76 Harley Street

Specialist prosthodontist. BDS M Clin Dent MFDS MRD MRCS. He qualified from Guy’s Hospital, and following hospital posts in oral & maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry and paediatric dentistry, he enrolled in a 4 year postgraduate course in prosthodontics at Guys. He gained his MFDS at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and went on to complete his masters in Clinical Dentistry in prosthodontics. He has been awarded MRD RCS England and MRCS Eng. He gained his extensive prosthodontic experience in practices in London and Oxford, and at Guys Hospital. His main areas of interest are dental implantology and minimal intervention cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. Since 2008 he has run a yearly series of implant seminars (‘Implants in Theory and Practice’) in collaboration with his friend and colleague Hatem Algraffee. He is happy to accept the referral of patients for specialist prosthodontic care, such as complex anterior crowns, veneers, implants and removable prosthetics. A consultation with Farid is always relaxed and informative; he will explain all the available treatment options with a written treatment plan.

Dental hygienist. MFDS MSc MOrth FDS. She is an experienced and skilled dental hygienist who combines a gentle technique with the use of local anaesthetic, if required, to ensure a comfortable and painless experience for all patients. As well as routine oral health treatments, such as removal of tartar, she always ensures your teeth look the best they possibly can by removing any staining and polishing the teeth, using an effective air polishing device.

Specialist prosthodontist. BDS M Clin Dent MFDS MRD MRCS. After qualifying from Kings College London, Farid Fahid worked for many years in general dental practice and the hospital service, before specialising in prosthodontics. He gained his MFDS, MRCPS and MRD at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Glasgow and completed with distinction his Masters in Clinical Dentistry in prosthodontics at the highly respected Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. Employing a holistic and patient-orientated approach, Farid carries out all aspects of restorative and prosthodontic dentistry in a very personalised and professional manner.

In 2010 Tracy graduated from the Kings College Hospital Dental Institute after qualifying as a dental hygienist/therapist. After graduation she was selected as one of ten dental therapists to undertake a vocational training scheme at the Oxford Deanery, aimed at enhancing her skills and patient care. Tracy is passionate about the improving awareness of oral health by providing comprehensive patient education and this commitment has been recognised with many nominations and wins in the Private Dentistry Awards and the Dental Hygiene and Therapy Awards.

Nicola graduated cum laude from the Dental School of Palermo University in Italy in 2001, following which he entered the private practice in Palermo. In 2003 he was awarded an EU scholarship and entered a clinical attachment at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of Tampere University Hospital in Finland. During this, he trained extensively in field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. After completion of his attachment, Nicola practiced in UK for several years before pursuing postgraduate training in the field of Prosthodontics, the branch of dentistry focusing on restoring or replacing damaged or missing teeth. In 2007 he was accepted into the world renowned New York University College of Dentistry, where he was trained in Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology. Nicola excelled during his training and he was then appointed as Clinical Fellow in 2008 at the NYU. Nicola returned to UK in 2009 and subsequently joined the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute as an academician. He currently holds the position as a Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow, teaching postgraduates in the Master of Science and Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics. He also actively participates in dental research, and has published articles in international dental journals. He now divides his time between treating patients at 76 Harley Street and teaching at the Eastman.

Hiten Halai is recognised as a specialist in Periodontics (the treatment of gum disease) by the General Dental Council. During his training in dentistry, Hiten developed a strong vocation for the field of Periodontics (Gum disease). His interest in the field stems from the idea that Periodontology is one of the most fast evolving and most widely researched specialisms in Dentistry. Having completed a doctorate in the field, he has a breadth of knowledge of the emerging links between poor gum health and conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Hiten is dedicated to practicing the latest evidence based dentistry for his patients in a way that is minimally invasive and comfortable. His ethos is to care for each person in a holistic manner, by not only treating their gum disease, but also working with medical colleagues to manage any systemic health issues and minimising the impacts it can cause to an individual’s quality of life. Like all his colleagues here he is very careful to ensure that all his treatment is carried out painlessly, using very effective local anaesthesia. He has a kind and gentle bedside manner and his patients find his explanations and instructions easy to follow. Hiten graduated from Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2012. Following this, Hiten worked as a Senior House Officer in Restorative Dentistry at the Royal London Dental Hospital where he gained extensive experience in the management of complex multi-disciplinary cases and developed a strong interest in the field of Periodontics. During this time he also completed the membership exam for the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MFDS RCSEd) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Dental Care with Distinction at the University of Kent. During his training, Hiten has won a number of awards including the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) Audit Award, BSP Clinical Fellowship Award, Queen Mary Postgraduate Research Award and was highly commended for his clinical research through the John Zamet Research Award. Most recently, he has also completed an internship at the renowned Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Forsyth Institute in Boston, USA. He has presented and published his research in national and international conferences and journals. Aside from private practice, Hiten has sat on various training and professional committees for periodontology in the UK. He has held a research post at Great Ormond Street Hospital and is currently a clinical lecturer in Periodontology at King’s College London. You can see Hiten for an appointment at the practice on Wednesdays.

