Our team believe in only ever providing a tailored and personal approach. We have been established for over 55 years and our experience in dental care is vast. Our team has an incredible variety and depth of qualifications and experience, all working together for your dental health. We take the time to understand you and your treatment goals, with a welcoming and professional approach based on choice. Meet our practice team below:
Meet our team
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John Hewitt
Dentist
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Navneet Jhaj
Dentist
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Anil Mangat
Special interest in Periodontology
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Mo Khan
Specialist Endodontist
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Nigel D'Souza
Dentist
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Lawrence Murray-Curtis
Dentist
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Emma Varga
Oral surgeon
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Conor McConville
Dentist
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Claire Kirwin
Dentist
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Varinder Jhaj
Dentist
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Ahmed El-Angbawi
Consultant Orthodontist
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Jackie Skinner
Hygienist
John has been here at City Centre Dental Practice since 1988 after qualifying at Sheffield University at the age of 23. He later became a partner in the company and was instrumental in introducing Portman to us.
He has a special interest in restorative dentistry and also facial aesthetics. He treats many nervous patients, often with intra venous sedation. From February 2019 he is also a clinical lead for Portman Healthcare which takes him to other practices in the North West to help solve issues they may have.
John is a keen motorcyclist, enjoys spending time with his three children, travelling, open water swimming, hill walking and Jujitsu.
Navneet qualified from King’s College London Dental Institute in 2019. Her passion for Dentistry is ever-growing as she has completed several postgraduate courses. She has completed a yearlong Restorative Dentistry programme to progress her skills further. Her keen interest for restorative and aesthetics enhanced as she attended the world-renowned course in Italy, Styleitaliano Daily Menu. Additionally, she provides Invisalign to be able to offer a complete smile makeover.
Navneet has a friendly and calm nature and she aims to empower her patients to understand and better their oral health. With her welcoming presence she thoroughly enjoys treating paediatric and nervous patients.
In the near future she aims to provide patients with evidence – based holistic approaches to aid their overall health, as outside of work, she is hugely interested in nutrition, health and wellness.
Anil qualified in 2001 from Cardiff University Dental School and worked in a range of dental practices in Cornwall, South Wales and Sheffield as a general dental practitioner. He was always interested in treatment of gum disease. In 2017, he undertook a 3-year MSc in clinical Periodontology at the University of Central Lancashire, qualifying in 2020.
Anil has been accepting Periodontal referrals since 2018 and undertaken and range of treatments including:
• surgical and non-surgical Root surface debridement, • surgical periodontal regeneration,
• adjunctive antibiotics for treatment of severe, non-responsive gum disease.
• Management of occlusal trauma (uneven biting forces can loosen teeth, particularly in those who clench or grind their teeth).
• Splinting of loose teeth. • crown lengthening including treatment of gummy smile (for suitable cases),
• Coordinating treatment planning with restorative, orthodontic or implant treatment where stabilisation of gum condition and accurate prognosis is needed.
Anil has a keen interest in teaching. He spent time as dental foundation trainer, mentoring newly qualified dentists through their first year in Practice and is currently an honorary clinical lecturer at Sheffield University Dental School, supporting 4th and 5th year undergraduates. He has acted as an examiner for the GDC’s Overseas registrants’ examinations.
Outside of work, Anil enjoys Hockey (though more coaching than playing these days), cycling, films and music and a trip to the gym.
Moheen qualified from the University of Leeds in 2010. He was selected by his supervisors and tutors to be awarded the Restorative Dentistry Prize for achieving exceptional clinical work throughout his undergraduate training.
Moheen went on to a Senior House Officer role at the Manchester Dental Hospital, where he gained advanced expertise working alongside Consultants and Specialists in the Restorative and Periodontal department. He also taught undergraduates helping them become the next generation of dentists. He subsequently completed a very demanding Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery post at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
He passed his Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties examination, which encouraged him to undertake specialist training in London. Moheen completed his 4-year specialist training in Endodontics (Root canal treatment) at the Eastman Dental Hospital and was awarded entry onto the specialist list.
Moheen is exceptional with patients who are particularly nervous about root canal treatment, many of whom report that they needn’t had worried about it. He is also accepting external referrals from other dentists.
Moheen is a keen swimmer, enjoys travelling abroad and trying out different cuisines.
Nigel qualified as a dentist at Manchester university in December 1984 and has also completed a postgraduate course at Chester university in dental practice management . He set up his own dental practice in 1987 and several more over the years in Manchester , Birmingham and London .
With over thirty five years experience in NHS and private practice he keeps up to date with the latest advances and techniques . Nigel enjoys all aspects of dentistry and works closely with his specialist dental colleagues to provide the best possible treatment for his patients .
Nigel has been as an elected member on the local dental committee and also the professional execute committee for Tameside and Glossop primary care trust . In 2013 Nigel decided to sell his dental practices to a large corporate body so he could concentrate solely on patient care and around this time joined city centre dental practice .
Nigel likes to travel abroad and experience different cultures and traditions .
