Contact Us
77 Woodford Road
South Woodford
London
E18 2EA
info@woodburypractice.co.uk
Tel: 020 8989 2113
Fax: 020 8989 4508
About Us
Our team is a small friendly group of colleagues who are dedicated to providing the highest standard of dental care in a relaxed environment. All clinical staff are First Aid trained.
Our Team
Dentists:
- Eben Van Niekerk BChD
- GDC Reg: 67798
I am a South African who graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1992. I moved to England that same year and worked in an NHS dental surgery in Kent until 1998 when I moved to South Woodford. I enjoy doing a wide range of General Restorative Dentistry, Aesthetic dentistry and have a special interest in Dental Implantology. I have taken innumerable postgraduate courses in Aesthetic dentistry, Facial aesthetics as well as a 2 year course at the Eastman’s Dental Hospital in Advanced Dental Implantology and Bone grafting procedures. Since 2000 I have been providing patients with dental implants, helping them gain confidence.
Our practice has recently joined the digital revolution by adding CBCT Digital 3D x-ray equipment as well as 3D Intra-oral scanners to our available diagnostic services. Keeping up with new technology makes dentistry both exciting and interesting and at the same time offers my patients the best dental care currently available. After 25 years of practicing I am still passionate about dentistry and I have made many good friends in South Woodford and Woodbury Practice.
Whilst not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family. Also, I am a very keen cyclist.
Welcome to Woodbury Practice, we are here to help, just ask!
- Dr Bilal Abbas BChD (Leeds)
- Dentist & Co-Principal
- GDC: 244732
Dr. Bilal Abbas, a distinguished dentist and one of the co-principals at our esteemed practice, is renowned for his exceptional patient care. His reputation for treating anxious and nervous patients precedes him, with patients willing to travel great distances to benefit from his expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry (the furthest patient travels from New Zealand).
Dr. Abbas’s approach to examinations offer a soothing experience while imparting valuable information, fostering a warm and professional relationship with each individual.
In addition to his dedication to dentistry, Dr. Abbas finds solace in his never ending fitness pursuits at the gym and shares a loyal allegiance to Manchester United, despite the occasional heartbreak that comes with supporting the team.
While still harbouring hope of continuing to travel the globe which ended in 2008 .
- Dr Laith Abbas BDS (Bris)
- Dentist & Co-Principal
- GDC: 191836
Laith, as one of the principal dentists at Woodbury Practice, is renowned for his empathetic care and personalised approach to dentistry. His passion lies in connecting with patients, especially those who may feel anxious about dental visits. Laith goes above and beyond to create a calming environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology such as scanners to enhance patient comfort. His commitment to a person-first philosophy means he focuses on building trust, ensuring patients feel supported without judgment or embarrassment. Every treatment plan crafted by Laith is not only designed to be effective but also tailored to each patient’s unique needs, aiming for long-lasting results and realistic outcomes.
Laith’s dedication to restorative dentistry with an emphasis on prevention is his main focus of interest. His expertise in this area has garnered him referrals from both fellow dentists and satisfied patients who have experienced the exceptional care he provides. The positive feedback seen in the numerous glowing reviews on social media and Google is a testament to the personalised attention and high-quality treatment that Laith consistently delivers.
Out of the practice, Laith is a culinary enthusiast who enjoys exploring the world through food, a travel aficionado always seeking new adventures, and a dedicated supporter of his team, Arsenal. His passion for cooking, globe-trotting, and cheering on Arsenal makes for an exciting mix of social interests. And hey, we can’t blame him for supporting Arsenal; everyone needs a little drama in their lives, right?
- Dr May Abdulla BDS MFDS (RCS)
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Dentist and Invisalign provider
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GDC: 209494
Dr May graduated from Bristol University with Merits in Restorative dentistry and Orthodontics.
She went on to hospital training as a maxillofacial house officer carrying out complex oral surgery aswell as skin reconstruction following trauma and non-malignant skin cancer removal. She gained a greater understanding of facial anatomy and here her interest in facial rejuvenation began. She went onto gain membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the prestigious Royal college of Surgeons Edinburgh.
She is a strong advocate of minimally invasive dentistry and combines treatments such as teeth whitening and use of direct bonding of aesthetic composites to achieve simple and advanced smile makeovers.
Dr May Abdulla has always had a keen interest in facial aesthetics. She has been trained and mentored by internationally renowned aestheticians and is an accredited trainer.
Dr May is known for her positive outlook on all aspects of dental health and facial rejuvenation. Her patients commend her gentle manner, professionalism, transparency in explaining treatments and her exceptional attention to detail.
