FRASER DENTAL - Key Persons


Dr Antonio Garrett

Job Titles:
  • General Dentist & Special Interest in Orthodontics
Antonio is originally from Portugal where he qualified in 2012 from the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP), he moved to the U.K in 2013 to work as a general dental practitioner. Antonio is committed to providing the best care possible for his patients and has a caring and gentle approach to dental treatment. Although he enjoys all aspects of dentistry Antonio has a special interest in orthodontics, including adult orthodontics and aesthetic ceramic braces. Antonio has completed a MClinDent in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at BPP University in London, in addition to this, he is an Invisalign® certified dentist and provides clear braces. Antonio has also completed a post-graduation certificate in restorative and aesthetic dentistry.

Dr Tom Fraser

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Director
  • Owner
  • Invisalign Certified Dentist
  • Our Principal Dentist
Tom is a skilled and experienced dentist who has worked within the NHS and Private Practice. After graduating in the year 2000 from the University of Liverpool, he spent time working in a large NHS practice in Kings Heath before joining his father in the family practice. Tom also spent 6 years working at Evesham Dental Health before dedicating all of his time to the practice in Edgbaston on the retirement of his father.Tom is a caring practitioner who enthusiastically participates in postgraduate professional development to further his knowledge for the benefit of his patients. Since taking over Fraser Dental, Tom has followed in the footsteps of his father to continue to provide high quality, gentle, relaxed and professional dental care. Tom is always happy to help patients overcome dental fears and enjoy pain free dentistry. As well as day to day dentistry Tom specialises in cosmetic smile makeovers, root canal procedures, Invisalign clear braces and Dental Implants. Tom is an Invisalign certified Dentist.He has also completed the renowned implant training pathway in Sheffield at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital. This implant training enables him to provide dental implant treatments knowing he has received the best possible training which is recognised by the General Dental Council. Tom is also a honorary lecturer at the University of the Highlands and the Islands. He presents, postgraduate education and implantology to the undergraduates to introduce them to the concept of implants and how they are able to rehabilitate the mouth. Our principal dentist Tom Fraser is second generation Fraser Dental which was originally established in 1972. He first joined the practice in 2000 working alongside his father and took over the reins in 2007 on his father's retirement.

Gemma Shannon

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Gemma started dental nursing in August 2009 after completing her two years training at Birmingham Dental Hospital. Gemma has been working in general dental practice since August 2011. She has successfully achieved Level 3 NVQ in oral health care. Level 4 professional development and an award in dental radiography.

Gurpreet Badham

Job Titles:
  • Hygienist / Therapist
Having worked in both the NHS and private dentistry as a dental nurse, Gurpreet decided to continue her career and progressed to become a qualified dental hygienist and therapist. She studied at Teesside university in 2016 and was awarded the Elaine Teesdale award for outstanding determination and professionalism. Gurpreet ensures that her knowledge in dentistry and clinical practice is up to date by continuing professional development in her area of work which allows her to meet the growing demands of dentistry and provide the best clinical practice to our patients. She has a calm and friendly nature which allows her to help patients feel at ease especially those that are extremely nervous thus, providing each patient with the utmost quality of care making it a positive and pleasant experience. Gurpreet believes that ‘prevention is better than cure' and brings with her a patient-centred attitude being through, gentle and compassionate ensuring that patients feel confident to achieve better and healthier oral health status and great smiles.

Jenny Harris

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fraser Dental Team
  • Patient Co - Ordinator
Since studying dental nursing at Birmingham Dental Hospital and gaining the National Certificate in 1985 Jenny has continued her career in both NHS and Private Dentistry. Jenny has gained further qualifications in Dental Radiography, Oral Health Education and Business Management. Jenny has been a valued member of the Fraser Dental Team since 1983 and supports the team in a variety of roles.

Michele Samuels

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Michele, who joined the practice in 2006, is our dedicated and extremely experienced Practice Manager. Recognised for her loyalty to Fraser Dental, Michele oversees our clinical nursing team and their daily work, ensuring the highest of standards of excellence are maintained at all times. Michele has an extremely supportive nursing team by whom she is entirely respected due to her dedication and the guidance that she provides.

Rhoda Fraser

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
Rhoda plays an essential part in the smooth-running of the practice. She handles much of the behind-the-scenes work, enabling the rest of our team to focus on caring for our patients. Rhoda is married to Tom our Clinical Director and has been involved with the development of the practice from when Tom took over in 2007.

Silvia Camacho Ferreira

Job Titles:
  • Housekeeping Lead

Sue Poursain

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Sue has been dental nursing since 1980 and has worked for our associate dentist and Fraser Dental since 1995. She is known for her calm and reassuring approach for both adult and our younger patients. Forming part of our highly experienced and friendly clinical team, Sue has considerable knowledge in all areas of dental nursing. Sue has a clear passion and dedication to providing and maintaining excellence in all that she does in dentistry. Her exceptional standards compliment the entire team here at Fraser Dental.

Sufyaan Patel

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Hygienist / Therapist
Sufyaan is a qualified dental hygienist and therapist. He studied at the University of Birmingham graduating with numerous prizes and awards. He has undertaken many postgraduate courses and recently completed a PGDip in Dental law and ethics. Continued professional development is the cornerstone of Sufyaan's clinical practice, and thus; he is well versed and up to date with the many innovations of the growing profession.