Dr Murray-Curtis leads our dental implant provision and has many years experience placing and restoring. Having obtained his dental degree with Hons and Distinction in Restorative Dentistry form the University of Malta in 2001, Lawrence went on to complete his Masters in Implant Dentistry with Distinction at the University of Manchester in 2008.
Lawrence is tireless in updating his expertise. This ranges from national and international courses to take full advantage of global cutting edge research and contemporary knowledge and skills in the field of implantology.The overriding factor is ultimately to benefit his patients.
Open, clear and courteous communication are at the heart of everything he does which pays dividends, with outstanding results and cosmetic improvements. Lawrence’s aim is to provide you with the very best results and world class dental care.
Lawrence has a family and spends his spare time out with his dogs in the countryside.
Dr Varga is an oral surgeon with an untarnished record of clinical expertise, conscientiously gleaned from over 40 years’ experience. She has worked in hospital and NHS settings, as well as in both primary and private care. As a Clinical Lecturer, she has also taught oral surgery, oral medicine and sedation to dental undergraduates, postgraduates and General Dental Practitioners.
Qualifying from Budapest’s Semmelweis Medical School, Faculty of Dentistry in 1970, Dr Varga proceeded to come to England where she obtained her Licence in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons (LDSRCS) in 1975. In 1976, she was appointed as a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine at The University of Liverpool Dental School. She developed a special interest specifically focussed on the dental management of medically compromised and anxious patients relatively early on in her career, which led, after much research, her to later qualify as a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), in Liverpool, in 1996. From 1998, she held part-time appointments as a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool and an Associate Specialist in Oral Surgery at the Liverpool Dental Hospital.
In 2016 she was offered, and accepted, the post of Locum Consultant in Oral Medicine, which she continued to do until her fairly recent retirement from both academic and hospital careers.Although her work continues to motivate and inspire her, Dr Varga’s new love has become her grandchildren, to whom, along with her interest in the cultural arts, she now most enjoys devoting her spare time.
He joined City Centre Dental Practice in 2006 and a little while later became a partner alongside John Hewitt and David Moss.
In April 2018 they sold the practice to Portman Dental Care and became City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but especially cosmetic smile makeovers giving my patients a great confidence in their smile.
He is married with two children and when not working enjoys keeping fit, general sports, playing guitar and spending quality time with his family.
Claire qualified at Sheffield in 2012 at the age of 23 with BDS Honours. She also went onto comlete a postgraduate qualification in restorative Dentistry, Restorative Theory and Phantom Head Practical Courses. Claire is constantly looking to further her skillset by attending courses on providing Cfast cosmetic tooth alignment systems and more recently an improved knowledge of cosmetic dentistry.
She joined City Centre Dental Surgery in August 2018 and has a keen interest in restorative and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry and managing nervous patients which she finds very rewarding.
Outside work Claire enjoys going to live music gigs, loves to travel and is a keen skier.
Varinder will be in practice with us on Mondays and Tuesdays. Varinder graduated from King’s College London in 2019, after spending 8 years in London. In that time, he completed a BSc degree in Pharmacology in 2014, before training to become a dentist. He provides general dentistry and has a keen interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. He enjoys treating composite bonding and veneers as well as Invisalign GO to create the complete aesthetic look. Away from the clinic, Varinder is a passionate Manchester United supporter and regularly attends matches. Varinder also enjoys playing football himself and training in the gym to keep fit.
Ahmed is our Consultant Orthodontist, he joined us at City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic in 2018. He qualified as an orthodontist after extensive training at the University of Glasgow where he worked as a clinical lecturer. In 2013, he was awarded PhD based on a clinical trial in assessing the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment. He then moved to London where he spent 3 years treating and managing complex orthodontic cases at the Royal London Hospital to qualify as a consultant orthodontist. He is currently working as senior lecturer and consultant at the University of Manchester treating complex cases and training postgraduate students. He also has extensive interest in research related to effective and accelerated orthodontic treatment. He published several high impact scientific articles and presented his work in international scientific meetings and conferences. He has special interests in applying evidence based orthodontic treatment to both adults and children using fixed (metal and ceramic) braces and Invisalign. He has excellent clinical skills and extensive experience in treatment planning with patient-centred approach aiming for patient satisfaction as an ultimate goal. Ahmed is married with two children and enjoys spending time with his family.
Jackie qualified in Dental Hygiene in 1985 at Guy’s Hospital London at the age of 24. She joined City Centre Dental Practice in 2006.
Jackie has a special interest in perio but also is a great communicator, putting patients at ease and teaching techniques of oral hygiene.
Jackie has a wide patient base who come in to see her regularly and she enjoys keeping up with what they have done since their last visit.
Outside work Jackie has three grown up children and an adorable rescue dog. She enjoys yoga and tennis.
Key points on the practice, the equipment
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All of our surgeries in practice have been designed for your comfort, to help you feel relaxed during your appointments.
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We are now in purpose-built premises, equipped with state-of-the art equipment and facilities with your care and comfort front and centre.
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Our clinicians only work with the highest quality equipment available, ensuring that your treatment is carried out with the best tools in the safe hands of experienced clinicians.