Rohan Rajasingham is one of our two endodontists (specialising in root canal treatment), alongside Dr Tim Sunnucks and is recognised as a specialist by the General Dental Council. Like all his colleagues in the practice, Rohan is dedicated to completing treatments in a painless way – root treatment should be just as painless as any other dental treatment. People are often apprehensive about root treatment, and it is true that without specialist skills it can be very difficult. As our team of endodontists have years of experience and detailed knowledge, the likelihood of successful treatment by them is very high. Our specialist team will use equipment which includes a microscope that magnifies by 30 times so they can actually see what they are doing inside the tiny roots – this makes a huge difference to the outcome of the treatment. Treatment is carried out with meticulous care and may involve one or more visits. Rohan qualified from the Royal London Hospital in 1992. Since then he has maintained an ongoing commitment to continuing professional development. He successfully completed the MSc programme in endodontics with distinction at the Eastman Dental Hospital in 2001, and since then has devoted himself exclusively to endodontic practice. He is a member of the British Endodontic Society and gives courses in endodontics to general dentists. You can see Rohan for an appointment at the practice on Thursdays. Testimonial “Thank you for your careful, skilful treatment of my dental problem. It is greatly appreciated!”

Tim Sunnucks is one of our two endodontists (specialising in root canal treatment), alongside Dr Rohan Rajasingham and is recognised as a specialist by the General Dental Council. Like all his colleagues in the practice, Tim is dedicated to completing treatments in a painless way – root treatment should be just as painless as any other dental treatment. People are often apprehensive about root treatment, and it is true that without specialist skills it can be very difficult. As our team of endodontists have years of experience and detailed knowledge, the likelihood of successful treatment by them is very high. Our specialist team will use equipment which includes a microscope that magnifies by 30 times so they can actually see what they are doing inside the tiny roots – this makes a huge difference to the outcome of the treatment. Treatment is carried out with meticulous care and may involve one or more visits. Tim qualified from the University of Bristol in 1988 after winning several prizes including the prestigious BDA medal. His post-graduate studies were at the Eastman Dental Institute in London where he was awarded an MSc with distinction. Since then, he has enjoyed working in private practices in London. He is very involved in endodontic and restorative post-graduate education and lectures regularly. You can see Tim for an appointment at the practice on Monday afternoons. Testimonial “I felt nothing – he’s wonderful. A magician!”

Jamie has a wealth of experience in Orthodontics (straightening teeth), for both adults and children. He has a calm, gentle and highly ethical approach and will always take time to give detailed explanations of the treatment options. Orthodontic treatment has changed enormously for the better over the years, and now rarely causes discomfort. The success of his treatment is underlined by the fact that most of his patients come to him through recommendations from other patients who are delighted with their straight teeth and happy smiles. Many people come to Jamie for his specialist opinion and advice after first having unsuccessful consultations elsewhere. Jamie is a consultant at St George’s and King’s College Hospitals where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate dentists as well as treating patients with complex orthodontic problems. He is also an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He qualified with honours in 1997 from Newcastle University. He gained his MFDS qualification with the TC White Medal in 2001. He studied for his orthodontic qualification at the Eastman Dental Hospital with a distinction in his masters in 2004. He passed the MOrth examination the following year and completed his consultant training with FDS (Orth) in 2007. He has a special interest in the multi-disciplinary management of his patients, particularly those needing paediatric or surgical care and is a member of the British Orthodontic Society. You can see Jamie for an appointment at the practice early on Tuesday evenings. Testimonial We asked whether Thomas’ teeth were still looking wonderful… “Yes, he’s got a girlfriend – all thanks to Jamie!”

