MK Dental Spa

Steve Cooley BDS DPDS

The team is led by experienced general dental practitioner Steve Cooley BDS DPDS. Steve qualified from the Charles Clifford Dental School, Sheffield University in 1987. He obtained the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and additionally the final year awards in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Oral Surgery. In 1997, Steve completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Child Dental Health and Restorative Dental Care at Bristol University. Steve keeps up to date by attending educational courses and seminars. He is a member of the British Dental Association and is registered with the General Dental Council – Number 62749

Steve’s approach to dental care is one of “patient first”. All efforts are made to ensure that your visit to us is all you could want, and more.

Malcolm Riley BDS (Lon), LDS RCS(Lon), FDS RCS(Lon), MRD(Ed), FDS RCS(Ed)

Malcolm qualified from Kings College Hospital Dental School, London in 1970. After a period of hospital training he specialised in Periodontology and implantology, gaining qualifications both in the UK and America.

Along side his clinical commitments, Malcolm lectures at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute and also teaches at seminars for the leading implant company Straumann.

Dr Akit Patel BDS MFDS RCS MClin Dent(Pros) MRD RCS

GDC Number: 81165

Akit is a certificated specialist in Prosthodontics by the General Dental Council and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the International Team for Implantology. He will be accepting referrals at either our Milton Keynes or our Waddesdon practice.

He was awarded the Membership to the Faculty of Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2004 and then attended the Prosthodontics specialist programme at UCL (University College London) Eastman Dental Institute for four years. Akit completed this in 2009, receiving a Masters Degree in Clinical Dentistry in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics with distinction and the UCL Dental School.

Dr Joseph Masih BDS MFDS RCSEd MClin DentMRD RCSEd

GDC Number: 73398

Dr Masih is a registered specialist in Endodontics and has limited his practice to Endodontics since 2003. In addition to practicing in Milton Keynes, Dr Masih is also a part time clinical teacher in Endodontics at the Eastman CPD department, Eastman Dental Institute, UCL.

Simon Moore B.D.S., M.Sc., F.D.S.R.C.S. (Ed.), M.Surg.Dent.R.C.S. (Eng.), M.SND.R.C.S.(Ed.)

Simon qualified from Guy’s Hospital, University of London in 1987. He completed his postgraduate surgical training and obtained his accreditation as a Specialist Oral Surgeon in 1999. He currently works as part of a team of highly skilled oral surgeons at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and also provides oral surgery services at MK Dental Spa.

Simon is the Regional Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a member of the British Association of Oral Surgeons. He is registered with the General Dental Council – Number 62955

Dr Etienne Deysel MBChB (Pret) PDD.SED (Stel)

Etienne gained his MBChB from the University of Pretoria South Africa, in 1989 and spent ten years in general practice. He was involved with two anaesthetic day clinics and two private A&E Units whilst in South Africa.

Since qualifying, further training includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support and Immediate Life Support.

In 2003 Etienne was awared the PDD.SED (Post Graduate Qualification on Sedation and Pain Control) from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.

He is registered with the GMC (registration number 4562333) and South African Health Professions Council. He is a member of the Society of Concious Sedationists UK and the Society for the Advancement of Analgesia in Dentistry.

Debbie

Debbie is an experienced dental hygienist and has worked both with general hygiene patients and specialist periodontal and implant care.

Dental hygiene is is paramount in preventing both dental decay and gum problems, and patients will find Debbie's approach friendly, thorough and reassuring.

Lisa

Lisa works on Reception at MK Dental Spa and has gained plenty of customer service experience over the years. She is responsible for co-ordinating all patient referrals for the practice and will always greet you with a smile.

In her spare time she enjoys socialising with her family and friends, going to watch her local football team and keeping fit at the gym.

Emma

Emma has been working for the company for the past 3 years. After 2 years of studying hard Emma has recently passed all her exams to be a registered Dental Nurse. She is a people person and loves the interaction with patients and the new challenge of working with specialists.

In her spare time she enjoys going for long country walks with her dog Ralph, spending money clothes shopping, and socialising with those closest to her.

Jenna

Jenna joined the team in 2011. She has gained valuable experience in general and specialist practice. Jenna is very excited that she has received her certificates in Level 3 NVQ Dental Nursing and is now a registered Dental Nurse after years of studying hard. She enjoys attending different CPD study clubs and has a dream of becoming a hygienist one day.

When Jenna is not working she spends time with her friends and family. She especially enjoys spending time with her nieces. Jenna also likes to go to music festivals, but if she would prefer a relaxed evening she likes nothing more than to sit down and read a good book.

Emma Smith

Emma has been working in the dental industry for the past 20 years. She has gained a broad range of experience in both general dentistry and in assisting in specialist fields including Implants, Periodontology, Endodontics, and Oral Surgery.

When Emma is not working she enjoys spending quality time with her family. You can usually catch her either at the football pitch with her sons or out shopping with her daughter.