Meet the High Brooms Dental Team


Our team of dedicated professionals are friendly, highly skilled and experienced.
Whatever your needs or concerns, whether you are suffering from dental pain, are self-conscious about your teeth or would like to improve your smile, we are here to help.

Dentists

Dr Baksish (Bob) Sidhu

BDS Sheff 2005

GDC 85650

Bob has worked in general practice since 2005 and prides himself on being a friendly, caring and approachable dentist. His dental interests are wide although he particularly enjoys the challenges of the restorative, cosmetic and orthodontic fields.

Bob is a Platinum Elite Invisalign provider demonstrating his vast experience and knowledge in this area. He has completed many smile makeovers, utilising the latest digital techniques in his work.

He attends numerous post-graduate courses delivered by some of the country's most respected cosmetic and restorative dentists, enabling him to continue to provide care of the highest standard to his patients.

Dr Charlotte Gentry

BDS Birmingham 2019

GDC 284731

Charlotte grew up in Kent and has lived locally to Tunbridge Wells all her life. She started her dental journey as a dental nurse, right here at High Brooms before going on to complete her BDS Dentistry at the University of Birmingham.

Charlotte is a conscentious dentist who enjoys her work and strives to put patient's interests first. Charlotte is passionate about helping young and anxious patients overcome their fear of the dentist and finds achieving this highly rewarding.

She enjoys providing cosmetic treatments such tooth whitening and white fillings and is committed to broadening her skills further with post-graduate studies. Outside of work Charlotte enjoys walking her dog Pippa, spending time with family and friends and cooking.

Dr Ashin Joy

BDS India (2010)

GDC 277296

Ashin joined High Brooms Dental Clinic in 2021. She qualified as a dentist in India, in 2010 and gained a post-graduate qualification in Oral Pathology and Microbiology in 2016. She passed her General Dental Council statutory exams in April 2019.

Ashin is highly motivated, dedicated and committed to providing the best possible care and service. She is passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene and is experienced in providing all varieties of procedures desired from a professional family dental practitioner. She is experienced treating children, adolescents and adults, as well as those who suffer from dental anxiety.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, she loves to bake. She also loves to travel and watch movies in her spare time.

Dr Amanpali Pandher

BDS Liverpool 2005

GDC 85344

Aman qualified in 2005 from the University of Liverpool dental school. She is a conscientious professional with a passion for working in general practice and has been at High Brooms Dental Clinic since 2008. She is a gentle and caring member of the team and deeply committed to improving the dental health of all her patients. Aman has completed postgraduate studies in restorative and aesthetic dentistry as well as gaining a medical law degree from the University of Cardiff. Aman has particular experience in treating nervous and phobic patients.

Outside dentistry Aman enjoys travelling, music and sport.

Samantha Preston

BDS Lond 24

GDC 318484

Sam qualified from Kings College London in 2024. She is a conscientious, friendly dentist who is keen to help patients to improve their oral health.

She strives to make every dental visit a positive one and reduce patient’s dental anxiety.

Dr Tilemachos Makropoulos

EFP Certificate in Periodontology, Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Lond 2022

GDC 265422

Dr. Makropoulos graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2014 and served as a military dentist before gaining experience in private practice in Greece and the UK.

Driven by a passion for Periodontology, he completed specialist training at UCL Eastman Dental Institute in 2022. He now works exclusively in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, holding the EFP Certificate and GDC Specialist title, and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Over the past five years, he has also lectured at various seminars and study clubs.

Hygienists and Therapists

Anca Muresan

CertDH (Italy), PG Diploma in Periodontics (London, 2022)

GDC 218806

Anca qualified as a Dental Hygienist from the University of Bari in Italy. She has worked within dentistry since 2008 and is passionate about her profession, and keeps her knowledge up to date by regularly attending courses and conferences. She is particularly interested in the field of preventive dentistry and is enthusiastic about informing and educating patients about their oral health. Anca finds treating anxious and dental phobic patients particularly rewarding. Her gentle, caring and friendly approach puts even the most nervous patients at ease.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with friends and reading.

Erica Matta

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy

GDC 285117

Erica is a qualified Dental Therapist and Hygienist who graduated from King’s College in 2025. Her career in dentistry began as a dental nurse, where she quickly discovered how much she enjoyed caring for patients and helping them feel at ease. As her passion for hands-on patient support grew, she was inspired to progress her studies and develop into the clinician she is proud to be today.

Erica is known for her warm, chatty, and positive approach, always aiming to make appointments relaxed and reassuring—particularly for nervous patients. She has a special interest in working with children, creating gentle and engaging experiences that help them build confidence and develop healthy dental habits for life.

Dedicated, friendly, and committed to patient comfort, Erica looks forward to welcoming every patient to her chair and supporting them on their journey toward a healthier, happier smile.

Surya Anil

BDS India 2020, Lond MSc 2024

GDC 315308

Surya joined High Brooms Dental Clinic in 2023 as a part time Trainee Dental Nurse while pursuing her MSc. She earned her dental qualification in India 2020 and went on to achieve her MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice from Ulster University in 2024.

In April 2024, she obtained her GDC registration as a Dental Therapist. Surya is dedicated to promoting excellent oral hygiene and enjoys educating patients about its importance. Beyond her dental career, she is passionate about dancing and enjoys activities like hiking.

Frances Buckley

Bachelors of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene & Therapy) (Australia, 2018)

GDC 267752

Frances qualified as a dental hygienist/therapist in 2018, graduating in Australia with a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Health. In recognition of Frances’s adherence to standards of professionalism, she was awarded upon graduation with an Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association NSW Award for outstanding Professionalism.

As an oral health practitioner, she is deeply committed in advocating preventative dentistry through promotion and education enabling patients of all ages to attain and maintain good oral health with all the knock-on benefits including increased self-esteem and general health.Frances likens her approach to “working with the patient as a team”, and feedback from patients often remarks on “her calming, gentle and friendly nature”.

Frances’s personal interests and hobbies involve experiencing new foods, cultures, traveling and is described as a gym nut by her friends (to work off the food).

Georgia White

BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy & Hygiene (King's College London, 2025)

GDC 328291

Georgia qualified as a Dental Hygienist & Therapist from King’s College, London, after beginning her career as a Dental Nurse. Georgia is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles through gentle, individualised care. She values staying up-to-date with the latest dental techniques and emphasises patient comfort and education during every visit.

When Georgia isn’t working, she enjoys walking her dog, playing video games, and lifting at the gym.

Dental Nurses

Larisa Astelean

Dental Nurse

Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2022

GDC 300471

Mihaela Potra

Dental Nurse

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing

GDC 307233

Shareeqa Ahmed

Dental Nurse

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing

GDC 314001

Aminat Lawanson

Dental Nurse

Nat Dip Dent Nursing NEBDN

GDC 327599

Shonima Parakunnath

Dental Nurse

National Diploma in DentalNursing NEBDN 2025

GDC 332663

Diana Ojales

Trainee Dental Nurse

Telma Lopes

Trainee Dental Nurse

Receptionists

Kimberly Harris

Lisa Sayer

Ella Hone

Leah Bromley

Noora Aboobacker

Charlotte Braiden

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