You can rest assured that whoever you deal with in our team will be fully trained and accredited ensuring that you will get the best advice and the best overall experience.
The Blueprint Experience.
Sharaz Mir
Sales & Marketing Director
Having spent three years at Guys Hospital qualifying as a dental technician, Sharaz secured a degree in Dental Technology from the University of Sheffield. He frequently published papers on a range of issues related to Computer Aided Learning. Sharaz has spent over two decades working in the dental sector servicing the clinical needs of dentists all over the UK. His is insight and knowledge in all things digital is unsurpassed – including X-Ray imaging, CBCT, Lasers and CAD/CAM.
David Brown
Technical Director
Arguably one of the finest, most experienced Service/Support Managers in the industry, often referred to as one of the best engineers in Europe, David originally qualified as an Electronics Engineer & Electrician. David has over two decades experience in the dental field, overseeing a large team of engineers & a client base of over 1000 dentists with some of the most advanced dental equipment in its sector. David believes a company’s strength, repeat business and referrals come from quality maintained and cost-efficient service management procedures, which is what he ensures for Blueprint Dental.
Chris Bird
National Sales Manager
Chris is a well known and respected sales professional, with over 20 years experience in the UK dental equipment industry, having progressed his career with a number of key UK & global dental brands, including an excellent grounding at Sirona GmbH in his early days in the industry.
Chris leads both our surgery and lab teams, working alongside Sharaz and our specialist business development professionals.
With a keen interest in football, Chris coaches a number of football teams in his spare time.
Will Cunningham
Business Development Manager - Surgeries
Will has a huge amount of experience in the dental field, having originally started as a Field Service Engineer in his early years. Since then, he has developed and honed his skills in the sales arena with some high profile equipment companies. He now is established sales manager with an envious understanding of dental equipment and project management, and is an established member of the sales force. He is a avid classic car enthusiast, and has owned a 'number' of vehicles of the years.
Alan Wright
Business Development Manager - Labs
After initially joining the Army as a Combat Medic in the Royal Army Medical Corp, Alan retrained as a Maxillo-Facial Technician in the Royal Army Dental Corp. On leaving the Army after 22 years service, he forged a successful career with various laboratory supply companies, developing into a very well-known and respected Sales Manager who now has the enviable task of developing Blueprint Dental’s Laboratory division. Alan is also founder of Dental Technicians Great Britain, a very well known Facebook group.
Chaz Sidhu
Business Development Manager - Hi Tech
A Sales and Marketing developer with a proven track record spanning field sales, telesales, advertising through to telemarketing and call centre management. Chaz has rejoined the firm to specialise in Hi-Tech product sales having previously represented one of the largest CAD/CAM manufacturers in the world. In his spare time he volunteers as an Independent Critical Incident Advisor (ICIA) for Kent Police.
Kayleigh Bezzant
Business Development Manager - Digital
Kayleigh is our Business Development Manager for Digital with a passion for digital technology, especially CAD/CAM & digital imaging, where she has excellent experience.
After leaving university with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science, Kayleigh joined the UK dentistry industry as an account manager for consumable products, in what she thought would be just a stop gap role! She then went on to be field based specialising in loupes & surgical products until she discovered the exciting new area of digital dentistry.
Outside work Kayleigh enjoys Crossfit & fitness events, is a keen gardener and loves to grow her own veg!
Rick Esgate
Business Development Manager
With 17 years experience as a dental technician, Rick is responsible for our digital laboratory solutions. He specialised in digital workflows and also has 7 years experience in clinical digital dentistry, including sales and technical support and training.
When not at work Rick enjoys long walks with his family and dog. He also has a large collection of vinyl records which he prefers listening to over watching TV.
Or you might find him enjoying a few pints and watching Leeds United lose at the weekend. (His words, not ours!)
Samanah Mir
Parts Administrator
After many years managing the retail arm of a busy high street shop, Sam decided she needed a new challenge. Her prior understanding of the dental market (being married to the Boss!) has helped her become an integral part of the team. She is one of the friendly voices on the other end of the line when you telephone to order parts, and when you need an engineer in a hurry.
