Latifa Umar

Practice Manager

Latifa otherwise known as ‘THE BOSS’ over sees the entire Synergy Dental Clinic operation to ensure that our patients receive a smooth and hassle free service.

Dr Zuber Bagasi

Principal Dental Surgeon

Dr Bagasi otherwise known as Zubz, offers a very caring and personal approach to his patients. Loved by all his patients, Zubz very quickly puts nervous patients at ease. As a young and vibrant dental surgeon, he ensures that all patients benefits from the latest treatments and services. Qualified from the West Midlands in Birmingham, he has now transferred to Blackpool

So watch out for his ‘brummy’ accent which seems to creep into his conversations! Zubz offers general dental services as well as more advanced services such as dental sedation, implants and cosmetic dentistry. Zubz has treated many patients included Amir Khan, the British Olympic Boxing Lightweight medallist.

Zubz, with his love of teaching, is also involved in training new dental surgeons

Dr Anil Shrestha

Specialist Dental Surgeon/ Prosthodontist

Dr Shrestha, otherwise known as Anil, has been qualified for over 15 years. Anil holds many qualifications for advanced dentistry and has trained at the Eastman ICED Institute in Central London.

He is a local course tutor on the FGDP’s Implant Diploma program and a clinical course tutor for 2 of the mainstream implant companies, Straumann and Astra Tech. Anil has treated many patients, including HRH, the Queen of Nepal. As a highly experienced dental surgeon, Anil’s main interest is dental implants as well as full arch reconstructive surgery.

Dr Ramakrishna Ginagunta (BDS)

Dental Surgeon

Also known as Ramki, has graduated from India and has recently joined the practice. Ramki is a calm and a very approachable young surgeon who takes time talking to his patients, usually not about dentistry! Ramki takes a keen interest in sedation and oral surgery including implants.

Beware, do not fall asleep in Ramki’s chair whilst he utilizes the modern art of dental hypnosis for his nervous patients. Outside dentistry, Ramki is a cricket fanatic, net savvy and a movie buff. Come and meet Ramki at the practice for a chat or a view on treatment without pain!

Dr Konstantinos Tzamalas

Dental Surgeon

Konstantinos , otherwise known as Costa. Originally from Athens and has a wealth of experience in both General and Cosmetic dentistry. Qualified in 1997, Costa offers only the best quality service and treatment. He takes a passion towards more advanced restorative dental care such as veneers, crowns and bridgework. Costa enjoys the sea and red wine. As an honest caring surgeon, Costa is sure to provide an unparalleled dental service for all.

Claire Mann

Head Nurse

Claire, otherwise known as the ‘Man of the house!’ This not only comes from her surname as Claire Mann, but also from her dominating and leading role at the practice. She is the agony aunt of the practice, always offering support to the full team. Claire’s the proud mother of ‘hetty’ the new pink vacum of the practice!

Zoe MacRae

Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Zoe – Otherwise known as the ‘chatterbox’. A very caring and hardworking ‘madam’ and a great asset to the practice whose feet moves around the practice at the same pace as her jaw!

Zoe is one of the dental nurses/ receptionists at the practice. She is always available to help everyone out especially the patients…if she isn’t busy playing on her Nintendo DS!

Emily Smith

Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Emily is the quietest of the bunch. She creates a very warm atmosphere in the surgery and patients admire her greatly. She is also very hard working.

Always willing to help and offer her support especially to patients, when she’s not munching away on her cream eggs behind reception!!

Sinead Hawthorn

Dental Nurse

Sinead also known as the ‘Drama Queen’!. A very friendly, outgoing lively character who offers excellent support to patients and colleagues. Sinead has a special talent to make nervous patients feel at ease.

She is also the in-house Synergy Coffee making machine. So if you attend the surgery before your appointment, just ask for a ‘Sinead Special’ on reception and enjoy a warm cuppa before coming into the surgery.

Katie Buckley

Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Katie – Our youngest team member and the latest to join the team. Her bubbly character and talkative manner allows her to be very approachable. She creates a very warm atmosphere in the surgery and patients admire her greatly.

She is also very hard working. Katie is the one of the dental nurses/ receptionist within our team.