Who’s Who
Dr Hugo Moreira LMD, BDS, GDC No. 199909
Dr Hugo Moreira has been an Associate Dentist at Southwest Smile Care Centre in Stranraer since 2012.
He qualified with CESPU (Instituto Superior Ciencias Saude Norte) in Oporto, Portugal, in 2008, and carried out three years of clinical and hospital service with CESPU public and private clinics.
Hugo gained first class merit during his education with his presentation of “Radiological Evolution Applied to Forensic Dentistry”.
As a general dentist, he has a keen interest in prosthodontics.
He practised in the northeast of Scotland before deciding that he preferred life in a more rural community.
His clinic was named ‘Scottish Dental Practice of the Year’ at the Scottish Dental Awards 2014.
Recently he underwent training with Fastbraces. Fastbraces is a relatively new orthodontic treatment, which straightens the teeth quicker than traditional fixed braces. Hugo has been a Fastbraces practitioner since March 2014.
Dr Rita Ahmad-Poddar BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng), GDC No. 75810
Dr Ahmad is the owner of the Peppermint Group of dental practices in Glasgow, which includes dental facial and body treatments. The University of Glasgow graduate (1999) took over Bath Street Dental practice in 2003, a practice that has been in operation for more than 100 years.
Rita also owns two other practices in the Glasgow area, Maryhill Dental Practice and Chapelhall Dental Practice.
Tariq Ali BDS (Glas), MJDF RCS (Eng), DipImpDent RCS (Eng), GDC No. 74600
Tariq is the owner of The Centre for Implant Dentistry, an implant referral practice in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.
He has been involved in implant dentistry for a number of years and has studied extensively throughout the world. Tariq’s formal training at the Royal College of Surgeons in London and obtaining the Faculty of General Dental Practice Diploma in Implant Dentistry shows his dedication to his chosen field.
Gavin Caves GDC No. 68917
Gavin Caves started his specialist orthodontic practice in Haddington four years ago.
It has since grown from a one-day-a-week service to being full time, with more than 2400 referrals received so far. His new premises (due to open in early December) are currently undergoing conversion into a state-of-the-art, two surgery orthodontic practice right in the heart of the town at 2 Paterson Place, Haddington, EH41 3DU. The
He trains other dentists in implant dentistry and is a clinical mentor for Dentsply implants. He firmly believes that implant dentistry should be more widely available to patients and helps dentists in general practice introduce implants to their patients in a safe manner. Tariq said: “It is a true team approach with my team and I work closely with our referring colleagues to provide the utmost care for our patients.”
She is a regular spokesperson on the BBC Asian Network on dental health and diabetes issues and is also a member of the Scottish Circle for Oxfam. Rita has been a guest of the Prime Minister and raised more than £120,000 for women’s rights.
Rita was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2010 Scottish Asian Business Awards and this year she was awarded Business of the Year at the 2014 Scottish Asian Women’s Awards.
phone number is staying the same – 01620 822255 – as is the email address, smile
gavincaves.co.uk
New referral packs will be posted closer to the opening date and there will be an open evening with all his colleagues welcome to come along and see the the new practice. Gavin aims to continue providing meticulous, high-quality, friendly and personal orthodontic care to East Lothian and the surrounding areas but now in a specially designed brand new working environment dedicated to orthodontics.
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