Wahid Haibatan
Sales Office Administrator
My background is in sales where I have 5 years of experience spanning three different sectors. Before arriving at Blueprint Dental, I worked for an exhibitions company where I was in charge of bringing our collective emissions down to maintain the global 1.5oC promise set forth at COP26.
Fun fact: when I worked in the broadcast industry, I sold a camera that was used to shoot Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
In regards to my hobbies, I love to shoot and edit videos. I also have a strong passion for football (watching and playing FIFA) alongside a host of Playstation exclusive titles“
Lauren Steer
Service Administrator
I came to Blueprint from the NHS where I was a reception manager for 2.5 years. I have previous experience in day to day working in an office. I worked for a sales team from 2017-2021, starting off as an apprentice.
I am an outgoing, caring and efficient individual, I am always willing to learn and grow alongside the team and the business. Outside of the office I love football and am an Arsenal fan.
Donna Scappaticci
Financial Controller
Donna looks after all the company's 'money matters' keeping us all in check, managing all finance and accounting operations. Other than managing our finances, she runs a property development firm with her husband, is an avid vegetarian cook and loves nothing better than spending time in her allotment too! She is also an aspiring sword swallower !!
Stephen Painton
Field Service Engineer.
Originally emanating from the telecommunications industry, Steve was lured into dental over 15 years ago, joining the Blueprint Dental team over 7 years ago. A methodical trusted engineer with a focus on Hygiene Equipment, Stephen’s approach to service work is second to none. He is an expert in everything autoclave, and also has a great command of the digital side as well, making him a great 'all rounder'. Our resident DJ, he is seen most weekends on the mixing decks at everything from Bar Mitzva’s to Sweet 16 parties!
Tim Liggins
Field Service Engineer
Originally an engineer with the RAF, Tim entered the dental service industry over 20 years ago and hasn’t looked back. Tim looks after our northern territories and has a great and enviable rapport with his customer base. A methodical 'old school' engineer, he offers a wise and pragmatic approach to his work, hence why our customers love him so much. Both Tim and his wife are both keen runners and have been known to finish a marathon or three!
Sarah Pilbrow
Digital Marketing Manager
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and dental industries and looks after ‘all things marketing’. She loves both the analytical and creative sides of her job and is really excited by the growth in digital marketing and how it has changed and challenged traditional marketing ideas.
Outside of work, she’ll usually be found in a pair of walking boots out in the countryside, ‘down the garden’ or at the wheel of mum’s taxi.
Our Vision. Our Mission.
Our vision is to become the most trusted and valued dental distributor in the UK, providing the best experience to dental professionals to help them realise their own dreams and business goals, ultimately improving patient outcomes
Our mission is to work in perfect partnership with professionals across all dental specialities to supply and maintain effective, innovative solutions and superior technologies for today’s fast-paced dental environment
Our History
At Blueprint after over 15 years we are still as enthusiastic as ever about providing quality products and service for Dental Practices and Laboratories.
Founded in 2004
Blueprint was founded to service the needs of dentists across the UK. Originally set-up as a design and consultancy company, Blueprint were destined to offer so much more!
Strohm und Maier
Blueprint set precedence for design innovation and style with the introduction of their first products range from Germany.
2005 – Ultradent. EWOO. Melag
Blueprint’s expansion takes a further step with the introduction of the third largest chair manufacturer in Europe, Ultradent. We also introduce the first combined CBCT/2D OPG into the UK from South Korea, and Melag one of the best hygiene equipment manufacturers from Berlin.
2007 – blu
Blueprint design and develop their own range of surgery and decontamination room furniture, offering a unique and multifaceted range of finishes.
2008 – Fotona
Blueprint Dental become the UK distributor of the most advanced hard and soft tissue dental laser in market, made in Slovenia.
2009 – Sirona
After only two years on, Blueprint secure supply contracts with one of the largest dental equipment manufacturers in the world, Sirona.
2015 – Blueprint Dental Laboratories
Blueprint Dental take the decision to open and develop a new laboratories division extending on the years of quality supply and support in the surgery market.
2018 – Planmeca
Blueprint Dental become the newest all product distribution partner for Planmeca, with a wide variety of products including Imaging, CAD/CAM and Treatment Centres.