Meet our Calm & Caring Team

Hi, my name is Trishan but everyone in Derby knows me as Kenny. I have been a Dentist at Cavendish Dental Practice since 1997. I enjoy treating patients well and offering life-changing options.

I have a passion for Orthodontics, improving smiles using different brace options. I worked at the Royal Derby Hospital for 10 years and hold a Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics. There is no greater reward than seeing someone when they see their new smile for the first time!

In 2003 I qualified as a provider of Intravenous Sedation for patients who have dental anxiety or phobias and need extra help with their treatment. In some cases, when fear is holding them back, sedation is their only option.

For some patients, missing teeth are their main problem. Not everyone is ready to accept wearing a denture or living with gaps in their smile. I qualified in Implantology in 2017 and am able to offer dental implants as a long-term solution.

Outside of Dentistry I like playing golf and watching Liverpool play football.

My aim is to continue to improve our service to patients, by motivating and developing the team at Cavendish Dental Practice.

Hey! I’m Harps and I have been a dentist at Cavendish since 2002 – “time flies when you are having fun” as the saying goes, and my years certainly have flown!

I have a deep passion for dentistry and patient care and have maintained this through ongoing professional development in many courses, most notable being an MSc in Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry.

I have a keen interest in clinical education and have been an educational supervisor for Foundation dentists with the East Midlands Deanery since 2005.

I take an active part in community dental health programmes where I deliver health education to primary schools and mentor 6th form students in preparation for university entry into Dentistry.

Away from dentistry, I enjoy socialising with friends and family; an evening spent laughing over a good meal is my favourite past time. I enjoy most sports, as does my family, so this forms a big part of our life outside of work. My idea of relaxation is sitting with a good book or listening to some music in the sun!

My name is Zaitoona Albahti.  I have been here at Cavendish since 2010.  I love it here because we have a very warm atmosphere amongst the team and we all feel like one big family.  I enjoy my job a lot and feel very humbled to be helping patients get their smiles back or to conquer their fears of the Dentist.  I also enjoy working with children and am at ease with them.

Aside from Dentistry, I have two boys.  One is getting ready to go to University and the other is getting ready to start Reception class!  As you can imagine, they keep me very busy.

I have family in different parts of the world and when I’m not at Cavendish, I like travelling to see them and trying new culinary treats and discovering new places.

As a clinician, I am passionate about providing efficient dental care to the highest possible standards. I am a member of the faculty of dental surgery of the Royal college of Surgeons, and have interests in orthodontics and Implant dentistry.

I am an Invisalign provider and have certificate qualifications in Implant dentistry from Sheffield. I am currently enrolled on MSc implant qualification at Cambridge university. I enjoy working with our highly trained exceptional team of nursing and reception staff.

I balance work with a refreshing outdoor activity like golf and enjoying spending valuable family time, to lighten my daily life challenges and generate happiness in the current climate.

I always aim to ensure my patients have a pleasant dental experience, and feel calm and comfortable about their dental journey.

After qualifying as a dentist in 2007, I worked in the speciality of Oral Surgery. I have been working at Cavendish since 2018.

I have a keen interest in Restorative and esthetic dentistry. To further my knowledge and skill in this field, I am currently enrolled on a year long course in”Cosmetic and esthetic restorative dentistry” in London.

I love my vocation and enjoy getting to know my patients. I strive to build a relationship of trust with my patients and ensure long lasting outcomes with my treatments.

Outside of work, I enjoy canvas painting, reading, travelling and being a mum.

I qualified from Dr N. T. R. University of Health Sciences, India, in 2009.  Having worked there for a while, I moved to Derby, qualified the Overseas Registration exams in 2016 and started working in Derby in 2016.  I am well experienced in all aspects of General Dentistry and have a special interest on Cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including tooth whitening and smile makeovers.  I am currently undertaking a Post Graduate programme in Advanced Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry with Dr Christopher Orr.

I am committed to improve my knowledge in the latest techniques and advances in dentistry and regularly attend dental courses in order to provide patients with the best experience and dental care.

Outside of dentistry, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.  I love cooking, keeping fit and playing Badminton.

I am an associate dentist who has worked at Cavendish Dental Practice since 2014.  I believe in providing high quality patient care and I am committed to continue my Post Graduate education by attending courses to ensure I am exposed to the most current ideas and methods.  I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry and in particular, I have an interest in whitening and cosmetic white fillings and gum problems.  I also find it very rewarding treating anxious patients.

In mu spare time I love spending time with my family and friends and enjoy long walks, music and dancing.

