With a dedication to dentistry of the highest standard, we are proud of the depth of skills and experience within our forward-thinking team of highly trained dental professionals. As a team, we take a gentle approach to dentistry and we aim to ensure that our patients are able to relax in the knowledge that they are in safe, caring and capable hands whilst they are in our care.
BDS 2002 & PG Dip Clin Ed
Dr Thakor has a keen interest in tooth whitening and invisalign treatment. He enjoys seeing patient smile transformations and seeing patients grow in confidence. He is also a dental foundation trainer and received an award for Educational supervisor of the year. Dr Thakor is an invisalign and Cfast provider and recognised enlighten whitening provider.
BDS 2001 & PG Dip Clin Ed
Dr Desai is the secretary of a local dental committee and plays a pivotal role in helping deliver dentistry in Leicestershire. Dr Desai is also a dental foundation trainer. He has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry including facial aesthetics and invisalign. Dr Desai is able to provide facial rejuvenation and an invisalign provider.
BDS 1997 & PG Cert Clin Ed
Dr Shah is a dental foundation trainer and has been for 16 years. He is an invisalign and 6 month smiles provider, a recognised enlighten whitening provider and a member of British academy of cosmetic dentistry. He has a keen interest in full mouth and facial rejuvenation using the latest technology treatment.
BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Portsmouth 2014, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2009
Cherise is passionate about teaching patients to achieve and maintain excellent oral health in a relaxing friendly environment. She finds educating patients about their oral health, and how it relates to their general health and well-being at every stage of life, rewarding.
Vicky joined the practice in 2018 as a Receptionist and Decontamination Nurse. With a clear passion for dentistry and patient care, she enrolled on a Dental Nursing course in 2019, qualified, and steadily worked her way through the ranks to become our Practice Manager.
Despite her leadership role, Vicky still loves being chairside and has a particular interest in implant nursing. She is currently furthering her professional development by completing the ILM Practice Management course. Marketing, finance, and the Treatment Coordinator (TCO) role are areas that particularly spark Victoria’s interest as she continues to develop her skills and support the growth of the practice.
Outside of work, Vicky is a proud and busy mum to three grown-up children. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and long walks with their much-loved cockapoo, Mia.
Amy is our lead dental nurse and infection prevention control here at Pure Dental Studio.
Amy joined the practice in 2022 and completed her dental nurse training here. Amy has a keen interest in infection control and ensures compliance with clinical standards across the practice.
As well as infection control Amy's natural leadership role has supported her progression into the lead nurse position. Amy works full time at the practice. Her days are spent either in surgery, scanning patients for tooth whitening or retainers and helping to keep the practice up to date with compliance.
In her spare time Amy enjoys trips to the East Coast to see her family, spending time with her partner and her pets and her favourite night of the year is bonfire night!
Esther has been with us since 2023 and is one of our qualified dental nurses here at Pure Dental Studio. She began her dental career in the USA before continuing her journey in the UK with us here at Pure. Esther brings with her a wealth of experience and a calm, reassuring approach to patient care.
Esther takes great pride in supporting nervous patients and helping them feel relaxed and comfortable during their visits, and enjoys building positive relationships and creating a welcoming environment for everyone who attends the practice.
Outside of work Esther is a very proud mum to 2 grownup daughters. She loves quality family time, going to the theatre, live music, and singing with a choir. During the warmer months Esther can be found at classic car shows, taking countryside walks, and star gazing on a clear night.
Gemma joined the Pure Dental Studio team in January 2026, and has settled in beautifully. With over 20 years experience in nursing, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
Gemma believes that working with the right team makes all the difference - and we're lucky she chose ours. She brings plenty of fun energy to the team too!
Outside of work, Gemma loves the outdoors and staying active! She's recently been paragliding and is currently learning to paramotor.
One of our lovely qualified dental nurses, with 3 years experience she loves caring for our patients and is particularly enjoying implant work.
Outside of work Elaisa loves to spend time with her family, playing netball and tending to her indoor plants
Elaisa is in the practice 4 days a week and works alongside all of our clinicians, be sure to say hello to her when you next see her!
| Monday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Friday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
