Meet The Team
Friendly Team
ESTABLISHED YEARS (and counting)
WRITTEN, VIDEO & ONLINE 5 STAR REVIEWS
YRS AVERAGE TEAM EXPERIENCE
Dr Neel Barchha
Principal Dentist – BDS Birm
GDC Number: 79884
Neel is the Principal dentist at The Willows, and he graduated from the University of Birmingham where he met Vicki (who graduated in the same year). Neel genuinely enjoys dentistry and has a specific interest in implants, sedation, cosmetics and fine line reduction. In his spare time, Neel loves spending time with his 2 boys, watching movies and gadgets.
Dr Vicki Barchha
Principal Dentist – BDS Birm
GDC Number: 79886
Vicki graduated from the University of Birmingham which is where she met Neel. Vicki loves transforming people’s smiles and takes great pride in looking after people that perhaps haven’t been to a dentist in a long time and giving them the smiles they always wanted. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys spending time with her 2 boys, and loves horse riding and motorbikes.

Dr Alex Punter
Dentist - BDS Brist
GDC Number: 251631Read Bio
Alex enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly orthodontics and helping anxious and nervous patients. Outside of dentistry, Alex is very active and plays football and cricket. He also enjoys taking his Labrador for long walks and taking in the British countryside.

Dr Rushaine Smith
Dentist – UCLan
GDC Number: 277381Read Bio
Rushaine grew up in Boston and studied to be a biomedical scientist in London before becoming a Dentist. She prides herself in making the patient experience as comfortable as possible and bringing their confidence back to their smile. In her spare time Rushaine enjoys baking, pilates and eating out at new restaurants.

Dr Kirun Raj
Dentist - BDS Peninsula Dental School
GDC Number: 177199Read Bio

Dr Jasdev Bhogal
Dentist - BChD Leeds
GDC Number: 252469Read Bio

Grace
Dental Hygienist - RDH, FdS in Oral Health Sciences
GDC Number: 211011Read Bio
Grace joined The Willows team in October 2014, and is always friendly, smiley and approachable. Grace is extremely professional and caring in every aspect of her work and enjoys looking after our more nervous patients.

Sophie
BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Birmingham 2020
GDC Number: 289302Read Bio

Ruby
BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Birmingham
GDC Number: 251064Read Bio

Debbie
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 122528Read Bio
Debbie joined The Willows team in 2012, and nurses alongside our Principle Dentist, Vicki. Debbie enjoys seeing patients transform using 6 Month Smiles, and nursing for sedation patients, she also looks after our practice stock levels. At the weekends, Debbie enjoys socialising with her friends and family.

Chloe
Head Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 236338Read Bio
Chloe joined the Willows Dental team in August 2018 assisting our Hygiene team, and has a wealth of dental experience. When Chloe is not helping our Hygienists, she enjoys spending time with her family, and taking long walks in the countryside to feed the local horses.

Beth
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 281486Read Bio
Beth joined The Willows team in October 2017, and you will find her smiling & supporting our lovely dentist Kirun in the Poplar suite. In Beth’s spare time, she enjoys going to the gym and visiting new places.

Chloe
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 236338Read Bio
Chloe joined the Willows Dental team in October 2018. She works alongside one of our Principal
Dentists Neel assisting him with placing dental implants, sedation and complex cases. Chloe is a
committed rugby player and enjoys travelling the world.

Lucy
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 280170Read Bio

Merri
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 246366Read Bio

Julie
Front Of House
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Katie
Front Of House
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Katie is part of our Front of House team. Katie recently joined The Willows team in July 2016, and can always be found on the desk smiling. When Katie is not at work, she loves to spend her time with her family and enjoys going to see live music.

Nikki
Treatment Coordinator
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Donna
Practice Manager
GDC Number: 178791Read Bio
Donna qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2009 at Birmingham Dental Hospital and joined The Willows on
2011. Donna has also gained a qualification in Sedation and completed the SAAD course for Dental
Nurses. Since then, Donna has progressed within The Willows from Lead Front of House to Practice
Manager. Donna enjoys spending time with her husband, step daughter and of course shopping!

Sophie
Dental Treatment Coordinator & Marketing Manager
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Sophie qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2009, and has gained experience in all areas of dentistry including implants and sedation. Sophie joined The Willows in July 2016 after moving up from London and enjoys baking and socialising with friends in her spare time.

Zoe
Assistant Practice Manager
GDC Number: 256348Read Bio
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