Implants

GDC No. 104848
Professional Memberships
– British Dental Association
– Association of Dental Implantology

Balaji Rajamani
BDS DipImpDent RCS(Eng) (Advanced Certificate) MSc Dental Implantology

Balaji qualified from the University of Mumbai, India, in 1996. He moved to the UK and passed the statutory examinations. After working in Cornwall for 5 years, he moved to London to gain additional qualifications and skills in implant dentistry. He enrolled in the Diploma in Implant Dentistry course at the Royal College of Surgeons (England), which is considered as the gold standard in implant education in this country.

He was successful in the examinations and was awarded the Diploma in Implant Dentistry. He was also awarded an Advanced Certificate that reflects his skills in bone grafts and sinus augmentation. He has placed and restored hundreds of dental implants ranging from simple to complex cases. His passion to offer the best treatment to his patients takes him across the world attending courses keeping him abreast of all the latest developments in the field of implant dentistry. Balaji now offers ‘All on 4’, which is a full upper or lower set of teeth that will be anchored by 4 dental implants. He can also provide ‘teeth in a day’ which is a dental implant done in one day instead of over a series of appointments.

Balaji offers implant treatments at our Midhurst and Crawley practices. These practices are equipped with the state of the art CBCT machines enabling the better treatment options for his patients.

Balaji regularly accepts referrals from other implant surgeons for bone grafts and sinus augmentations. He is now training to offer extra-maxillary implants which would enable him to offer implant solutions for patients who have no bone in the upper jaw.

He is happy to share his knowledge through lectures and also mentors colleagues who are developing their skills in implant dentistry. He is a member of the British Dental Association and the Association of Dental Implantology. Away from dentistry, Balaji loves spending time with his family, eating out and watching cricket, cheering the Men in Blue.

GDC No: 176077 MJDF RCS (Eng) B.D.S. 

Dr. Visvanathan joined the NHS in 2010. Since then she has committed herself to providing quality dental treatment to her patients., Dr.Visvanathan iscommitted to ongoing education to keep abreast of the latest treatments and materials in order to work to the standards that she would  expect to receive. To this end, she has completed a huge amount of postgraduate education including the year-long Certificate courses in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry and Implant Dentistry.

In addition to a multitude of courses encompassing most aspects of dentistry, she is currently doing her Master’s in Clinical Dentistry in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics (MClinDent FRP) at the prestigious King’s College London.
She is also working towards her special interest in Restorative, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry and is an active Member of the Joint Dental Faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons in England (MJDF RCS Eng.)
She enjoys working along side the patient in smile design and full mouth rehabilitation. Her keen interests are smile makeover, rebuilding worn out teeth and replacing gaps with dentures, bridges or implants. 
Dr.Visvanathan offers treatment in a relaxed and friendly environment and is experienced and successful in helping nervous patients become confident about attending the dentist. She accepts referrals from other dental practitioners to treat nervous patients and has treated over 1500 nervous patients under sedation, since 2013.

She has had research articles published in the Journal of Dental Materials, when she was doing her dental research in Germany and has obtained the Title of Dr.med.dent for her research work. She has presented her dental research work in the US and Europe. 
When Dr.Visvanathan isn’t at work, or on an educational course or conference she appreciates her quality time with her family. She is an avid traveller and a food enthusiast. She also likes reading, meditation and yoga. 

Adrian Raducan BDS, Postgrad Cert Implant
GDC No. 238389
Implantologist

Professional Memberships
- British Dental Association (BDA)
- Society of the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD)

Adrian graduated from university in 2011, since then he has been providing both NHS and private dentistry. In 2016 he started working at Great Knightleys Dental Clinic, a mixed private and NHS practice offering sedation. Adrian has always been passionate about oral surgery and aesthetic dentistry, and in 2016, enrolled in the UK Implantology year-long Course at the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology, graduating in 2017.

Working for over three years in a sedation clinic gave him the opportunity to treat many nervous patients, and the chance to help many people overcome their anxiety of dental treatment. He believes that dental appointments should be a pleasant and positive experience that help maintain or regain your smile and confidence. Associating pain with dentistry should be left in the past.