Specialist team
- Mr Simon Critchlow – Consultant Restorative Dentistry
- BDS MSc MFDS FDS(RestDent) GDC Reg: 80581
I graduated from Newcastle University in 2002. After spending time in a general dental practice, I worked in junior hospital positions in Liverpool and Manchester, including oral and maxillofacial surgery. I enrolled on a two-year Master’s Degree programme in Restorative Dentistry, graduating in 2009. I then undertook an additional 5 years of full time specialist training at the Royal London Dental Hospital. In 2014, I passed my Consultant exams and was awarded the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, the highest dental qualification available in the UK.
Since 2014 I have been a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Great Ormond Street Hospital where I provide complex dental treatment for children and teenagers with craniofacial and other disorders. My areas of clinical interest are endodontics (root canal treatments), prosthodontics and dental implants.
The reason I did all of this additional training, was so I could offer the very best standard of care to my patients. I am proud to do this at Woodbury Dental Practice.
Hygienists:
- Lena Haslam GDC Reg: 4142
- Margo Glinska GDC Reg: 100486
- Farha Naiz GDC Reg:141435
Practice Manager
- Rasa Sliferte
Receptionists:
- Kathy Sanders
Kathy joined Woodbury Practice August 1997 and is considered a ‘friend’ to our long standing clients. She is our patients first point of contact. Kathy is able to answer any of your concerns regarding appointments, treatment and finance. She is exceptionally good at easing nervous patients due to her kind and caring nature.
Kathy lives locally and spends her time away from the practice with family and friends especially her son and Mum. She enjoys gardening, the gym and travel.
- Amber Leadbeater
Amber joined Woodbury Practice in December 2003, complimenting an excellent front of house team. Her ability to deal with all the enquires and emergencies makes a proficient assistant for our patients over the phone, face to face or via emails.
Away from the practice Amber enjoys time with her family and friends especially her son who has a real passion for football (many a Saturday spent on the touchline).
Dental Nurses:
- Lucyna Lewandowska GDC: 287673
- Monika Bukowska GDC: 155730
- Nikolett Dzubay: GDC: 321661
- Eva Markou: GDC 325147
What we aim to provide to our customers:
- We only provide care that meets your needs and wishes.
- We aim to make your treatment as comfortable and convenient as possible.
- We look after your general health and safety while you are receiving dental care.
- We follow the British Dental Association’s guidelines on infection control.
- We check for mouth cancer and tell you what we find.
- We take part in continuing professional development to keep our skills and knowledge up to date.
- We train all staff in practice-wide work systems and review training plans once a year.
- We welcome feedback and deal promptly with any complaints.
- Every member of the practice is fully aware of the need to work safely under General Dental Council guidelines.
Osteopath:
Kate Perkins BSc(Hons) Ost
Liz McGirl MOst
She has completed additional training in sports massage and sports taping, rehab and dry needling.
She enjoys working with a varied client base, treating a broad range from sports injuries to office or work-related pain.
Drawing from her experiences at specialist neuromuscular centres Liz is also confident in treating musculoskeletal pain and adaptations associated with a range of conditions such as Muscular Dystrophy, Stroke and MS.
Podiatry & Chiropody:
Mr Bhavesh B Parmar BSc(Hons) Pod., PG Dip(Biomech).,MChS
Bhavesh qualified from the Northampton School of Podiatry (Northampton University) with a BSC (Hons) in Podiatry (1994). Having worked for a local General hospital for 7 years, he moved to Imperial College, London (2001) as their musculoskeletal podiatrist. In 2000, he finished his post graduate certificate in Clinical Biomechanics.
Presently, he works at his two clinics providing care to all age groups. Bhavesh is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (Membership number 013203) and is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (Membership number CH12305)
Hobbies and interest:
During my free time I enjoy helping in the community and making the neighborhood a pleasant place for all of us. I try to be kind to the environment and promote Eco-friendly way of function. I also enjoy DIY, gardening and cars. However I must confess I do have a weakness for nice watches and chocolate.
Counselling:
Mrs Maria Levenfiche BSc Psychology, FdSc, MBACP
Maria qualified in July 2008 with a degree in BSc Psychology, in 2016 she achieved the Diploma in Person Centred Counselling , and joined Woodbury Practice in 2017. ‘I am warm, approachable, fully qualified, offering a safe and confidential space for you to explore anything that is affecting you.
Our counsellor can help you through issues such as: depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, PTSD, stress, low self -esteem, relationship problems, bereavement, OCD, addictions, phobias and eating disorders.