The Team

Dr Balwant Vekaria B.Ch.D.

(1981) Leeds (DUI Lille, France -Implantology) Associate Fellow AAID (GDC no:56005)

Inovative Missing Teeth Solutions by Dr. Balwant Vekaria offers innovative solutions for problems involving the loss of several teeth, loose teeth, all teeth missing, and the elimination of partial or complete dentures

Anita Vekaria

BDS (GDC no:162342)

Dr Anita Vekaria, originally from Nairobi Kenya, received her BDS from university of Nairobi in Kenya. After practicing a few years in Kenya, she moved to London. Dr Vekaria has been practicing general dentistry since 2005. She has special interests in restorative, implant, cosmetic dentistry and minor oral surgery. She enjoys to know the patients individually to provide high quality dental care.

David Hong Yi Kang

BDS (GDC no:229122)

David graduated in 2012 from Cardiff University. After spending a year practising in Singapore, he returned to the UK to work on the NHS. He strives to give his patients a positive experience of the dentist. Outside of dentistry he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, walking his dog, watching football and playing the drums.

Deepika Chandwani Bhatia

.D.S, L.D.S (RCS Eng.) (GDC no:253657)

Dr. Deepika is a highly experienced and a well-respected dentist practicing dentistry since 2004. She is B.D.S, L.D.S qualified and a member of the eminent Royal College of Surgeons England. She has a very gentle personality which has helped numerous patients overcome their anxieties & fears about their dental treatments. Deepika has deep interest in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry including veneers, crowns & bridgework. Thanks to her skills and ability to relate with and help patients, over the years Deepika has successfully transformed the smiles of numerous patients, enabling them to build tremendous confidence in the way they feel about themselves. Over the last 18 years she has built up tremendous wealth of experience by working in various NHS as well as private dental practices in London. She also joined the prestigious London North West health care NHS trust as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) department. She worked at numerous London hospitals including Northwick Park, Central Middlesex, Ealing and West Middlesex hospitals where she performed complex surgeries including management of facial lacerations, wisdom tooth surgery and assisting in major cancer & trauma surgeries. Deepika also makes time for non-profit organizations in other countries providing much needed free dental care to underprivileged adults & children.

Hiren Kumar Patel

BDS (GDC no: 251763)

Dr. Patel graduated in 2012, gained full registration with GDC (UK) in 2015 and joined our team in December 2015. He is an experienced dentist and undertakes all aspects of dentistry focusing on preventive and conservative treatment. He has particular clinical interest in cosmetic (white) fillings. Dr. Patel is good with managing wide range of patient- from complex dental cases to the very anxious new patients. His goal for every patient is to provide a comfortable experience by friendly, caring and honest approach combined with high quality work. His main interest is in Restorative dentistry, aspiring to develop himself further in this speciality. He attends post graduate courses on regular bases to stay well informed of the latest guidelines and clinical techniques. Apart from English, he can also converse in Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.

Leonard Bowora

BDS (GDC no: 75199)

Maaria Mohamed

BDS (GDC no 284791)

Maaria is from nairobi Kenya and qualified in 2013 from the University of Nairobi. She worked at Kenyatta National Hospital up to 2015 and then at Machakos Hospital as a dentist upto 2017 when she moved to London and completed her board conversion exams. She also worked part time at Planet Dental Care in Nairobi from 2014 to 2017. She enjoys meeting and getting to know her patients. In her free time she enjoys baking, reading and spending time with her family.

Sakina Yusuf

BDS (GDC no:203969)

Dr. Sakina Yusuf graduated in 2004, obtaining her Bds degree from the faculty of dentistry at the University of Nairobi. She worked at Kenyatta National Hospital and Narok District Hospital for 5 years where she provided dental services for the population in the region catering for all their dental needs. In 2009, she moved to London, where she completed her UK conversion exams. While studying she worked as a dental nurse giving her exposure to several dental clinics across London. In 2011, Dr. Yusuf joined Willesden Dental Clinic as an Associate and has enjoyed working there since. Outside her professional activities, Dr. Yusuf enjoys time with her family, travelling and reading.

Dr. Shaukat Khan

Anesthetist (GMC no: 3515440)

Dr Shaukat Khan is our long standing anesthetist, he is exceptionally good at putting nervous patients at ease and provides sedation in a safe and calming manner. Helping you to get the dental treatment you need stress free and painless.

Irina Karpalo

Hygienist (GDC no: 146070)

Irina is a qualified Dental Nurse . She has studied Dental Hygiene at Kaunas College in Higher Education, the Faculty of Health Care (Lithuania) where she was awarded The Professional Bachelor Diploma. Irina is keen to continue with her professional development and attends meetings, conferences and courses in the UK and abroad. She has broad experience working with both adults and children. Irina is especially adept at putting nervous patients at ease with her informal and friendly manner, and is passionate about her work, whether cleaning teeth or teaching her clients how to improve how they look after their teeth and gums. She has an amazing ability to work with a patient as an individual and identify their personal needs to develop a hygiene program that helps improve not only their oral health but their confidence when smiling in general. She is most passionate about trying to motivate patients to improve their oral health and hygiene, as well as offering whitening treatments to improve confidence and aesthetics.

Andreea Siritianu

Dental Nurse (GDC no. 286557)

Andreea is our dental nurse and receptionist she is very experienced and efficient so you will be on your way enjoying yourself with your new smile in no time!

Elena Iorga

Dental Nurse (GDC no:216090)

Elena is our Infection Control Lead. She is a trained dental nurse and ensures that you are treated in a safe and clean environment

Nehal Abdi

Dental Nurse (GDC no. 272542)

Nehal is our trained sedation nurse and second infection control lead. She speaks Somalian, Arabic and English. A hardworking and reliable member of our team.

Sanumaya Tamang

Trainee Dental Nurse

Sanu is the newest addition to our team. Her enthusiasm and bubbly personality has been know to put our patients at ease, she will make you feel like you are coming for a chat with a friend rather than the dentist!

Vasilica Gogu

Dental Nurse (GDC no. 281531)

Vasilica is one of our incredibly hardworking dental nurses. Vasilica speaks Romanian and English. We are very glad we have her

Bhavana Thakker

Practice Manager

Bhavana is our registered practice manager. She is in charge of the smooth running of our clinic. She runs a tight ship and without her we would be lost!

Ana Ruxandra Myller

Receptionist

Ana is our receptionist. A very methodical and thorough member of our team, she will do her best to help you and answer your queries