Meet our specialist team in Newcastle and Northumberland

Dr Preet Bhogal is a highly experienced Specialist Orthodontist with 25 years in dentistry and a reputation for delivering exceptional care across all ages — from children to adults seeking advanced, aesthetic orthodontic solutions.

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He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2000, where he was awarded the Walpole-Day Prize in Orthodontics. Early in his career, Preet gained valuable experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Paediatric Dentistry, and Sedation, while also working in general dental practice. He earned Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, further deepening his clinical expertise.

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In 2005, Preet began specialist orthodontic training at Birmingham Dental Hospital, completing a Master’s degree (MPhil) and achieving Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2008.

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In 2019, he was awarded Fellowship in Dental Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in recognition of his significant contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate orthodontic education.

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Since completing his specialist training, Dr Preet has delivered thousands of successful orthodontic cases, combining clinical precision with a personable, tailored approach. His special interests include paediatric and adolescent orthodontics, as well as contemporary adult treatment using discreet systems such as Incognito™️ lingual braces and Invisalign®️ clear aligners, both of which he has been offering at a consistently high standard since 2008.

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Dr Preet is the Co-Founder of Neo Orthodontics in the North East (est. 2009) and Founder of Signature Orthodontics in Birmingham (est. 2012). He has built and led six specialist practices from the ground up, with locations spanning Newcastle, Birmingham, and London’s Harley Street District.

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As one of the UK’s most prolific orthodontic providers, he is also a passionate educator, having trained over 3,000 dentists across the UK, Ireland, China, and Australia. He has also served as a clinical lecturer at the University of Birmingham, helping to shape the next generation of orthodontic professionals.

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When he's not in clinic, Dr Preet enjoys family life with his wife, their three children, and their Devon Rex kitten, Nindy (Narinder). His interests include travel, history, cycling, tennis, and golf.

Dr Zia Ud-Din graduated from the University of Manchester in 2001. He undertook several training posts including Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry, and obtained his Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Zia then undertook specialist training in orthodontics at Birmingham Dental Hospital. He then obtained a Masters in Philosophy and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh before gaining entry into the GDC's specialist list for orthodontics. As a further recognition of his clinical expertise, Zia was awarded a highly prestigious British Orthodontic Society prize for excellence of his treated cases. Zia is a registered provider of Incognito lingual braces and uses the latest orthodontic techniques such as Damon and Invisalign® treatment. This allows him to make the most informed decision when providing treatment for children or adults. Zia believes orthodontic treatment should only ever be done once, and holds a strong philosophy of retention to ensure his patients keep their lovely straight smile forever.

Dr Hamza Parvez qualified as a dentist in 2009 and holds a licence to practice dentistry on three different continents. He has worked in hospitals and private facilities in Asia, Africa and the UK. Hamza further specialised in the field of Orthodontics at the prestigious King's College London and worked at both King's College Hospital and Guy's Hospital, where he received his Masters in Orthodontics. Hamza is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, where he earned his MOrth degree. He has been trained under some of the leading names in orthodontics, and holds a Masters degree in Dental Public Health from King's College London. As a strong believer in life-long training, Hamza regularly attends conferences and courses around the world in order to keep up-to-date with the recent technological advances in orthodontics to benefit his patients. He is trained in all forms of conventional orthodontics, complex orthodontics which require surgical and restorative procedures and the latest cutting-edge techniques like aligners and invisible braces. Apart from dentistry, Hamza has a passion for soccer, travelling and playing cricket.

Dr Mary Cazaly graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2012. She undertook an intercalated degree in Oral Microbiology (2010) and has presented her work at conferences. Following graduation, she undertook several posts including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry. Mary obtained the Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She has since been selected as an examiner by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for this award. Mary won an audit prize at the British Craniofacial Conference in 2017 for a project she completed whilst working at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Mary undertook her specialist training at Newcastle Dental Hospital and entered the GDC's specialist list for Orthodontics in 2019. Her Master's degree in Dental Sciences at Newcastle University (2019) included a research project looking at adult patients' preferences for the different types of orthodontic braces, which has been published. Since completing her studies, she has undertaken a further hospital role at Newcastle, Carlisle and recently at Sunderland Hospital working with complex orthodontic cases including restorative, cleft lip and palate and jaw surgery. She regularly attends the British Orthodontic Conference to keep her knowledge up to date. Mary enjoys being able to provide high quality and stable orthodontic treatment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her previous training to her role at Neo Orthodontics. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Northumberland with her family and Jack Russell terrier Jasper.

Heidi graduated from Queen's University, Belfast in 2008. She gained experience in different areas of dentistry including oral surgery, paediatrics and restorative dentistry. During this time, she obtained membership in the faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Heidi undertook specialist training at the University of Sheffield/Royal Derby Hospital and was awarded a Masters in Clinical Dentistry and Membership in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. She subsequently gained entry onto the General Dental Council's Specialist list for Orthodontics.

Asmed qualified in 1998 and has been Practice Principal since 2001. He also holds an adult postgraduate qualification in teaching from UCLAN and has been involved in postgraduate dental professional training since 2003. He is an experienced sedation operator, having completed Advanced Intravenous Sedation training. He has also been trained in the delivery of anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers as well as orthodontic systems including Clearstep, QuickStraight Teeth and Invisalign. He is currently undertaking advanced facial aesthetic training, including non-surgical rhinoplasty, tear troughs and cheek enhancements. When not hard at work, Asmed enjoys cycling, travel and film. He also likes tinkering with cars and digging out his pans for cooking his favourite dishes. He is married to Nosreen and has two children.