Hello, my name is Megan and I am a foundation dentist having started working at Cavendish dental practice in 2021. I have particular interests in childrens dentistry and treating anxious patients. Seeing people’s confidence in dentistry, and their smile, grow throughout their treatment, is something that brings me great happiness makes the job so enjoyable.

Outside of dentistry I am an avid footballer, having played for teams such as Derby County ladies and currently Sheffield FC. I am a big fan of music, being a regular attendee at gigs and festivals, and love spending quality time with my family and friends.

My name is Nicola and I work at Cavendish Dental Practice as a Dental Therapist. I’ve been working here since April 2010. I love working at Cavendish Dental Practice because I have forged a lot of good friendships during my time here.

I have two girls who occupy a lot of my time and I love being a Mum. As a family we spend a lot of time outdoors.

I absolutely love animals and at the moment I have 3 cats and an Alsatian dog called Bolan.

My name is Becky Paterson and I have been Practice Manager at Cavendish Dental Practice since 2008. I have two grown up children and a young son, who, along with the dog, keep me busy!

I enjoy family time, days out and cooking and baking. I love my job because Cavendish is all about family, and my family means everything to me.

Hi, I’m David Paterson and I’ve been working at Cavendish Dental Practice since November 2008. When I first started working here I had no experience of Dentistry; now I help to integrate the Foundation Dentists and train the new nurses. As well as my NEBDN Dental qualification, I have further qualifications in Dental Radiography which means I can take and analyse radiographs and Dental Sedation which means that I get to look after extremely nervous patients who are “asleep” while they get their teeth fixed.

I enjoy assisting Dr Malhi when he is placing Implants. This proves that with hard work and application, anyone can do anything they want to! Outside of work I spend my time watching television programmes and playing video games. I’m pretty easy-going but I prefer action films, sci-fi series and most live sports, in particular football and NFL.

I also really enjoy my food and can spend all day thinking about it, whether it be cooking for myself and my family or visiting restaurants to try all different types of cuisine. This comes in handy as I use my holidays from work to travel the world.

My name is Gemma. I started working here in 2018 and qualified in October 2020. I have learnt and developed many skills when training at Cavendish. Inside of work I like to keep Dr Malhi organised and have done so for a couple of years. This has given me the opportunities to learn new procedures relevant to the job. I am proud to have progressed so much in my job and particularly enjoy assisting with patients smile transformations.

It is very rewarding to see patients attend the practice that are nervous or not happy with their smile, and then to see them leave with so much more confidence. Outside of work I love to go to music gigs and festivals. I spend my weekends going to for brunch with my friends and spending time with my family. I also enjoy swimming and keeping fit in my free time.

My name is Haseeba and I work as a dental Nurse. I started working at Cavendish Dental Practice in 2015. I enjoy working as a Dental Nurse as I feel I am able to contribute and take care of our patients. Working at Cavendish Dental Practice has kept me on my toes as it is always busy. I am always learning and embracing new challenges to widen my knowledge.

The team here are lovely and caring and we treat each other like family. Outside of work I spend a lot of time with my family and friends, going out and shopping. My future aim is to strengthen my abilities and develop my learning as a Dental Nurse.

I went into dentistry because I love the medical field and I wanted to do something different than everyone else.  What I love best about my job is the way a positive experience in dental care can change someone’s life. Out of work, I am mother of 2 beautiful kids, spending most of my time with them.  We love walking and watching Netflix together!

I qualified in October 2020 but have had the skill and knowledge of a dental nurse for over 5 years.  I am very proud of how far I have come in my job and enjoy progressing and learning new skills along the way.  I enjoy working with patients and getting to know them over the years has become very rewarding as they make you feel very appreciated from the service we give here.

I adore being a Mum to my little girl and love making memories with her outside of work.  I enjoy family time, going on long walks and socialising with my friends.

My name is Rukhsar. I have been working at Cavendish Dental Practice since 2015 as a receptionist. Cavendish Dental Practice is very welcoming to both staff and patients. I am very proud and delighted to be part of such a wonderful team.

My name is Kirsty Berridge and I have been a Receptionist here at Cavendish Dental Practice since September 2010. Taking up my position here was one of the best choices I have made. I love my job, being a friendly face and the first point of contact for the many patients who use our service. I have a talent for remembering faces and names. I like getting to know people and enjoy chatting to them.

Cavendish Dental Practice recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and I am proud to say I was part of it. I am a Mother of two and love to make the most of family time, going on long walks and days out. I also love to watch crime-related programmes on TV.