The people you’ll see
A small team who know your name, your history and how you take your tea.
Dentists, hygienist and clinic team
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Dr Amira Patel
Principal dentist, DHA licence 81234 (demo)
Grew up in Dubai and founded Brightside in 2008 after ten years in hospital dentistry. Special interest in nervous patients and cosmetic dentistry.
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Dr James Holt
Dentist, clear aligners, DHA licence 112345 (demo)
Plans every aligner case himself and has straightened more than 600 smiles. Cycles to work along the Jumeirah beach track in the cooler months.
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Dr Hana Kowalski
Dentist, implants, DHA licence 109876 (demo)
Postgraduate diploma in implant dentistry. Plans every implant with a 3D scan and explains it with a model before the day.
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Dr Leon Afolabi
Dentist, children, DHA licence 118765 (demo)
Sees most of our younger patients and runs our school visits. Known for counting teeth in three languages.
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Sophie Clarke
Dental hygienist, DHA licence 254321 (demo)
Gentle with sensitive gums and practical with advice. Runs our gum health course.
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Layla Mansour
Clinic manager
The voice on the phone, in Arabic, English or French. Layla looks after bookings, insurance approvals, instalment plans and anyone who would rather talk before they book.
- years on Al Wasl Road
- 18
- years of experience between us
- 60+
- languages spoken
- 11
Training never stops
Every clinician completes the continuing medical education the Dubai Health Authority requires to renew their licence, and we close the clinic one afternoon a month to learn together. Recent topics: gum disease in people with diabetes, digital scanning, and caring for patients with dementia.