A team of highly trained dentistry professionals

Our clinicians are highly trained, each with at least ten years’ experience in dentistry and an accredited postgraduate qualification in their specialism.

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Our Team

You’re in safe hands when you come to Norfolk Dental Specialists. Our team are passionate about providing personal, attentive patient care. At every step of your journey, you’ll be guided by experienced specialists committed to making you feel safe and reassured.

Registered dentists can work in a particular field of dentistry, such as orthodontics or oral surgery, but only those on the General Dentist Council (GDC) specialist lists can call themselves a 'specialist'. These dentists have met certain requirements and been given the right by the GDC to use the title 'specialist'.

Clinicians

Hamed Karimi Lead Clinician & Director BDS (Edin), MSc (Lond), MClinDent (Lond), FDS, MRD, RCS (Eng) GDC Reg No: 70400

Specialist in Periodontics
Implant Surgeon

Hamed Karimi

With over 20 years’ experience in dentistry, Hamed has gained a collection of prestigious qualifications in periodontal treatment, dental implants and oral reconstruction. A renowned expert, Hamed lectures to qualified dentists both locally and internationally.

Imran Sharif Clinician BDS MClinDent(Perio.), MFDS RCS(Eng), MPerio RCS(Ed) GDC Reg No: 82537

Specialist in Periodontics
Implant Surgeon

Imran Sharif

Imran has spent over ten years in dentistry, spending four of those years on a specialist training programme in periodontology at King’s College Hospital. He believes that everyone should be able to benefit from dental treatment, and is an expert in conscious sedation.

Hossein Shojanoori Clinician BDS (Lond), MFDS RCPSG, PG Dip. Implantology, MClinDent Pros (UCL Eastman), MPros RCSEd GDC Reg No: 106091

Specialist in Prosthodontics
Implant Surgeon

Hossein Shojanoori

After graduating from Bart’s & The Royal London in 2006, Hossein went on to achieve his specialist training in Prosthodontics from the Eastman Institute in London. Hossein has worked in various clinical settings, and joined the team here in 2021. Hossein dedicates his work to restore the most complex of cases, using various materials and techniques tailored to every individual case. Hossein is also an implant surgeon, and is especially skilled in the replacement of missing teeth, restorations of natural teeth and complete rehabilitations of the mouth. Hossein’s goal is to help his patients achieve a healthy and functioning smile that feels comfortable and is aesthetically pleasing.

Samira Ezzati-Nik Clinician BDS (Lond), BSc (Lond), MFDS RCS Eng, MClinDent (UCL), MPros RCS Eng, MPros RCS Edin GDC Reg No: 85773

Specialist in Prosthodontics

Samira Ezzati-Nik

Samira graduated from Barts with honours in 2005 and was awarded the Constance Klein Memorial Prize for best student in operative dentistry. Her specialty training in prosthodontics was at the world-renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute where she is now an associate clinical lecturer.

Andres Pradales Clinician LicOdont, MSc Perio GDC Reg No: 184955

Practice Limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants.

Andres Pradales

Andres graduated as a dentist in 2009 from the University of Barcelona. He completed a 3-year MSc in Periodontics at the University of Essex where he qualified with distinction in 2021. He has also completed additional training in dental Implantology. Andres’ practice is dedicated to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Andres is also a member of the British Society of Periodontology and he has worked as a dentist across Norfolk & Suffolk.

Hygienists

Kimberley Souter Dental Hygienist Diploma in Dental Hygiene from Royal College of Surgeons, London GDC Reg No: 206819

Kimberly Souter

Kim worked as a Dental Nurse and Practice Manager before qualifying as a Dental Hygienist from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014. On graduating, she received the Carol Chivers Memorial Award in recognition of the excellent standard of care she gave her patients. Kim has been part of our Dental Hygienists team since August 2014.

Linda Palmer Dental Hygienist Diploma in Dental Hygiene from the University of Wales College of Medicine GDC Reg No: 5926

Linda Palmer

Linda qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2001. Linda has worked in private dental practices in Dorset and London. She is a member of the British Dental Hygiene and Therapy Association. Linda joined our Dental Hygienist team in May 2011.

Ella Readman Dental Hygienist BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from the University of Birmingham GDC Reg No: 264328

Ella Readman

Ella qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2016 with a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Since qualifying, she has undergone further training in maintaining and treating peri-implant tissues. Ella joined our team in May 2019.

Jo Sharpin Dental Hygienist Diploma in Dental Hygiene from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh GDC Reg No: 6078

Jo Sharpin

Jo Qualified from Leeds dental Institute in 2002 having been awarded the National Diploma in Dental Hygiene from The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Jo is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and therapists. She joined our practice in 2021.

Nurses

Jeanette Stamp Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 112512

Jeanette Stamp

Jeanette has worked as a Dental Nurse since 2001. Mainly nursing with our Hygienists, she is a trained Dental Radiographer with further training in a number of dental procedures. Jeanette has been working with us since November 2006.

Laura Riches Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 252284

Laura Riches

Laura joined our team in October 2013 and qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2014. She is also a qualified Dental Radiographer and has Treatment Co-ordinator qualifications.

Chloe Thomson Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 246001

Chloe Thomson

Chloe began nursing in general practice in 2011, before qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 2013. She is also a qualified Dental Radiographer and a Patient Care Advisor. Chloe joined our team in Jan 2015.

Joanna Gabryjolek Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 278890

Joanna Gabryjolek

Joanna originally qualified as a dental hygienist in Poland. She completed her Dental Nurse training in 2018 and joined our team in 2021.

Lauren Royse Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 246219

Lauren Royse

Lauren Qualified as a dental nurse in 2013. She is a trained Dental Radiographer along with other extra duties. Lauren joined the practice in 2021.

Emma Cubitt Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 219429

Emma Cubitt

Emma qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2011 and has also been an Oral Health Educator since 2013. Emma has also become a qualified Dental Radiographer, passing her exams in March 2018. Emma joined our team in May 2016.

Natasha Wilson Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 174504

Natasha Wilson

Natasha qualified as a dental nurse in 2008 and joined the practice in 2021.

Oana Calugaru Qualified Dental Nurse GDC Reg No: 307057

Oana Calugaru

Oana joined us as a trainee dental nurse in 2021 and has previous experience working in the dental industry.

Eve Leeder Trainee Dental Nurse

Eve Leeder

Eve joined the practice in November 2022 as a trainee dental nurse and is nearing the end of her course.

Admin

Alison Parker Practice Manager Certificate in HE in Dental Practice Management

Alison Parker

Alison has over twenty years’ experience working in medical and dental practices. Ensuring the smooth running of the practice, daily management and liaising with our clinicians and patients is her main priority. Alison has worked within the team since March 2014.

Lorraine Kreike Receptionist

Lorraine Kreike

Lorraine has over 30 years’ experience working in the medical & dental sector. As our front of house lead, Lorraine is always a friendly face to greet you when you arrive.

Cherise Ellis Business Development Manager

Cherise Ellis

Cherise has over 6 years’ experience in the dental industry. Her main duties are assisting our practice manager, ensuring the smooth running of the practice and liaising with local general dental practitioners. She is keen to continue learning the excellent training/events we provide at the practice. Cherise started working with us in August 2020.

Cleone Curson Receptionist

Cleone Curson

Cleone joined the practice in 2021 as part of our friendly front of house team. She has many years’ experience in administrative roles.

Katey Woodrow Receptionist

Katey Woodrow

Katey Joined the practice in 2022 as one of our administrator/receptionists. She will be one of the team members welcoming you into the practice when you arrive.