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We are big believers in long term relationships . If you like your nurse and dentist you get to keep them.

Our dedicated dentistry team!

Whether you are a new patient to our practice or one of our regulars, we welcome you to our meet the team page. Please feel free to browse through everyone’s profiles. We have a fantastic team of experts & specialists to great dentists, hygienists, nursing support, reception staff and much more. We always smile and promise nothing scary. Pop in and meet us in person, we are always taking on new patients and look forward to meeting you soon!

We have gathered together a team at the forefront of their respective fields to set up the Dental Elements Referral Centre to provide solutions to more complex cases referred in by other general dentists.

We believe that everyone deserves high quality dental treatment at times to suit you. We have built a great team here and hope you can be part of that.

Jennifer Carrington
Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee

Principal Dentist & Specialist in Endodontics

BDS (London)MFDS RCSEd MJDF RCSEng MClinDent Endo MEndo RCSEd   GDC No: 83777

Our Super Happy Boss

Jonathan graduated from Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ University of London with honours in 2004. He subsequently worked as a Senior House Officer in oral maxillofacial surgery at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and in mixed and private dental practice in Surrey and West Sussex. In 2006, he was awarded membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and membership of the Joint Dental Faculties in 2009. He has also previously held a restorative position at Kingston hospital practising exclusively in endodontics.

He commenced specialist training in Endodontology in 2009 at Guy’s and King’s Dental Hospitals in London and was subsequently awarded a Masters in Clinical Dentistry in Endodontology with distinction. Jonathan is a GDC-registered specialist in endodontics. He is also a member of the British Endodontic Society.

When he is not busy running the practice and fixing all the machines that Aaron has broken, Jonathan can be seen attempting to run, go to the cinema and travel.

Ravdeep Dhami

Ravdeep Dhami

Associate Dentist

BDS (London)  MSc (Aesthetic Dentistry)
GDC No: 114635

Our Gentle Giant

After graduating from Guy’s Kings and St Thomas School of Medicine and Dentistry; Ravdeep has worked in a number of prestigious private clinics in Weybridge, Woking, and Twickenham. He recently completed a Masters degree from Kings College London Dental Institute on Aesthetic Dentistry – concentrating on advanced cosmetic and restorative procedures.

The placement of tooth coloured restorations was the subject of his thesis and is his area of expertise; this includes minimally invasive direct veneers and gold standard techniques for restoring broken/decayed teeth.

He is a registered practitioner for invisible brace systems such as Clear Aligner.

Ravdeep is also able to improve facial aesthetics utilising full mouth smile makeovers and Botox where necessary. With his approach and gentle demeanour, Ravdeep has had a great success in treating nervous patients. He prides himself on his calm, attentive approach to all his patients and lives by the nickname “The Gentle Giant”!

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Donnie Graham

Associate Dentist

BDS (Glasgow)
GDC No: 177937

Kind and Considerate

Donnie graduated from Glasgow dental school, one of the top dental schools in the UK, in 2009. He has since worked in general practice treating a range of patients of all ages and backgrounds.

He joined Dental Elements after being impressed by their patient orientated approach which he feels closely matches his own ethos. He strives to make a dental appointment as comfortable as possible, for both anxious and more accustomed dental patients alike. He also places great importance on keeping his patients well informed. Taking the extra bit of time to ensure that his patients have a good idea of the treatment options available to them.

He is interested in all aspects of dentistry and the challenges and variation that general practice brings. He keeps updated with advancements in dentistry by regularly attending postgraduate courses and he has completed the first part of his MJDF qualification.

He enjoys boxing training to keep fit, reading, writing and he likes to travel when he can.

Priya Karia

Priya Karia

Associate Dentist

BDS MFGDP RCSEng PgCert (Clinical Education) FHEA

GDC No: 193164

Our lovely gum dentist

Priya qualified from Kings College London Dental Institute in 2010 and has spent her time both in general practice and hospital settings. Over this time,  Priya has developed a keen interest in the treatment of gum disease (Periodontitis) and has completed a rigorous 2-year postgraduate enhanced clinical skills program at the prestigious Kings College London. During this time Priya worked alongside leading periodontal specialists in the UK, where she learnt the importance of a tailored approach to best suit the individual requirements of patients in her care. Alongside this, she acquired the latest clinical techniques that really can help us to keep our teeth for life. In fact, she is our in -house go to dentist for the management of gum disease.

