Meet our team of friendly private and NHS dental professionals in Croydon
Clinical Director & Principal
BSc; MSc (Canada); BDS (Sheffield); MFDS RCS (Eng)
GDC No. 212351
Smile 4 U’s clinical director and practice principal, Morvarid (Mori) qualified from Sheffield Dental Institute in 2011 and subsequently gained membership of the faculty of dental surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Since then she has continued to further her studies in post-graduate education, and successfully completing the Diploma in Implantology at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute at UCL.
Mori enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and her relaxed and gentle manner makes her ideally suited to complex cases. She takes a special interest in dental implants, having trained in the latest techniques at Eastman, including immediate implant placement using CT-guided surgical stents.
Mori has accreditation/membership with the following organisations:
Outside of dentistry, Mori’s work in genetics and research has been published numerous times in a renowned scientific journal.
Practice Manager:
MBA ( strategic management )
GDC: 297671
Maryam holds an MBA in applies her skills in Dental Practice Management and brings over 18 years of extensive business management experience to our team. As a CQC-registered practice manager, Maryam is deeply committed to realizing Smile 4 U's vision and values while aligning with GDC principles.
In her pivotal role, Maryam is responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives, cultivating a cohesive and welcoming team, and consistently delivering the highest level of customer service. Her unwavering dedication ensures that every patient's journey is marked by a seamless and friendly experience.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Maryam finds joy in spending quality time with her family, exploring new destinations through travel, and enjoying social interactions with her friends.
Dentist
(BDS Hons London 2009)
Dr Ali completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with Honours from the Royal London Dental Hospital. Following a year-long foundation training in London, Furqan has continued to work in general practice, with experience in treating a variety of patients, including sedated patients.
Furqan has a passion for performing minimally invasive aesthetic treatments, such as tooth-coloured fillings and crowns, as well as a keen interest in endodontics. He is a certified Invisalign practitioner and will be looking to attend further courses in future in order to provide his patients with more advanced options.
Away from dentistry, Furqan has an interest in travel, food, cinema, sport and, more importantly, surviving against his three young children!
Dentist
(BDS University of Bristol 2022 )
Ana is originally from Wolverhampton and holds a degree from the University of Bristol. Ana offers comprehensive general dentistry services and has completed post-graduate cosmetic dentistry courses in composite bonding. Ana also has a special interest in caring for nervous patients, providing them with comfort and care.
Beyond her dental practice, Ana is a dedicated sportswoman who thrives on staying active during her free time. Her interests include running and CrossFit, reflecting her commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.
Dental Hygienist & Dental Therapist
Vahida is passionate about dentistry and has keen interest in treating gum disease. She works with associates as a team and discuss the best treatments in best interest of patients. Vahida cares about all of her patients and gives best treatment and advise for better oral health. When she is not working, she loves to travel.
General Dentist - Special Interest in Orthodontics
Dr Richard Goulart qualified in dentistry from the University of Pontificia Uiversidade Catalocia de Campina in Brazil in 1986. For the first part of his career path, he practised dentistry in Sao Paulo of Brazil and in Lisbon of Portugal, gaining knowledge and experience in his special field of interest, orthodontics. He then moved to live and work in the UK and in the last 20 years of his professional life, he has been exclusively working in orthodontic dentistry for adults and children. He has vast knowledge and experience in providing conventional orthodontic braces and the new short-term orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign and other clear aligner systems such as SureSmile. He is currently accredited as Platinum Elite provider of Invisalign.
Dr Goulart keeps himself well up to date with latest developments and technologies in the field of orthodontic dentistry by regularly attending courses and maintaining his knowledge through Continued Professional Development. He is a very strong believer in the least invasive techniques and methods for orthodontic treatments.
He is a well-spoken and mild-mannered person that connects well with his patients. He listens well to his patients' concerns and works hard to address them while having their best interest in mind. He believes that a functional and a beautiful smile, not only has a strong impact in maintaining a good oral health, but it also contributes enormously to one’s confidence in everyday life, both socially and professionally.