About Us
Collingham Dental Care is a trusted and highly regarded dental practice in North Leeds near Wetherby. We take pride in providing you with high quality dental care in a relaxed environment. Our friendly staff, comfortable waiting room and your choice of music/tv series or movie in the surgery, all contribute to you having a positive experience from your visit.
We are very proud to have such a varied and qualified team of dentists, dental technicians, hygienists, experienced dental nurses and support staff here at Collingham Dental Care.
Our team are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve and maintain good oral health through a preventive approach to your dental care. We take the time to provide you with regular oral health advice to give you the tools to take good care of your teeth and gums at home.
Our dental staff undergo regular training by attending dental lectures, conventions and meetings to keep themselves up to date with all the latest technology, techniques and new dental materials that come onto the market to be able to provide you with the best clinical expertise possible.
Collingham Dental Care is equipped with modern state of the art surgeries and equipment. Together with the use of only the best materials available you can be confident in receiving excellent results.
Small or large, your dental care will be met with expert advice, individual attention and innovative solutions. Contact us and discover all we have to offer.
Read more about Collingham Dental Care on the following pages. With a wide range of optional treatments to choose from you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for.
Meet The Team
Our people set us apart. We’re passionate, dedicated, and friendly. Oh yeah, and we’re also great at what we do!
Whether it is restoring your function or improving your smile, patient centred care is the ethos of my clinical practice. I strive to ensure that every patient journey ends with a smile that we have both created.
Dr Amit Suri
Aesthetic, Restorative, Implant Dentistry, Full mouth rehabilitation
BDS, University of Newcastle (2005)
MFDS RCS Eng
MClinDent Prosthodontics
(King’s College London - Distinction)
Dip Implant Dentistry
(Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh)
Dental implant Fellowship - Dental XP
Amit is an experienced and caring dentist who has remained very passionate about his commitment to furthering his knowledge and skills.
After graduating from Newcastle University, he went on to obtain his Masters in Clinical Dentistry, an award he achieved with distinction, from King’s College London and subsequently became a post graduate mentor on the programme. Three years of further training lead him to achieve the diploma in Implantology from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and has been placing implants since 2011. In his endeavour to equip himself with the latest and most current approach in treatment of complex dental disorders he completed multiple modules in restorative dentistry at the world renowned Kois Centre of advanced dental studies (Seattle USA). He is also trained in Invisalign Orthodontics.
His main focus of dental care is aesthetic, restorative and functional dentistry on patients with complex dental problems. His training equips him to use advance surgical and restorative techniques such as dental implants, veneers, composite bonding and dental ceramics to achieve best functional and aesthetic results.
His broad based and intensive multi-faceted training ensures that he is capable of taking a holistic approach to your dental needs.
Dr Sandhya Rajagopal
Root canal treatment and Sedation
BDS, University of Bristol (2008)
MFDS, RCS, Eng
MSc (Distinction) Endodontics
IASCD accredited in conscious sedation,
Member of the British Endodontic Society
UCLan prize for Clinical Excellence in Endodontology
As a skilled clinician who has been a part of Collingham Dental since 2018, Sandhya excels at engaging with her patients to address any concerns they may have about their treatment.
As well as completing her post-graduate education in root canal treatments (endodontics) with distinction, she also gained the UCLan prize for Clinical Excellence in Endodontology.
Sandhya has also completed an IASCD-accredited course in conscious sedation to help patients suffering from dental anxiety to undergo their treatment with ease.
She has been accepting referrals from other dentists for sedation and endodontics, and also enjoys providing general dental care.
Having done her dissertation in shared decision making, her main ethos governing her clinical practice is to ensure that patients are empowered to reach a treatment decision that is right for them.
I firmly believe that through good communication and understanding of what your concerns and your options are, together we can reach a treatment decision that is
right for you.
Patient centred care is at the forefront of my clinical practice. I strive for excellence in every smile and with a special interest in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, I am passionate in preserving healthy teeth.
