Dr Steven Lai
Principal Dentist & Founder
BDS, MFDS RCPSG, PG Cert (Restorative), Diploma (Prosthodontics)
GDC No. 150313
Steven has nearly 20 years’ experience working with patients across the UK. He qualified from Newcastle University in 2008 and went on to achieve an MFDS in The Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow. He has a special interest in cosmetic, restorative and prosthodontic dentistry, and has been awarded his Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontic Dentistry, having completed the necessary examinations and case studies with the highly acclaimed Professor Paul Tipton. Steven is focused on providing you with gentle dental care in a relaxed setting. His main areas of interest are cosmetic and minimal intervention dentistry using the most up to date and modern techniques using things like intra oral scanning and digital smile designs. He is currently undertaking further training and completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology, aiming to provide his patients with a more complete range of solutions to their dental issues. He will always take the time to listen to your concerns and ensure you are happy and comfortable with your treatment plan. Steven is also certified in the use of Clear Aligners and Six Month Smiles system and has a keen eye for providing aesthetic results and giving patients their best smile possible. Aside from his passion for dentistry, Steven is also an enthusiastic cook, a keen explorer and is kept busy by his two young children he shares with his wife.
Dr Muneeb Chowdury
Associate Dentist
DDM (2020, Plovdiv Medical University)
GDC No. 291500
Having graduated in Dental Medicine at Plovdiv Medical University – Bulgaria in June 2020; Muneeb has continued to develop his skills as a general dentist. His key interest in dentistry is in prosthodontics. particularly the confidence it provides a patient when a complete oral rehabilitation has been completed. His future aspiration is to develop in-depth knowledge within implantology. He is a multi-lingual speaker which enables him to communicate with patients and listen to their concerns whilst giving them the confidence of being able to assist them with any dental related issues.
Away from dentistry, he am an active individual who enjoys an array of sports including football, swimming and going to the gym.
Ms. Sammy
Practice Manager
BSc (2009, Queen Mary University of London)
CeMAP (2013, London)
Sammy graduated from Queen Mary University of London in 2007 with a BSc honours in Mathematics with Business Management. Her career background is in private banking; having managed large portfolios for high-end clients, it equipped her with the necessary skills to handle unique situations and problem solve on a daily basis. Sammy joined The Offerton in 2014 and has gained a vast amount of knowledge of the practice from engaging with all members of the team and our patients. She takes a hands-on approach towards her work here at The Offerton and is always ready to listen to any concerns you may have. In her leisure, Sammy fulfils her creative side by teaching the piano and practising yoga.
Ms. Chloe
Dental Receptionist and dental nurse apprenctice
Chloe joined The Offerton in 2024 and has been a refreshing addition to our Dental team. She strives to help you the best that she can and aims to please.
Ms. Katie
Dental Nurse
GDC 160011
Katie qualified as a Dental Care Professional in 2005, equipping herself with extensive knowledge in the dental nursing field. Katie is calm and friendly by nature which bodes well with all patients and comes in useful for those patients who can be a little nervous when on the dentist chair. Her ideal working day alongside our dentist will consist of various dental treatments for patients as it allows her to use more of her skills and have an interesting day. In Katie's spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and eating out at restaurants.
Ms. Edidiong
Dental Nurse
GDC 245818
Edidiong qualified as a Dental Care Professional in 2012. She takes a professional and caring approach towards her work whilst providing chair side assistance, helping to put anxious patients at ease. Efficiency and attention-to-detail are key attributes of Edidiong when working together with our Dentists. When she is not dental nursing, Edidiong enjoys attending music, dancing and spending time with friends and family.
“Steven is the best dentist I’ve ever had! He is always so happy and friendly whenever i go in for a check up. I recently had to have 2 fillings which i was nervous about as I’m terrified of needles! Steven is always so gentle and puts me at ease and is very understanding, the nurse (not sure of her name unfortunately) is also so patient and caring! You cant even see my fillings they look and feel amazing, wouldn’t go anywhere else for my dental work.”
