Our team believe in only ever providing a tailored and personal approach. Our team has an incredible variety and depth of qualifications and experience, all working together for your dental health. We take the time to understand you, and your treatment goals, with a welcoming and professional approach based on choice. Meet our practice team below:
Meet our team
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Dr. Ghaleb Karein
Dentist with a Special Interest in Implants
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Dr. James Hurst
Cosmetic Dentist with a Special Interest in Clear Aligners
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Dr Chris Hugh
Dentist with a Special Interest in Endodontics
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Elizabeth Outlaw
Hygienist
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Natalie Keeling
Head Nurse
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Millie Robinson
Trainee Dental Nurse
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Ellis Gable
Trainee Dental Nurse
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Chloe Knight
Trainee Dental Nurse
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Abby Locke
Treatment Care Coordinator
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Emma Ayres
Practice Manager
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Hayley Pulham
Receptionist
With over 23 years dental experience and 14 of those running his own clinic here in Cheltenham, Ghaleb’s passion is cosmetic dental treatments and in particular dental implants and immediate same day implants including All-on-4 technique. To date Ghaleb has completed over 5,000 implant cases.
His excellence within the dental field has seen him achieve recognition in many ways, such as a respected referral practice for his peers and as a selected Best Young Dentist Finalist 2013. Ghaleb is also the preferred Dentist for other well renowned cosmetic establishments and celebrities.
Ghaleb has also obtained his Diploma in Implant Dentistry through the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, as well as further qualifications from the royal colleges and other established institutions.
Ghaleb believes it is every person’s right to receive the best dental care and to treat his patients like he would treat his family and friends. This has always been his intention and mission and is at the very heart of what we are about.
Ghaleb is married to Donna and has three children, Lara, Amin and Phoebe. Outside dentistry, he is a keen football and tennis fan, following his kids around the country whilst they are competing.
Qualifications: BDS, IQE, MFGDP (UK), DipImp RCS Ed.
James qualified from Cardiff University in 2017 with BDS(Hons). After completing vocational training in Bristol he joined Cheltenham Dental Spa & Implant Clinic in 2018 and has been with us ever since. James brings a gentle, approachable, and friendly touch to his dental care which has proven hugely popular with patients of all ages.
Being committed to post graduate education, he regularly attends post graduate courses to further his restorative dental skills. James is a fully certified Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and Spark Aligner provider and has experience treating a full range of cases with clear aligners. He is also trained in the SmileFast composite bonding system and has a keen interest in producing minimally invasive smile makeovers with both porcelain and composite veneers.
Outside of Dentistry, James is a keen scuba diver and is a qualified PADI Divemaster. He enjoys travelling, swimming, and exploring all the beauty the Cotswalds has to offer
Chris qualified from Cardiff in 2015, then began his training in Bristol. Since then he has worked in both private and NHS dental practices in Bristol and Cheltenham.
Although Chris enjoys all aspects of dentistry his main interest is root canal treatments. Now, he is undertaking a Masters in Endodontics to further his knowledge and skills in complex dental procedures. Chris always ensures that patients feel completely relaxed when having dental treatments, by creating a friendly, calm and relaxed environment.
Outside work, Chris certainly doesn’t sit still. Still an active member of Barry Town United football club, Chris has played at club and international level, in both Football and Futsal. He also enjoys most activities including climbing, surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, tennis and golf.
Diploma in Dental Hygiene 2001
GDC No. 5864
Natalie Keeling
Millie Robinson
Treatment Care Coordinator
Emma has several years’ experience in dentistry first as a registered dental nurse and then as a manager. Emma is still a registered dental nurse and more recently has been awarded Chartered Manager status. She joined the Cheltenham Spa team in 2022 and outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family.
Hayley Pulham