meet our dental team in Bedford

Dr N Shah BDS – GDC No 78939

Dr Shah qualified from University of Bristol in 2000. She has worked in private practice since 2004 and is committed to providing aesthetic and restorative dentistry of the highest standards (including full mouth rehabilitations). Dr Shah has a specialist interest in implant dentistry, having attended a prestigious two-year programme run by the Royal College of Surgeons, London. Over the years, she has completed numerous post-graduate courses offered by the Dawson Academy. Dr Shah is also qualified to straighten teeth using clear aligners and braces. She routinely performs root canal treatment, surgical extractions, crown/bridgework and dentures.

Dr Shah jointly works with anaesthetists to provide care under IV sedation to nervous patients.

Dr V Kurani – GDC No 69850

Dr Kurani graduated from the Royal London Hospital Medical and Dental College in 1993. He has attained a Master of Orthodontics degree from the University of Warwick. Dr Kurani has been practicing orthodontics for the past 24 years in both Private and NHS practices and carries out a range of orthodontic treatments including:

Ceramic (clear) braces / Invisalign braces / Lingual (behind the teeth) braces / Jaw growth correction braces (in growing teenagers) / Simple removable plastic braces / Traditional metal fixed braces.

Dr Kurani enjoys all aspects of orthodontics and finds it most rewarding to produce beautiful smiles that can have a significant impact on his patients’ lives. Dr Kurani has also been a mentor for orthodontic therapists in training.

Dr Reza Izadi - GDC Reg No 113792

Specialist Endodontist

BDS MJDF MSc (Cons) MClinDent (Endo) MEndo RCS(Ed)
Reza graduated from King’s College London in 2007 and worked in London as a general dentist. As part of his continuing professional development, he attained his Membership of Joint Dental Faculties in 2013.

To refine his clinical knowledge and skill set, he then went on to complete a Masters’ Degree Programme in Conservative Dentistry at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute (UCL).

After many years of general dentistry, and developing special interest in endodontics, he pursued his studies further and completed a Speciality Training Programme in Endodontology, at King’s College London and graduated with distinction. Reza is registered on the UK specialist list as an Endodontist.

Reza’s many years of experience and his pursuit of postgraduate education, have enabled him to have a more holistic approach.

Dr Meera Shah - GDC Reg No 228339

Prosthodontist

BDS University of Bristol 2012
Meera graduated with distinctions in restorative dentistry, oral surgery and paediatric dentistry from the University of Bristol in 2012.

She has since gained extensive experience in various hospital positions in oral surgery, periodontics and prosthodontics in addition to general practice.

Meera is a firm believer in developing her knowledge and skills which has led her to successfully obtaining her Master in Prosthodontics at King’s College, Guy’s Hospital. Meera is registered on the UK specialist list as a Prosthodontist.

Ms Anupama Prakash - GDC No 306299

Dental Therapist