Meet the team
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Dr Zeyad Al-Zubaidi
Dentist
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Rayhaneh Joy Gharremain
Dentist
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Ahmed Elqassas
Dental Hygienist/Therapist
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Jay Ferns
Dental Therapist
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Hannah Hogg
Registered Dental Nurse
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Sophie Williamson
Trainee Dental Nurse
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Annette Twiddy
Lead Receptionist
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Melissa Hampson-Higgs
Practice Manager
Dr Zeyad is dedicated general dentist and cosmetic dentist with special interest in complex root canal treatment. Pursued his undergraduate degree from Baghdad University/ College of Dentistry 2001 and been in practice ever since. In 2006 earned his first postgraduate degree in Conservative dentistry followed by MSc in Conservative dentistry (restorative, Endodontics and Crown and Bridges) in 2014.
Dr Zeyad makes every effort to stay on top of current development in Dentistry. Upon arriving to the UK, he completed an implant course MANDEC in Manchester 2015, MFDS at Royal college of surgeons and physicians Glasgow 2018 and LDS at Royal college of surgeons England 2019.
Dr Zeyad providing dental treatment over multiple dental practices in Manchester and his scope of dental expertise are complex root canal treatment, crown and bridges replacement and cosmetic treatment including (Composite bounding, Veneers and Reveal aligners).
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Jay studied oral health science here in Manchester at Manchester University. Graduating with honours in 2019. In his training year he volunteered to work in the nightingale hospital as part of the redeployment scheme during the pandemic.
Jay is from a little seaside town in North Yorkshire and loves spending time in the countryside. He has a keen passion for dentistry and is currently furthering his career path to become a Dentist in the near future.
Jay has a big interest in running and likes to try keep fit, as well as enjoying mountain biking and skiing. Jay is always happy to try and help his patients with the best prevention-based practice he can.
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Melissa has experience working in a variety of NHS, private, and orthodontic practices before starting at Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic in 2025 as Practice Manager.
Outside of work Melissa likes to spend time socialising with her friends and family, travelling abroad, and going on idyllic walks with her miniature dachshund, Daphne.