The Team

Dental Hygienist (Liverpool Dental Hospital 1999)

My Dental career began in Germany as a Dental Nurse. After moving to the UK in 1996 for love, I trained to be a Dental Hygienist in Liverpool and qualified successfully in 1999.

I started my career in several Chester dental practices and joined Chester Cosmetic Dental Centre in 2004.

Providing a wide range of treatments within my scope of practice, my main area of work is providing the treatment and prevention of Periodontitis (Gum Disease). I am always keen to develop my skills and keep up to date with Continued Professional Development.

I ensure patients have the best possible treatment and experience, treating nervous patients, building confidence and reducing anxiety at each appointment. Working closely with the patient to ensure treatment and expectations are met and always go the extra mile for them.

About me: Married with one child. Have lived in lovely Chester since 1996. Sport is one of my hobbies, going to the gym several times a week. I enjoy getting together with family and friends very much.

GDC Number 5487

Dental Hygienist (1999)

I qualified as a dental hygienist in 1980. I have worked in numerous practices and undertaken further training inclusive of gaining an oral health educator qualification. The thing I enjoy most about my job is the patients, both the regulars who I look forward to seeing and the new ones I get to meet.

I have been working at the practice for 11 years and love working alongside such a happy group of people.

I have 5 children and 3 grandchildren and have been a foster carer to a number of amazing children. I am most happy spending time with my family. I like the theatre, cinema, time with friends, I can’t bake cakes but I am excellent at eating them.

GDC Number 2077

Dental Hygienist (1980)

GDC Number 128889

Practice Manager

I first started when we opened as a dental practice in 1997 as a dental nurse/receptionist. Can't believe that was 21 years ago. I am now the Practice Manager, qualified dental nurse, have gained extra qualifications in dental radiography and conscious sedation.

I enjoy the interaction with our patients and a lot have become fond friends. I hope they feel they same about us. I am reliable and caring and our staff and patients know I am always there to support them!

Outside work… I love family life, 1 husband, 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 tortoise. I have lived all my life in Chester.

My hobbies include travelling/holidays, baking, cake decorating going to the theatre and spending time with family and friends.

GDC Number 123825

Receptionist / Dental Nurse

I am Bethan. I have been at this practice for 14 years. I have been the meet and greet face at reception but also work in surgery when some of the other girls are having a well-earned break.

I am married to Brian and we have two daughters Ffion and Elia. When I am not in work I enjoy going to the cinema, holidays in Fuerteventura and joining in the local pub quiz.

Dental Nurse

My name is jenny, I'm Lorne's new nurse. I have over 18 years dental experience and have worked for Chester Cosmetic Dental Centre previously from 2000 -2006, before emigrating to Australia. I am currently at college working to re-qualify as a dental nurse as well as working full time in surgery. I enjoy working at the practice and love that Chester Cosmetic Dental Centre have retained staff from my previous time here, as I feel this is a great credit to the business and its reputation. Staff just don't want to go anywhere else!!!

GDC Number 200109

Dental Nurse

I Began dental nursing in 2008 working in a variety of practices. I joined Chester cosmetic dental centre in February 2017 and have gained so much more knowledge already in areas such as implants periodontology and Orthodontics. it was a big change to begin with but one for the better. the other team members have all welcomed me with open arms and I love the time we get to spend with all of our patients.

I am married to Daniel and we have two lovely children and a cockapoo, Skye. My favourite time is spent with my family holiday and having days out.

Dr Khalid Anis MBE BDS DDPHRCS MSc FFPH MBA

An award winning senior clinician with extensive experience across the breadth of dentistry and aesthetics.

Dr Khalid Anis is an award winning general dental practitioner and a Facial Aesthetic Practitioner with extensive experience across all segments of dentistry. He has several years experience in facial aesthetics as well as the role that, skincare, diet and supplements can impact the ageing process.

He previously worked as a clinical director of dentistry and a consultant in public health. He has acted as an advisor to the Department of Health on a number of dentistry related issues. Dr Anis has lectured extensively around the world and has helped in disaster management abroad. His teaching skills have led him previously to work as a Clinical Lecturer and the world renowned Eastman Dental Institute (University College London) and as an Educational Supervisor, training young foundation dentists to work in a general practice environment. He is also a keen mentor to aspiring dentists.

Dr Anis has built a reputation as an experienced, high quality, ethical and caring clinician.

Khalid also has extensive experience of public relations and media engagement. Khalid was the Director of a public relations organisation called CitrusMango! Khalid also has expertise in large scale project management and delivery.

In his spare time Khalid has been a junior hockey and cricket coach and loves being an amateur photographer.

Dr. Hatahet is a dentist with a special interest in orthodontics, who has over 20 years of experience straightening patient’s teeth and giving them smiles to be proud of. He is very popular amongst our staff and patients alike.
Basil is a member of the British Orthodontic Society.

Basil provides a wide range of Orthodontic services including conventional fixed, clear and lingual (incognito) braces and also six-month smiles.

He believes that braces are for all age groups and there is no age limit for orthodontic treatment. He has successfully treated thousands of patients ranging from children to retired adults.

GDC Number 77235

Qualified from Damascus in 1989

Faizan Zaheer is a GDC registered Specialist in Periodontology and has a Masters degree in Dental Research. He is proud to have had a number of prestigious publications in gum grafting techniques and continues his passion for research at the University of Manchester. He is a staff member teaching on the postgraduate Master’s programme in Periodontology, at the Dental Hospital, also based in Manchester.

Faizan graduated from University College Cork Dental School in 2009 having been gifted a number of undergraduate awards and scholarships, including the prestigious national “H.H. Stuart prize in Dentistry”. Since qualifying, he has engaged in a wide variety of clinical and academic experiences, working in general dental practice, general hospitals (in the Oral and Maxillofacial surgery unit), as well as a University Dental Hospital setting.

Faizan takes great pride in delivering the highest level of clinical care using cutting-edge techniques, with outstanding attention to detail, in a respectful and caring manner. Faizan is eager to build strong relations with his patients and is held in high regard by his dental colleagues.

GDC Number 176998

He is highly experienced and has a particular interest in Oral Surgery since he completed a Masters at Manchester University. More recently he was working in Abu Dhabi in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery working extensively with dental implants. He also enjoys smile makeovers and is noted for helping to treat nervous patients and he offers sedation when required.

His ethos is to put the patient’s needs first and to develop a long-term strategy with them for their oral maintenance and stability. He is friendly and relaxed and has an excellent chairside manner.

GDC Number 248845

Qualified in Damascus 1989