Team

Dr Ritesh Lad

GDC Number: 115277

Ritesh is the Principal Dentist and owner of R Dental Clinic. He graduated from King’s College London in 2007 and has been part of the R Dental team since 2008, taking over the practice in 2010. Under his leadership, the clinic has evolved into a modern, state-of-the-art facility, delivering high-quality dental care to patients across West Yorkshire.

Over the years, the practice has gone from strength to strength and is now recognised as one of the most highly rated clinics in the region — with hundreds of outstanding reviews across Google, Facebook, NHS Choices, and recognition from the Dentistry Awards.

With extensive experience in both general and cosmetic dentistry, Ritesh has a special interest in restorative treatments, composite bonding, and Invisalign. He has undertaken further training in advanced restorative dentistry, endodontics, and Invisalign to enable him to manage a wide variety of clinical cases with confidence and precision. He takes pride in providing his patients with honest, personalised advice and high-quality care in a friendly and approachable manner.

In 2014, Ritesh completed a postgraduate degree in Healthcare Education at the University of Sheffield. He now plays an active role in mentoring and supporting newly qualified dentists, fostering clinical development and excellence within the team.

As Principal Dentist, Ritesh believes in a collaborative, team-based approach. He works closely with the practice’s associate dentists, dental hygienists/therapists, and nursing staff — providing guidance, training, and support to ensure consistent, high standards of patient care across the clinic.

Outside of dentistry, Ritesh enjoys keeping active at the gym, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and two young children. A keen traveller, he especially looks forward to skiing during the winter months.

Hina Mistry

Hina has been working since 2011 ensuring R Dental Clinic is running smoothly and providing a friendly and professional service.  Hina has a keen interest in Oral Health Promotion, Nutrition and her greatest achievement is winning the Dental Practice Manager of the Year award, 2014 from ADAM (Association of Dental Administrators and Managers).  Hina likes to go out for meals with friends and family.

Neelam Raza

GDC Number: 258942

Neelam qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2013 and has experience of assisting in Implants, Composite Bonding, Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics. Neelam has worked with R Dental Clinic since 2023.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, baking and socialising! 

Aneta Korobczuk

GDC Number: 283609

Batchelor of Dental Surgery 

Aneta Qualified at Manchester Dental School in 2019 also attaining a BSC in Innovation in Clinical Medication. Aneta also received an undergraduate award in Restorative Dentistry.

She spent a year working within the oral and maxillofacial Surgery Team at a District General Hospital as well as Community Dental Services. 

Aneta enjoys cooking delicious Vegan meals for her family and friends as well as keeping fit through indoor bouldering and running. When the weather is nice you can find her enjoying the Yorkshire Country on her Motorbike 

Aneesah Aslam

GDC Number: 296550

Aneesah qualified in 2021 from the university of Liverpool. Since then, she has worked in general practice and also spent a year working in the oral and maxillofacial department at Pinderfields, allowing her to gain exposure to many complex treatments and gain a lot of experience with oral surgery.

She enjoys working in general dentistry, however, has interests in cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery where she has attended courses to enhance her skills.

In her spare time, she enjoys socialising with her family and friends, exploring new places and travelling.

Umar Ali Khan

GDC Number: 305108

Umar qualified in 2022 from Plovdiv Medical University and since graduating has worked as a general Dentist, gaining comprehensive experience across all areas of Dentistry.

Umar has a strong interest in endodontics and restorative Dentistry and his focus is to achieve high standards of precision to ensure patient satisfaction.

Outside of work Umar enjoys socialising with Friends and Family and travelling to explore new places. 

Emily Pilcher

GDC Number: 270826

Emily graduated from the University of Leeds in 2017 with a masters in Dental Surgery for which she was awarded a Distinction.

After completing her Foundation Training year in Yorkshire, Emily relocated to Nottingham where she worked in a  family Practice until 2025. Emily has since returned to Leeds and has been working at R Dental Clinic from March 2025. Emily enjoys building a good relationship with her patients and the variety of treatments that working as a General Dentist offers. 

Outside of work Emily is passionate about travelling, enjoys Theatre trips and walks in the Yorkshire countryside with family and friends. 

Farshea Khan

GDC Number: 255329

Farshea has been helping r dental clinic over the last 2 years and has recently joined our team permanently. She qualified as a dental hygienist and therapist from Leeds dental institution in 2014 with a Merit. On graduation she received a prize for the best academic and the best research project, which was published in the Annual Clinical Journal in Dental Health. Her greatest achievement by far is winning the Highly Commending Hygienist of the year 2017 from the National Dental Awards.

In her spare time, she enjoys interior design and travelling with her family.

Loi Mach

GDC Number: 252416

Loi qualified as a dental hygienist and therapist in 2014 from Leeds University and joined the practice in 2019. She has worked across the country in Selby, Cumbria, London, Leeds and also, has experience working abroad in Singapore. She builds a friendly rapport with her patients and has a preventative approach in helping to maintain good oral health. 

In her spare time, Loi enjoys the outdoors, travelling and exploring new cultures, as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Marihah Taj

Marihah graduated as a Dental Hygiene Therapist from the University of Manchester in 2022 with an Honours Degree. Marihah enjoys her work and meeting so many new people on a daily basis. She strives to build a rapport with them to maintain good oral health. Marihah is actively participating in courses to develop her skills further. Marihah also enjoys keeping up a strict health and fitness regime, spending time with her loved ones and travelling the world when she is not discovering new skills or treating patients. 

Rebecca Hudson

GDC Number: 161965

Becky first started working as a nurse at the practice in 1989. After several years Becky took a break from dentistry to study and work in Pharmaceutical Science. Since returning to the practice in 2006 Becky has studied for Extended Duties to broaden her role as a nurse. On top of nursing duties Becky runs an Oral Health Education and Fluoride Varnish clinic for children at the practice.

Julie Hobson

GDC Number: 156397

Julie has worked at R Dental Clinic for over 40 years and is extremely proud of the relationship she has with the patients whom attend the practice.

Julie has the ability to remember small details about each and every patient which makes their visit to the Dentist as pleasant as possible.

Undaleeb Bibi

I am a qualified Dental Nurse and have been with R Dental Clinic for over 2 years now. I did my apprenticeship here.
In my spare time I like to play Badminton with my family and Friends. I love travelling and seeing the beautiful views. 

Tanaka Makore

GDC Number: 314202

Tanaka is a qualified Dental Nurse with R Dental Clinic and has been with us since September 2022 and past her apprenticeship with us.

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends.

Lindsay Padgett

GDC Number: 107140

Lindsay started her dental nursing career in 1993 then became qualified in 1998, having over 30 years experience 

Lindsay enjoys working in general dentistry both for the NHS and Privately, including assisting with Implant, Invisalign and composite bonding cases.

Lindsay enjoys meeting, talking to and putting all patients at ease before their dental treatment and being there every step of the way. 

In her spare time, she enjoys going to the theatre and eating out with family and friends.

Laura Imeson

Laura has worked at Rdental clinic since January 2025

She is a qualified Dental Nurse and has worked within Dental since 2000. 

In her spare time she loves to travel.

Mariyah Bibi

Abbie Chilton

Abbie has worked with us since January 2020.

She has a BA Hons degree in Performing Arts

In her spare time she loves to sing and spend time with family and friends.

Laura Appleby

GDC Number: 112654

Laura has worked in the dentistry field for over 25 years, She is also a qualified Dental Nurse, In her spare time Laura enjoys walks with her dog and spending time with her children.