CHASE SIDE DENTAL - Key Persons
Deborah qualified from Leeds Dental Institute in 2001, and following a vocational training year in Faringdon, went on to work in private practice in Watlington, South Oxfordshire for 16 years. During this time, the main joy she found was building up long term relationships with patients, in a relaxed and calming environment.
Deborah enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has always kept up to date, investing in her professional development. In 2007, she undertook a postgraduate course, obtaining membership to The Royal College of Surgeons in England. She also gained the Certificate in Restorative Dentistry in 2012 from the Eastman Dental Institute.
Since 2018 she has been qualified to carry out Botox treatment. Away from work, she is married and kept busy with 3 lively children. In her spare time, her interests are running, swimming and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the British Dental Association
- Practice Principal
Olga graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa in July 1999.
She immigrated to London straight after graduating and worked as an associate in a dental practice in Palmers Green for almost 7 years. In April 2006 she bought Chase Side Dental Practice.
Olga is a member of the British Dental Association and keeps up to date with various aspects of dentistry by attending courses throughout the year. Olga enjoys running her own dental practice and believes that having the well-motivated and dedicated team that she does, is priceless.
Olga thoroughly enjoys general dentistry and enjoys working very closely with our in house endodontist, implantologist and hygienist as she strives to achieve a great possible outcomes for her patients. Olga has a special interest in tooth whitening. Olga is also an Enlighten accredited bleaching practitioner.
Olga is married with 2 children. She enjoys cooking, going on cooking courses and loves eating good food… a true foodie.
Graduating in 1999 as a general dentist from the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), Sharon moved to London, the UK where she worked as a general dental practitioner in private practice as well as at Guys Hospital in the Acute Dental Care Department. In 2006 she completed the Certificate in Restorative Dentistry at Eastman Dental Institute.
Sharon completed her specialist training in Endodontics at Guys Hospital in 2010 and was accepted on the UK's GDC Specialist Register for Endodontics in 2010.
Sharon works in private practice and has undertaken postgraduate teaching at Kings College London. She has co-authored a few journal articles.
Sharon is in a position to provide an exceptional level of care in root canal treatment using the latest proven technology (including a Global microscope) which can result in the long term retention of the tooth in question.
Sharon Stern is an amazing endodontist. I was made to feel at ease with explanations of the treatment at each stage. I was filled with confidence and had complete trust in Dr Stern who is just brilliant. Highly recommended. Thank you.
Job Titles:
- Implantologist and Periodontist
Shekha qualified from Guy's King's and St Thomas' Hospital in 2005. Following multiple hospital jobs, she found her passion in promoting and maintaining good periodontal health through holistic and gentle management. She underwent a rigorous 4 year Masters program to become a registered specialist periodontist, graduating with Honours in 2012. Following this she worked part time at the Eastman in a specialist role for 3 years. She has taught on the MFDS and ORE Royal College courses and was an examiner for MJFD for 4 years.
Her enthusiasm for periodontics has led to her being on the Council of the BSP (British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry) for 7 years (2012-2019) as the Commercial Liaisons Officer with an integral role in Conference organisation and general running of the society.
Since 2012, Shekha has been in private practice specialising in Periodontics and Implant work. She has excellent patient management skills and has the ability to put patients at ease with her kind, honest and gentle nature. She carries out all manner of periodontal and implant work, including both non surgical and surgical periodontal management- including bone regeneration, recession coverage.
Job Titles:
- Dental Nurse
- Trainee Dental Nurse
Karen has worked as a Dental Nurse for thirty years and has been qualified for twenty-five years. After passing her dental nurse exam she went on to qualify as a dental health educator and radiographer.
As well as assisting dentists with general dentistry she has experience in implant, periodontic, orthodontic and endodontic specialist nursing.
As a dental health educator, she has visited schools and nursing homes to promote the benefits of good oral hygiene and diet.
Karen has a very calm and friendly nature and her experience of working for many years as a dental nurse allows her to reassure patients very easily.
Before joining the small friendly team at Chase Side she was at her previous practice for twenty-three years.
In her spare time, she likes gardening, biking, walking and spending time with her family.
Lisa has always worked in dentistry. She started as a trainee dental nurse, once she qualified she moved on to do reception, and then became a CQC registered Practice Manager.
She worked in the same practice for 38 years before deciding to move to Chase Side Dental Practice as a part-time Receptionist.
She spends her spare time socialising with her family and friends and enjoys knitting.
Runak Nasir qualified as a dental nurse in March 2023, but she is not new to the world of dentistry. In her home country of Iraq, she is a qualified dentist. She gained this qualification at the University of Sulaimani in 2018.
In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family including her two children. She also loves to draw, cook and enjoys handcrafting.
Job Titles:
- Dental Nurse / Receptionist
Narvada has over 10 years of experience as a dental nurse including time spent working in Harley Street. Her enthusiasm, confident nature, and flexibility has proven to be a great asset to our team. In addition to nursing, Narvada also helps out at our busy reception desk.
In her free time, Narvada enjoys swimming, yoga and baking.
Phoebe is a Fine Art graduate who started working as a Receptionist at Chase Side Dental Practice in September 2023. Phoebe has an interest in dentistry and is keen on training as a dental nurse.
Phoebe's interests include going to the gym, painting, photography and cooking.