DISS DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE - Key Persons


Dr Ali Altikriti

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Director ( GDC No
Building on three generations of dentists in the family Dr Ali continues his commitment to provide the highest quality of dentistry to his clients, at Diss Dental Health Centre Ali carries out all aspects in dentistry, he is especially interested in cosmetic dentistry. Ali is also up to date with modern dentistry and is now straightening crowded teeth with in just a few months. He has received full training in providing alternative way to give you straight teeth without the discomfort of metal braces.

Dr Asha Thomson

Job Titles:
  • Dental Surgeon ( GDC No.

Dr Azim Sharbaf

Job Titles:
  • Dentist ( GDC No

Dr Issar Hussain

Job Titles:
  • Dentist ( GDC No
Dr Issar graduated from the University of Sheffield and completed his dental foundation training in the Eastman London scheme. He has a special interest in Oral Surgery and treatment under sedation

Dr Mary Santhanam

Job Titles:
  • Dentist ( GDC No
  • General Dentist
Mary is a general Dentist, striving to provide her patients with the most comprehensive up to date treatments. It is her top priority to provide high quality, minimally invasive dental care to each individual patient respecting their individual goals and needs. Dr Mary offers state of the art treatments and provides treatments such as Dental implants, overall reconstruction of the smile and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr Murtuza Burhanpurwala

Job Titles:
  • Dentist ( GDC No
Murtuza (Maz) completed his Master's programme in Prosthodontics from India in 2008 and has been in practice since then. He was a Professor teaching Prosthodontics to undergraduate and postgraduate students in India before moving to the UK. He is a "Fellow" of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, USA and he is also a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Prosthodontics.

Dr Sanjay Patil

Job Titles:
  • Conservative Dentist
  • Dentist ( GDC No
Dr Sanjay Patil qualified as a Conservative dentist and Endodontist from the prestigious KLE Institute of Dental Sciences, India in the year 1996. His rich experience of 25 years in general dentistry and Endodontics has contributed to many smiling faces and helped patients to undergo painless dental treatments of all kind ranging from dental extractions to fillings and root canal treatment. He is an expert of the 'no fuss' single sitting RCT with an unbeatable success rate. His skill in endodontic surgeries as well as treatment of traumatic injuries of teeth has helped save many teeth in the practice. Dr.Sanjay has also been a Professor and Head in the Department of Conservative and Endodontics and has a number of publications to his credit. He believes in conserving and preserving what is natural in the mouth and keeps himself updated with the latest and best in dentistry. His kind and gentle manners often win him patients as friends for life.

Mr Ara Madani

Job Titles:
  • Principal ( GDC No
The team at Diss Dental Health Centre is lead by Ara Madani, who received his dental education in Sweden - a country which pioneered many of today's advanced dentistry techniques and is renowned for its world-leading dental institutions. Ara Qualified in 1997 from Umea university in Sweden, which is one of the Northern Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Ara's philosophy is that the first step in achieving optimal personal health is maintaining a healthy mouth. Ara has many years of academic and professional training and experience of detection and treating extensive gum diseases using the latest non invasive techniques. As well as teeth whitening and patient education in prevention and maintenance, he works closely with all the dentists to provide our patients with excellent oral hygiene. Ara treats nervous patients with understanding and care, he has a reputation of providing painless and thorough treatments, his patients are delighted with his holistic approach. Ara and the rest of the team at Diss Dental Health Centre, are able to bring years of experience and a wealth of expertise to each and every patient.

Mrs Arwa Burhan

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist ( GDC NO
Arwa is a part of our dental care professionals team. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2006 and has worked in multiple practices since then. She has constantly updated her knowledge and skills by attending various courses and believes in keeping herself updated with all the latest trends in dental care. With almost 15 years of experience in taking care of patients dental needs, she is able to provide a comfortable, gentle, but thorough dental experience. She enjoys transforming the anxious patient into a confident, healthy one for life by taking care of their smile. With her fresh and holistic approach, Arwa will spend the time to get to know you and your lifestyle in order to give you advice that is tailored to your needs. She can motivate you to achieve a happy, healthy and bright smile. At Diss Dental Health Centre, she will take care of your dental hygiene and ensure a stress free experience.

Mrs Linda C. Liang

Linda is a qualified midwife in China as well as in the UK. She started her midwifery and nursing practice in 1995, with 25 years nursing and midwifery work experience in a variety of medical departments, including practicing non-surgical cosmetics at highly privileged private practice at Harley Street in London. In 2018, encouraged and supported by her friends and family, she undertook Level 7 Injectable for Aesthetic Medicine training, becoming one of the advanced aesthetic professionals. Linda has gained a wealth of knowledge over the years and experience that she dedicates to the practice of Medical Aesthetics. Using the latest and safe products and employing the most advanced techniques in dermal fillers, neuromodulators and skincare. She is committed to your self-confidence and self-esteem whilst maintaining a very ethical and honest approach to her clients.

Mrs Swati Mehrotra

Job Titles:
  • Dental Therapist ( GDC NO
Swati is an alumni of SBB Dental College, one of the most prestigious dental university's and research centre's in India. She moved to United Kingdom in 2011 and worked in East Midlands before moving to Norfolk in 2015. "A smile is the best- make up any girl can wear", that's is Swati's philosophy in life and that's what made her become an excellent dental care professional. She has worked at various reputed dental practices across the country and always received exemplary reviews from her patients. She is expert at managing anxious patients, who love her compassionate and caring nature. She is committed in promoting oral health, enabling her patients to manage their own oral hygiene. She has extensive experience in stain removal and teeth whitening. She is a charming and vivacious professional, who always put her patients first. She aims for excellence and has always brought a lovely smile to her patient's face.