TEAM MEMBERS
Directors

Dr Ali Azfar B.Ch.D.
Director
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 1990
GDC Number: 65495
Professional Career:
1990 - Qualified as a dentist, worked here at Duckworth Lane as an associate dentist for Mr. M. R. Durgan
1991 - Purchased practice with Nick Shore and setup A&S Dental Surgeons, Bradford
1994 - Joined Bradford Local Dental Committee and remains an active member.
1995 - Became a trainer for new dental graduates
2005 till 2013 - Worked as Clinical Dental Adviser for NHS Bradford and Airedale
2006 - Gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Practice Appraisal from the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FGDP UK)

Dr Nick Shore B.Ch.D, Dip.Rest.Dent RCS (Eng), M.Sc
Director
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 1989
GDC Number: 64807
Dentist with Special Interest In: Endodontics, Periodontics
Professional Career:
1989 - Qualified as a dentist
1989 till 1991 - Worked as an associate dentist in Harrogate
1991 - Purchased practice with Ali Azfar and setup A&S Dental Surgeons, Bradford
1996 - Became a trainer for new dental graduates
2005 till 2013 - Worked as Clinical Dental Adviser for NHS Bradford and Airedale
2006 - Gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Practice Appraisal from the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FGDP UK)
2009 - Gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FGDP UK)
2011 - Accredited as a DwSI in Endodontics and Periodontics.
2013 - Gained M.Sc in Restorative Dentistry from University of Leeds.

Meg Daniels
Non-Executive Director
Meg has over 45 years experience working in dentistry and all of those have been spent at the Duckworth Lane Practice and recently retired her role as Practice Manager.
Meg's role at the practice is to ensure our the patients have a professional and positive experience.
You can contact Meg on management@aandsdental.co.uk
Management

Sarah Berry
Practice Manager
GDC Number: 129614
Sarah is a qualified Dental Nurse and has worked at A&S Dental Surgeons for 20 years. Sarah really love's working with the dentists, nurses and patients at the practice and has built good relations with all over the years.
Sarah has now taken on the role of Practice Manager.
Sarah's role at the practice is to ensure the patients have a professional and positive experience.
You can contact Sarah on: management@aandsdental.co.uk

Estelle Fallon
Clinical Manager
GDC Number: 173704
Estelle, who joined A&S in 2004 and qualified in 2007, has now joined the management team as the clinical manager, overseeing the clinical aspects of the practice.
She collaborates closely with Dr. Shore, our endodontic specialist.
Clinicians

Dr Arash Hozhabrafkan B.Ch.D.
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 2006
GDC Number: 104058
Professional Career:
2006: Qualified as a dentist
2006 - Present day: Working at A&S Dental Surgeons as an associate

Dr Tom Owen B.Ch.D.
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 2009
GDC Number: 177947
Professional Career:
2009: Qualified as a dentist.
2009 - 2010: Worked as a Foundation Dentist at A&S Dental Surgeons
2010 - 2011: Completed a SHO Maxillofacial post at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.
August 2011: Rejoined the A&S team as an associate.
December 2011: Gained the MFDS RCS(Ed).

Dr Nafesa Zenhab Ahmed B.D.S
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Liverpool
Qualified Dentist Since: 2009
GDC Number:
176807
Dr Laura-Jayne Ebbage B.D.S
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Newcastle
Qualified Dentist Since: 2014
GDC Number: 251599

Dr Naiymah Tabassum B.D.S
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Liverpool
Qualified Dentist Since: 2009
GDC Number:
176822

Dr Francesca Totten B.Ch.D
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Leeds; Cert. Endodontics University of Chester; MFDS RCS Edinburgh
Qualified Dentist Since: 2010
GDC Number:
192524

Dr Sumia Hussain
B.D.S
Associate Dentist
Studied at: University of Sheffield
Qualified Dentist Since: 2020
GDC Number:
290656

Chantelle Vickers
BSc
Dental Hygiene Therapist
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 2021
GDC Number:
164049

Dr Daniel Hibbert M.Ch.D, B.Ch.D, BSc
Foundation Dentist
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 2023
GDC Number:
309459

Dr George Wales M.Ch.D, B.Ch.D, BSc
Foundation Dentist
Studied at: University of Leeds
Qualified Dentist Since: 2023
GDC Number:
309302
Nurses

Donna
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 133279
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Areej
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 286620
Roles:
- Dental Nurse
- Receptionist

Kathryn
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 249058
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Malayka
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 308719
Roles:
- Dental Nurse
- Receptionist

Molly
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 297215
Roles:
- Dental Nurse
- Receptionist
- Decontamination Lead

Anaiyah
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 310876
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Maryam
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 290983
Roles:
- Dental Nurse
- Receptionist

Alisha
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 308831
Roles:
- Dental Nurse
- Receptionist

Nimra
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 308875
Roles:
- Dental Nurse
- Receptionist

Arooj
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 315071
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Hamza
Trainee Dental Nurse
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Alia
Trainee Dental Nurse
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Inaaya
Trainee Dental Nurse
Roles:
- Dental Nurse

Molly-Jo
Trainee Dental Nurse
Roles:
- Dental Nurse