UK-based Pakistani dental surgeon Dr Shahid Anwar’s father passes away in UK

LEEDS: The father of UK-based Pakistani dental public health specialist and dental surgeon Dr Shahid Anwar has passed away in Leeds, United Kingdom, family friends and colleagues confirmed. The deceased, a retired Wing Commander of the Pakistan Air Force, had been spending his retirement years in the UK with his family. News of his passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences and prayers from members of the Pakistani and dental communities in Britain and abroad. Sharing the news with Dental News Pakistan, Dr Mushtaq Alam, former Medical Superintendent of Punjab Dental Hospital, said: “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of the beloved father of our dear friend Dr Shahid Anwar. May Allah Almighty forgive the departed soul, shower His infinite mercy upon him, widen and illuminate his grave, and grant him the highest ranks in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also bless Dr Shahid Anwar and his family with strength, patience, and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. We humbly request everyone to remember the deceased and the bereaved family in their prayers. ” A distinguished career in dentistry and academia Dr Shahid Anwar, whose father passed away in Leeds, is a UK General Dental Council (GDC)-registered dental surgeon and specialist in dental public health who has been serving patients in West Yorkshire since 2001. He has extensive experience in both NHS and private dental practice and is widely known for providing cosmetic and general dentistry services. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Anwar serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health at the University of Leeds and has remained actively involved in teaching, research, and academic administration. A graduate of Punjab University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, he later pursued postgraduate education and specialist training in the United Kingdom and Australia. His qualifications include MSc, Diploma in Dental Public Health (DDPH), Fellowship in Dental Public Health of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS-DPH), and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS). Colleagues describe Dr Anwar as a highly experienced clinician with particular interests in cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, composite bonding, teeth whitening, and clear aligner therapy. Condolences pour in from dental fraternity Messages of sympathy and prayers have continued to pour in from fellow dentists, former students, friends, and members of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom and beyond, who have expressed their heartfelt condolences to Dr Shahid Anwar and his family during this difficult time. The management and editorial team of Dental News Pakistan also expresses their profound grief over the demise and extends heartfelt condolences to Dr Shahid Anwar and his family. Stay informed, stay alert pk/24-Jun-2026/uk-based-pakistani-dental-surgeon-dr-shahid-anwar-s-father-passes-away-uk” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener noreferrer”>Read full story on Dental News