Meet our Team at Menlove Dental Surgery

Dr Sukh Bhavra qualified in 1993 at Liverpool University Dental Hospital. Following qualification he worked as both a House Officer and Senior House Officer at the regional Maxillio-Facial Unit Aintrees NHS Trust and also at Countess of Chester Hospital.

Following Vocational Training year in Broadgreen he held various positions in the Community Dental Services, Republic of Ireland, Prison Dentistry, and General Dental Practice.

Sukh has been an Associate Dentist at Menlove Dental since 2015 and is particularly interested in Oral Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Endodontics (root canal therapy) as part of his work as a General Dental Practitioner.

Outside work he enjoys the gym, tennis, cycling, swimming, gardening and spending time with his two daughters.

I graduated as a dentist from Gr. T. Popa University, Iasi, Romania in 2012 and began my post graduation training before moving to England in 2014. I started working in an NHS practice where I have thrived in my career and more recently have completed a number of post-grad courses in aspects of cosmetic dentistry, mainly focusing on restorative cases.

I enjoy being able to provide high standards of care to patients and helping them to overcome any fears or anxiety they may have in relation to dentistry and treatment. I aim to make patients feel as relaxed as possible during their visits and make the time as enjoyable as possible, hopefully leaving a positive impact to encourage building a successful bond with patients.

Outside of dentistry i love spending my spare time baking.

After qualifying from Liverpool in 2017 Joe worked in Disley within the Peak District for a year, before returning home to Merseyside where he has practiced since.

Joe likes to put his patients at ease and make them as comfortable as possible during their treatment. Recently completing a course in composite bonding, he is also constantly looking to further his skills within cosmetic dentistry.

Outside of Dentistry, Joe is a season ticket holder at Everton FC and also enjoys playing football, golf and cycling.

Sarah first started at Menlove Dental Practice as a nurse in 1997. Following years of experience caring for patients, Sarah took a break from Menlove in 2008 to study hygiene therapy, returning in her new capacity in 2010.

Sarah thoroughly enjoys her role as a Dental Hygienist / Therapist and strives to put a smile on the faces of each and every patient she looks after.

In her spare time she is kept busy looking after her two boys, Harry and Alfie.

Mrs Wendy Rimmer studied at Liverpool University Dental Hospital and gained qualifications in Dental Hygiene (1995) and Dental Therapy (1998).

Wendy has previously worked in general practice both NHS, private and various health centres. She also worked as the staff hygienist at Liverpool Dental Hospital and with Boots Healthcare Services based in Southport.

She enjoys being part of Menlove Dental team as she feels she can offer a high standard of hygiene treatment and ongoing care.

Dr. Stefan Vasile Stefanescu qualified from the University of Oradea, Romania, in 2001. Before relocating to the UK, he worked in several practices in Romania with a special interest in Endodontics, Prosthetics and Esthetics. From 2010, he dedicated himself to postgraduate courses and research in the field of Endodontics, developing his skills, so he‘s now a trainer in Endodontics and Prosthodontics.

Having notable contributions to some scientific papers published in Switzerland, Romania, France, Australia, Ireland, and Italy.

He started working in the UK in 2018 in mixed practices, covering all aspects of dentistry, focusing more on Endodontics and Prosthetics. In November 2018, he attended the International

Endodontic Congress in Milan, Italy, where he had a poster presentation of his team’s research.

He obtained his MSc degree in Endodontology at Chester University in 2021. He published 8 scientific research articles.

He is a reviewer for the International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology Research, Open Access Journal of Dental Sciences, International Research Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Dental Reports, Asian Journal of Dental Sciences, Journal of Clinical Case Studies, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Journal of Dental Research and Management, Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Journal of Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Annual Research & Review in Biology.

He is a Web of Science Researcher with ID ABA-7672-2020.

He is editor of the Open Access Journal of Dental and Oral Surgery, International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research and member of the British Society of Endodontists (BES).

He has a caring and understanding attitude to make visiting the dentist a more positive experience, even for the most nervous and anxious patients.

Jamil qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2017.

He is an enthusiastic and passionate clinician who always strives to put patients first and helps them to overcome any anxieties they may have in relation to dental treatment. Jamil focuses on delivering sound clinical care within all aspects of general dentistry.

Nik graduated from the University of Liverpool Dental School, where he developed a deep connection to the city and a passion for helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. Outside of his work on County Road, Nik is actively advancing his expertise through further training in advanced cosmetic treatments and smile makeovers. Notably, he is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry in London. Beyond his dental career, Nik enjoys staying active, music, and exploring new cuisines, which help him maintain a well-rounded approach to life and work.

Samuel is an international dentist working as a Dental Hygienist.  He enjoys helping patients maintain their oral health by performing professional mechanical plaque removal and giving oral hygiene instruction. When not at work, Sam is kept busy by his two young children.

Sarah is a Periodontist practicing in the North West. Having qualified as a dentist from Liverpool University in 2009, she has many years of clinical experience working in both NHS and private practices, where she gained her passion for periodontology. Following completion of her Masters degree in Clinical Periodontology from the University of Central Lancashire, Sarah has been taking referrals from practices across Liverpool, West Lancashire, and North Wales, focusing her daily practice on offering enhanced periodontal treatments. Sarah is also a member of the British Periodontal Society.

Nisha is an experienced and compassionate dental hygienist with over 11 years experience in providing exceptional patient care. Since graduating her degree in dental hygiene (BSc. DH), she has dedicated her career to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health through gentle personalised treatments and education. With a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for dentistry, Nisha takes pride in building trusting relationships with each of her patients.