The Team at Forge House Dental

Sandeep

Sandeep Sharma BDS (Lond). Sandeep qualified in 1995 with a distinction in restorative dentistry from Kings College London. Sandeep has a great passion for all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in cosmetics. Sandeep has recently completed two one year cosmetic and restorative courses at the prestigious advanced dental seminars with Chris Orr.

Sandeep worked in Tunbridge wells and London before opening Forge House Dental in 2000. Sandeep has a great rapport with his patients enabling even the most nervous patient to feel calm and relaxed at Forge House Dental. In his spare time Sandeep enjoys running, DJ’ing, swimming, and socialising. He enjoys football and cricket and spending time with his family.

GDC Number 71129

Anita

Anita Selvarangan BDS (Lond) MJDF qualified from Kings College London in 2006. She recently completed a certificate in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry with Chris Orr.

I am really excited to join Forge House Dental and be part of this welcoming, dedicated and patient centred team who have a strong emphasis on excellent care and commitment to high standards. Having always lived and worked in Kent, I feel this is the perfect opportunity to provide additional dental care due to the demand and expansion of the practice.

I particularly enjoy putting patients at ease by providing prevention based and minimally invasive treatment for the whole family. I have attended courses in Mindfulness, Counselling Skills and NLP. In my spare time I have interests in meditation, yoga, well being and horse riding.

GDC Number 103935

Maria

Maria Devine BDS (Ncl) MFDS RCS Ed, M Oral Surg RCS, FHEA qualified in 2009 from Newcastle University. After spending several years working in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Scotland, she took up a Specialty Training Post in Oral Surgery at King’s College Hospital in London.

Maria was appointed as a Consultant in Oral Surgery at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH in 2018. She is also Clinical Lead for the Kent Community Health Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery (IMOS) service in South Hornchurch.

Maria is passionate about all aspects of Oral Surgery and has a calm, relaxed nature which puts patients at ease. She works part time at Forge House Dental seeing patients on referral for dental extractions including broken teeth or roots and impacted wisdom teeth. She can also see patients who need soft tissue procedures such as lingual or labial fraenectomy (tongue tie and lip tie).

In her spare time Maria enjoys running, cooking and exploring the Kent countryside with her 2 boys.

GDC number 177250

Rupert

Rupert Mazareanu BDS (QuB) MFDS RCPS (Glasg)

Rupert is a friendly and gentle dentist providing services in extractions and implantology.

Since graduating, he has gained experience in both practice and hospital environments. His passion for dentistry has led him to undertake numerous post-graduate courses including the one year cosmetic and restorative course at the prestigious Advanced Dental Seminars with Chris Orr. These experiences helped him to become a well-rounded clinician and find his passion for implantology.

His training and experience in the field of implantology allows him to offer a wide-range of the latest evidence-based techniques, using various implant systems. He is dedicated to providing comfortable treatments to replace teeth and restore confidence. Rupert is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology and is also about to embark on specialist periodontal (gum) training in London.

Outside of work Rupert enjoys going to the gym and exploring new places.

Karen

Karen obtained her dental degree from the prestigious University of Hong Kong, ranked as the top institution for dentistry in the QS World University Rankings. Following her graduation in 2014, she discovered her passion for orthodontics, particularly focusing on clear aligner treatments early in her career. Committed to delivering exceptional care, she pursued specialist orthodontic training at the renowned Eastman Dental Hospital, earning a Master’s in Orthodontics (MClinDent) and Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Karen welcomes patients of all ages, offering personalized care for various orthodontic needs. She provides a range of options, including traditional metal braces, cosmetic ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, and Invisalign (clear aligners), ensuring each treatment is tailored to the individual.

Known for her calm and gentle manner, Karen is especially popular with children and anxious patients. Her goal is to make every visit enjoyable and stress-free while delivering exceptional results.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.

Llubitza

Llubitza joined Forge House Dental in January 2023 as a Hygienist.

I studied dentistry at San Martin de Porres University Lima Peru (2002). I have worked in the dental field in England since 2007 and I am a registered Hygienist in the UK. I am also a Student of a PhD in Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb.

I have passion for patients especially for special care patients, trying to give a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, giving the care and the time that each of the patients need.

I have played tennis since I was nine years old, and I am a professional Peruvian folklore dancer. I love travelling, cooking and baking. I like to learn languages and I speak, Spanish, Italian, English, Croatian and some French.

Laura

Laura Baker-Fawcus RDN qualified in 2003 from Kings College London. I returned to the practice in the role of Practice Manager after a sabbatical from dentistry for three years running my own shop. I enjoy most talking to the patients but my favourite treatment would have to be endodontics.

Away from dentistry I love socialising, football and eating out in different restaurants. I have lived in this lovely village of Staplehurst all my life.

GDC Number 111191

Joanne

Joanne joined Forge House Dental in January 2016 as a part time receptionist.

After a long career as a Commercial Insurance Underwriter and then a seven year stint as a stay at home Mum looking after my two children, I was very lucky to be offered the opportunity of a part time career that would fit in with school hours. I very much enjoy reception work as I enjoy interacting with the patients and the admin side of the role appeals to my sense of organisation.

In my spare time I enjoy looking after my family, socialising with family and friends, eating out and going on spa days.

Kevser

I’m a dedicated trainee dental nurse with a growing passion for General Dentistry. Since starting my journey in this field, I’ve discovered how much I enjoy supporting patients and being part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives. I’m eager to continue learning and expanding my knowledge as I build my career in dentistry.

Before stepping into the dental world, I worked as a barista for several years while also helping run my family’s business. These experiences taught me the value of hard work, strong communication, and adaptability—skills that have helped me gain confidence and quickly find my footing in my current role.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring new places. I’m also a proud cat mum to two furry companions! One of my biggest dreams is to travel the world and experience as many different cultures as I can.

Rejina

Before joining I was fortunate to have opportunities to learn and explore this field further; having some exposure made me wanting to delve deeper, inspiring me to become a dental nurse. Living in Kent majority of my life, I sought opportunities nearby and was immediately drawn to the warm and welcoming environment here at Forge House Dental. The team’s dedication to prioritising patient care and comfort was particularly intriguing and admirable.

Activities I love outside of work are baking, spending time with my loved ones, and of course retail therapy.