Welcome to Measham Dental
We take great pride in the quality of care we provide and always seek to allow ample time to offer a relaxed, enjoyable and unhurried service, with the focus on you — our patient.
We are an experienced and caring dental team. Sandra, the principal dentist, opened the purpose built practice in 2014, with a vision to offer affordable private treatment in a friendly, approachable and professional way.
Since then we have grown mainly by personal recommendation. We pride ourselves on being a source of comfort, reassurance and confidence to our patients through the dentistry we practice. This is reflected in our values statement.
We personally introduce, explain and complete each therapy for each patient and encourage our patients to be active in making decisions regarding their treatment. Sandra and her team invite you to come and visit our practice where you can witness first hand our commitment to our patients.
Our Values
- We value you, our patient, as an individual.
- We listen to you and endeavour to address your needs.
- We are committed to providing first-class customer care at affordable prices.
- We aim to provide high quality dental care for the whole family in a friendly yet professional manner that will give you a positive experience.
- We are committed to continuous education for the whole team, so we will improve our skills and offer you the best treatment.
Meet the team
Sandra Ferreira
Principal Dentist (GDC 106155)
Sandra qualified in Brazil and the UK passing the General Dental Council qualifications in 2006. She practiced in Ashby-de-la-Zouch for five years gaining respect from patients for her caring approach. She has postgraduate qualifications in restorative dentistry and is trained in the use of botulinum and dermal fillers for facial cosmetics. Her hobbies are photography, walking and supporting charitable work.
Abigail Higginbottom
Associate Dentist (GDC 277755)
Abi joined the practice in 2022. Since joining the practice, Abi has established herself as a very well-liked and respected clinician amongst her patients and her team.Abi studied dentistry at the University of Manchester and completed her foundation training at a busy NHS practice, during which time she developed a loyal patient list. Abi is known for her compassionate and caring approach and her ability to put patients at ease. Abi provides all aspects of general dentistry and her interests include Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. She has recently developed a professional Instagram to showcase her work which is rapidly developing a following. Abi has been shortlisted twice for Best Young Dentist 2020 and 2021 at the Dentistry Awards.
Busra Celik Akbas
Associate Dentist (GDC 286186)
Busra qualified as a dentist in Istanbul, Turkey. She relocated to the UK in 2017. After passing the General Dental Council qualification exams, she started to work as a private dentist in the East Midlands. Her caring and friendly approach puts patients at ease, she is more than happy to see patients with dental anxiety. Busra performs every aspect of general dentistry and has a special interest in periodontology, treating patients with severe gum disease. In her spare time, she likes spending time with her dog, reading, travelling, playing tennis and swimming.
Robert Bolt
Specialist in Oral Surgery (GDC 79463)
Rob is both medically and dentally qualified and has been placing implants and tissue grafts for over 10 years. He is one of a handful of Oral Surgeons nationally who have been trained in maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, advanced implantology and lingual nerve repair. Rob is the Director of the University of Sheffield "One-to-One" Implant Course, which teaches fully qualified dentists how to place dental implants. Despite holding an impressive alphabet of prestigious qualifications, Rob is very approachable and down to earth!
Sara Rahimi
Associate Dentist (GDC 318668)
Sara graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Newcastle University and is an award-winning composite bonding dentist passionate about cosmetic dentistry. At the practice, she offers treatments such as composite bonding and teeth whitening, alongside facial aesthetic services including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers—giving you the full aesthetic package to achieve beautifully balanced, confident smiles. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and warm, charismatic approach, she is dedicated to making each patient’s experience as comfortable and positive as possible. For a closer look at her work and patient transformations check out her instagram @drsara.rahimi
Meenakshi Lall
Associate Dentist GDC 262246
Meenakshi graduated as a dentist from India in 1996. She pursued her interest in restorative dentistry and completed a Master’s degree from the University of Birmingham. This has enabled her to treat more challenging restorative cases and to implement her in-depth knowledge and advanced skills. Meenakshi is currently pursuing a Master’s in Orthodontics from University of Plymouth enabling her to manage orthodontic cases and draw upon a second specialism. One of her strengths is taking the time with her patients to understand their treatment plans and collaborate with the patient to achieve the best results. Meenakshi is a recognised author for British Dental Journal and an examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons. In her spare time she enjoys music, cooking and travelling.
