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Our Practice

Stone Cottage Dental Surgery is situated in the beautiful village of Forest Row, East Sussex close to neighbouring Ashurst Wood, Crowborough, Hartfield, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. 


Stone Cottage Dental Surgery is run and owned by husband and wife team Dr Imran Sumar and Dr Dalia Al-Haj who provide a modern, friendly and evidence based brand of dentistry at the practice. 


We aim to provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for our patients. We are committed to ensure our patients achieve and maintain excellent dental health whilst receiving the most modern and up to date care.

Our General Dentists

Dr Dalia Al-Haj Dentist Forest Row Sussex

Dr Dalia Al-Haj

Dr Dalia Al-Haj

Dr Dalia Al-Haj

BDS (London), MFDS RCS (Ed), PgDip.

GDC 230620

Country of issue: UK

Principal Dentist

  

Dr Dalia Al-Haj qualified in 2012 from Barts and The London, School of Medicine and Dentistry and has since completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Dental Care. In 2025, she achieved a Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry from the Fresh Dental 

BDS (London), MFDS RCS (Ed), PgDip.

GDC 230620

Country of issue: UK

Principal Dentist

  

Dr Dalia Al-Haj qualified in 2012 from Barts and The London, School of Medicine and Dentistry and has since completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Dental Care. In 2025, she achieved a Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry from the Fresh Dental Institute, allowing her to provide advanced cosmetic and restorative treatments with a strong focus on natural, long-lasting results.


Dr Dalia is an accredited Invisalign provider and has completed additional advanced training in clear aligner therapy, offering discreet teeth straightening tailored to each patient. She is also a Certified Totally Composite Provider, delivering high-quality composite bonding, white fillings and smile makeovers.


Dr Dalia is known for her calm and friendly approach, and she is especially recognised for helping children and anxious patients feel comfortable, safe, and confident during their visits.

Dr Imran Sumar Dentist Forest Row Sussex

Dr Imran Sumar

Dr Dalia Al-Haj

Dr Dalia Al-Haj

BDS (London), MFDS RCS (Ed), PgDip.

GDC 230514

Country of issue: UK

Principal Dentist


Imran is an experienced dentist who qualified from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2012. 


He has completed years of extensive advanced postgraduate training in restorative and cosmetic dentistry in London under internationally renowne

BDS (London), MFDS RCS (Ed), PgDip.

GDC 230514

Country of issue: UK

Principal Dentist


Imran is an experienced dentist who qualified from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2012. 


He has completed years of extensive advanced postgraduate training in restorative and cosmetic dentistry in London under internationally renowned dentists Dr Basil Mizrahi and Dr Monik Vasant. 


Imran also holds a Postgraduate  Diploma in Primary Dental Care and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Known for his calm and friendly approach, Imran enjoys helping patients achieve confident, natural-looking smiles while ensuring they feel fully informed and comfortable throughout their treatment.

Dr Chris Poore

Dr Dalia Al-Haj

Dr Chris Poore

BDS (London)

Country of issue: UK

GDC 57334

Dentist


Dr Poore qualified in 1982 from the Royal London Dental Institute. Dr Poore has been working at the practice for over 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to the team. 

Our specialists and dentists with a special interest

Mr Tarique Hamid

Mr Tarique Hamid

Mr Tarique Hamid

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

FRCS (OMFS) | FFD (OSOM) | GMC & GDC Specialist Register | BDS (Hons) MB BCh BAO MFDS MRCS | EACMFS H&N Oncology Diploma | RCSEd SSB Board Member | BAOMS SSIG Deputy

GDC 181879



Mr Hamid is a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is a dual-qualified specialist, holding both dental and medical degr

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

FRCS (OMFS) | FFD (OSOM) | GMC & GDC Specialist Register | BDS (Hons) MB BCh BAO MFDS MRCS | EACMFS H&N Oncology Diploma | RCSEd SSB Board Member | BAOMS SSIG Deputy

GDC 181879



Mr Hamid is a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is a dual-qualified specialist, holding both dental and medical degrees. Alongside his role as a hospital consultant, he provides expert care at the practice, carrying out complex tooth extractions and advanced oral surgical procedures.


He is a UK-trained, dual-qualified Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS OMFS). He currently serves as a Locum Consultant at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, managing the full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial conditions.

He has trained in over 15 hospitals across the UK and Ireland, including internationally recognised centres such as Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, and University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool. Through this experience he has performed several thousand surgical procedures and developed extensive expertise in complex maxillofacial surgery.

In addition to his clinical work, he contributes to national training and standards through roles with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Academically, he holds First-Class Honours in Dentistry, multiple honours in Medicine, and the EACMFS Head and Neck Oncology Diploma.






Dr Deepa Patel

Mr Tarique Hamid

Mr Tarique Hamid

Dentist with special interest in Peridontics

BDS, Masters of Dental Surgery (Periodontology)

GDC 304031



With over 11 years of experience in dentistry, Deepa is a seasoned professional with a passion for periodontal health. Her dedication to surgical procedures and gum treatment

has driven her to specialise as a periodontist in India, where sh

Dentist with special interest in Peridontics

BDS, Masters of Dental Surgery (Periodontology)

GDC 304031



With over 11 years of experience in dentistry, Deepa is a seasoned professional with a passion for periodontal health. Her dedication to surgical procedures and gum treatment

has driven her to specialise as a periodontist in India, where she excelled in providing effective treatments for gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss.