Away from dentistry Adrian enjoys a variety of sports, particularly hiking and snowboarding and also enjoys travelling.

Nathir Behnam IQE, Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry, Eastman Dental Institute, Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Implants, University of Sheffield.

GDC No. 81671

Professional Memberships

- Statutory Exam 2003
- Postgrad Certificate in Restorative Dentistry
- Postgrad Certificate in Dental Implants
- Invisalign Practitioner

Nathirgraduated in 1996 and spent a year working at a hospital in Iraq in the oral surgery department, where he gained valuable experience in extractions and Minor Oral Surgery. In 2003, he came to the UK and has been working at Triangle Dental Clinic, Kingston-Upon-Thames.

During this time, he has been able to further develop his skills and was awarded a Post-Graduation Certificate in Restorative Dentistry from Eastman Dental Hospital. The training focused on providing top quality restorative and aesthetic treatments.

 His passion for Implant Dentistry began in 2010, when he enrolled in a Post-Graduation Implant course at Sheffield Hospital, given the opportunity to shadow and be tutored by leading Senior Implantologists. Since then, he has been placing implants on a regular basis.

His outside interests are football and travelling. 

After his qualification from University of Aachen (Germany) where he was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from well-known laser and implant specialists he started as an associate in private practices in Germany for two years. He quickly developed a particular passion for surgical dentistry, prompting him to pursue and advance these skills working alongside experienced surgeons . During this time, he started his involvement in implant dentistry. 

After relocating to the UK, he joined the team at Northgate Dental Care in 2006 where he is now the longest serving senior associate. He has also worked in various dental practices in West Sussex. Afzal has participated in dental conferences and courses nationally and internationally in order to incorporate the newest technologies and leading advances in dentistry into his day to day treatment planning. 

Afzal understands that for patients to feel relaxed and empowered about their treatment, they need to be kept informed and involved at all stages. He has made a life-long commitment to learning and has completed a huge amount of postgraduate education including a master class in MIMI® (minimally invasive method of implantation) in Germany and a year-long certification course in Implant Dentistry with ITI (International Team of Implantology). 

He has a special interest in Orthodontics, Surgical and Implant Dentistry and has placed and restored implants for more than a decade. He is a member of the International team for Implantology. 

In his spare time, Afzal enjoys spending time with his family and friends and enjoys keeping fit through a variety of sports. 

Certificate in Advance Implant Surgeries GDC :101576

Dr. Dimitrios Mamouchas is a qualified dentist who has been practising in South East England since 2006.

After qualifying as a dentist in Greece in 2000, he worked in a district surgery practice before joining Stone Cross Dental Clinic in 2006. The practice has been owned by Jacobs Holding since 2017 and is known for good clinical results and quality patient care. 

Dimitri has exemplary credentials in oral implantology and prosthetics gained through advanced studies in Oxford, Brazil, Italy, Egypt and throughout Europe, in pursuit of his interests in implants and restorative and aesthetic dentistry. He is keen to pursue the latest developments in these fields and his top priority is quality patient care.

Dimitri and his support team have extensive experience of placing and maintaining dental implants, including complex bone augmentation procedures and Dimitrihas been a mentor for colleagues for  various complicated cases. Dimitri prides himself on his easy-going and approachable manner to help patients feel as comfortable as possible, in a warm and welcoming setting. 

His vision is to offer state-of-the-art techniques and procedures and the most aesthetically pleasing results. Ongoing learning and training in the latest technical and technological advancements is a priority for Dimitri, in order to stay at the forefront of his field. His current interests relate to implant research and clinical trials alongside dental implant and design, and alternative materials for prosthetic rehabilitation.

Dimitri is passionate about his continued learning in the field of dentistry. . Every day brings new challenges and new opportunities; each patient brings in a unique story. He is proud that he has continued to learn new things each year and stays committed to the dental health of his patients.

