THE CLINICAL TEAM

THE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - DR. UCHENNA OKOYE

Dr Uchenna Okoye qualified at the prestigious Guy's Hospital, London and has a special expertise and interest in Cosmetic Dentistry.

She is the Clinical Director of London Smiling Dental Group and one of an elite group of dentists with membership in both the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is on the board of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Okoye lectures and works closely with Aesthetic dentists in the USA to ensure her clients have the best of all cutting edge techniques available in the world.

She has completed her Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry at the New York University (Rosenthal Institute) and lectures widely. As an honorary clinician at St George's Hospital London she routinely dealt with complex cases referred by other dentists and brings this expertise to her clients general dentistry needs.

Beyond running her own multi-clinic practice, Dr Okoye appears often on television and radio and is a frequent contributing expert on the health panels of multiple boards and magazines. She is the official dentist of the new series of Channel 4's makeover programme 10 years younger for 2008.

THE DENTIST - DR JASMIN PIRAN

Dr Piran qualified from Guy's Hospital London. She is passionate about giving you pain free dentistry, and has a psychology degree based on research in the management of anxious dental patients.

She is active in postgraduate education with a special interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

She is a proficient musician, playing the piano, viola and violin.

THE ORAL SURGEON - DR. DAPO AKINTOLA

Dr Akintola began his career in oral surgery as a registrar at Guy's and has gained vast experience working in London hospitals such as King's Hospital and St George's.

Dr Dapo Akintola is a Specialist Oral Surgeon and works part-time at King's College Hospital.

THE ENDODONTIST - DR APOSTOLOS BOZIS

Dr Bozis qualified in 1996 and in 2003 he completed a Masters Degree Course in Endodontics at the prestigious Guy's Hospital, London. He is currently sharing time between private practice and the Royal London Medical and Dental College, where he carries out challenging and complicated referred endodontic cases and also trains dental students.

He is a highly skilled clinician with a gentle touch to ensure your treatment is of the highest quality. With Dr Bozis root canal treatment can be a joy!

THE PERIODONTIST - DR FEDERICO TINTI

Dr Tinti qualified in Italy in 1998 an worked in General Practice for two years. He then went to The New York University (USA) for one year to obtain his first Post Graduate qualification in Periodontics. In 2001 he started his second Post Graduate course in Periodontics (MSc) at Guy's Hospital-KCL graduating in 2003.

He is a member of the British Society of Periodontology and has a considerable experience of Practice limited to Periodontology.

THE RESTORATIVE SPECIALIST - DR KALPESH BAVISHA

Dr Bavisha qualified from University College Hospital Dental School in London. He completed his Masters degree from The London Dental and Medical School and has a wealth of experience working in general practice and community services for over 15 years.

He is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust.

He is active in postgraduate education and lectures nationally and internationally.

SKIN AESTHETICS PRACTITIONER - DR. TONI PHILLIPS B.SC, B.D.SC

Toni is a Dentist who qualified with a double degree in Melbourne, Australia in 1993. In early 2007 she made the decision to limit her practice to injectable Facial Aesthetic treatments as this is an area that she is profoundly interested in and passionate about.

At London Smiling, Guests can have the confidence of knowing that they are being looked after by a fully qualified and trained professional.

Dr. Phillip's will offer you a level of expertise that will ensure that your treatment is carried out safely and competently. She also believes that your treatment should be comfortable and will always use the appropriate level of anaesthetic required.