Team
Dr Sanaa Kader
BChD (Hons), MJDF RCS (Eng) – Leeds 2007 – GDC No : 124494
Principal Dentist / Owner
Dr Sanaa Kader qualified at Leeds Dental Institute in 2007, with an honour’s degree. She spent eight years gaining experience in London, and in 2016 moved to Leeds, and subsequently became the owner of Indigo Dental.
She enjoys building patient smiles with a restorative-orthodontic approach, and placing dental implants to give people their confidence back.
She is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology, the International Team for Implantology, and the College of General Dentistry.
She enjoys keeping up to date with her knowledge and skills, and can often be found attending courses to further this.
In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her husband and two children, and enjoys travelling.
Feroz Rafiq
Business Manager
Feroz joined the practice in December 2017 and has made considerable changes since his arrival. He is a well-liked team member and is everyone’s first port of call when something needs to be done! He enjoys travelling, spending time with his kids and watching cricket in his free time. Feroz will also provide information for arranging patient finance.
Dr Glesni Hitchens
BDS MFDS RCS – GDC No:264490
Associate Dentist
Glesni qualified as a Dentist from the University of Manchester in 2016, gaining undergraduate awards in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Following graduation, she spent time working at Alder Hey children’s hospital and various trauma/oncology units within the North West to gather experience across a number of dental specialties. During this time, she qualified as a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and presented at national and international conferences.
Alongside providing general dentistry Glesni is currently furthering her training in adult orthodontics and facial aesthetics.
Outside of work, Glesni enjoys walking her new puppy, following her home nation Wales in the rugby and spending time with family and friends
Dr Emelia Joyner
GDC No:283539
Dentist
Emelia qualified as a Dentist from the University of Sheffield in 2024 with honours, having previously completed a degree in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2019.
She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in gum health and the management of periodontal disease. She especially enjoys working with children and helping nervous patients feel at ease, creating a relaxed and positive experience for everyone she treats. She is committed to further developing her skills and regularly attends courses to expand her knowledge.
Outside of work, Emelia has a love for staying active and trying new activities. Whether it’s yoga, running, salsa, line dancing, or wild swimming, she enjoys keeping busy and embracing new challenges.
Dr Farah Mushtaq
GDC No:317295
Dentist
Ruhma Sajjad | Dental Hygienist
GDC No: 314330
Ruhma is an abroad (Pakistan) qualified dentist. She qualified as a Dentist from Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2016. Following graduation, she worked at a private dental practice as a general dentist, alongside, she worked as a clinical attache at the Paediatrics dental department of Pakistan Institute of Medical sciences (PIMS), to gain experience working with the kids as well. She had moved to the UK in 2022 and got registered with the GDC as a Dental hygienist earlier this year and started working as a dental hygienist at Indigo dental, in May 2024. In the future, she wants to pursue her career in aesthetic dentistry.
Ruhma is committed to providing high standards of care for her patients.
She is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. She likes to keep up with their newsletters and professional development opportunities.
Outside of work, Ruhma enjoys baking and spending time with family and friends.
Hamzah Shaikh | Dental Therapist
GDC No: 302991
Hamzah is a skilled dental therapist offering a range of treatments — from hygiene appointments to composite work — and is available in the practice on Saturdays. He takes great pride in putting patients first, with comfort and care at the core of everything he does.
Currently training to become a dentist at the University of Sheffield, Hamzah brings a thoughtful, patient-focused approach to every appointment.
In his free time, he enjoys gym sessions, family time — and regularly committing the brave act of travelling from Leeds to Old Trafford as a loyal season ticket holder. Despite this, Hamzah guarantees the only rivalry you’ll experience in his chair is between plaque and a clean smile!
Alison Durrans
Head Receptionist
Alison is head receptionist and has been with Indigo Dental since 2013. She loves chatting to the patients and making them feel welcome. She is also heavily involved with the administrative side of reception. Alison is married with three daughters and four grandchildren. In her spare time she loves travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Lisa McHale
Lead Dental Nurse, GDC No: 122815
Lisa qualified as a dental nurse in 2006, and then trained to be a Lead Nurse. Over the years Lisa has trained many dental nurses, and has supported various dental specialists.
Lisa particularly enjoys implant nursing, and enjoys seeing the nurses she has trained reach their full potential.
In her spare time Lisa enjoys reading and walking her little dog Dexter.
Genese Ackroyd
Dental Nurse, GDC no:124755
My name is Genese (known as Ginny) . I started as a dental nurse in May 1997 and Qualified in January 2000. I work in both NHS and Private Sectors as well as the emergency clinics. I started my journey as a dental nurse and have now qualified in Extended Duties such as Dental Impression taking and Practice Management.
I love my job and patient care and satisfaction are my number ones. Outside of work I enjoy watching Rugby League, going to see blues guitarist musicians, and have a keen eye for detail when doing my cross stitch.
Rio Borkwood
Dental Nurse, GDC No 324449
I became part of the team at the back end of 2023 as a step in the direction of becoming a qualified dental nurse.
I’ve gained a lot of knowledge and skills since starting here at Indigo Dental and plan on acquiring more as time continues. It’s been a gratifying experience seeing people receive care which brings a positive effect to their everyday life.
My personal interests lie in hacking (horses, not the other type), tabletop rpg’s with friends and being an amateur bassist. I’m always up for attending concerts, I love music (partial to metal and classical).
Bethan Thacker
Trainee Dental Nurse
