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Clinicians
Dr Farshid Shoja-Assadi
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Principal Dentist & Practice Owner
Special interest: cosmetic dentistry
BDS · MFGDP(UK) · MSc
- Bachelor of Dental SurgeryUniversity of Birmingham · 1995
- Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)1998
- Master of Science in General Dental PracticeUniversity of Birmingham · 2007
About
Full profileFarshid qualified at the University of Birmingham in 1995. He and Nazanin bought their first practice together in 1999, later adding a Birmingham city-centre practice.
Dr Nazanin Shoja-Assadi
Specialist Orthodontist
Principal Dentist & Practice Owner
BDS · MDentSci · MOrth RCS(Eng) · MOrth RCS(Edin)
- Bachelor of Dental SurgeryUniversity of Liverpool · 1990
- Master of Dental ScienceUniversity of Liverpool
- Membership in OrthodonticsRoyal College of Surgeons of England · 1997
- Membership in OrthodonticsRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · 1997
About
Full profileNazanin qualified at Liverpool in 1990, began orthodontic training in 1994 and joined the specialist list in 2000. She and Farshid bought their first practice together in 1999.
Treatments
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Dr Satnam Singh Virdee
Specialist Endodontist
BDS · MFDS RCSEd · PGCert DentEd · FHEA · MEndo RCS(Eng) · PhD
- Bachelor of Dental SurgeryUniversity of Birmingham · 2013
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental SurgeryRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · 2015
- Postgraduate Certificate in Dental EducationUniversity of Bedfordshire · 2016
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Membership in EndodonticsRoyal College of Surgeons of England
- Doctor of Philosophy in Regenerative EndodonticsUniversity of Birmingham · 2025
About
Full profileSatnam combines specialist care with teaching and research. His research team received the European Society of Endodontology’s Wladimir Adlivankine Research Prize in 2017.
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Dr Talal Raad
Associate Dentist
Associate Dentist
Special interest: periodontics and dental implants
BDS · MFDS (RCSEd) · DipImpDent · DipRestDent · MSc · MPerio (RCSEd) · MPerio (RCSEng)
- Bachelor's degree in Oral and Dental SurgeryBeirut Arab University · 2021
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental SurgeryRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Postgraduate Diploma in Implant DentistrySaint Joseph University of Beirut
- Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative DentistrySaint Joseph University of Beirut
- Master of Science in Advanced Clinical PeriodonticsCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, Ulster University
- Membership in PeriodonticsRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Membership in PeriodonticsRoyal College of Surgeons of England
About
Full profileTalal qualified at Beirut Arab University and completed postgraduate diplomas in implant and restorative dentistry. He joined the UK dental register in March 2025.
Treatments
Dr Ruth Edwards
General Dentist
Associate Dentist
BDS
- Bachelor of Dental SurgeryUniversity of Birmingham · 1990
About
Full profileRuth qualified at the University of Birmingham in 1990. She speaks English and Cantonese.
Treatments
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Ellie Louise Southam
Dental Therapist
BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene & Therapy · Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dental Hygiene and Dental TherapyUniversity of Portsmouth · 2025
- Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 QCFCity & Guilds · 2020
About
Full profileEllie qualified as a dental nurse in 2020 before completing her honours degree in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at the University of Portsmouth in 2025.
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Dental support team
- Yamen Fahham
- Azka Moazzam
Smile transformations.
What’s new at Highfield
Inside the practice
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Film description
A view of the clinic from Highfield Road, then a look inside reception and the treatment rooms. The team demonstrates digital imaging and the film closes with another exterior view.
What patients say
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Patients speak in turn from the waiting room. “Very good.” “The service is amazing.” “It is life changing for me because my…” “The atmosphere, I like the people.” “Hygiene, the team is absolutely marvellous.” “Very friendly.” “They couldn’t do more for you.”
“Professional knowledge is exceptional.” “Really good. I’m so pleased.” “That the teeth look amazing.” “The atmosphere, I like the people.” “Look after your needs.” “You get the best.” “Very, very quick.” “Everyone is so welcoming.”
“Teeth have never looked so good.” “And yeah, I like coming here.” “My treatment, it’s been meticulous.” “Really well looked after.” “It feels like a family here.” “His commitment and his dexterity.” “An amazing, amazing dentist.” “Very detailed, very informative.”
Hygiene with Ellie
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Here’s what to expect during your hygiene visit with our wonderful therapist Ellie. You’ll start with a chat. Ellie will check your medical history and discuss your current oral care routine and habits. She’ll sit you back and begin with an examination. This includes an oral cancer screening and a gum health check.
Then she’ll start by disclosing your teeth. This uses a dye that makes biofilm visible. Biofilm is a sticky bacteria that sits on the surface of the tooth. Pink is new biofilm and purple indicates more mature biofilm. Ellie will show you this in the mirror and by the end of your visit, it’ll all be gone!
Step one is the Guided Biofilm Therapy, which uses a mixture of warm water and fine powder. It’s like a mini jet wash for your teeth and great for stain removal. After that, she’ll use an ultrasonic scaler. This is useful to remove more stubborn calculus deposits that the GBT couldn’t remove.
And finally, your appointment is finished off with a lovely polish to remove any final staining. This step is also great for giving you that fresh, clean feeling. You’ll then be offered some personalised oral health instruction and advice, which includes some cleaning aids and leaflets in a personalised goodie bag. And then you’re done! Ellie will see you again in another 3–6 months.
Airflow cleaning
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Film description
The dental team cleans teeth with a handheld Airflow instrument. At the end of the visit, a clinician uses a model to demonstrate cleaning between teeth.
In-chair whitening
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Original on InstagramFilm description
The dental team records the starting shade, prepares the patient for in-chair whitening and positions the lamp. The film ends with a shade comparison for this patient.
3D implant treatment
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Original on InstagramFilm description
This silent film shows one full-arch implant case by Dr Talal Raad. A 3D outline is laid over the patient’s portrait. Close-ups show the implants and replacement teeth, followed by an animated outline of the teeth and a before-and-after comparison.
Braces colours
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Highfield Dental on InstagramFilm description
A set of model teeth with braces shows different coloured bands, including red, yellow, blue, purple, pink and white.
Care at Highfield
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Silent film
Film description
The team demonstrates several kinds of care, including a check-up, digital treatment planning, braces, Airflow cleaning and clear aligners. The film ends at the clinic entrance.
Why Highfield Dental?

24/7 emergency care
Calls answered day or night, on weekdays and weekends.

Care under one roof
Our general and specialist teams work together from your first visit to aftercare.

Advanced technology
Technology helps us see finer details, plan your care and make some restorations here.

Award-winning private care
Named Best Dentist in Birmingham by the 2026 Quality Business Awards.
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Opening hours
- Monday and Tuesday
- 9.00am to 5.00pm
- Wednesday
- 10.00am to 7.00pm
- Thursday
- 9.00am to 9.00pmEvening appointments by prior arrangement.
- Friday
- 9.00am to 4.00pm
- Saturday
- 9.00am to 1.00pmSpecialist bookings are by prior arrangement; weekend emergency access is available.
- Sunday
- Emergency appointments — call to arrange
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