Our Team
Whitestar Dental Care offers both NHS and Private dentistry to the entire family.
All our dentists adhere to the rules governing the profession under strict guidance from the General Dental Council (GDC) "Standards for Dental Professionals".
Dr Sharminder Bansal BDS Lond 2003
GDC No. 82461
Dr Bansal graduated from the King's College London GKT School of Medical Education in 2003.
In addition to having a vast experience of general dentistry, Dr Bansal has keen interest in dental implants, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and short-term orthodontics.
Dr Bansal regularly undertakes postgraduate courses. He believes in providing the very best and up to date care for all his patients.
Languages spoken includes English, Panjabi, Hindi, Urdu.
Dr Roopdeep Takkar Statutory Exam 2008
GDC No. 141659
Dr Takkar completed a post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (2007) with Distinction at Queen Mary University London, she is a General Dentist with special interest in cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, oral health education, prevention and treatment of gum disease.
Dedicated to providing patients with high standards of dental treatment, Dr Takkar treats every patient with dignity and respect.
Dr Takkar tries to create a relaxed informal atmosphere when treating patients, listens to patients to understand their needs and actively participates in dental awareness camps for educating parents and preschool children on prevention of dental caries.
Languages spoken includes English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
Dr Sachin Patel BDS Birm 2009
GDC No. 177540
Dr Patel qualified in 2009 from Birmingham Dental School. He aims to provide minimally invasive dentistry improving a patient's oral health while making their visit as comfortable as possible.
Dr Patel practices general dentistry as well as a wide range of cosmetic treatments including whitening, cosmetic fillings and braces to align your teeth.
Dr Patel has a keen interest in orthodontics and provides both fixed braces and clear aligners from a range of systems including six months smiles, quick straight teeth and clear smile braces.
Dr Harneet Mann Statutory Exam 2007
GDC No. 156832
Dr Mann received BDS in India in 2002 and completed her vocational training in London following Statuary Exam in 2007. She covers all aspects of dentistry and finds interacting with patients and putting nervous patients and children at ease the most rewarding.
Dr Mann is committed to offering clinical excellence in a friendly, relaxed, comfortable and professional environment.
Over the years Dr Mann has cultivated a particular interest in crowns, veneers, composite Bonding, teeth whitening, white fillings and continues to expand her skills in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr Ponnuthurai Sivakumar LDS RCS Eng 2017, NEBDN 2010
GDC No. 208395
Dr Ponnuthurai Sivakumar completed his National Certificate of Education of dental Nursing (NCEDN) during 2010. He gained his Licence of Dental Surgery (LDS) at the Royal College of London during 2017.
Dr Sivakumar is passionate about oral healthcare and education and has a positive commitment to the delivery of care to his patients.
Outside of dentistry, he enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends and playing chess.
Dr Sivakumar speaks both English and Tamil.
Dr. Iram Z Hayat BDS , PG Dip (Adv Aesthetic & Restorative)
GDC No. 252493
Dr. Hayat has been dedicated to transforming smiles and restoring dental health since completing her statutory examinations in 2014. With over a decade of hands-on experience, she combines clinical excellence with a deeply caring, holistic philosophy. Dr. Hayat believes that dental care should be a peaceful experience, and she takes great pride in creating a calm, soothing environment where even the most anxious patients can feel entirely at ease.
As a certified Invisalign provider, she has successfully guided numerous patients through life-changing smile transformations. Her passion for excellence led her to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. This advanced training allows her to skilfully manage complex cases, precisely restoring both the natural anatomy and full function of her patients' teeth while achieving beautiful, natural-looking aesthetics.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Hayat is a happily married mother of two. She recharges by spending time in her garden, travelling, and staying active through regular exercise.
Dr. Rajesh Alagarswamy MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2005
GDC No. 100762
Dr Sara Hepko Lek Dent Medical University of Silesia 2018
GDC No. 303265
Dr Nikita Shaani Thanki BDS University of Dundee 2022
GDC No. 301316
Ms Zoha Gill BDS King's College London 2024
GDC No. 318459
Mr Anish Attwal BDS University of Sheffield 2025
GDC No. 327109
Ms Waad Treke BDS University of Sheffield 2025
GDC No. 327465
Ms Lida Hamidi BDS University of Birmingham 2025
GDC No. 328221
Niveditha John DR. NTR University of Health Sciences 2018
GDC No. 253648
Niveditha is GDC registered, with dual qualification as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.
She presently also works as a Paediatric Therapist and is pursuing Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry with Royal College of Surgeons, University of Edinburgh. She also holds the membership of British Society of Hygienists and Therapists.
Working as a Dental Hygienist, she mainly focuses on providing high quality care to her patients and educating them on how to maintain good oral health. Also, under the treatment plan from the dentist, she treats periodontal diseases to prevent it from progressing, which may lead to tooth loss. She is adept to treating many patients including those with implants, orthodontics, and crown and bridge work. Niveditha is able to treat different severities of gum disease and is comfortable accompanying a patient throughout their full course of treatment. She thoroughly enjoys educating patients in all aspects of their oral health and strives to ensure all patients leave the practice knowing how to achieve the most from their oral hygiene routine.
Away from work, Niveditha is happiest spending time with her family, loves to bake and enjoys travelling.
Asha Reddy Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2019
Asha is GDC registered with dual qualification as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist and also works as a Paediatric Therapist.
Working as a Dental Hygienist, Asha focuses on providing quality care to patients ,educating them on following good oral hygiene regime to help prevent and treat gum disease and to take best care of the mouth.
She enjoys working with the team alongside providing safe and comfortable experience to anxious patients.
Outside work she loves going to gym, reading and travelling.