TONY CLOUGH BDSHONS(LOND) LDS RCSENG DIP IMPLANT SURGERY U WARWICK PG CERT DENTED U BEDFORD PG CERT RCSENG
GDC Number: 52615
Tony Clough is the Clinical Director of Sharrow Dental Care, Advent and Springfield Dental Care; under his guidance the group has grown and developed into the largest and most influential oral health service provider in Essex, operating across three sites in Chelmsford.
Dr Clough served for 24 years as a Postgraduate dental tutor, while combining this role with teaching at the Royal London Hospital dental school, the University of Essex and coordinating the Diploma in Sports Dentistry course at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in London. He also continues as the elected representative of the 1500 dentists in Essex, having fulfilled the role for 16 years.
Tony is joined within the practice by his two sons, Frank and Tom, his nephew, Anthony Barrett, and daughter-in-law, Pip Clough.
Through his involvement in sports dentistry, Dr Clough currently works with the British Boxing team, providing advice, protective equipment and dental care as required. He has acted as Dental Advisor on behalf of the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission in every Olympic games since Beijing 2008.
In recognition of his expertise, Dr Clough has hosted Dental Workshops for Sports Physicians during the last two “IOC Forums on Health and Injury in Sport”. He is a contributing author to both the FIFA and IOC Sport Medicine Diploma programs, and recently co-authored a major review of Dental Injuries in Sport for the Medical Clinics of North America. He continues to lecture widely including the Middle East AEEDEC (Dubai) Conference and recently for the Advanced Sports Physician FIMS / FIFA course in Portugal in September 2017.
Clinically, Tony is responsible for undertaking much of the complicated surgery within the Practice including implant surgery and bone grafting procedures.
His main interests are:
- Prosthetic reconstruction using dental implants;
- Trauma surgery – immediate and long-term management;
- Joint cases combining orthodontic and restorative aspects;
- General aesthetic dental work to give his patients their beautiful smiles back!
Tony has a particular interest in the field of dental traumatology and through his affiliation with sports teams and athletes, he has garnered a wealth of experience over the years in managing dental trauma in the immediate aftermath, through to rehabilitation and long-term follow-up.
DR Thomas Clough BDS(LOND) MJDF RCS ENG PGCERT DENTED BEDS
GDC Number: 154443
Tom is the practice principal at both Springfield Dental Practice and also Advent Dental Practice. He is responsible for the new redevelopment of Advent and has moved to this new site, no longer working at Sharrow.
Tom has extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry and can talk you through a wide range of dental treatments to improve aesthetics including tooth whitening or crowns and veneers. Tom uses Clear Correct as his clear aligner system to straighten teeth, this is a more affordable system than Invisalign and is used for simple cases of tooth straightening.
Tom is currently undertaking his Diploma in Implant Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons and has been placing implants for 6 years.
Tom is known for his good humour in an environment that many patients perceive as stressful, helping to re-assure nervous patients with a cheesy grin.
Gary Howell BDS Hons (LOND)
GDC Number: 177831
Gary qualified with honours in 2009 from Kings College London and then subsequently completed postgraduate exams in the Membership of Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of surgeons.
He is a clinical educator for the ongoing training of student hygienists from the University of Essex.
He has spent 10 years working in practice in Essex and has excellent experience in general family dentistry. His relaxed manner puts patients at ease and has a focus for patient centered clinical care.
Gary can provide anti-wrinkle injections and has a current keen interest in cosmetic composite bonding.
Outside of dentistry he enjoys football, tennis and skiing but spare time is limited with the recent arrival of twin daughters.
Debs Sengupta BDS Cardiff
GDC Number: 83390
Debs Sengupta qualified from university of wales, college of medicine and dentistry in 2004 and has been at the Practice since 2006.
Over the years, she has been able to build valuable relationships with her patients and many appreciate her gentle and patient approach to dentistry.
Debs believes in providing good quality patient care in all aspects of dentistry however, she has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry.
Debs has a post graduate certificate in aesthetic dentistry and enjoys carrying out cosmetic cases. She also has undergone courses to provide Invisalign and facial aesthetics.
On a personal note, Debs has to balance her career in dentistry with being a mum to two young children, Ezra and Anaise who make sure life is very full and fun filled and manage to occupy most of the spare time she has!!
Dr Jaya Bhargava BDS
GDC Number 289625
Jaya qualified from University of Plymouth and completed vocational training in Benfleet, Essex. She has a very warm and friendly approach to dentistry, and has a flare for treating children and adults who feel nervous coming to the dentist as her gentle nature helps put patients at ease. She is happy to discuss your treatment at length, to make you feel as comfortable and informed as possible.
Jaya enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, and is currently undertaking postgraduate education with a view to become a specialist in Endodontics (root canal treatment). She also enjoys oral surgery and restorative dentistry, as well as minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as tooth whitening and edge bonding. Jaya plans to continue undertaking further postgraduate training to broaden her treatment scope.
