Ashkan founded South Cliff Dental Group in April 2015 following his desire to create a group of practices which puts patients’ interests at its heart. He is responsible for the overall strategy of the group and its focus. Ashkan qualified from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental School in 2009 with honours. Growing a chain of practices has only been possible through hard work and dedication. A considerable achievement within this growth expansion has involved winning six tender procurement processes and buying four failing dental practices from a nationwide corporate group, saving them from being closed down, which would have had a hugely detrimental effect on patient care in those areas.

Since April 2013, Ashkan has been an Executive Member of the West Sussex Local Dental Committee, which strives to represent dentists on a local and national level. Within this role, he represented West Sussex Practitioners at the Dental Contracts and Quality Assurance Panel meetings (South East) for three years. Similarly, Ashkan has also mentored and supported practitioners who have been referred to the General Dental Council, UK.
From September 2017 to September 2020, Ashkan worked as a Clinical Advisor for NHS England (South East). During this time, Ashkan also lectured on NHS Rules and Regulations across the South.

Starting in 2016, for three consecutive years, Ashkan was a Dentist Foundation Trainer for Health Education England and a mentor for overseas dentists.

Ashkan’s focus remains on improving the quality of care within the group. Reaching out and building new relationships with dentists and employees helps broaden their knowledge and confidence within the field. His goal is to inspire and help others to progress in their skills and interests; the sky is the limit, and this ethos resonates throughout the business.

Outside of work, Ashkan is an advocate for weight training and bodybuilding.