Dentist- Village Dental Practice- Whickham, Newcastle

Background

BDS, FCGDent, Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)
Riverdale Healthcare Clinical Director
Neeraj Diddee graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and has since been keen and motivated to deliver the highest quality of dental care for his patients.

Since graduating, Neeraj has worked in several practices in the North East providing both NHS and Private dental care. He has continued to develop his professional training by gaining membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and recently gaining a Fellowship with the College of General Dentistry. He has also undertaken numerous courses in the UK and aborad including gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons England.

Neeraj works clinically at Vitality Dental Care, Fairfield and is also Clinical Director for Riverdale Healthcare. He is also a Training Programme Director with Health Education England where he supports, mentors and teaches Foundation Dentists. His passion is Adhesive Restorative Dentistry and he also teaches hands-on courses on this subject.

Outside of work Neeraj enjoys going on holiday with his family, technology and sport.

Background

With over 10-years Implantology experience behind him, Haytham provides sedation and implant treatments, providing patients with the option of being relaxed and comfortable through their implant journey. He finds treating anxious patients very rewarding, and his experience with sedation means he can provide quality care for patients who would otherwise be too nervous to have treatment.

His experience with implants has led him to carry out a wide variety of treatments, from straight forward single tooth implants to complex full arch cases. The joy on his patients’ faces when they return having been able to be confident in smiling or going out for meals is what he strives to achieve for every patient.

Background

Rup is dedicated general dentist with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive dental care. After graduating from Newcastle University in 2006, he has worked across the North East providing NHS and private dental care.

Rup’s practice is rooted in a commitment to patient-centred care. He focuses on creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their dental health and concerns. His areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive care, cosmetic procedures, and patient education. He takes pride in using the latest dental technologies to ensure his patients receive the best possible treatment.

Outside of practice, Rup is actively involved in continuing education and stays updated with the latest advancements in dentistry. He has undertaken postgraduate courses including Restorative Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons London and the Diploma of Clinical Dental Implants in Newcastle.  He continues his education and learning by regularly attending courses to refine his skills and provide his patients with cutting-edge treatments.

When he is not working, Rup enjoys sport and is a big Arsenal fan!

Background

DMD, MPH, MSc Endo
GDC: 133099
Area of Interest – Endodontics

Mihai graduated from Carol Davila University, Bucharest in 2000, before relocating to the UK in 2008 to work as a general dental practitioner. His interest in managing anxious patients using conscious sedation led him to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation in 2009, and in 2017, Mihai took on the role of Educational Supervisor for newly qualified dentists at Yorkshire Deanery.

Passionate about dentistry, he views it as a blend of art, technology, and psychology and is completely devoted to helping patients feel at ease and relaxed during treatment. His expertise lies in root canal treatments (endodontics) and restorative dentistry where he holds a Master of Science in Endodontology with Distinction. As a dentist with enhanced skills in endodontics, he accepts referrals for root canal treatments from other practices.

Background

Dr Rashmi Shenoy
BDS, MJDF( RCSEng) Diploma in Conscious sedation (Newcastle)
GDC number 149773
Area of interest- Conscious Sedation and Dental implants.

Rashmi qualified from the MUHS university in India in 2005 and relocated to England in 2007. She has strived to keep up to date with the current thinking in dentistry, and to support this, she gained her Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2011. Although most aspects of dentistry appeal to Rashmi, she has always had a special interest in Conscious sedation and Dental Implantology.

Following her passion to help patients relax during their dental treatments, Rashmi gained her Diploma in Conscious Sedation from Newcastle University in 2011. In addition, she gained experience in Implant dentistry by completing a one year certificate course in Implantology in 2018. She is keen to further her knowledge in the field of Dental Implants.

When not at work, Rashmi enjoys spending time with her family. She believes in staying fit, enjoys running and swimming.

Background

After graduating from Newcastle University in 2010 with merits in Academic Dentistry and Clinical Dentistry, Iain has lived and worked in the North East where he has become passionate about restorative dentistry. His post-graduate education focuses on all aspects of restorative dentistry, occlusion, dental implants, and endodontics. In 2016, Iain achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Chester.

Iain takes pride in working very closely with referring dentists to ensure that patients receive the very best care that is appropriate for them. He is very happy to work on a shared-care basis, completing as much or as little of the treatment as the referring dentist wishes.

Background

BDS qualification
GDC: 302001

Robyn is the newest dentist at Vitality Fairfield. She grew up in Northern Ireland and moved to the North East when she graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2022.

Robyn enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and delivers a high standard of care in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The favourite part of her job is getting to build long lasting relationships with her patients and their families. 

Whether it’s your first visit or you are a long-standing patient, you can expect a friendly smile and a caring approach every time you walk through the door.