Emma Marshall. Visited in May 2024.
“Fantastic service from Steven Lai, he made me feel at ease and explained everything I needed and why! He did a great job on my teeth and they now look lovely :)”
Eleanor Whittam. Visited in April 2024.
““Brought my Son in today because he had some baby teeth left that were causing him pain. It was his first experience of being numbed and Muneeb was brilliant with him talking him through all the steps to put him at ease. Didi coached him through his breathing to keep him calm and told him what a great job he was doing. I was super impressed with the time they took with him.”
Rebecca Johnson. Visited in March 2024.
“Friendly place and the team are very professional.”
Patrick Chung. Visited in April 2024.
“Took my seven year old son and saw Muneeb and the dental nurses, Didi and Chloe.
My son had an overhanging tooth that was a little stubborn to come out and the team were amazing at putting him at ease. They quickly (and painlessly!!!) removed the tooth and my son has never been happier.
A great team who went above and beyond for me son. Thank you.”
Kyle Daniels. Visited in April 2024.
“Dentist Muneeb is a credit to the practice, and he’s great with kids. I visited with 4 children and he made it a lot less stressful than I anticipated by being reassuring and approachable with all of them. Nurse Didi is fab too.”
Katie Brazier. Visited in April 2024.
“I was very happy with the dental treatment received today. The procedure was explained beforehand, and carried out to a high standard. I was looked after by the dentist - Muneeb and Nurse - Didi.”
Margaret Hodson. Visited in April 2024.
“I have nothing but praise for Dr Stephen Lai and his team at Offerton. I had lost my confidence with my previous dental practice and then been deregistered. Quite recently I needed treatment and after reading reviews, I registered at Offerton. I feel that Dr. Lai has been really thorough with his examinations and explained to me exactly what needed to be done so that I understood it all, and that took the fear away. I’m very grateful to him for getting me back on the road to good dental health with such expertise and patience. I would definitely recommend him.”
Becky Bolton. Visited in March 2024.
“Had a consultation with Dr Steven and he is amazing. Made me feel so relaxed and ease. Dr Steven explained the treatment options and why and answer any questions I had. He fixed my teeth and I felt no pain. I can’t recommend highly enough.”
Chak Ming Chan. Visited in March 2024.
“I have been going to Offerton Dental for around 5/6 years now and have recently been put under the care of Muneeb and the team, Bernice, Didi & Kate. I recently had to have an extraction which I was not looking forward to at all with one's I have had to have removed at previous dentists in the past causing a lot of pain both during the treatment and afterwards. BUT I can honestly say that this is the first extraction I have had where I have never felt a thing. It was over with before I knew it. I would definately (sic) recommend Offerton dental and the whole team there.”
Lisa Pollitt. Visited in March 2024.
“I’m terrified of going to the dentist , just had two extraction by Muneeb and his nurse Charlie at offerton dental , absolutely amazing so kind and made me feel so supported in my fear of dental treatment , massive thank you to you both.”
Lynda Petrie. Visited in March 2024.
“I have been coming to this dentist for 27 years and of all the dentists I have seen here, Muneeb and Didi are by far the best. I have always been anxious about visiting the dentist however these two are so kind and patient and really calm me down. They are a great team and I couldn’t praise them enough. Thank you both!!”
Ellis Mclean. Visited in March 2024.
“Muneeb and Didi are a great team they are kind and considerate and explain everything so well I had an extraction and a filling both were virtually pain free would highly recommend.”
Keith Brown. Visited in March 2024.
“I have recently been able to smile again thanks to Muneeb and Didi you are a great professional team You have given me my confidence back, I am so happy with my results, I had veneers and composite bonding Muneeb explained the procedure thoroughly, I would highly recommend.
Thank you 😊”
Becky. Visited in February 2024.
“Great practice recently had treatment from Dentist Muneeb and dental nurse DeeDee they are lovely very professional reassuring and put you at ease. As an extremely nervous patient I can highly recommend them. Very pleased with the treatment received.”