Deepa's approach to periodontal care goes beyond clinical expertise. She is deeply committed to ensuring her patients feel comfortable and anxiety-free throughout their treatment, creating a supportive and calming environment.


Extensive Experience: With over a decade in the dental field, Deepa brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to her practice.


Surgical Specialisation: Her focus on surgical procedures allows her to offer advanced solutions for complex periodontal issues.


Gum Disease Treatment: Deepa is particularly adept at treating gum disease, helping patients maintain their oral health and preserve their natural teeth.


Outside the clinic, Deepa cherishes spending quality time with her twin daughters and husband. Her love for travel, exploring diverse cuisines, cooking, and watching movies

adds a rich dimension to her life, though her busy schedule often leaves little room for leisure.



Dr Ali Rifai

Dr Hesham El-Wakeel

Dr Hesham El-Wakeel

Implant Surgeon

BDS (London)  MClinDent (Implantology)

Country of issue: UK

GDC 154456


Dr Rifai graduated in 2008 from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Since graduation Dr Rifai has also completed a Masters degree in Implantology. Dr Rifai places and restores dental implants at Stone Cottage Dental Surgery. When not work

Implant Surgeon

BDS (London)  MClinDent (Implantology)

Country of issue: UK

GDC 154456


Dr Rifai graduated in 2008 from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Since graduation Dr Rifai has also completed a Masters degree in Implantology. Dr Rifai places and restores dental implants at Stone Cottage Dental Surgery. When not working Dr Rifai enjoys spending time with his family, walking outdoors and travelling.

Dr Hesham El-Wakeel

Dr Hesham El-Wakeel

Dr Hesham El-Wakeel

Dentist with a special interest in Endodontcs 

BDS (London) MFDS Dip (Eastman UCL)

 Country of issue: UK

GDC 154433



Dr El-Wakeel is a dentist with a special interest in Endodontics, providing advanced root canal treatment at the practice.

He holds a Diploma in Endodontics from the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, one of the

Dentist with a special interest in Endodontcs 

BDS (London) MFDS Dip (Eastman UCL)

 Country of issue: UK

GDC 154433



Dr El-Wakeel is a dentist with a special interest in Endodontics, providing advanced root canal treatment at the practice.

He holds a Diploma in Endodontics from the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, one of the world’s leading centres for postgraduate dental education, in addition to his Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery. He has undertaken extensive postgraduate training in the use of the dental operating microscope, enabling him to manage the intricate anatomy of root canal systems with exceptional precision.

Dr El-Wakeel is highly regarded for his calm, reassuring approach and his ability to put patients at ease. He takes time to carefully explain each stage of treatment, ensuring patients feel fully informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their care.


Our Hygienists

Sharon Kidd CEB Dip Dental Hygiene GDC 4566

Sukanya Dental Hygienist and Therapist GDC 320688

Kym James CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene GDC 2130

Sharon qualified as a dental nurse at The Royal London Dental Hospital in 1988 where she spent the last year as a senior dental nurse. She started training as a Dental Hygienist in the Royal Army Dental Corps in 1993.

Sharon has a vast amount of experience working as a hygienist in a different variety of settings including dental hospital,

Sharon qualified as a dental nurse at The Royal London Dental Hospital in 1988 where she spent the last year as a senior dental nurse. She started training as a Dental Hygienist in the Royal Army Dental Corps in 1993.

Sharon has a vast amount of experience working as a hygienist in a different variety of settings including dental hospital, domiciliary home visits, military, private and general practice. This has allowed Sharon to work with a variety of patients and their different needs. Sharon has a particular interest in treating the nervous patient and building a relationship of trust, working with the patient thus Enabling me to working closely with specialist and general dental practitioners to achieve the highest standard of dental oral health for the patient.

In addition Sharon  is a professional educator for Waterpik.

In her spare time, Sharon enjoys family time with my husband, two children and family pets. 

Sharon is also involved in Girl Guiding where I run a local Brownie Pack.

Kym James CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene GDC 2130

Sukanya Dental Hygienist and Therapist GDC 320688

Kym James CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene GDC 2130

Kym qualified as a dental hygienist at RAF Halton and has since worked in both NHS and Private practices including Harley Street.

Kym has numerous years of experience working with patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment, who have had dental surgery including implants and works closely with periodontists. In her spare time Kym enj

Kym qualified as a dental hygienist at RAF Halton and has since worked in both NHS and Private practices including Harley Street.

Kym has numerous years of experience working with patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment, who have had dental surgery including implants and works closely with periodontists. In her spare time Kym enjoys salsa dancing, interior design, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Sukanya Dental Hygienist and Therapist GDC 320688

Sukanya Dental Hygienist and Therapist GDC 320688

Sukanya Dental Hygienist and Therapist GDC 320688

Sukanya qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2017 and pursued Masters in Public health from University of Chester in 2022 and is registered as A Dental therapist and Hygienist in the UK. She has gained valuable experience by working in numerous Hospitals and Clinics in India and England.

Sukanya is committed to getting

Sukanya qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2017 and pursued Masters in Public health from University of Chester in 2022 and is registered as A Dental therapist and Hygienist in the UK. She has gained valuable experience by working in numerous Hospitals and Clinics in India and England.

Sukanya is committed to getting the best results for every patient she treats and delivers oral hygiene instruction to help with the process of returning your gums back to health, answering any questions about treatment happily. Her empathetic approach allows her to manage and motivate her patients to improve their oral health.

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