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mydentist, Howard Street, Bedford Dentist in Bedford

Meet the team at mydentist, Howard Street, Bedford

Your practice team

  • Toyah Baulk Practice Manager

Your clinicians

  • Dr Garima Garima
    Dr Garima Garima GDP Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2024 BDS Kurukshetra University 2010 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2024 GDC No: 318001

    Dr Garima is a highly experienced and passionate dentist who qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Kurukshetra University in 2010, followed by a Master’s degree in Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry in 2013. With over 15 years of combined clinical and academic experience, she has also held a senior academic role as a professor, including a full chair in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry. Dr Garima is an Honorary Life Member of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, reflecting her dedication to excellence and her ongoing contribution to the profession. She is known for her patient-centred approach, with a strong focus on prevention and minimally invasive treatments tailored to individual needs. At mydentist, Dr Garima provides a comprehensive range of NHS and private treatments, including Invisalign. She has a particular interest in smile design, using techniques such as composite bonding and teeth whitening to enhance aesthetics and restore confidence. A strong advocate for early intervention, she is especially passionate about children’s oral health and promotes the importance of preventive care through her philosophy that “Mini Mouth Care Matters.”

  • Saraswat Ghosh GDP Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2023 BDS Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2019 GDC No: 306921

    Dr Saraswat Ghosh graduated with a BDS from SDM College of Dental Sciences in India in 2019. He relocated to the UK in 2023, bringing with him extensive clinical experience across a variety of dental settings. Since moving, he has worked in both NHS and private practices, providing a full range of general dental care. His clinical expertise includes restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, and bridges, as well as routine and surgical extractions, root canal therapy, and partial and full dentures. He also provides periodontal care, Smile Design, and ClearCorrect aligner therapy. In addition, he is trained in using Curodont, a non-invasive treatment that helps repair early tooth decay without drilling. Known for his strong communication skills and patient-centred approach, Saraswat is particularly skilled in supporting patients with dental anxiety, helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout their treatment. He has a special interest in endodontics and is currently working towards further training in this field. Outside of dentistry, Saraswat enjoys staying active and regularly plays football, cricket and table tennis.

  • Vinod Paul
    Vinod Paul GDP Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2006 BDS Annamalai University 1996 GDC No: 104616

    Vinod is originally from India where he qualified from Annamalai University in 1996. After successfully running his own practice in India for 9 years he moved to the UK in 2007. After working for couple of years in the community dental service in Cornwall, he has been working as an associate dentist with 'My Dentist' in Bedford since 2009.Vinod is committed to continuous professional development and has completed his Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies from Bristol in 2012 and his Masters in Implant Dentistry from Uclan, Preston in 2014. Vinod has been providing implant treatment at the practice from 2013. He is also a provider of Invisalign Go - a short term orthodontic treatment.In his spare time he enjoys playing badminton and table tennis.

  • Sarah J Foster Hygienist Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2020 Verified competency in Dental Nursing GDC No: 151192

    Sarah qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist from Kings College Hospital. (Royal College of Surgeons).Before she qualified as a Dental hygienist and therapist, Sarah was a qualified Dental nurse. She has over 23 years of experience within dentistry.An experienced and caring hygienist who has treated many nervous patients, she attends many courses to ensure all treatment and care is provided to the highest standard.Sarah will soon be undertaking further studies in facial aesthetics.Her interests include walking with her dog and having cuddles with her cat. She enjoys crafting, especially making personalized items for friends and family.

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