We are proud of our highly skilled and trained team. All our team members continually strive to improve the quality of care they provide by continued engagement in education and training.
Dentists:
Ahmed Babikir BDS Lond 2010
BSc 2006 (Hons), PgDip in Dental Education (U of Beds)
GDC 193182
Ahmed qualified from King's College Dental Institute, London having previously gained an honours degree in biomedical sciences. He is a recognised postgraduate dental trainer.
Ahmed is involved in postgraduate teaching for both general dental practitioners as well as dental foundation trainees. He has successfully completed a Post graduate Diploma in Dental Education at the University of Bedfordshire and is now undertaking a Masters degree in dental education.
Ahmed works at the practice on Mondays.
Vinika Patel BDS Birm 2012
MJDF RCS Eng, GDL (U of Nottingham), PgCert in Dental Education (U of Beds)
GDC 229169
Vinika qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 2012. She completed her dental foundation training in London and has worked both in general dental practice as well as in hospital since then. Vinika has successfully completed a second degree in law at Nottingham University. She has also successfully obtained a PgCert in Dental Education course at the University of Bedfordshire.
Vinika brings with her extensive experience of oral surgery gained while working in the maxillo-facial department of Kings College Hospital. She is a recognised postgraduate dental trainer.
She works at the practice on Wednesdays. Vinika has recently started her maternity leave but hopes to rejoin clinical work.
Ali Reza Khorsandi BDS Plymouth 2019
MJDF RCS Eng, Pg Dip Leadership & Management Level 7 ILM, PgCert
GDC 283718
Ali is a recognised postgraduate dental trainer. He has undertaken multiple courses and exams, striving to ensure best practice at all times. Ali works at the practice throughout the week except on Wednesdays.
Sahel Saadat BDS London 2022
MJDF RCS Eng
GDC 302475
Sahel qualified from QMUL (Barts) Dental School in 2022 and has worked as part of our team since then. Sahel is currently working part time in hospital gaining further oral surgery experience. Appointments with Sahel are available on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dental Therapist & Hygienist
Miss Kristen Brown
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy RCS Eng 2014, National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2012, BSc Hons Social Policy and Administration, University of Surrey
GDC 226289
Kristen is our dental hygienist and dental therapist. Following her dual qualification from the Eastman Dental Hospital as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist, Kristen has worked in both general practice as well as in hospital settings, with the aim of providing a holistic approach to preventative care. Her gentle approach has gained her a dedicated following at the practice.
Miss Marisa Lennie
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy RCS Eng 2019, National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2014
GDC 252605
Marisa is our dental therapist. Her gentle approach to children has gained her a dedicated following. She works on Thursdays and is an approved postgraduate trainer.
Miss Chloe Witele
BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Leeds 2023
Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing University of Portsmouth 2018
GDC 279081
Chloe is a dental therapist. She was welcomed into our team in September 2023. Chloe is currently undertaking the foundation therapy programme with NHSE WTE.