Aditi is dedicated to the dental management of sleep disorders – in other words, she helps people who have trouble sleeping, either because of snoring or sleep apnoea. Both are problems which should not be ignored, and for which help is available. Aditi is a founder of Global Sleep Solutions, which she set up to raise awareness, provide education and give access to treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders. Aditi qualified from the University of Wales in 1977 and studied for her MSc in Conservative Dentistry at University College London in 2004. She is president of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine and has the required training to practise dental sleep medicine. You can find out more about sleep medicine at Global Sleep Solutions. Aditi is available for appointments on Tuesday afternoons. Testimonial “I am writing to thank you for saving my marriage, my sanity, my health and ultimately my life. It sounds dramatic but it is true.” This is a comment from a patient who suffered from sleep apnoea for whom we fitted a ‘mandibular advancement device’ which allowed him to breathe and sleep normally without oxygen deprivation.

Sara is a highly qualified and very experienced children’s dental specialist and we are delighted to welcome her to 76 Harley Street since she joined in 2018. Sara has a particular interest in looking after children who are nervous about dental treatment and those who have had bad dental experiences in the past. She enjoys working with children of all ages and with different behavioural and dental challenges. Her aim is to give children a relaxed and positive experience so that they will be confident and happy dental patients as adults. She treats children with a warm and holistic approach and makes sure that her care and treatment is tailored to the needs of each individual child. Like all the clinicians in the practice, she is dedicated to pain-free treatment. This can be achieved with just her gentle hands and understanding, local anaesthesia (always with a preliminary anaesthetic gel) or ‘inhalation sedation’ for older children. Sara qualified from The University of Birmingham Dental Hospital in 1990, after which she held hospital posts in the departments of Paediatric Dentistry at The Royal London, St Georges and Kings College hospitals. She continued her post-graduate training and was awarded an MSc in paediatric dentistry in 1993. She has worked in the community specialist dental service, and for ten years ran the department of paediatric dentistry at St Mary’s Hospital where she treated medically compromised and sick children. For the last eleven years, Sara has been treating children in private practice in central London. She is recognised by the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry. Children up to the age of 16 can see Sara for an appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Testimonial “This is the best dental treatment I have ever had and she is the best dentist!” (9 year old patient)

Since focusing on dentistry for children, Lexy has developed management techniques which result in happy compliance from children who might otherwise not accept treatment. She understands that each child is different, with individual joys and fears. Her ‘can-do’ approach means that visits to see her become relaxed and cheerful occasions. Like all the clinicians in the practice, Lexy is dedicated to pain-free treatment. This can be achieved with just her gentle hands and understanding, local anaesthesia (always with a preliminary anaesthetic gel) or ‘inhalation sedation’ for older children. After graduating from the University of Manchester in 2013, Lexy moved back to London and began her speciality training in paediatric dentistry at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital where she qualified to become a specialist in January 2019. Lexy also underwent an MSc alongside her speciality training at Kings College London which she completed in 2018. During her time here, Lexy was supervised by our very own, Dr Joanna Johnson who sadly departed from the practice in September 2020. Lexy is currently continuing her training at the Eastman Dental hospital where she hopes to complete her higher speciality training in 2021 and become a consultant for the NHS, alongside her work at 76 Harley Street. You can arrange an appointment for your child with Lexy on Saturdays.

Lida studied dentistry at the University of Leeds Dental School. She spent two years as a Senior House Officer in Maxillofacial Surgery, working at the John Radcliffe Hospital and St Georges Hospital (London). During this stage of her career, she also obtained The Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from The Royal College of Surgeons of England. Lida then joined the three year orthodontic postgraduate training programme at the Eastman Dental Hospital and was awarded an MClinDent in Orthodontics and a Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Her scope of expertise means she understands the treatment needs of children, teenagers and adults; enabling her to present you with options that suit your needs. Being experienced in all aspects of orthodontic planning and appliance therapy, she can provide treatment with labial fixed appliances; using metal or clear ceramic brackets, lingual fixed appliances (brackets fitted on the backs of teeth so not visible) and Invisalign™ clear aligner system, amongst others. As a practicing specialist, Lida is dedicated towards delivering the highest standard of care to her patients. Lida is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Samir has a wealth of experience in Orthodontics (straightening teeth), for both adults and children. He has a very friendly and professional approach and will always take time to give detailed explanations of the treatment options. Samir qualified as a dentist (BDS in 1990) with distinction in Oral Surgery and thereafter worked as House Officer in Royal Liverpool Hospital, Broad Green and Alderhay Children’s Hospital for a year. Samir moved into a General Dental Practice in Liverpool and established a specialist base for NHS oral surgery referrals for the local health Authority. Having spent 2 years as an orthodontic associate in Dulwich during his career, Samir established The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea in 1999 and over the past 19 years it has grown into the NHS’s Primary Care Specialist Centre for the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Lambeth and many of their surrounding areas. Over 26,000 cases have now been assessed with greater than 17,000 completed and 2,000 in current treatment. Samir has an unbroken track-record of almost 29 years of service to the NHS, 2 years in General Practice, 5 years in Hospital Specialty training (Medical and Dental) and 21 years as Specialist Orthodontist. You can see Samir for an appointment at the practice on Monday evenings.