Jackie Grimshaw. Visited in January 2024.
“Steven is the best dentist I have ever had, I was always nervous, but his calming manner and the way he explains everything he is doing make's going to the dentist a breeze now..”
Karen Skuse. Visited in September 2023.
“Steven and all the team at Offerton Dental Surgery are brilliant. Steven always puts me at ease with his kind and caring manner. All the receptionists are great and really want to help. I would highly recommend.”
Fiona Ford. Visited in August 2023.
“The ladies in reception are lovely, so kind and helpful. I imagine that must be comforting for those who are scared of going to the dentist. 😊”
Emily Brown. Visited in August 2023.
“Haven’t been to a dentist for 15 shamefully but I went this morning full of anxiety and Steven put me at east straight away I feel like a lead weight has been lifted off me
Would HIGHLY recommend”
Beverley Sharpe. Visited in February 2023.
“Steven was incredible - he's an absolute wizard at getting rid of plaque and tartar. Made me feel at ease and kepy (sic) checking I was ok. The whole team were lovely!”
Chobie Davis. Visited in February 2023.
“Steven was first class today (as always), his calming demeanor is great when you have to have treatment. He really does care about his patients. Thank you.”
Ed Rowan. Visited in December 2022.
“Great dental practice, Steven is a lovely dentist very caring to his patients along with his team, very professional.
After a terrible experience from a previous practice the team at Offerton have restored my confidence in having dental treatment again. The staff on reception are very friendly and extremely helpful.
Would definitely recommend this dental practice 👍”
L Dent. Visited in October 2022.
“Steven did a fantastic job repairing a chip on my front tooth. Looks great. Very good service, helpful with advice and really friendly assistant, too.”
Adam Dawson. Visited in August 2022.
“Steven's a brilliant dentist. The practice as a whole are really good”
Craig McBride Visited in April 2022.
“I cannot recommend this dentist enough.
Myself and family are always made to feel welcome.. In what for some is a nervous environment. I have to got over my fear of the dentist with Steven he is a lovely guy who always make sure you are comfortable throughout your procedure .my children love check up time with no hesitation to go .
All in all never had a problem”
Kerry Louise Rowlinson. Visited in February 2022.
“I have always been a very nervous patient, and not having my regular check ups due to Covid a filling came out recently and I was extremely apprehensive and nervous about making an appointment. Steven and his team were fantastic with me as always, they made me feel comfortable, calm and were extremely understanding. Even from the initial call to make the appointment, the lovely lady on reception was so welcoming and accommodating and made me feel they had missed me.
I can not recommend Steven and his team enough, they have always been so good with me and where other dentists have failed to be able to get me to have treatment, they succeed in relaxing me by being very personable, and caring.
You always receive a first class service and are always made to feel there is no rush, you are their priority.
Greeted by big smiles and interest in you and what you have been up to, with laughs and banter really makes you feel at ease and like your part of a family.
Thank you Steven and remember I have told you, you can never retire!!!”
Nicola McDonald. Visited in February 2022.
“Steven, and all of the staff here are brilliant, approachable and very reassuring. It makes all the difference being treated by nice people.”
Lynsey James. Visited in January 2022.
“Brilliant service, Steven is so caring and gave me all the information and options required to enable me to make a decision on the next steps. He was encouraging without being pushy and I felt he always had my best interests at heart. I am so pleased I took his advice and waited and persevered (I had had a tooth extraction and still had pain after 10 days) and everything righted itself on its own. I would highly recommend. Thank you.”
Kerry Louise Rowlinson. Visited in January 2022.
“Lovely Staff!
The staff at Offerton dental surgery have so much time for their patients. Always a great service and the lady on reception is so hopeful. I would definitely recommend using this dental surgery!”
Annonymous. Visited in October 2021.
“Steven, and all of the staff here are brilliant, approachable and very reassuring. It makes all the difference being treated by nice people.”
Lynsey James. Visited in May 2021.