Meet Our Team
We have assembled a team with unrivalled expertise and diversity to meet the individual needs of our patients.
The team at North Cardiff Dental & Implants has been assembled to ensure that all of your treatment options will be provided by highly skilled and passionate clinicians.
No matter who is carrying out the procedure that you need, there will be consistency in the level of technical precision, honesty, empathy and care that you will be afforded.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you to a new world of dentistry.
Dr Aly Virani
BDS (Hons), MJDF RCS (Eng) Dip Imp Dent RCS Ed
Implant Dentist & Clinical Director – GDC No 229404
Aly Virani is a graduate of Cardiff University and holds
a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of
Surgeons of Edinburgh.
His practice of dentistry is focused solely on the
placement and restoration of dental implants.
Dr Zara Wani
BDS (Hons), MJDF RCS (Eng)
Principal Dentist – GDC No 229408
Upon qualifying from Cardiff University in 2012,
Zara successfully completed her exams to
become a member of the Joint Dental Faculties of the
Royal College of Surgeons (England).
Dr Aston Parmar
BChD (Leeds)
Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist (including Dental Implants)
GDC No 194901
Aston Parmar graduated from Leeds University in 2010
and has been working in general practice in South Wales since then.
He exclusively performs private dentistry as it
affords him the opportunity to pursue the highest
possible standard of restorative and prosthetic dentistry.
Dr Siddarth Gupta
BDS (Hons) (Cardiff)
GDC NO 251188
Since qualifying from Cardiff University in 2014, Sid has
been working in South Wales, both in general practice
and within Morrison Hospital. Sid has a keen interest in restorative dentistry.
Emma Ban
BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
Cardiff University 2019
Dental Therapist
Emma graduated as a Dental Therapist from Cardiff University in 2019. This means she can perform Dental Hygiene as well as restorative dental treatment. Since graduating she has worked in a number of clinical environments across South Wales and Bristol, including primary care and hospital based roles treating and supporting patients with head and neck cancer.
Alex McWhirter
BSc Hons Environmental Science, Dip in Dental Nursing, Cert in The Taking of Dental Impressions and Scans
Practice Manager
Alex has risen fast in the ranks to become practice
manager. She has previous experience in dentistry as a dental nurse and treatment coordinator, previously
working at a busy mixed practice in Cardiff before
joining our team.
Before training as a dental nurse, Alex attained honours
in her degree in Environmental Sciences from Ulster University. She went on to work in the beauty industry, working at the Celtic Manor and a local luxury Salon.
Nicole
Dip in Dental Nursing, Cert in The Taking of Dental Impressions & Digital Scans, Cert in Dental Radiography
Lead Dental Nurse
Nicole is a qualified dental nurse who is passionate about
making sure that you are comfortable during all aspects
of your clinical treatment. She prides herself on keeping
surgeries running optimally, ensuring that the clinical
team are fully supported in working to the
highest standards.
Nicole will be chair-side during your appointments
and you’ll recognise her by her bright smile –
when she’s not wearing a mask!
Rochelle
Dip in Dental Nursing, Cert in The Taking of Dental Impressions
Dental Nurse
Rochelle is a qualified dental nurse who is passionate
about supporting patients through their
cosmetic transformations.
She loves to see the end result at the completion of their
smile makeover knowing she has been there
every step of the way.
Rochelle lives in South Wales with her partner and
young daughter.
Rebecca
Trainee Dental Nurse
Rebecca is a trainee dental nurse who is enjoying her journeyso far in supporting patients through their smile transformations.
She will be at your chair side making sure you are feeling comfortableas possible throughout your treatment.
Dental Practice in Rhiwbina, Cardiff
There’s a relaxing rainforest sanctuary awaiting your arrival at this forward-thinking and contemporary dental implant centre.
The sound of the waterfall, the lush green vegetation, soothing music and a moment of peace to help you settle in on your visit.
Tranquility folds over the waiting room which is just the start of our patients’ journeys.
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