We are a team who have worked together in NHS dentistry for nearly 10 years and understand the importance of patient-focused care. We are committed to providing quality and comfortable dental care that can fit around your busy schedules.
Our friendly approachable receptionist will help make your visit calm and relaxed, explaining any queries you may have before you go through to the treatment rooms.
Our Dentists and therapist will offer tailored advice and options for you to make the right choice about your dental health and carry out the treatments safely, efficiently and comfortably. Our gentle dental nurses will be with you every step of the way through your dental journey.
Laura Tran
Principal Dentist – GDC Number: 228717 BDS (Bham) MSc Ortho (Warwick)
Laura qualified from The University of Birmingham in 2012 and has continued her learning to improve her skillset in order to provide the best quality care to her patients. She is currently in the final year of her Masters degree at The University of Warwick.
She has trained with award winning aestheticians and through her continued reading has developed masterful techniques to achieve tailored results in facial aesthetics.
Laura is an Invisalign provider and enjoys creating beautiful smiles by straightening teeth using both fixed brace and clear aligners. She carries out tooth whitening and composite bonding as well as crowns and veneers.
Alongside the glamourous side of dentistry, she finds the most satisfaction in relieving patients of immediate dental problems such as toothaches and broken teeth because no one should have to deal with such pain.
She believes the importance of building trusting relationships with patients and will always take her time in discussions and acclimitising even the most anxious patients without the need of medical interventions.
Outside of work she enjoys bike rides and swimming with her children and experimenting with her culinary skills.
Eleanor Cowlam
Dental Hygiene Therapist – GDC Number: 223659
Eleanor started her career as a dental nurse who then went on to University to further study in becoming a dental hygienist and therapist. Whilst at university she achieved first class results and was a role model to her peers. She graduated from Teeside University in 2017 and is passionate about creating healthy smiles. She is highly skilled in periodontal treatments and believes the best treatment is prevention.
Her passion and enthusiasm for her work is contagious and she proves herself on educating her patients thoroughly.
She is friendly, gentle and takes her time with her work to ensure all patients receive optimal care.
Outside of dentistry, Eleanor has a love for skincare. Her knowledge in skincare products allows her to tailor products to help her clients achieve their best skin. in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her young family.
Cristian Boitos
General Dentist – GDC Number 292727
When not at work Cristian enjoys doing sports, hiking, traveling, and cinematography.
Nasreen Uddin
General Dentist – GDC Number 283438
Nasreen qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2019 with a distinction in restorative dentistry.
She has an empathetic and caring approach towards her patients and likes to ensure that patients feel at ease and relaxed during their treatments.
Since qualifying Nasreen has been committed to post-graduate education enjoying all aspects of restorative dentistry. She is also trained in providing clear aligners such as invisalign and clear correct.
Recently she has developed a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and is attending courses to further her knowledge and skills in this area.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and playing badminton.
Jesal Pankhania
Implant Dentist – GDC Number 83489
Jesal’s care is very patient-centred, he makes a great effort to help patients understand their choices, to make an informed decision for what treatment is best for them. He regularly treats anxious patients and focuses on prevention and maintenance for better long-term outcomes.
He is an award-winning dentist, having won the award for “Best Young Dentist” at The Annual Dentistry Awards in 2014. Qualifying from the University of Birmingham in 2004 he soon found his niche in mentoring and was the youngest dentist to be appointed as a Foundation Dentist Trainer by The West Midlands deanery. Jesal holds a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons London and a Diploma in Coaching from Warwick University and he is also a Clinical Tutor at Birmingham University teaching undergraduates and regularly mentors Dentists. Jesal was trained and mentored one to one in Implant Dentistry by consultants & professors at Sheffield University and has been placing implants since 2010. Jesal is up to date with all the latest evidence-based research, implant systems, techniques and materials.
Outside of dentistry Jesal and his wife enjoy coaching and have created a style of coaching that have successfully empowered and guide a broad range of people facing various life changes
Jay Majevadia
General Dentist – GDC Number 296655
Jay qualified from the University of Leeds in 2021. He then completed his Foundation Training in the West Midlands in a busy mixed NHS and Private dental practice where he developed and strengthened his clinical and interpersonal skills by immersing himself into a wide range of clinical scenarios.
His kind, caring and likeable nature makes him very popular with all patients, from the young to the mature and even the nervous ones.
He has a passion for taking patients on a journey to achieve their dream smile and offers a variety of dental treatment ranging from Invisalign, Composite and Porcelain Veneers and Whitening. Jay continues to further his knowledge and practical skills by attending clinical courses conducted by leaders in cosmetic dentistry.
In his spare time, Jay loves keeping fit by going to the gym, walking his sausage dog and trying out different cuisines
Rachel Quinn
Dental Receptionist
Rachel has been a dental receptionist for 5 years, she has worked along side Laura at their previous practice before joining The Dental Parlour as the main Receptionist.
Rachel is very friendly & loves having a good chat with all our patients, you will always be greeted by a happy smiley face, and she will always make you feel at ease. Having worked in multiple dental practices, Rachel is very knowledgable about dental treatments so she will be able to answer your queries before you see the dentist.
Rachel takes her job role very seriously and likes to make sure everything is done correctly, so you can be guaranteed the very best service.
Out of The Dental Parlour Rachel loves spending time with her little boy, going out with friends, going to the gym, dance classes (so you may see her dancing around the parlour) & loves going on adventures.
Bracken Lingard
Head Dental Nurse – GDC Number: 282769
Bracken has been a dental nurse since 2014 and started her dental nursing career along side Laura who helped her in becoming a qualified nurse. Bracken has since become Head Nurse at The Dental Parlour and is excited to keep progressing her career further.
She is very much a people person and is also very keen to start a facial aesthetic course. You will usually see Bracken singing and dancing her way around the practice or in surgery. Bracken will be your hand to hold if you are nervous. When not assisting the dentist you will see Bracken on reception to welcome you into the dental practice with a smile. Bracken enjoys talking to people so she will definitely put you at ease whilst your in our waiting area.
Bracken enjoys a night out with her girl friends. She loves travelling. She has a passion for F1 and her favourite place to be is at any theme park.
Aimee-Jay Kelly
Apprentice Dental Nurse
Aimee is keen to develop a career in dentistry and in her short time at The Dental Parlour she has already developed an interest in decay removal and fillings.
Having worked in retail, Aimee has very good interpersonal skills and her kind nature makes her a great addition to the team.
Out of work she enjoys spending time with her friends and family
Olivia lea Read
Apprentice Dental Nurse
Olivia is our apprentice dental nurse. Her friendly and caring demure has naturally made her one of the most likeable staff members by our patients.
Although Olivia is still in training she is very knowledgeable about our dental services as well as complex dental treatment procedures. If you are a nervous patient, Olivia will sure calm those nerves away with her sweet voice and chit chat.
In her spare time she enjoys spending Time with her friends and family as well as working out at the gym.
Teegan Barnes
Qualified Dental Nurse – GDC Number 292550
Teegan started dental nursing in 2018 and has worked in all areas of dentistTy from teeth straightening treatments to implant placements. Her favourite treatment is minor oral surgery assisting the de roar in the removal of difficult teeth and maintaining calmness and comfort for the patient. She also enjoys digitally scanning teeth so no more gooey mess when taking moulds of patients teeth.
Teegan’s aspiration is to go to university to study dental hygiene and therapy. In her free time she enjoys travelling and spending Time with her family and friends
Awards & Accreditations