GDC No. 191937

Professional Memberships
– MFDSRCS

Sameer Mohammed
BDS, MFDS, RCS
Implantologist

Sameer qualified in 2002 from Bangalore University, India. He started training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2003 and gained comprehensive training by working in various maxillofacial trauma centres in the UK.

In 2008 he gained his MFDS, Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and further extended his training in Implantology by completing a 12-month training programme at the Cambridge Academy. Sameer has completed a diploma in Implantology from Cambridge.

Sameer gained advanced training in sinus augmentation and immediate implants from GSD academy in Portugal. He has also gained extensive training on an “All on 4”, where a whole arch of failing teeth is replaced with dental implants in a single visit, at Malligai Dental Hospital in India.

Sameer exclusively practices all aspects of implant dentistry, including hard and soft tissue augmentation, sinus grafting, immediate implants, ridge splits and full mouth rehabilitation using the “All on 4” technique. Sameer is a part of the faculty of Malligai Dental Hospital in India and lectures on all aspects of implant dentistry.

In his spare time, Sameer enjoys most forms of sports, particularly cricket and badminton.

Martina has worked in general practice for 18 years. 
Her warm, caring nature make patients feel comfortable with her. 
Martina continuously seeks out training and professional development opportunities that allow her to remain aware and knowledgeable about new dental practices. 
She has and continues to attend postgraduate courses in various aspects of dentistry including implant dentistry. 
In her free time, she enjoys serving at her local church.

Dr Jose Lacerda, LMD
GDC: 145655
Professional Memberships: DDU (Dental Defence Union), BDA (British Dental Association), BDJ (British Dental Journal)

Dr Jose Lacerda graduated from the Universidade Fernando de Pessoa, Porto, in Portugal, in 2008.  After developing his general dentistry skills, he found his passion in oral rehabilitation. He spent 5 years under mentorship restoring implants and dealing with implant-related complications. In 2017 he started to place implants, having full control of the implant treatment process.
Since then, he has consolidated his surgical and restorative skills and is currently undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology (PG Dip Dent Imp).  He has completed other implant training courses in Italy, Germany and Brazil.   Jose aims to offer excellence in his work, ensuring that his patients are happy with their implants biologically, functionally and aesthetically.
He stays up to date with the latest developments in digital technology for implant-prosthetics and plans all his treatments digitally, to offer a safer and more accurate treatment. Jose strives to present to his patients a new face of dentistry, as an excellent communicator who empathises with his patients and aims to give each one a healthy, natural, confident and beautiful smile.
Jose frequently attends conferences and meetings in order to keep up to date and stay informed of the latest developments in implant dentistry and oral rehabilitation.

BDS (Lond) MFDS RCS (Eng) MClinDent (Prosthodontics) MPros RCS Edinburgh 

GDC No. 80970

Assif is our resident specialist in prosthodontics, which covers implant and restorative dentistry at Handside Dental Clinic.

Assif qualified from the Royal London Hospital in 2002. After completing vocational training he gained experience as a Senior House officer in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery throughout the hospitals in Hertfordshire, including the QE2 Hospital, Welwyn Garden City. During that time he successfully gained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2004.

Assif entered specialist training in Prosthodontics at Guys Dental Hospital in 2004. During that time he completed a Master in Clinical Dentistry with his research area focusing on tooth wear and the effects of acids in the oral cavity. Also during that time in 2008 he was selected by the International College of Prosthodontics for their mentoring program as one of the leading young Prosthodontists internationally.

Throughout his career, Assif has been fortunate to be personally taught by some of the best clinicians both nationally and internationally. His particular interests are in aesthetic and implant dentistry as well as complex fullmouth rehabilitations, retreatment of failing dentistry, tooth wear and bite problems as well as complete or partial dentures.

Assif is an examiner for Warwick University and a course tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Dr Abrar Ahmed BDS, MFDSRCS(London), MClinDent(London), PgCert Endo (Chester) GDC No. 118251

Professional Memberships – Royal College of Surgeons, London.

