East Calder
Smile Centre

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01506 881566

137 Main St, East Calder,

West Lothian, EH53 0EP

Meet the EAST CALDER SMILE CENTRE Team


Savitha Raman BDS MFGDP

Director and Dentist - GDC 100356

Savitha is an experienced dentist with relaxed, gentle and reassuring manner. She is preferred by a lot of patients because of her gentle nature and she is extremely good with nervous patients and kids. Savitha is enthusiastic about all aspects of general dentistry and is keen to give the very best dental care for her patients. She has a preventive approach to dentistry and strongly believes in minimally invasive dentistry.

Sahifa Ansari BDS

Dentist - GDC 277128

Sahifa graduated from Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital in 2008 from Mangalore, India. Sahifa worked in Acharya Shree Bhikshu Government Hospital, Delhi, India before moving to the UK in 2014 with her family. She has a special interest in Restorative Dentistry. Sahifa is a dedicated, friendly and comforting dental professional with a pleasant attitude and genuine interest in the wellness of patients. She completed her Licensure examinations for the UK and was registered with GDC in 2018. Sahifa moved to Edinburgh and joined us here at East Calder Smile Centre in 2022, where she practices various dental procedures with keen interest and dedication. Outside of her professional life, Sahifa finds joy in spending quality time with her young family and indulging in her passion for cooking.

Harleen Gobindapuri BDS

Dentist - GDC 305344

Harleen Graduated from Plodiv Medical University in Bulgaria.Harleen recently joined the dental team at East Calder Smile Centre in 2023.
Harleen specializes in restorative procedures such as fillings, root canal treatments (RCT), dentures, and crowns.Harleen is a competent and enthusiastic individual with a focus on patient care. She keeps herself current with the latest innovations through courses in all related disciplines. Her attitude towards patients is full of energy and commitment.
Harleen loves watching movies and enjoys travelling and exploring around places.

Athira James BDS

Dentist - GDC 304779

Athira completed her studies at Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Tamilnadu, India, in 2014. From 2014 to 2018, she worked at a Private Dental Practice in Thirussur, Kerala. In 2018, Athira relocated to the UK with her family. After successfully completing her Licensure examinations for the UK, she became a registered member of the GDC (General Dental Council) in 2022. Athira recently joined the dental team at East Calder Smile Centre in 2023, where she demonstrates a strong passion and commitment to performing various dental procedures. Athira specializes in restorative procedures such as fillings, root canal treatments (RCT), dentures, and crowns. Alongside her professional endeavors, she finds joy in spending quality time with her family and watching movies.

Ignacio Verdejo Vila (Nacho)

Cosmetic Dentist - GDC 207753

He studied dentistry in Valencia, Spain, where He completed his degree in 2009. He has been working in Scotland since 2011. He moved to Scotland after completing the 1 year course “Introduction to implant dentistry with Biomet 3i, in Valencia(Spain). After this he knew he wanted to learn and get more training in implants and restorative dentistry. So he decided to start a 2 years master degree on implantology and biomaterials at the university Paul Sabatier of Toulouse, France.(2013) After completing this post-grade with honors.

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