About Us

Pratik Shah is the co-principal at Oakridge Dental Care and has been committed to the highest standards of clinical care and the ongoing process of postgraduate education. In 2009 he obtained membership in dental surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has completed a yearlong Certificate in Advanced Restorative Dentistry and is a accredited provider of cosmetic orthodontic treatments using the Inman Aligner and 6 Month Smiles, having successfully completed over 40 cases. He has also completed a dental implant certificate at the University of Sheffield as well as Certificate in Medical and Dental Education from Oxford Brookes University, and now provides dental implants to patients within the practice.

An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”. Pasha has as an ethos of caring for his patients in the same way that he would treat members of his own family. This is shown through his friendly, gentle and relaxing manner, and the desire to empower patients by educating them about their oral health. Dentistry can make such a difference to an individual. For Pasha the true reward is seeing the confidence and happiness he can instil when improving patients’ beautiful and healthy smiles. Less is truly more and Pasha utilises cutting edge bonding techniques and orthodontic systems such as Invisalign and Quick Straight Teeth, avoiding the need to drill and sacrifice healthy tooth tissue. Outside of work he enjoys travelling around the world to immerse himself in different cultures. He also enjoys going to the gym alongside playing and watching football (although not as enjoyable at the moment due to the down turn in the fortunes of his beloved Manchester United)

Helen qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist at Sheffield University. Previously Helen worked as a dental nurse for many years in private, cosmetic and community dental services. In her spare time she enjoys running and horse riding.

Dinesh graduated from Kings College London and has gained a great deal of experience practicing in different settings, including a year in Australia. He is committed to providing excellent dental care and has a friendly calm approach. Dinesh has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry and has completed a year long certificate course in Aesthetics. He is also currently a Foundation Dental Trainer and has a certificate in medical and dental education from Oxford Brookes University. In his spare time Dinesh is a coach for a junior cricket team.