Abrar qualified in 1999 and worked in oral and maxillofacial surgery in various hospitals across the UK. He gained surgical experience and was awarded with a prestigious membership of faculty of dental surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons, London in 2006. Following his hospital position, he started working as an associate with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry. Deeply committed to continuing education, Dr. Ahmed constantly enhances his skills and knowledge by participating in various training courses to provide better care and quality of treatment for his patients.

His further education includes:
•Masters in Clinical Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry from BPP University, London •Postgraduate certificate in Endodontics (Root canal therapy) from University of Chester •Advanced clinical training in implant dentistry.

Dr. Ahmed has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and implantology.

He is passionate about dentistry and endeavours to provide the best ethical treatment to his patients and particularly enjoys creating beautiful, bespoke smiles.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Ahmed enjoys travelling and spending time with his three young children who keep him busy.

Lic Odont Catalan 2010 - GDC No. 204516

Laura qualified from the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona (Spain) in 2010. In 2011 she relocated to the UK to work as a general dental practitioner.

Laura is registered with the General Dental Council and NHS England and also has affiliations with the British Dental Association.

Laura has gained a wealth of experience working as a dentist for the humanitarian project in the South of Peru, where she treated a large variety of dental problems, as well as learning from the Maxillofacial Area in the Hospital of Arequipa.

Laura has a special a interest in cosmetic dentistry. She has a certificate in teeth straightening using CFAST cosmetic braces and has undertaken an internship on dental implants placement and restoration with the City of London Dental School.

Laura particularly enjoys helping and listening to nervous patients, providing a calm and relaxed environment to ensure patients are provided with a positive dental experience.

In her free time, Laura spends time with her family, she loves music and loves to dance.

GDC No. 70275
Qualifications
– BDS (University of Manchester) 1994 – LDS RCS (Edinburgh) 1994
– FDS RCPS (Glasgow) 2000
– FFD RCS (Ireland) 2001

Felix Dery Tuopar

Dery is predominantly based at the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department in Northampton General Hospital as an associate specialist and has been in this role
since 1998.

Alongside this he undertakes sessions at Mawsley Dental Clinic in general dentistry,providing surgical assistance as and when required.

As an associate dentist, Dery provides lectures to A & E doctors on identification and management of maxillofacial emergencies. He also advises junior doctors/SHO’s on
dento alveolar procedures.

Outside of dentistry Dery is keen to travel, often returning to Ghana to visit his family.

GDC No. 126910

Qualifications

• MSc Dental Implantology, 2019, Edge Hill University

Sandip joined Cambridge Court Dental Centre in 2014 and has built an excellent reputation for his patient care and attention to detail.

He has completed a masters degree in Implant dentistry and enjoys helping patients achieve the healthiest and brightest smiles.

In his spare time he enjoys going to the gym, playing sports, travelling and spending time with his family. He is also a massive Liverpool FC fan (but don’t let that put you off).

GDC No. 83480

Professional Memberships

• BDS (Birmginham)
• MFGDP RCS (London) 2005
• MFDS RCS (London) 2006
• DWSI (Oral Surgery) 2008
• Dental Foundation Trainer (London) 2015
• Dip Implants (Bristol)
• MSc Implants (Bristol)

Dr Ahmed Mahammed

BDS, MFGDP RCS, MFDS RCS, DWSI (Oral Surgery),
On MSc (Dental Implants)
Implant Cert (Bristol)

Dr Ahmed Mahammed qualified from The University of Birmingham in 2004. He has worked in both general practice and hospital.

Ahmed joined the team at Kenton Dental Centre in April 2011. That same year he carried out a RCSE diploma in implants, followed by an ITI course in 2012. He furthered his knowledge and training by undertaking a sinus augmentation course in 2014. He is now working toward completing his master’s degree in Implantology at The University of Bristol. He is highly committed to keeping up with the very latest techniques and procedures and attends several additional training course a year to ensure the highest standards of patient care are met.

His special interests are Oral Surgery, Implantology, minimally invasive dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, and Invisalign. Ahmed has placed hundreds of dental implants, ranging from simple to more complex cases. He is SAAD qualified and is highly experienced in managing anxious patients using various techniques to make the dental treatment a pleasant and more comfortable experience in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This includes Intravenous Sedation (IV) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He is a dental phobia certified dentist.

