Meet the team: dentists in Birmingham and Solihull

Very much a local, Manoj went to school, lived, and now works in the area, and simply can’t imagine being anywhere else. After qualifying in 1998 from Sheffield Dental Hospital he returned to Birmingham to complete his post-graduate year at Acorn with Bill Cooper, and he liked it so much he ‘bought the practice’! Building upon the strong reputation created by Dr Cooper, Manoj has retained the accreditation as a training practice, which not only means he can offer guidance and support to newly qualified surgeons, but that patients also benefit from the most up-to-date and pioneering treatment options. Manoj has a passion for restorative dentistry, in particular implant dentistry, completing his Masters in 2013. He continues to lecture on all aspects of smile design, and runs a peer-to-peer study group for other dental surgeons on the subject of implants.

Often referred to as ‘the other Dr Parmar’, Dipesh is making his own, and most considerable, impact in the world of dentistry. Having qualified from the University of Birmingham, banking prizes in Restorative, Prosthetic, Conservative and Aesthetic dentistry, Dipesh has committed to the pursuit of excellence and is now often invited to speak and educate at some of the worlds most prestigious dental conferences. With a principle interest in cosmetic, advanced restorative and orthodontic dentistry, Dipesh has won on multiple occasions at the UK Aesthetic Dentistry Awards and lectures internationally (Toronto, New Zealand, Poland, Middle East, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago) on minimally invasive smile enhancement techniques and makeovers. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed dental articles and is currently completing his Masters degrees in both Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontic Dentistry.

Raj graduated from the University of Birmingham with Honours, receiving multiple awards in Clinical Skills, Conservative Dentistry, and Periodontology. Early in his career, he developed a passion for improving oral health on a wider scale, creating a preventative dental programme for physically disabled women in Kenya, which continues to run successfully today. Since then, Raj has completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Periodontology with Distinction and now focuses most of his work on advanced periodontal treatment and restorative dentistry. Whether it’s managing gum disease, improving smile aesthetics, or restoring teeth to full function, he is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. Raj continually develops new, evidence-based approaches to ensure his patients benefit from the latest advances in dentistry. Outside the practice, Raj’s greatest joy is spending time with his young son and family, making the most of evenings and weekends together, even if he can’t stop thinking about teeth.

Dr. Zunezo Sadiq is a highly skilled dentist with extensive experience in restorative dentistry, dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. He has undertaken advanced training in restorative and aesthetic dentistry at the renowned ACE Dental Institute and holds a certification in Advanced Endodontic Treatment from the Aspire Dental Academy in London. As a full comprehensive Invisalign®️ provider, Dr. Sadiq offers extensive aligner treatments for adults, helping to discreetly straighten teeth with exceptional results. His vast portfolio showcases a wide range of advanced treatments, including veneers, crowns, implants, and composite bonding. Many of his cases are shared online for inspiration and education – you can see his work on Instagram at @dr.zunezosadiq. Known for his problem-solving approach, Dr. Sadiq loves a challenge and is passionate about saving teeth whenever possible. He takes a holistic view of dental care, ensuring that every patient understands their treatment needs and goals, and works with them to achieve the best possible outcome. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Sadiq enjoys travelling the world, spending quality time with his family, and staying active through sports such as badminton and padel.

Chirag or “Chiggs” as he is commonly known, graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. As a student he won an array of awards related to his interests in dentistry which restores a patient’s ability to eat, whilst looking aesthetically beautiful. Realising the positive impact he could have on his community through artistry, education and quality dentistry, Chiggs sought additional training from the very best mentors in the UK. After completing his foundation year in Heswall, he moved back to his family home in Wolverhampton for his mum’s good food, and to work as a Senior House Officer at Birmingham community services and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Here, he diversified his skills, assisting patients with additional needs, anxiety, trauma and cancer. His love for the city of Liverpool meant that very soon, he was back in the North-west, where he perfected the art of creating confident smiles. Chiggs has worked in high-level private practice ever since and has completed hundreds of smile-makeovers using techniques which mean as much natural tooth-tissue is preserved. Chiggs achieves confident smiles in a minimally-invasive way using treatments such as tooth-straightening, whitening, composite bonding and porcelain veneers. Often he talks about his “ABC” technique which means “Alignment, Bleach and Composite bond”. His dedication to his community and quality craftmanship was recognised at the Private Dentistry Awards, where he won “Best Young Dentist Northwest 2022”. He loved the recognition he received on the night, but says he loved the pride on his parent’s face, and dancing so much more. He has now moved back to the midlands to be closer to his parents, and to share the knowledge and skills he has crafted over the last 10 years. Chiggs ensures he stays on top of the very latest techniques to improve the quality of the care he provides his patients, and is currently in his final year of a Master’s degree at the King’s College London studying Smile rehabilitation using Crowns, Bridges, Veneers, Composite, Implants and Dentures. Outside of dentistry Chiggs has a passion for cooking and wishes to write a cookbook in honour of his Mum’s recipes some day. You can learn more about Chiggs on Instagram @dr.chiggs (his instagram reels are always showing F1, travel, teeth, kittens, food and photography!).

Dr Andrew Kalli completed his training at the Birmingham Dental Hospital with Honours and Clinical Distinction. Following qualification, Andrew later enhanced his skills with a Masters in Oral Surgery. Andrew can now provide complex tooth removal, surgery and biopsy of the skin of the mouth and other aspects of Oral Surgery in comfortable and safe environment at Acorn Dental. Andrew likes to keep up to date with techniques to minimise recovery times and improve patient care. He is a member of the British Association of Oral Surgeons as well as College of General Dentistry. Outside of dentistry, Andrew enjoys being outdoors with his young family.

Dr Kavit Kotecha carries out all our root canal treatment at Acorn Dental, and will be caring for you if you choose to save your tooth with us. Having graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2012, he was driven by a passion for helping patients save teeth that might otherwise need to be taken out, and so went on to complete a Master’s degree in root canal treatment. He now focuses exclusively on root canal care, helping patients preserve their natural teeth and ensuring they feel comfortable and confident throughout their treatment. Outside of dentistry, Kavit and his wife (who met on their very first day at university) and have two young daughters who keep them busy! He also loves being outdoors, running, and playing squash. “Root canal treatment has a reputation for being daunting, but my aim is to make your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible while achieving the best possible outcome for your teeth.”

Leanne graduated from Liverpool University in 2020. She moved to the Midlands in 2023 and hasn’t looked back since. Leanne finds working with anxious patients to be one of the most rewarding aspects of dentistry and endeavours to make each appointment as comfortable as possible for her patients. She offers a wide range of treatments, including fillings, crowns and whitening, but her favourite is making a brand new set of dentures! Outside of dentistry, Leanne enjoys pottery, reading and spending time with her family.

Harmeet comes to Acorn with a wealth of experience in private dentistry, having worked in specialist practices both locally and in London. His areas of interest and expertise lie in general and cosmetic dentistry, using the latest techniques and materials to deliver natural, long-lasting results. He has trained extensively in Clear Aligner treatment to straighten teeth discreetly, and also teaches nationally for a range of dental academies and companies. Harmeet prides himself on attention to detail, striving to ensure every treatment is carried out to the highest possible standard, all while making sure his patients feel comfortable and well cared for.