Mr Andy Goldman – Head Technician
General Dental Council No. 114552
Andy qualified in 1981 from Eastman Dental Hospital with City and Guilds advance certificate, therefore has many years of experience and stated restoring full arch implants cases in 1983
Andy has managed both large and small laboratories alike and ran his own business for many years, he was one of the first technicians to be a Managing Director of a dental surgery in partnership with another technician.
Whilst running the surgery Andy qualified as a dental nurse working for many hours hand in hand with dental surgeons which enabled him to work even closer relationship with a dentist, giving him a complete insight into the whole team.
Having been involved with both the surgery and laboratory has given Andy an almost unique working experience and understanding of many of the issues that arise whilst preparing, manufacturing and fitting of dental appliances. Therefore, has the experience needed to try and avoid the normal problems that arise.
Outside the Lab Andy enjoys Music, Cruises and Motor Racing.
Mr Mateen Akhi – Dental Technician
General Dental Council No. TBC
Originally from Afghanistan, Mateen travelled the world from a very young age.
He has lived in South America and became fluent in Spanish whilst living there before moving to Finland.
Mateen graduated from college having studied a full-time degree course in dental technology in Finland and then gained valuable experience working in labs over there.
Mateen joins our team as an extended member of our group of companies. He is also a valued member of our technical support team at Implant Solutions Direct where he provides support services to our Exocad users but is also available to discuss clinical and technical cases when required.
Dr Gulshan Murgai – Lab Owner
General Dental Council No. 79910
Dr Murgai qualified in 2001 from The University of Birmingham – the oldest dental school in the UK.
With a vision for quality and excellence he started the development of the lab in 2012. Having acquired the premises in late 2014, building began in early 2015 and production began on site in July of the same year.
Whilst maintaining his interest and skills in general dentistry Gulshan has developed an international practice in Dental Implants and Cosmetic Dental Surgery as well as Facial rejuvenation procedures. He has trained and been trained by leading practitioners throughout Europe ensuring that we provide the very latest in dental and facial treatment techniques and technology. Whilst regularly attending courses for continual professional development, he has also trained other dentists in the use of CEREC 3D, Dental Implant surgery and smile makeovers. These skills mean that anybody wanting to use this lab can also access his clinical knowledge and plan cases from both clinical and technical viewpoint.
He has created a lab primarily geared towards the discerning implant practitioner but also provides for both general and restorative practices too.
Outside of work he enjoys cars, fine dining, travel, DIY (using a different type of drill!) and spending time with his wife, young son and baby daughter.
Last updated: March 13, 2019 at 2:07 am