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We feel very lucky that each of us has found a life career that is very satisfying to us. We are passionate about dentistry and it is very gratifying to us to be able to help people with their dental problems.

We really enjoy the interaction with our patients, the technical aspects, and the challenge of the artistry involved. Because we are dedicated to continuing education, we devote a great deal of our time keeping up with our profession through various congresses, seminars and classes. We encourage our staff to join us in these educational opportunities.

We would like to get to know you and be able to include you in our practice family. A simple phone call is all it takes to set-up an appointment. We look forward to meeting you and seeing how we can bring your smile to life!



Inus Goossens (B.Ch.D; M.Ch.D) - Prosthodontist


Inus qualified as a dentist from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) in 1989.

After nine years in private general practice, he returned to full time study and was awarded the M.Ch.D. (Prosthodontics) degree with distinction in 2001.

During his studies, Inus was awarded the prestigious Colgate Palmolive prize for excellence in research.

He is registered as a specialist in Prosthodontics with the General Dental Council* (reg no: 68890) and is an active member of the British Dental Association,* the Association of Dental Implantology,* and the Academy of Osseointegration.*

During his four years of post graduate studies, Inus underwent advanced training in endodontics, and although he is not on the specialist register for endodontics, he accepts referrals for root canal treatments from colleagues.

Inus has an interest in dental implants and has lectured and published articles on this topic. He has also published articles on dental problems related to scuba diving, and is a keen underwater photographer.

View Inus' article - Interpretation and management of oral symptoms experienced by scuba divers (large PDF 18MB),
or download the article in 4 smaller sections - section 1, section 2, section 3, section 4 (PDF - each section 2MB).
* Share a Smile is not responsible for content on external websites

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Pieter Odendaal (B.Ch.D.; M.Ch.D.) - Periodontist


Pieter qualified as a dentist from the University of Pretoria in 1991. He then spent four and a half years in general dental practice in the U.K., before returning to South Africa in 1996 to further his education.

After four years of full-time study at the University of Pretoria, he was awarded the M.Ch.D. degree in Periodontics and Oral Medicine (cum laude). During his studies he gained expert knowledge in all aspects of periodontology and dental implantology.

Since 2000 Pieter runs a dedicated referral practice from clinics in Essex and Surrey.

Pieter has an interest, and vast experience, in cosmetic periodontal plastic surgery (gum treatment to improve the appearance of your smile), bone grafting (reconstructing lost jaw bone) and immediate dental implants ("teeth in a day" or "teeth in an hour").

Pieter is registered as a specialist in periodontology with the General Dental Council* (reg no: 66675) and is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantology,* American Academy of Periodontology* and American Academy of Osseointegration.*
* Share a Smile is not responsible for content on external websites

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Heinrich Ferreira (B.Ch.D; M.Orth; MSc) - Orthodontist


Heinrich completed his Dental Degree at the University of Pretoria in 1991. After completing 1 year of military service he was in General Dental Practice in the UK from 1992-1997. In 1998 he accepted a registrar post in Orthodontics at Guys Hospital. He completed his M.Orth and MSc in Orthodontics in 2002.

Heinrich currently practices at and runs the Orthodontic practice at Share A Smile. He also holds a clinical post at Southend hospital which has an academic link with The Royal London Hopsital.

Heinrich is registered with the General Dental Council* (reg no: 67817).

To find out about the range of braces treatments available at Share a Smile please visit the braces section of this website.

Helpful link - what is an orthodontist?
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Mary Macdonald - Dental hygienist


Mary obtained the Certificate of Dental Hygiene in 1989, and was honoured with an Academic award by Guy’s hospital.

In 1991 she received the practice certification for use of Local Infiltration Anaesthesia, and in 2001 she was awarded a B.Sc (hons) degree in Psychology.

In 2002 Mary received an award from GlaxoSmithKline for research in ‘Innovations in Dental Practice’. An M.Sc in Biomedical Immunology followed in 2003, with distinctions in Bioinformatics and Independent studies; while in 2005 she completed an extended duties course involving recementing of crowns, impression taking and Local Anaesthetic administration including Inferior Dental Nerve Block.

Her hobbies include Dance, particularly modern Jive and ‘Ceroc’, music, singing and guitar, oil painting, drawing and sculpting.

Mary has an interest in treating patients with periodontal disease, helping them to obtain optimum oral health, whilst helping to reduce the dental phobia so prevalent in our society.

She is a member of the British Society of Periodontology, British Dental Hygienists Association, and British Psychological Society, and is registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Hygienist.

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Sunaina Deugi


Sunaina obtained 10 GCSE from the Catholic Convent School in India (1996), and in 1998 6 A-levels in B’Com from Versova High School, Bombay, India.

In 1999 she was awarded a Diploma in Computing with distinction from NIITS in India, and in 2002 the Certificate of Access course to computing, also completed with distinction.

She is currently doing a BTEC professional diploma in practice management, and intends to complete her BSc in Computer Science from Kings College of London.

Sunaina has previously worked in a general dental practice as a Surgery assistant, receptionist and practice administrator giving her a depth of knowledge about the needs of the patients and the dental team. She is a member of The British Dental Practice Managers Association.

She enjoys spending her time with family, driving, socializing, loves most forms of music and keeping fit.

She is responsible for the smooth running of our practice and the co-ordination of our patients for their treatment as well as providing a sympathetic ear to our patients' needs.

In most instances she will be your first point of contact with the practice. She is a great multi-tasker and deals with minor or major enquiries efficiently.

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