Priya’s approach to care is founded on listening to the needs of her patients, and providing treatment based on this understanding is central to her ethos. Priya prides herself in discussing all your treatment options in an open, friendly, and relaxed manner to help you understand and plan best for your needs. So, if you have ever worried about bleeding gums, loose teeth or are wanting a fresher breath, Priya would be happy to discuss this and provide you with the appropriate recommendations.

Apart from her own professional development, Priya is enthusiastic about education and teaches Periodontology to the next generation of dentists at the world-renowned Kings College London. As a result of her commitment to teaching, Priya has recently been awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education and has become a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Priya has also completed her qualification in the Diploma for the Member of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) at the Royal College of Surgeons and both at undergraduate and postgraduate level won many clinical dental awards including the Best Clinical Case Presentation in the Whipps Cross London Postgraduate Dental Deanery.

Priya is an active member of the British Society of Periodontology and frequently attends conferences and study days to keep abreast of the most up to date scientific research in Periodontology.

Outside of dentistry, Priya enjoys spending time with her family, swimming and trying her hand at cooking (and eating!) world cuisines. She loves to explore what she can of the world even if it does mean climbing a mountain or two! Priya very much looks forward to meeting you at Dental Elements.

Chirag Patel

Chirag Patel

Associate Dentist

BDS (London) PGCert MFDS RCSEd MSc Conservative Dentistry (UCL London) GDC No: 228563

Our super charming dentist

Chirag is a vital part of the Dental Elements restorative team. With his gentle and comprehensive approach, whatever your cosmetic dental needs may be you can be assured that Chirag has the experience and qualifications to provide you with a smile you can feel confident with and that can stand the test of time. He has a keen interest in minimally invasive dentistry, especially composite bonding and Invisalign orthodontics A selection of his completed cases can be seen in our gallery section.

Chirag graduated from King’s College London in 2012 and completed his foundation year in Surrey. Whilst completing his foundation year he was awarded a postgraduate certificate from the University of Kent in Primary Dental Care and a Diploma of Membership to The Royal College of Surgeons.

Among many other post graduate courses, Chirag has completed a one-year course in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry at Advanced Dental Seminars in London. He also recently completed his Masters degree earning the highest honour of a distinction from The Eastman Dental Institute; one of the most renowned Post Graduate Dental Schools in the world. Chirag currently splits his time working at Dental Elements and as part of an NHS Speciality Restorative Department fixing cases that are considered too complex for a general dentist. He also runs courses teaching general dentists advanced restorative techniques.

In his spare time Chirag is a fitness fanatic. He particularly enjoys running and mountaineering.

Bhavina Bhudia

Associate Dentist

BDS (Lond), BSc Hons (Lond)

GDC No 271926

Our very caring dentist

Bhavina graduated from King’s College London in 2017 and went on to complete her foundation year in Hertfordshire. Whilst she was at university Bhavina did an intercalated BSc in Regenerative Medicine and Innovation Technology and received a Parris Prize for showing greatest inventive genius for part of her project.

Following this she worked as a Senior House Officer in oral and maxillofacial surgery at St Richard’s and Worthing Hospital.

“I wanted to work with the Dental Elements team because of their caring approach to patients. I enjoy talking patients through their diagnoses and also focusing on prevention to ensure they can maintain their oral health”.

Bhavina regularly attends postgraduate courses to keep her clinical skills up to date. When she is not doing practical dentistry Bhavina works as a Clinical AI Research Scientist.

