Dr Steven Lai
Principal Dentist & Founder
BDS (2008, Newcastle)
MFDS (2010, Glasgow)
GDC No. 150313
Steven has over 10 years’ experience working in dental practices across the UK. He qualified from Newcastle University in 2008 and went on to achieve an MFDS in The Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow. Steven is focused on providing you with gentle dental care in a relaxed setting. His main areas of interest are preventative and minimal intervention dentistry using the most up to date and modern techniques. He is currently undertaking further training and completing a postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics, comprising restorative and operative Dentistry. He will always take the time to listen to your concerns and ensure you are happy and comfortable with your treatment plan. Steven is also certified in the use of Six Month Smiles system. Aside from his passion for dentistry, Steven is also an enthusiastic cook, a keen explorer and is kept busy by his two young children he shares with his wife.
Dr Muneeb Chowdury
Associate Dentist
DDM (2020, Plovdiv Medical University)
GDC No. 291500
Having graduated in Dental Medicine at Plovdiv Medical University – Bulgaria in June 2020; Muneeb has continued to develop his skills as a general dentist. His key interest in dentistry is in prosthodontics. particularly the confidence it provides a patient when a complete oral rehabilitation has been completed. His future aspiration is to develop in-depth knowledge within implantology. He is a multi-lingual speaker which enables him to communicate with patients and listen to their concerns whilst giving them the confidence of being able to assist them with any dental related issues.
Away from dentistry, he am an active individual who enjoys an array of sports including football, swimming and going to the gym.
Ms. Sammy
Practice Manager
BSc (2009, Queen Mary University of London)
CeMAP (2013, London)
Sammy graduated from Queen Mary University of London in 2007 with a BSc honours in Mathematics with Business Management. Her career background is in private banking; having managed large portfolios for high-end clients, it equipped her with the necessary skills to handle unique situations and problem solve on a daily basis. Sammy joined The Offerton in 2014 and has gained a vast amount of knowledge of the practice from engaging with all members of the team and our patients. She takes a hands-on approach towards her work here at The Offerton and is always ready to listen to any concerns you may have. In her leisure, Sammy fulfils her creative side by teaching the piano and practising yoga.
Ms. Kate
Dental Receptionist
Katie joined The Offerton in 2022 and has been a refreshing addition to our Dental team. She previously worked as a dental nurse, before embarking on a slight career change, before returning to the dental profession. She strives to help you the best that she can and aims to please. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, and is a very big Harry Potter fan.
Ms. Katie
Dental Nurse
GDC 160011
Katie qualified as a Dental Care Professional in 2005, equipping herself with extensive knowledge in the dental nursing field. Katie is calm and friendly by nature which bodes well with all patients and comes in useful for those patients who can be a little nervous when on the dentist chair. Her ideal working day alongside our dentist will consist of various dental treatments for patients as it allows her to use more of her skills and have an interesting day. In Katie's spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and eating out at restaurants.
Ms. Edidiong
Dental Nurse
GDC 245818
Edidiong qualified as a Dental Care Professional in 2012. She takes a professional and caring approach towards her work whilst providing chair side assistance, helping to put anxious patients at ease. Efficiency and attention-to-detail are key attributes of Edidiong when working together with our Dentists. When she is not dental nursing, Edidiong enjoys attending music, dancing and spending time with friends and family.