Jenny Miller
Practice Manager (GDC 121722)
Jenny has an extensive background in the dental industry and a proven track record in practice management, being selected as national finalist for Best Practice Manager of the year 2019. Jenny has a profound commitment to infection control and a deep understanding of the clinical side of dentistry. She is proficiency in sign language enabling the successful treatment of deaf patients. Whilst not at work, she enjoys camping with her children, trampolining and baking.
Sioned Rees
Hygienist (GDC 263259)
I have been in the dental field since 2014, starting as a dental nurse. I aspired to further my career and have always been passionate about healthcare. I qualified as a dental hygienist at Cardiff University in 2021. I enjoy helping patients with their oral health journey and take great pride seeing the improvements at each subsequent visit. Recently I have moved to the Midlands from South Wales to be near family and friends. I love to spend my spare time with my family and outdoors hiking, or pottering in the garden.
Teresa Moore
Receptionist
Before joining Sandra and the team at Measham Dental, I had previously enjoyed over 26 years as lead receptionist/dispenser in a local, much respected GP practice where I learned the skills to build a strong and trusted rapport with patients and their families. I have two daughters, both established teachers within the Measham district catchment area. I'm a very keen gardener, growing vegetables and flowers from seed. I enjoy walking and cycling the National Forest trails together with my family. I'm also a very keen cook and cake baker.
Katie Didcote
Lead Dental Nurse (GDC 313798)
Katie is our wonderful lead nurse. Fully qualified in 2024 following a career as flight cabin crew, Katie is undertaking her dental radiography course to further enhance her skills. In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and spoiling her two bunnies, Louie and Rosie.
Niamh Collins
Dental Nurse (GDC 322278)
Niamh has over 3 years experience of in various fields of dentistry, plunging straight into the profession from the moment she left secondary school. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, catching up on the latest Neflix shows and walking her dogs Coco the sausage dog and Geoff the springer spaniel.
Madison Cole
Dental Nurse (GDC 330081)
Madison is a dedicated dental nurse with over three years of experience. She takes pride in supporting patients throughout their treatments and helping to create a calm & comfortable environment in the surgery. Outside of work, Madison enjoys spending time outdoors and keeping active at the gym.
Using the latest technology
We have an iTero scanner which replaces traditional dental impressions and provides our patients with a highly accurate 3-D visualisation of their teeth.
What to expect on your first visit?
Your initial consultation will last around 40 minutes, which allow us enough time to get to know you and includes a thorough examination of your teeth, mouth and gums as well as the tissues outside the mouth such as lymph nodes and the TMJ. If necessary, we will take x-rays and pictures.
On arrival we will ask you to fill out a confidential Medical History form. It will be useful to bring a list of your medication/s if any and the name and address of your GP. We will discuss your medical history and smile aspirations, and give you the opportunity to ask us questions about your dental health. At the end of the examination we will provide you with a full explanation and detailed treatment plan, including a breakdown of costs.
Children
We welcome children to the practice and encourage regular visits from an early age. This gives us and your child the opportunity to get to know one another so they can feel at ease at all times. This also allows us to monitor your child’s dental development, encourage good home care and a positive attitude for life. We encourage parents to bring their children over so they can be together as a family. We have dental plans for all ages and a great value children’s care plan.
For lifelong good oral health it is important to brush the teeth well and keep a healthy diet. Encourage children to brush twice a day for 2 minutes each time and avoid sugary snacks and acidic drinks. We can help with these messages.
Emergencies
If you have a dental emergency it is important that you phone the practice as early in the day as possible. We will do our very best to see all emergencies on the same day.
Should your emergency occur out of surgery hours, please call the practice number and follow the instructions. There is a £225 call-out charge for out of hours emergency appointments.
Urgent Dental Treatments
Closed during working hours
If the practice is closed during normal working hours and you require urgent treatment, please contact: {My}Dentist*, 25-27 New Broadway, Coalville, LE67 3XF
Out of hours
If you are calling out of hours and require urgent treatment, please call NHS 111:
*For patients that pay into the plan, there will be a charge at {My}Dentist, however there will be a reimbursement in line with your Patient Plan Direct policy.
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