Maya qualified with honours from Bart’s and the Royal London institute of Dentistry in 2007.

She then went on to complete a Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties in 2009. She is committed to postgraduate education and regularly attends courses in her spare time. She is passionate about enabling patients to achieve healthy smiles and she particularly enjoys helping nervous patients to overcome their fears, with patience and gentle dentistry.

In her spare time, she enjoys baking, travelling to experience different food and cultures and pilates.

What is your idea of food heaven?

Nachos and margaritas

If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be?

Dalai Lama

Favourite car?

Aston Martin vanquish

Favourite song or band?

Under the bridge – Red hot chilli peppers

Favourite movie?

Goonies

Favourite aspect of the job?

All of it!

One word to describe you?

Sociable