Meet our team of dentists

Dr Michael Abadi – DDS

Principle Dentist and Owner
GDC Number – 77438

Special interest in Surgical Dentistry including implants

Michael is the Senior Dentist with over 25 years’ experience in the dental field. Since qualifying in Sweden in 1995, Michael has continued to expand his knowledge and skill set. He has undertaken post graduate training in a variety of areas. Michael combines his experience in aesthetic implant dentistry with impeccable artistic skill to give his implant patients a bright, beautiful smile.

Michael opened Ardleigh Green Dental Clinic in 2003 and constantly strives to advance the practice by investing in new methods and equipment to ensure that we are always able to offer our patients the best level of care. Michael has a caring and patient chairside manner which means he is well suited to working with anxious patients and children.

Away from work Michael enjoys going to the gym, outdoor activities and socialising with friends and family

Maryam Ghaderi

Dental Nurse NVQ Level 3

Maryam joined the practice in 2020 as a trainee nurse. She has a special interest in Cosmetic and Surgical procedures. She is very friendly and caring. Very popular with the younger patients due to her calming attitude.

In her spare time Maryam likes to listen to music and loves spending time with her family and friends

George Papadakis DDS

Associate Dentist

George qualified in 2007 from Athens Dental University with distinctions. George has a special interest in restorative cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers. He has worked in a number of dental practices in London and has a natural flair for cosmetic dentistry, dedicating great part of his time to this. George attends several postgraduate courses for aesthetic dentistry and also the Invisalign clear braces system.

George has clinical expertise in the following:

Platinum level Invisalign provider

Veneers

Teeth Whitening

Composite Bonding – Smile make over

Outside of work George enjoys reading and has a special interest in historic events.

Janet West

Dental Hygienist 

Janet qualified in Dental Hygiene in 1979. She trained in the Royal Navy at HMS Nelson Portsmouth. Janet is vastly experienced in dental hygiene and has a loyal following of patients. Janet will certainly give you a very thorough clean and leave your teeth looking and feeling great.

Outside of work Janet enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a keen traveller.

Agata Wojtowicz

Dental Nurse NVQ Level 3

Agata joined the practice in 2017. She fully qualified in 2018 and has become a valued member of the team. She is very popular with nervous patients due to her calm demeanour. Agata continues her professional development every year to ensure she remains up to date on all aspects of dentistry.

In her free time Agata enjoys spending time with friends and family and is a big animal lover.

Irene Paul

Trainee Dental nurse 

Irene joined the practice in 2023 as a Trainee Dental Nurse, and has very quickly become a valued team member. Irene Qualified as a dentist in India in 2013. She worked as a General Dentist in United Arab Emirates until 2018.

Irene moved to the United Kingdom in 2022 to pursue her Dentistry career. She is currently doing a Masters in Public health in UEL and completing the examinations to obtain the correct registration to practice as a general Dentist in UK and working as a dental nurse whilst waiting for her final examinations.

Outside of work Irene enjoys visiting and exploring new places, gardening, reading, embroidery, and cooking

Noor Zia

Associate Dentist

She has worked in General Dentistry and has gained a wide range of experience in the Dentistry field whilst treating a variety of patients. Due to her calming chairside manner, she is especially popular with those anxious of visiting the dentist.

Noor Has a Post Graduate diploma in Primary Care dentistry from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland after passing the MDF membership exam. Noor has vast experience in Dental Emergency management for NHS 111.

She keeps up to date with changes in dentistry through CPD courses Noor has a special interest in Aesthetic fillings and extractions. She is also keen to restore function along with aesthetics
Outside of work she likes to Cooking, going out with friends and family, watching movies and hiking