatment and aligners.

Mazarul Islam

Dentist
gdc: 258852
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Maz graduated in 2015 at Birmingham University. He joined Karia Dental 2020 and immediately blended into the team. Maz has a very kind and gentle approach, which works fantastic with our more nervous patients. He has a special interest in Endodontics.

Synduja Jayatharan

Dentist
gdc: 296258
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Syndu started with Karia Dental in 2023. She qualified from Kings College London in 2021, and has since taken an interest in cosmetic dentistry. She loves working with nervous patients and children, with many taking a liking to her due to her positive and calming manner.

Elizabeth Fazakerly

Dental Therapist
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Libby started at Karia in early 2024 as a Dental Therapist. She has a lovely warm welcoming approach and settled into the team straight away.

Manjila Shrestha

Hygienist
GDC: 253429
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Manjila started with Karia Dental in 2022 as a Hygienist. She graduated from University of Portsmouth with a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2021. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, she worked as a dental nurse in both NHS and private practice for 5 years and has enjoyed dentistry ever since. Manjila is enthusiastic about her work and puts a great deal of focus on helping patients to improve their oral hygiene at home. She enjoys travelling, hiking and various crafts.

Francesca Dingle

Hygienist
GDC: 273486
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Started in 2023

Natasha Davies

Hygienist
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Started in 2024

Francesca Dingle

Hygienist
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Started in 2023

Manjila Shrestha

Hygienist
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Manjila started with Karia Dental in 2022 as a Hygienist. She graduated from University of Portsmouth with a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2021. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, she worked as a dental nurse in both NHS and private practice for 5 years and has enjoyed dentistry ever since. Manjila is enthusiastic about her work and puts a great deal of focus on helping patients to improve their oral hygiene at home. She enjoys travelling, hiking and various crafts.

Natasha Davies

Hygienist
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Started in 2024

Jade Chance

Dental Nurse
GDC: 314178
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Jade started at Karia Dental in 2022 as a Dental Nurse. She is very well liked within the team and has the most infectious laugh! Patients warm to Jade very well as she has a kind and approachable personality. Jade likes going on holiday and spending time with her friends.

Sharmila Chand

Dental Nurse
GDC: 255831
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Sharmila has worked for Karia Dental since 2022 as a Dental Nurse and immediately settled into the team. She is a very helpful team member and works very hard. Sharmila likes spending time with her family and cooking in her spare time.

Maria Ogebor

Dental Nurse
GDC: 149045
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Maria started working for Karia Dental in 2024 as a Dental Nurse. She immediately settled into the team and works well within our nursing team. She has a young family and enjoys days out with her children.

Anju Gurung

Dental Nurse
GDC: 301590
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Anju is the newest dental nurse to join our team. She works great within the team and has picked the role up perfectly. Anju loves spending time with her daughters and cooking in her spare time.

Isabell Cresdee

Dental Nurse
Trainee
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Isabel started Karia in 2023 as a Dental Nurse. She took to the team straight away and is very well liked by patients and staff. Isabel enjoys going on holidays with her friends and socialising on weekends.

Rebecca Garnham

Dental Nurse
GDC: 246009
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Rebecca has been with Karia for 14 years as a Dental Nurse. She is a very valuable member of staff. Rebecca assists our Principal Dentist with sedation & implant appointments, and this works well with Rebeccas kind and caring approach. She loves travelling and exploring in her spare time. Rebecca is currently planning her wedding!

Amanda Preston

Dental Nurse
GDC: 117219
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Amanda has worked within the team for 30+ years. She is a brilliant dental nurse and is well respected within the team. She enjoys all aspects of nursing but has a real interest in surgical extractions and implant surgery. Amanda enjoys going swimming, doing Zumba classes and spending time with family.

Isabel Cresdee

Dental Nurse
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Isabel started Karia in 2023 as a Dental Nurse. She took to the team straight away and is very well liked by patients and staff. Isabel enjoys going on holidays with her friends and socialising on weekends.

Rebecca Garnham

Dental Nurse
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Rebecca has been with Karia for 14 years as a Dental Nurse. She is a very valuable member of staff. Rebecca assists our Principal Dentist with sedation & implant appointments, and this works well with Rebeccas kind and caring approach. She loves travelling and exploring in her spare time. Rebecca is currently planning her wedding!

Amanda Preston

Dental Nurse
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Amanda has worked within the team for 30+ years. She is a brilliant dental nurse and is well respected within the team. She enjoys all aspects of nursing but has a real interest in surgical extractions and implant surgery. Amanda enjoys going swimming, doing Zumba classes and spending time with family.

Kathy Jackson

Receptionist
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Kathy is one of our long-standing staff members and has been with the
practice for 30+ years. She works on our reception and is well liked by patients and staff.
Kathy spends time with her lovely grandchildren in her spare time.

Sarah Howling

Receptionist
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Sarah is also one of our long-standing staff members and she has been with the practice for 37 years! Sarah is very respected within the team and amongst patients. Sarah enjoys going for walks with her dog and baking in her spare time.

Janice Wiley

Receptionist
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Janice is another member of staff that has been with the practice for 30 years and is highly appreciated by our patients and staff. She enjoys walks with her dogs, gardening and travelling abroad.
 

Name

Position

GDC Number

Mr

Niloy Karia

Principal Dentist

66177

Miss

Synduja Jayatharan

Dentist

296258

Mrs

Helen Lorimer

Dentist

77832

Mr

Mazarul Islam

Dentist

258852

Miss

Negin Mortazavi

Dentist (VT)

317699

Miss

Sammi Do

Dentist (VT)

317400

Mrs

Kathy Jackson

Receptionist

n/a

Miss

Janice Wiley

Receptionist

n/a

Mrs

Sarah Howling

Receptionist

n/a

Mrs

Debbie Haffenden

Practice Manager

n/a

Mrs

Sabrina Williams

Practice Manager

n/a

Miss

Lauren Luton

Practice Manager

n/a

Miss

Rebecca Garnham

Dental Nurse

246009

Mrs

Amanda Preston

Dental Nurse

117219

Mrs

Shamila Chand

Dental Nurse

255831

Miss

Jade Chance

Dental Nurse

314178

Miss

Isabell Cresdee

Dental Nurse

trainee

Miss

Manjila Shrestha

Hygienist

253429

Miss

Francesca Dingle

Hygienist

273486

Mrs

Maria ogebor

Dental Nurse

149045

Miss

Anju Gurung

Dental Nurse

301590

Miss

Preeti Purweal

Dentist

80967

Miss

Libby Fazakerly

Therapist

263512