He also has a keen interest in complex dental rehabilitation cases to restore teeth to an aesthetically and functionally stable state.

He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience in the dental field and has been a Foundation Dental Trainer for several years, dedicated to teaching newly qualified dental graduates in gaining high standards.

Ahmed is part of the Teeth Relief (Sunnymead) charity and A World Without Barriers orphanage charity, dedicating time to providing education and treatment to the developing country.

He is a member of the British Dental Association, the Faculty of General Dental Practice and the Association of Dental Implantology. Away from dentistry, He is a keen endurance cyclist, cycling through many countries for charity. He is also a keen photographer and enjoys photographing various cultures around the world.

GDC No. 60647

Qualified 1985, England.
Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England FFGDP(UK) MGDSRCS(Ire) MFDSRCS(Eng) MFGDP(UK) Cert. Implantology(Sheffield) BChD(Leeds) 

Jonathan served a 3 year commission as a Dental Officer in the Army after graduating from Leeds University. He owned his own surgery for 15 years whilst also running the Oral Surgery referral service for Stockport NHS and becoming a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England. Jonathans fields of interest are Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry and Implantology.

Away from dentistry Jonathan enjoys outdoor swimming (even in the winter months), horse riding and cycling.

GDC No. 250466

Dr José Navarro 

In 1997 Dr José Navarro moved to Madrid and enrolled in the dental program at the European University in Madrid where he completed his degree in dental medicine. José then spent the next 5 years in New York where he completed his speciality training in Implant dentistry, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. 

In 2009, José completed his MSc in Biomaterials at New York University college of dentistry. Since 2003 José co-directed the department of implant dentistry at the Branemark Osseointegration Centre in Spain. 

In early 2014, José started to do surgery in London as a visiting doctor. Shortly after he moved to London. Since his arrival in London his focus has been implant surgery and prosthetics in various central London locations, mainly in Wimpole and Harley Street. He maintains his position in Spain where he travels on average once a month to undertake the more demanding surgical cases. José places and restores an average of 500 dental implants per year, also performing all aspects of prosthodontics, restorative and aesthetic dentistry. 

José performs hundreds of oral surgery procedures every year, these include bone grafting, sinus lifts, on-lay block grafting and soft-tissue grafting. José combines his clinical time with teaching commitments and lectures in Europe, USA, Middle East, South America and Asia on fields of restorative implant dentistry, hard and soft tissue regeneration and digital workflow. José also plays an active role in international dental organisations such as, American Academy of Osseointegration the European Association for Osseointgration and the European Academy of Esthetic dentistry.

GDC No. 176867

Professional Memberships
– General Dental Council

Gabriel Petraru
DMD Dental medical degree 2003 (Romania) Master’s degree restorative dentistry 2008 Orthodontic treatment Clear Correct 2019

Gabriel graduated from dentistry in Romania in 2003.

Gabriel then spent a year working in the Maxillofacial Unit providing a comprehensive range of services to correct problems with the face, mouth, teeth and jaws, before opening his own practice in Romania.
Gabriel relocated to the UK in 2009. Gabriel has a special interest in Clear Correct and restorative surgery.

He has an extremely kind gentle and encouraging manner to ensure his patient are as relaxed as possible.

Away from dentistry Gabriel enjoys spending time with his family, going on long walks and traveling. He also has a keen interest in fast cars.
Gabriel speaks English, Romania, French and German.

Raj Ghadiali, BDS, Pg Dip Implantology

GDC 68189
BDS (University of Manchester) 1992

I qualified in 1992 and have been practicing in general practice providing all aspects of dental treatment and cosmetic dentistry.

Over this period I have had the privilege of attending many post graduate courses and study for a diploma at The Cambridge Academy of Implantology.

I particularly enjoy the oral surgery aspect of dentistry from apicectomies to save that tooth to complicated extractions if all else fails.

I am now focusing on placing dental implants to replace that missing tooth, giving you the confidence to eat comfortably and restore your smile once again.

