Our Team

Dr Mahomed Sheikh

After qualifying from The University of Sheffield in 2011, Mohamed gained considerable experience in general and out-of-hours dentistry. It was in practice where he developed a keen interest in Restorative Dentistry and now focuses particularly on providing advanced endodontic and surgical endodontic treatments.

Mohamed is set to complete his Masters in Endodontics. The aim of this form of treatment is to avoid extraction and save the natural teeth. He endeavours to give his patients’ teeth the best possible chance of survival by utilising his extensive experience, structured means and a patient-centred approach to providing advanced endodontic therapies.

In all cases, Mohamed uses state-of-the-art equipment, including high-powered microscopy, digital radiography, rotary/ultrasonic preparation and thermal obituration. A combination of his knowledge and execution will ultimately contribute to the delivery of good-quality care and optimal clinical outcome to his patients.

Attending courses across Europe, the Middle East and even America has allowed Mohamed’s knowledge and experience of dentistry to broaden. He is also a former student of the prestigious Dawson Academy in America. Being an enthusiastic advocate for teaching and education, Mohamed has also dedicated his time to become a trainer to Foundation Dentists. He aims to extend his passion for the field of dentistry to future dentists and enjoys playing a key role in cultivating their minds as well as developing their skills into becoming respectable dentists with good values.

Mohamed strongly believes in evidence-based dentistry and this provides the backbone to the treatment that he provides to his patients. He is extremely dedicated to his specialty and is a member of the British Endodontic Society.
Mohamed accepts referrals from your general dentist and is happy to assist and liaise with your treating clinician in any cases where you may require additional support and treatment.

Dr Mahomed Issa

Mohamed graduated from the university of Sheffield in 2007. Since then, he has been determined to develop his skills to the highest standard of care. This journey started in 2008 when he was awarded the diploma of Joint Dental Faculties from The Royal College of Surgeons London (MJDF).

His focus has always been on promoting and providing patients with the strongest foundations of oral health, thereafter building and rehabilitating patients to smile and function. This is where Mohamed’s interests in periodontology began. In 2009, he began a 3-year Masters in Clinical Periodontology, for which he gained a merit in 2012. After further training, he was recognised by the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Periodontics.

Dentistry is Mohamed’s passion and he has held a variety of positions around the Midlands, both in general practice and the hospital setting. General practice experience has allowed him to appreciate all facets and disciplines of dentistry which, in turn, allows him to provide all aspects of care to his patients.

Mohamed has worked as an honorary Speciality Doctor at Glenfield Hospital in his hometown of Leicester, as well as a clinical teacher in restorative dentistry at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Periodontology and Restorative Departments. Hospital positions have allowed Mohamed to treat complex cases as well as teach the next generation of Dentists.

Mohamed offers his services and specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment planning of many periodontal problems patients may suffer from. His aim is to use his extensive periodontal knowledge and skills to establish a healthy periodontal environment, which is conducive to maintaining the natural dentition. His approach is centred on patient motivation and, wherever possible, non-surgical methods – however, when appropriate, he uses surgical periodontal therapy, including surgical regeneration and mucogingival plastic surgery to achieve optimal results. All surgical treatment is carried out using magnification and microsurgical instruments.

One of the greatest things about Dentistry is it is an environment that constantly evolves and always room to grow learn and develop. This is what inspired Mohamed to complete a Diploma in Implantology at The University of Central Lancashire, which complements the periodontal training already completed. This also helps Mohamed to rehabilitate patients where their natural dentition requires replacement. Mohamed is committed to my speciality and to continual professional development, and is a member of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), the International Team for Implant Dentistry and the Dentinal Tubules.

Dr Andy Harrison

Andrew Harrison graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2002. Shortly after this, he undertook a hospital training post in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and in 2005, gained a diploma from the Royal College Of Surgeons Of England.

Following this, Andrew worked in general dental practice and now also works in the dental hospital in Sheffield, helping aspiring dental students, perfecting their skill. He is also committed to teaching new graduates as a dental foundation trainer.

Andrew has a keen interest in surgical dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sedation techniques for the treatment of nervous patients. He also has a degree in Forensic Dentistry.