Jaya also offers conscious sedation for adult patients with dental anxiety who are looking for a more calm and comfortable dental experience. She completed her sedation training with SAAD and is able to provide sedation for a range of dental treatments including general and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr Kai Gohil BDS (KING’S)
GDC Number 302812
Kai recently graduated from Kings College London, completed his vocational training in Essex, before spending a year in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at a hospital in Nottingham looking after ward patients and treating traumas in a busy A&E.
As a local lad born and bred in Chelmsford, he now wants to give back to the community that has served him for many years by providing a high level of care and enthusiasm from the moment you walk through the door! With a friendly approach, Kai takes the time to make his patients feel comfortable, explore their concerns and come up with individual treatment plans, as well as equipping them with the confidence to make their dental treatments last through advice and education.
Outside of the surgery, Kai spends time at the gym and enjoys a range of sports including football, golf and skiing. He also enjoys travelling and experimenting in the kitchen, creating new dishes for his family and friends.
Dr Emily Reaich BDS
GDC Number 309510
Emily graduated from Cardiff University with a Bachelor degree in Dental Surgery with a distinction in her final year examinations.
Emily is driven to help people with dental anxiety, and can provide dental treatment using a combination of holistic and medication-based techniques. Emily is undertaking SAAD sedation training to become an SAS seditionist, for when Intravenous sedation is needed to enable her patients to be as comfortable as possible.
Emily is undertaking a Diploma in Cosmetic dentistry with Tipton Academy, and has trained with Harley Street facial aesthetics academy, Interface Aesthetics. She can guide through to a range of cosmetic goals to naturally enhance your features with help from whitening, clear aligners, veneers and ICON for white enamel spotting.
Proudly Welsh, Emily grew up in the mountains of North Wales and loves all things animals, adventure and outdoors.
Dr Armon Etemadi BDS
GDC Number 309984
Armon graduated from Cardiff university with an honours degree and the John Miller prize in paediatric dentistry. After which he completed his vocational training in London, here gaining invaluable experience in a fast – paced and diverse clinical environment. This culminated in being awarded first prize in the end of year case presentation.
Armon’s passion for cosmetic dentistry has driven him to complete a masterclass in aesthetic dentistry at the prestigious eastman dental institute. This advanced training has equipped him with the skills to restore and enhance smiles with a combination of tooth whitening, aligning, composite bonding, veneers and crowns. Preservation and restoration of natural teeth is Armon’s top priority in dentistry, paying meticulous attention to detail in every procedure.
His relaxed and friendly nature instil confidence in those he treats and puts nervous patients at ease.
When he’s not in the clinic, Armon enjoys playing for his local football team and spending quality time with friends, family and dogs.
DR IAN PATERSON BDS HONS(LOND) MJDF PGERT (ORTHO)
GDC Number 154462
Ian has been providing dental care in Essex since graduating in 2008. Having developed an interest in Orthodontics he was awarded the post graduate certificate from Warwick University in 2014. He has gone on to train in Invisalign, Inman aligners and lingual braces as well as more traditional Orthodontics.
Ian is currently a platinum level Invisalign provider and is an associate member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.
Ian has a passion for providing minimally invasive, beautiful dentistry and Orthodontics in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Dental Hygienists
Amanda Harbrow- Harris ORAL HEALTH SCIENCE BSC
Qualified in 2014 with a distinction from the University of Essex.
GDC Number: 175462
With over nine years of experience at Springfield Dental Care, she brings a blend of professionalism, compassion, and expertise to her role as a Dental Hygienist. She was honoured to be named National Dental Hygienist of the Year in both 2019 and 2024, recognising her dedication to providing exceptional care and fostering positive patient experiences.
As a clinical educator for NSK, she is passionate about advancing dental hygiene practices and sharing her knowledge with peers in the field. She has published papers in leading dental journals and regularly delivers presentations to fellow professionals on performing dental procedures and utilising the latest equipment. She is particularly skilled in working with nervous patients, helping nervous patients feel at ease and confident during their dental visits.
In addition, she runs a TerraCycle scheme at the practice to recycle toothpaste tubes and interdental aids, supporting sustainability and reducing waste.
Beyond the clinic, she enjoys exploring her passions for reading, cold-water swimming, and spending time with her family—which includes two cats, a dog, and her supportive spouse. She is also preparing for an exciting journey to Africa, where she will participate in voluntary work to extend her commitment to caring for others beyond the dental chair.
Amanda has an Instagram page to showcase her work : amanda_dental_hygienist
Abby Parkinson DIP DH(LOND) 2010 DIP DT(LOND) 2010
GDC Number 145975
Abby has been a member of the Sharrow Dental team for 19 years.
She has fulfilled numerous roles including dental nurse and practice manager culminating in qualifying as a dental hygienist/therapist from the Royal London Hospital in 2010.
Abby prides herself on building good relationships with her patients and treating them in a relaxed and comfortable manner.
In her spare time Abby loves taking long walks with her dog, eating out and socialising with friends and family.