Dr Emily Fry
Restorative, Cosmetic and Invisalign dentistry
BDS, University of Newcastle (2014)
MJDF, RCS, Eng
MSc (Merit) In Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry
Invisalign Provider
Emily prides herself in providing high quality, restorative and aesthetic dentistry to all her patients.
After achieving her degree in Dentistry at Newcastle University, Emily continued her studies and completed a Masters in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry; achieving a Merit for her work.
Emily’s passion towards Cosmetic Dentistry has grown from strength to strength. Further training in Invisalign has enabled Emily to provide the best treatment options for patients looking to improve their smile. From fillings, veneers, crowns and tooth whitening, to straightening your teeth with Invisalign and recontouring your teeth with composite bonding.
Emily firmly believes that having the smile you desire and love, improves confidence and pride. Tailoring treatment plans to suit each individual, Emily likes to fully understand what it is about their smile they wish improve before offering comprehensive planning.
Emily’s main focus is patient-centred care, trust and satisfaction; providing restorative and cosmetic dentistry to the highest quality and using the best technology and materials available in doing so.
Steffen Decker
Specialist Orthodontist
Specialist Orthodontist BDS,
MAS in Lingual Orthodontics,
\Program Director MSc in Dento-facial Orthodontics and MSc in Clear Aligner Orthodontics
Dr Steffen has completed his primary dental training and his specialist training in Germany, America and in Switzerland. He is well trained in interceptive early treatment starting at the age of 7 and has completed over 2700 cases in early intervention in his 12 years of practice.
His passion for invisible treatment options like Invisalign and lingual braces and his expertise is unrivalled. Dr Steffen enjoys teaching and lecturing all over the world in the field of orthodontics.
He is the director of two MSc Programs at the City of London Dental School and Bolton University. Dr. Steffen is also an Official Invisalign Clinical Speaker lecturing world wide.
Chris Egan
Clinical Denture Technician
RDT Dip Lds
CDT Dip Rcs Eng.
Chris qualified with a Diploma in Dental Technology at Leeds in 1984 whilst working in the largest commercial dental laboratory in the UK. In 2002, Chris and his brother Richard opened their own laboratory which has an excellent reputation.
In 2010, Chris earned the prestigious Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London and provides prosthetics in five private dental clinics in Yorkshire and the North East.
More recently he completed the highly regarded Dr. Abe SEMCD course in Japan and after completing a further course, will become one of only four SEMCD Instructors in the UK in May 2019. In addition to this, Chris is also a world opinion leader for Ivoclar Vivodent.
Chris has worked closely with referring dentists and patients with denture problems for over 34 years. His clinical focus is in providing removable prosthesis to the highest quality, using the most advanced systems and the finest materials available. He believes in treating all patients with compassion, empathy and respect.
Tanya Tezer
Hygiene Therapist
Dental Therapist; BSc (Distinction) (Scotland)
GBT master course attended (2019)
Registered with British society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT)
Registered with British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP)
Initially starting out as a Dental Nurse, Tanya soon fell in love with dentistry and is someone who is experiened with the more hands-on role of patient care.
She enjoys building a good rapport with patients, and believes that excellent results that can be gained from gum disease treatment when the patients get on board with their oral hygiene regime.
Tanya has extensive experience working alongside a periodontist. She also regularly attends a wide range of dental courses to ensure her skills stay up to date.
I am more passionate than ever about gum disease. I really enjoy the hands-on role of patient care and revel in helping to improve and maintain my patients’ dental health.
I have a passion in working together with my patients to educate and help to meet their specific needs.
Emma Warner
Hygiene Therapist
Dental Therapist; BSc
Registered with British society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT)
Registered with British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP)
Emma’s passion lies within all aspects of prevention and dental health education. She has extensive experience working alongside periodontists and in implant maintenance and attends regular professional development lectures and conferences.
Emma aims to help patients with their home oral hygiene as well as educating them on how to achieve optimal oral health by providing tailor made advice and treatment.