Dr Prateek Akhoury

Prateek provides a full range of general and routine dental treatments for both adults and children. He has a special interest in oral surgery and can help with removal of problematic wisdom teeth, broken roots and difficult extractions.

He is trained to and regularly provides IV sedation to anxious adult patients for both oral surgery and routine dental treatments.

He is highly motivated and takes extreme pride in providing high quality preventative and restorative dentistry. He will work with you to help develop a thorough understanding of your oral health, as well as encourage you to establish a routine of regular visits to the dentist to maintain a healthy mouth.

He has a relaxed and approachable manner and enjoys working with anxious patients and helping them to feel at ease, and providing any treatment required at your pace. His patient-focused approach to dental care has an emphasis on improved oral health, education, and practical advice.

Qualifying as a dentist in 2014 from the University of Sheffield, Prateek has developed his career in a combination of busy NHS and private practices in and around London and Sheffield. He works closely with the diverse team of clinicians at Bawtry in order that his patients get the best possible clinical outcome.

Prateek brings with him a solid foundation of knowledge and skill as well as a calm, confident approach.

Dr Amish Patel

Amish graduated from University of Sheffield in 2016 and has worked at Bawtry Dental Practice since 2019. Since then, Amish has taken additional courses to gain a diploma in restorative dentistry and a diploma in Implantology. Amish enjoys transforming patients smiles and does many cases of this using clear aligners.

In his spare time Amish enjoys going on walks with his dog and playing golf.

Lisa Heeney

Lisa gained her dental nurse qualification in 2006, and joined the practice in 2012. Lisa has developed her skill set throughout her career, gaining a qulification in radiography and sedation. Lisa is currently taking on the role of practice manager. During her spare time, Lisa loves spending time with her two sons and walking her chocolate Labrador Chase.

Sara Newton

Sara is a trained Infection Control Lead Nurse, who joined the practice in 2004. She qualified as a dental nurse in 2006 and has since been on a sedation course, clinical photography course and, most recently, gained an IAO Level 2 Certificate in the principles of the prevention and control of Infection in health care settings.

Sara enjoys assisting in surgical extractions and passionate about caring for our patients, ensuring they understand treatment and feel comfortable and relaxed.
When she is not working, Sara enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends and walking her much-loved dog.

Julie
Bearder

Julie has been with us for 14 years. Throughout her long career in dentistry, Julie has attended additional courses, most notably Orthodontic Nursing. She really enjoys her role assisting the practice Specialist Orthodontist Tania. During her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and enjoys family holidays lounging on the beach in the sunshine. She also loves a good Tim Burton film.

Rosanna Dyson

Ros qualified in 2012 and has been with us for 9 years. She is the practice lead first aid nurse and has also worked alongside the foundation dentists for the past 6 years.

Ros enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly oral surgery and implant dentistry. She has a black cat called Daisy and loves spoiling her nieces.

Kirsty Wade

Kirsty has recently gained her radiography qualification in 2024.

Kirsty started her training with us in 2017 and qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2019. She is the lead co-ordinator for all Dr Issa’s implant and periodontal surgery.

Kirsty has established herself as a key member of the team and has taken on additional roles such as writing patient letters. She is looking to developing her skills further as she continues her career with us.

In her spare time, Kirsty loves socialising and going on holiday.

Lauren Riley

Lauren qualified as a dental nurse in 2014 and has been with us since then. She loves to assist in facial aesthetics, smilelign and cosmetic dental procedures. During her spare time, Lauren loves to socialise with friends, go on holiday and walk her gorgeous dog, Nala.

Dr Natasha Jamieson

Natasha obtained her Master of Dental Surgery from the University of Leeds and joined the team in 2018. She regularly attends courses to continue her professional development and is a member of the British Dental Association.

Natasha enjoys general dentistry with a particular interest in helping nervous patients and treating families. She is also an educational supervisor and mentors newly qualified dentists.

She has volunteered with the charities Teeth Team, who provide dental education in primary scools. as well as Dentaid, who provide free emergency dental care for homeless and vulnerable people.

