Bupa Dental South Woodford

Michail Vavalekas

GDC - 187491 DDM Iasi 2001, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Eastman Dental Institute 2005, DDM Advanced Certificate and Fellowship in Periodontology from New York University College of Dentistry 2010 Dentist

Michail has a keen interest in periodontics (advanced gum disease), holding a certificate and Fellowship in Periodontology and Dental Implants from the New York University College of Dentistry.

Michail VavalekasDentist

GDC - 187491 DDM Iasi 2001, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Eastman Dental Institute 2005, DDM Advanced Certificate and Fellowship in Periodontology from New York University College of Dentistry 2010 Dentist

Michail has a keen interest in periodontics (advanced gum disease), holding a certificate and Fellowship in Periodontology and Dental Implants from the New York University College of Dentistry.

Michail has extensive knowledge in his field of interest, with experience in placing dental implants and performing complex procedures including sinus lifts and bone grafts, frenotomies and surgical extractions.

Rahul Sadhwani

GDC - 265135 BDS King's College London 2016 Dentist

Rahul qualified as a dentist from King’s College London, before working in general dental practice and the oral & maxillo-facial unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Rahul SadhwaniDentist

GDC - 265135 BDS King's College London 2016 Dentist

Rahul qualified as a dentist from King’s College London, before working in general dental practice and the oral & maxillo-facial unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

He has always maintained an ongoing commitment to further his development and education, leading to the completion of the certificate in restorative dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute in 2019. Following this, he returned to King’s College London, where he is currently undertaking specialist training in endodontics.

He has since devoted his practice solely to endodontics, and endeavours to deliver the highest standard of treatment for his patients. He currently divides his time between Guy’s Hospital and practices across London and Hertfordshire, undertaking root canal treatment on referral.

Rahul is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and the British Endodontic Society.

Roshni Patel

GDC - 251882 BDS King's College London 2014 Dentist

Since graduating, Roshni has enjoyed working in several practices across London. She particularly enjoys providing dental care for children.

Roshni PatelDentist

GDC - 251882 BDS King's College London 2014 Dentist

Since graduating, Roshni has enjoyed working in several practices across London. She particularly enjoys providing dental care for children.

Sana Rahim

GDC - 265192 BDS Cardiff University 2016 Dentist

Dr Rahim graduated from Cardiff University in 2016 and completed her vocational training with the North East London Deanery. Following this, Dr Rahim was also awarded a Diploma in the Membership of Faculty Dental Surgery by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Sana RahimDentist

GDC - 265192 BDS Cardiff University 2016 Dentist

Dr Rahim graduated from Cardiff University in 2016 and completed her vocational training with the North East London Deanery. Following this, Dr Rahim was also awarded a Diploma in the Membership of Faculty Dental Surgery by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dr Rahim enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a particular interest in oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry and is a certified Invisalign provider. She enjoys communicating with children and putting nervous patients at ease and strives to provide the best possible care to all her patients.

She plans to undertake sedation courses soon to continue her development and she is fluent in Urdu and Hindi and understands Punjabi.

Shivani Patel

GDC - 104078 BDS Lond 2006, MJDF RCS (Eng) Dentist

Shivani graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2006 before becoming a member of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF).

Shivani PatelDentist

GDC - 104078 BDS Lond 2006, MJDF RCS (Eng) Dentist

Shivani graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2006 before becoming a member of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF).

Shivani has a particular interest in treating children and caring for anxious patients with her empathetic and caring approach. Shivani has worked at the practice since 2015 and is committed to providing continuity of care to families in the area. She enjoys seeing patients gain confidence and trust during their time under her care.

Yasmeen Ramjohn

GDC - 84583 BDS Lond 2004 Dentist

Yasmeen qualified from King’s College Dental Institute London in 2004 and went on to work mainly in general practice. She has experience treating anxious patients, helping them to manage dental phobias and putting them at ease.

Yasmeen RamjohnDentist

GDC - 84583 BDS Lond 2004 Dentist

Yasmeen qualified from King’s College Dental Institute London in 2004 and went on to work mainly in general practice. She has experience treating anxious patients, helping them to manage dental phobias and putting them at ease.

Yasmeen has worked with various dental charities to provide free dental treatment, both in the UK and abroad. She also has experience working in community clinics and hospitals, dealing with patients that can't typically be treated in general practice. Through these settings, she’s become adept at working with anxious and nervous patients, helping them to manage their dental phobias in a gentle, caring and relaxed manner.

Yasmeen has undertaken various courses and postgraduate diplomas in restorative, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. She’s also a member of the British Dental Association and a provider of Invisalign treatment.

Patrycja Amrogowicz

GDC - 154175 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2016, Verified competency in Dental Nursing Dental Hygienist

Patrycja has a keen interest in periodontal disease and helping patients achieve good oral hygiene. She works with patients to improve their self-confidence in their daily oral health routine.

Patrycja AmrogowiczHygienist

GDC - 154175 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2016, Verified competency in Dental Nursing Dental Hygienist

Patrycja has a keen interest in periodontal disease and helping patients achieve good oral hygiene. She works with patients to improve their self-confidence in their daily oral health routine.

Ana Ventura Pereira

GDC - 252894 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2014 Dental Nurse

Ana Ventura PereiraDental Nurse

GDC - 252894 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2014 Dental Nurse

Hannah Tanyi

GDC - 294501 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2021 Dental Nurse

Hannah qualified as a dental nurse in 2021, providing care and support to our patients.

Hannah TanyiDental Nurse

GDC - 294501 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2021 Dental Nurse

Hannah qualified as a dental nurse in 2021, providing care and support to our patients.

Sabrina Labardy

Trainee Dental Nurse

Sabrina is from the island of St. Maarten. She has recently completed her dental nurse training and enjoys looking after our patients.

Sabrina LabardyDental Nurse

Trainee Dental Nurse

Sabrina is from the island of St. Maarten. She has recently completed her dental nurse training and enjoys looking after our patients.

Ashish Bechra

Practice Manager

Ashish (Ash) has over 20 years of experience in management. He manages the day to day running of the practice and is always happy to address any queries patients may have.

Ashish BechraPractice

Practice Manager

Ashish (Ash) has over 20 years of experience in management. He manages the day to day running of the practice and is always happy to address any queries patients may have.

Keerthana Sasitharan

Receptionist

Keerthana works at our practice part-time as a receptionist, while studying dentistry full-time at King’s College London. Keerthana values her time within the practice as it provides her with an opportunity to continuously learn and enhance her professional skillset.

Keerthana SasitharanPractice

Receptionist

Keerthana works at our practice part-time as a receptionist, while studying dentistry full-time at King’s College London. Keerthana values her time within the practice as it provides her with an opportunity to continuously learn and enhance her professional skillset.