Christine gained her dual qualification from the Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH. Appointments with Christine are usually an hour long, which gives her all the time she needs to carry out very thorough treatments in a relaxed and gentle way. Christine’s patients benefit from a comfortable and painless experience. She has ‘gentle hands’ and will always make every effort to carry out treatment painlessly. As necessary she uses a local anaesthetic gel to numb any sensitive areas to avoid discomfort. To enhance her skills and patient care, Christine undertook additional training in the management of periodontal disease and teeth whitening. She continues to update her professional education by attending further courses and is also a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Christine is passionate about providing holistic care to support all of her patients especially those undergoing orthodontic treatment. Her warm and professional demeanour makes patients want to return and see her again. Testimonial “The most thorough clean I have ever received, Christine is great!”

Oana started working as a dental nurse in 2015, right after she left her home country, Romania, and was in need of a change of career, as her previous desk job was not what she had hoped for. Oana enrolled in the NEBDN course immediately and passed her exam in 2017. Along the way, Oana discovered that the clinical part of dentistry gives her the greatest satisfaction, and she loves helping patients obtain the greatest smile and the best oral hygiene they deserve. In the 5 year experience that Oana has now undertaken, she has worked in all dental specialities, acquiring lots of experience. Oana is undergoing her own orthodontic journey, which has helped her connect more with patients and understand their needs and fears. In her spare time, Oana love to travel, listen to music and watch films. Having always had a passion for flowers, Oana enjoys collecting pot plants, especially orchids.

Kaye Auger is our Clinical Nurse Manager and studied general nursing at St Bart’s before qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 1998. She is responsible for maintaining our vital cross-infection control procedures and keeping everything running smoothly in our three treatment rooms. Kaye has worked with specialists in implants, surgical and endodontic. She had an 8 years career break after the birth of her daughter, who is now 11. While being a full time mum she took up upholstering. She enjoys cycling and camping.

Iva has been registered with the GDC since November 2017. She qualified from Predisency London College where she completed her Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 apprenticeship. Iva is closely working with Sara Johnstone, our specialist paediatric dentist. Iva has completed her conscious sedation course last year and is also planning to complete her radiography course as well as her oral education qualification very soon. In her free time, Iva enjoy’s creating things made out of clay, reading and traveling!

Having qualified from Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH as a dental nurse, Georgia has obtained an in-depth insight and understanding of speciality dental treatments, and everything dental is her passion! With her knowledge gained through specialist nursing, as well as working in a variety of private dental practices in Central London, she strives to provide a unique patient journey, as our Patient Coordinator, from the moment you step foot into 76 Harley Street. Georgia’s goal is about putting patients at ease, in a relaxed environment and ensuring your patient journey with us, is informative and specifically tailored to all your dental needs.

Emma Elisabeth is the newest member to join the 76 Harley Street team. Originally from Denmark, Emma qualified as a dental nurse at the University of Copenhagen, Panum Institute, where she graduated in 2016. During her time as a trainee and registered dental nurse, Emma has worked with general dentists, specialist dentists and surgeons, which has given her an understanding of all areas of dental care and customer service alike. Emma came to London in 2017 and hasn’t left the dental scene since. Her last two and a half years of work have been as a treatment coordinator and receptionist. Customer service is just a part of Emma’s DNA!

Emma joined the practice in 2018 with her wealth of people management, marketing and customer service background. Despite working within different sectors of business development in her career, Emma has a real passion and interest for the dental industry following her own orthodontic experience, and is thoroughly enjoying meeting the patients of 76 Harley Street. As Business Manager, Emma strives to deliver a unique patient journey. She is responsible for the client experience, as well as the commercial aspects of running a business. Emma is passionate about making a positive difference to our patients, whilst delivering exceptional clinical care. You will often find Emma in the practice office if you need her – any excuse for a chat!