SHINE DENTAL - Key Persons


Aqsa Arif

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
Aqsa qualified from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2013. She then completed a vocational training year in South Wales working as a dental therapist which helped refine her skills and build her knowledge. Since then Aqsa has worked in practices in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Central London. She is part of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy and enjoys going to regular meetings to keep up to date with new developments. Aqsa also attends courses throughout the year to continue her professional development. As well as her dental hygiene skills, Aqsa is competent in carrying out teeth whitening. She especially enjoys working with nervous patients and helping them feel at ease. Aqsa finds it very rewarding to see a patient's oral hygiene improve and she is always looking for new ways to motivate them. Aqsa enjoys socialising with family and friends, going to the theatre and keeping fit.

Dr Jugal Vaitha

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
Jugal qualified from Guys, Kings and St Thomas's School of Dentistry in 2012. He has experience working across both private and NHS dentistry and shares a keen interest in preventative and conservative dentistry. Jugal has successfully completed a year long postgraduate aesthetics course from the prestigious Tipton Academy. He is also certified to provide Smilelign, a clear brace system to straighten teeth. Jugal has a gentle approach to his patients and is passionate about providing quality dental care. In his spare time, Jugal enjoys playing football, golf, and squash and has a passion for travelling.

Dr Oberah Qadeer BDS

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Principal
Oberah qualified from Guy's Dental School in London in 2002. After completing a vocational training year in Birmingham, she joined a practice in Reading as an associate and worked there for more than 10 years refining her skills and expertise. She then took over an existing practice in Twyford and formed Shine Dental in 2012. Oberah's gentle, caring nature and extensive experience allows her to successfully treat patients of all ages, including nervous patients and those with additional needs. She keeps up to date with new developments in dentistry through continued professional development, enabling her to keep her patients fully informed of their options. Oberah has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry and also has extensive training in facial aesthetic treatments, which complement her cosmetic work. Oberah's skills and friendly approach have helped her build strong, lasting relationships with her patients. She heads a close knit team that has been together for many years and naturally cultivates a friendly and family-like atmosphere from the moment you get in touch. Oberah is married with two young children. She has a keen interest in travelling, cooking, keeping fit and reading, with a growing interest in health and wellbeing.

Miss Leah Carpenter

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Dental Nurse