Outside of dentistry, Natasha enjoys a range of sports, travelling and walking in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

Aurora O’Mahoney Browning

Aurora qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2014 and has since developed her skills through additional courses, such as clinical photography and fire safety. Aurora currently enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but in particular, assisting with cosmetic dentistry such as Invisalign and composite build-ups.

More recently, Aurora has established herself as the Lead Nurse in facial aesthetic procedures. In her spare time, Aurora has many hobbies, including painting, cycling, photography and astronomy. She also loves spending time with her adorable Golden Retriever, Blue.

Emily Flower

Emily gained her qualification in Dental Nursing in 2023, and has since furthered her training with a nursing qualification in Intravenous Sedation.

In her spare time, Emily likes to spend time with her family, friends and her many pets. When in the practice, she loves to learn new skills and keep proactive.

Shauna Askew

I am currently enjoying my time training to become a dental nurse. I enjoy all aspects of dentistry and in particular implantology.

In my spare time I love walking in the peak district with my dog Yoshi.

Jessica Johnson

Jess is currently working towards her dental nurse qualification.

Jess enjoys all areas of dentistry.

In her spare time, Jess enjoys walking her two dogs Mitsy and Merlin.

Joanne Birdsall

Joanne Birdsall qualified as a dentist from the University of Leeds, UK, then went on to undertake a variety of posts in hospital dentistry including paediatrics, restorative dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics.

Joanne then went on to undertake three years of specialist training at The Eastman Dental Institute and Watford Hospital whilst undertaking a Masters degree in Orthodontics at UCL. She qualified as a specialist orthodontist in 2010 with the J K Williams gold medal for the top marks in the country.

She then went on to undertake 2 more years of training to become a hospital consultant specialising in the management of complex orthodontic problems including jaw surgery, the management of multiple missing teeth and complex medical needs. Joanne worked at Sheffield Dental Hospital and Rotherham Hospital treating complex cases and teaching dental students and dentists training to become orthodontists. She enjoyed leadership roles at Royal College of Surgeons and within the NHS and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Joanne works on Tuesdays at Bawtry Dental Practice.

Joanne strives for excellence in her orthodontics and aims to provide you or your child with the best that can be achieved.

Joanne enjoys cycling and running and can often be seen cycling with her two young daughters in a bike trailer.

Joanne Birdsall is registered with the General Dental Council on the Dentists’ Register and the Specialist List for Orthodontics.

Kirsty Fong

Kirsty achieved a Masters in Dental Surgery from the University of Leeds and has been working at Bawtry Dental Practice since 2023. Having attended 6 universities and regularly taking on extra courses, Kirsty prioritises her education and strives to always enhance her skills.

She has a keen interest in Facial Aesthetics and more recently improving the alignment of teeth with clear aligners. She also enjoys working with children and volunteers where possible to reinforce oral health education in schools. She also enjoys fitness and family time.

Diyar Fuad

Diyar qualified from the University of Bristol and has spent his career working in South Yorkshire. He splits his time working in two different practices during the week.

Diyar finds great satisfaction in building thoughtful relationships with his patients and will take the time to ensure they understand and can therefore make well informed decisions regarding their oral health. He works closely with his colleagues to create a calm and relaxed environment, allowing his patients to feel at ease in a dental setting.

Diyar particularly enjoys Restorative Dentistry including Endodontics and intends to pursue this further.

Diyar has also volunteered for a charity called Dentaid, providing urgent dental care on a mobile dental unit. Diyar firmly believes dental treatment should be accessible for everyone.

Outside of work he is a tennis enthusiast and enjoys keeping active. He also loves trying new cuisines and always has good restaurant recommendations!

Sophie Evans

Sophie is a newly qualified dentist, currently completing her foundation year at Bawtry Dental Practice. She holds both a degree in Dentistry and a degree in Biological and Medical Sciences from the University of Liverpool. Her strong academic background gives her a comprehensive understanding of medical science and patient care.

In addition to her dental career, Sophie is a certified online fitness coach, passionate about guiding others on their health and fitness journeys. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active and spending quality time with her family. Sophie’s Labrador and her young son keep her on her toes, and she is always striving to balance her professional growth with family life.

Sophie is dedicated to developing her skills as a dentist while remaining connected to her passions—family, fitness, and helping others.