Hobbies: Bhavina enjoys watching movies, and all things arts and crafts

Vijay

Vijay Bhargava

Associate Dentist with interest in Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry
BDS (Lon) MFDS RCS (Eng) MSurg Dent RCS (Eng) Dip Imp Dent (UCL)GDC Number: 82259

World class implantologist

Vijay graduated in 2003 from Barts and The Royal London Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, achieving Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) with Distinction in Oral & Related Systemic Diseases. He was awarded a Distinction for the 4-year Diploma in Implant Dentistry, and received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Implant Dentistry at Eastman Dental Institute, Centre of Excellence, University College London. Vijay is passionate about implant dentistry and keen to provide all of his patients with the best achievable result. Committed to developing implant skills, he attends courses regularly in the UK & abroad. Outside of dentistry, Vijay enjoys spending time with his young family and has been known to run the odd marathon or two!

Tim Brown

Dentist 

BDS (Sheffield) MJDF PG Cert

GDC Number: 193981

Complex Dentistry 

Tim is an experienced and skilled dentist who has worked in general practice, various hospital and maxillofacial departments and trained undergraduate dentists over the past decade. He earned his Certificate in Teaching from the University of Dundee as well as developed skills in Comprehensive Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry (prosthodontics). His talents lay in making smiles look beautiful, so if you have a complex dental problem, he’s your go-to guy. He is currently undertaking his specialist training at the Eastman UCL postgraduate dental department and we are fortunate to have him working with us here on his days away from UCL!

Tim will make sure to exceed expectations through years of experience helping others overcome their tough problems! With his expertise in complex aesthetics, he will design the dream smile you’ve always wanted!

Outside of dentistry, Tim enjoys being outdoors, doing long walks and endurance activities. He has done the Coast-to-Coast, Pennine Way, and 3 Peaks Challenge. He has also completed an 85-mile hike in 24 hours! And to top this, he is also a ski instructor.

Shwetha Rao

Dentist 

BDS ( Lond)

GDC Number:  104170

Children focused 

Bio to follow!

Michelle Archer

Dental Hygienist & Therapist

RDH GDC Number: 256455

Very Popular

Michelle qualified from Kings College Hospital in 2021.

Michelle treats NHS patients by referral for simple fillings and extractions.

Michelle started as a Dental Nurse at Dental Elements and went on to study as a Dental Hygienist. We welcome her back in her new role. Michelle plays a significant role in helping 
patients to maintain healthy mouths, avoiding problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. A visit with Michelle will involve a careful and thorough examination of your mouth to assess your current gum health; she will look for signs of bleeding or puffiness in your gums and the presence of any bacteria or toxin levels. Michelle is an expert in deep cleaning your teeth to remove any plaque and tartar, including below the gum line. Michelle will take great care to be gentle and careful – we know that many of our patients may feel anxious at having any procedure carried out. She will take great care to ensure that you are as relaxed and comfortable as possible throughout.

Cat Balls

Dental Hygienist

RDH GDC Number:

For a brighter smile

Bio to folllow!

Busra Ozkok

Dental Hygienist & Therapist 

RDH GDC Number:  280116

Approachable 

Bio to follow!

Sandra Kudla

Sandra Kudla

Practice Manager

Jen Carrington

Practice Manager / Dental Hygienist

GDC Number: 5847

Samantha Rowbottom

Samantha Rowbottom

Lead Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 205239

Natalie Keal

Head Receptionist & Compliance Manager
Sarah Hill

Sarah Hill

Assistant Practice Manager/Dental Nurse GDC No:139887
Penny Baker

Penny Dambrosio

Treatment Co Ordinator

Bianca Kudla

Receptionist/ Qualified Dental Nurse

Angeliki Savatti

Receptionist

Erin-Mae Darmanin

Qualified Dental Nurse

Lisa Donovan

Receptionist / Dental Nurse

GDC: 289286

Jo Williams

Receptionist / Dental Nurse

Debbie Roberts

Receptionist
Nichola Brown

Nic Brown

Dental Nurse

GDC: 223096

vanessa

Vanessa Elwell

Dental Referrals & Marketing
Thank you for choosing Dental Elements! Please contact our team on (01372) 897197 or email info@dentalelements.co.uk