In my spare time I enjoy playing any racquet sport and most recently have taken up padel, which I find fascinating. I am also a keen cyclist in the summer and skier in the winter.

I am currently welcoming referrals for dental implants. If your patient needs help, please do not hesitate to refer them to me for a no obligation consultation.

Raj Gupta
GDC 69437
BDS (University of Manchester) 1993

I have nearly 30 years of valuable experience as a practising dentist and I have spent 25 of those at Firs Dental. 

I am passionate about helping my patients achieve their dental goals from the simple to the complex.

By listening to their needs I strive to provide bespoke treatment options and offer all the benefits of modern dentistry and surroundings. It is a must that treatment is given in a calm, relaxed and painless manner.

My ethos is to understand my patients and offer them an excellent service of the highest quality. I believe digital dentistry is allowing me to deliver this to my patients currently for which I have been practicing since 2017.

I proactively keep up to date with modern dental education and trends, attending conferences across the UK and Europe. 

Away from dentistry, I have a love for the outdoors and enjoy golf ,cycling and running. 

I am a devoted family man with three wonderful children.
 

Dr Pareet Shah
GDC Number: 76254

Qualifications:

• BDS (Hons) MFDS RCSEd MClinDent MRD RCSEd Dentist & Specialist in Prosthodontics

• Dentist & registered Specialist in Prosthodontics (expertise in dental implants, crowns, bridges & other advanced forms of dental reconstruction)

• University lecturer & course co-ordinator in dental implants

• Mentor for other dentists training in implant dentistry

 Pareet graduated with distinction from King’s Dental Institute in 1999. Since then, he has worked in a variety of dental practices, hospitals, and universities, gaining postgraduate qualifications. Pareet then undertook specialist training in prosthodontics at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London and was awarded a Distinction in his Master’s degree and the UCL Dental School Prize in Prosthodontics.   He has also carried out research and published articles in the British Dental Journal.

Currently, he divides his time between teaching implant courses at the Eastman Dental Institute and private specialist practice in Hertfordshire, Tring and Harrow, London. He has advanced expertise in all forms of tooth restoration and replacement including implants, crowns and bridges. This includes over 15 years of implant experience.

Pareet is Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow, and Deputy Director for the Implant Diploma at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London.  This course is aimed at practicing general dentists wishing to develop the skills to provide dental implant treatment for themselves.  His role includes direct supervision of students undertaking implant treatment on their patients, delivering lectures, examining and organisation of the course.

In addition to the Diploma, Pareet runs a variety of short implant and restorative dentistry courses at the Eastman. Outside of UCL, he teaches on a range of short CPD courses as well as mentoring other dentists in their own practices whilst they are providing dental implants for their own patients.

In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and travelling abroad.

Hind, graduated as a dentist from Baghdad College of Dentistry/Iraq in 2002, and finished her post graduate certificate in Implant with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 2016 and just recently finished another Implant post graduate certificate with the British Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Hind has a Membership in Laser Dentistry from Aachen University in Germany and is  a member at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a registered dentist with the General Dental Council since 2016.
Dental surgery, Laser therapy and Pediatric dentistry are her main areas of interest.

Hind was born in India, lived in China, The Philippines, Iraq and lastly in Dubai for 13 years where she gained vast experience as a dental surgeon before moving back to the UK in 2020. Living in different countries taught Hind to push herself out of her comfort zone and be willing to learn and grow every single day.

Outside of work Hind loves spending quality time with her two sons travelling the world, cooking and socializing with family and friends.

GDC no. 76705

Professional Memberships

• General Dental Council
• Association of Dental Implantology

Meet Ben Jones, a BDS and DPDS qualified dentist with experience in both general practice and hospital dentistry.

BDS DPDS Ben qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1999. He arrived in Exeter, did his training year at Pinhoe Dental Centre and never left. For 7 years Ben worked at Torbay hospital undertaking complex dental treatment including implant work on head and neck cancer patients.

