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.

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.

Dr Sally Anne Roberts

Dentist (Associate)

BDS (London)

Sally qualified in 1998 from Guys Hospital, London and subsequently gained experience in the military, NHS and Private sectors. She has a keen interest in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry, especially composite bonding together with cosmetic tooth alignment and facial aesthetics.

In 2011, Sally gained a post-graduate certificate in Restorative Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute and has also become a certified provider of the Inman Aligner, Cfast, and Smilelign. Sally is currently studying to obtain her Level 7 certificate in Facial Aesthetics.

Sally prides herself on her ability to help even the most anxious patients feel calm and provides a welcoming and relaxed environment.

Always with her patient’s best interests at heart, she provides an honest and strategic approach to her work. Sally makes sure that during her treatments her patients are involved every step of the way, from the very first stages right to the end of treatment Sally’s patients are in control of their own treatment.

In her free-time, Sally enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

GDC Number 74949

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.

Elena

Elena joined Forge House Dental in November 2022 as a Trainee Dental Nurse.

Having worked in healthcare for the past two years, I developed a passion for helping people. I have always found dentistry interesting so decided to pursue a career in that sector.

I have learned so much in a relatively short space of time since joining FHD, and I look forward to learning much more at the practice.

In my free time I enjoy going on long countryside walks with my partner, and going on spontaneous trips around the UK.

Rebecca

Rebecca joined Forge House Dental in November 2022 as a Trainee Dental Nurse.

Having worked at a GP practice as a receptionist for multiple years, I want to be more patient facing and involved in patient care, as it is something I am passionate about. I have always had a fascination with dental nursing as I believe it to be an extremely rewarding career.

My hobbies include anything paranormal, seeing family and friends regularly, and practising nail art.