The Team

Dr Shazad K. Malik

Principal Dentist & Practice Owner

BDS, MFDS RCSEd, PGCertMedEd, PgCert Dental Law & Ethics, FHEA

Dr Shazad K. Malik graduated from the Royal London Hospital, University of London, in 1998 and has been committed to delivering exceptional dental care ever since. He strongly believes in lifelong learning and professional development, both for himself and for the future generation of dentists.

Since 2007, Dr Malik has been an Educational Supervisor, mentoring newly qualified dentists as they begin their clinical careers. He holds membership with the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has completed postgraduate qualifications in Medical & Dental Education and Dental Law & Ethics. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Dr Malik has a particular interest in Cosmetic Dentistry and takes pride in caring for nervous patients and children, helping them feel at ease and confident in their dental experience.

As the owner and Principal Dentist of the practice, he is deeply committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and patient-centred care in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Malik enjoys reading, travelling, and playing squash when time allows. He speaks fluent Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi, which helps him connect more closely with the local community.

Dr. Mohammed Osman Rasul

BDS (Hons) (Lond)

GDC Registration No. 194052

Dr Mohammed Rasul graduated from the Royal London Hospital, University of London in 2010. He has since worked within the NHS carrying out general dentistry as well as undertaking cosmetic and private dentistry.

He is committed to providing top quality, pain free care for his patients. He particularly enjoys working with nervous clients and putting them at ease in the dental chair. Dr Rasul has recently gained membership of the joint dental faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons (MJDF).

Outside the practice Mohammed enjoys travelling and on recent trips has explored southeast Asia and Europe. He speaks fluent Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Dr. Neda Ashouri

BDS MFDS RCS(Eng)

GDC Registration No. 284853

Dr Neda Ashouri graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2019. Following her foundation training at the practice, she completed her Dental Core Training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Peterborough City Hospital.

She is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Neda now works as an associate dentist, where she is dedicated to providing high quality, minimally invasive dentistry. She focuses on patient-centred care, and tailoring her treatments to the individual needs of patients.

Outside of dentistry, Neda enjoys swimming, cooking and spending time with her friends and family. She is fluent in Farsi.

Dr Hanna Jiva

GDC Registration No. 309072

Dr Hanna Jiva graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2023 and is part of dedicated team of dentists. She provides NHS and Private treatment for the practice and has a gentle and calming nature which helps her put many of our anxious patients at ease.

She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and believes the patient’s best interests should come first, while providing quality dental care with good ethics. Outside of dentistry, Hanna enjoys travelling, exploring London’s best food spots and spending time with family and friends!

Furhar (Farat) Iqbal

Head Nurse & Cross Infection Lead

GDC Registration No. 257040

Farat Iqbal qualified in May 2015 with a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level QCF City & Guilds. She joined us in July of that year and was quickly promoted to the dual roles of Head Nurse and Cross Infection Lead. Farat is proud to be part of Forest Dental Care and enjoys having the nursing team under her wings, considering them to be part of her extended family.

She has seen the practice grow and is excited about its plans for the future. Outside of dentistry Farat enjoys shopping, walking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is an experienced English tutor. She is fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi and broken Danish.

Dr Mahnoor Ahsan

Dr Mahnoor Ahsan

BDS MSc (Global Public Health and Policy)

GDC Registration No. 319153

Dr Mahnoor Ahsan graduated from Barts and the London in 2024, and is one of our three foundation dentists. She provides NHS treatment for the practice and her favourite part of the job is meeting people from all walks of life and being able to help them through providing the best ethical dental care.

She has a keen interest in dental public health and strongly believes that her key role as a clinician is of an educator, with emphasis on prevention of disease. Outside work, she enjoys exploring, learning and being an active part of the community

Dr Simran Kaur Sanghera

Dr Simran Kaur Sanghera

BDS (Dist) (Lond)

GDC Registration No. 318796

Dr Simran Kaur Sanghera qualified as a dentist from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalized dental treatments, striving for patients to feel comfortable and achieve their healthiest smile. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family, gym, and cooking.

Dr Umme Chowdhury

BDS (Lond)

GDC Registration No. 318688

Dr Umme Chowdhury graduated from Kings College London in 2024. She is a dedicated dentist committed to providing high quality and personalised care to patients of all ages. With an interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, her gentle and calm approach provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for every patient. Outside of dentistry, Umme enjoys Art and Design. She speaks fluent Bengali.

Dr Maariyah Malik

GDC Registration No. 305119

Dr Maariyah Malik is a dedicated dentist, passionate about helping people feel confident in their smiles. She especially enjoys supporting nervous patients, creating a calm and welcoming environment to make every visit comfortable and stress-free. Outside the clinic, she stays active with Pilates, gym sessions, and crocheting, embracing a health-conscious and creative lifestyle. She is committed to combining expert care with kindness and warmth, ensuring every patient leaves with a healthier, brighter smile.

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