Ben’s experience from both general practice and hospital dentistry helps to provide a holistic approach in treating his patients. This enables patients to have very broad options available to them with the appropriate experience and skill. Often called up to sort problems Ben is available to provide all routine and more complex treatments like implants, root canal, denture and bridge work.

He also supervises at the University, honing the skills of the final year dental students. His hobbies include playing golf, gardening and looking after his two children.

Dr. Pedro Neto
LMD Portugal (2004), Cert. ORTHO, PGDip in Implantology
GDC No. 84464

Qualifications
- PGDip in Implantology (UCL)
- Cert.ORTHO (Warwick)
- LMD Portugal
- Dental Surgeon

Professional Memberships
- Association Dental Implantology (UK)
​- British Medical Association

 Dr Pedro Neto qualified in Portugal in 2004, and now has over 18 years’ experience working in fully private dental practices, including owning his own practice in Dorset for 7 years. He has a specialist interest in Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry and has obtained qualifications from the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute at University College London.

He prides himself on being a good communicator and able to reassure his patients with his gentle, kind and professional approach. ​He is committed to clinical excellence and is particularly good in dealing with anxious and nervous patients.

GDC No. 196067

Professional Memberships
- British Dental Association

After qualifying in 2003, Diego began his career in general practice. He has 15 years’
experience in orthodontics and implants which enable him to combine his surgical and
dental skills to improve the quality of his patients’ lives.

He prides himself on his easy-going and approachable manner to help patients feel as
comfortable as possible.

Diego undertook further training in Spain, Italy, Brazil and the UK. He completed many
postgraduate courses including a year-long certification course in both restorative and
implant dentistry in the UK, as well as a one week intensive course at The University of
Curitiba in Brazil. This is in addition to a multitude of courses encompassing all aspects of
dentistry. Diego also has a special interest in restorative, implant dentistry and in teeth
straightening, including braces and Invisalign.

Diego has used state-of-the-art digital mould techniques (CAD-CAM) for restoration,
invisalign and implants.

When Diego isn’t at work, or on an educational course, he is kept more than occupied by
his young family and his other passions, playing the piano and saxophone.

GDC No. 209392

Professional Memberships

• General Dental Council 

Qualifications

• DDS (Wroclaw)
• ITI – International Team Implantology
• British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
• D.D.S – Medical University in Wroclaw (Poland)
• Adv. Dimp-Oral and Maxillofacial surgery – University of Central Lancaster
• Certificate of Periodontology - Manchester
• Certificate Implant Dentistry – ICE Salford

 In 2009, Jakub graduated from the Medical University in Wroclaw, Poland.

Jakub re-located to the UK, where he started working as a dentist providing both NHS and private treatments. In 2011, Jakub enrolled in an advanced diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Central Lancashire. In 2017, Jakub enrolled in a certificate in periodontology in Manchester, and has recently completed a master’s degree programme in implant dentistry.

Jakub has a particular interest in oral surgery, periodontology prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
Outside of dentistry Jakub enjoys drawing, painting, photography, surfing and mountain biking.

GDC No. 100412

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Goa, 2006
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology, Bristol, 2012
• Diploma in Orthodonic Aligner Therapy, City of London University
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical and Dental Education, Oxford Brookes University

 Memberships

• Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery - Royal College of Surgeons, UK

Elinda has been working as a dentist for over 18 years. She initially completed her dental undergraduate Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree in Goa. She was then appointed as Senior House Officer for three years in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in hospitals in Oxford and Guildford. During this time, she gained her Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Elinda is committed to ongoing education and completed her two-year long post graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology at the University of Bristol in 2012. She also has a Diploma in Orthodontic Aligner Therapy from City of London University. Elinda also holds a postgraduate certificate in Medical and Dental Education from Oxford Brookes University and has been an Educational Supervisor for newly qualified dentists for over ten years.

Elinda carries out Neoss dental implant treatment and Invisalign Orthodontics, and has been providing these for over the past decade. She has two children and in her spare time she enjoys interior design and gardening. She takes pride in providing functional and aesthetic dental solutions to her patients. Her patients have commented on how kind and approachable she is.