Our team

Skilled, caring professionals

Our team of experienced dentists, hygienists and support staff are committed to delivering exceptional dental care in a warm, welcoming environment.

Dr. Smitha Pillai

Dr. Smitha Pillai

Principal Dentist

BDS (Lond), MJDF RCS (Eng)

GDC No: 103559

Dr Smitha Pillai qualified from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Queens University) in 2006. Dr Smitha Pillai has earned a reputation as a gentle, caring dentist so much so that she is sought out by clients with dental phobias and other anxieties. In her mission to help people achieve quality and affordable dental care, Smitha set up Stokenchurch Dental Care.

Dr. Salman Malik

Dr. Salman Malik

Implantologist

BDS (Hons) Manchester, MSc Implantology

GDC No: 114860

Salman Malik is a highly skilled implant dentist specialising in surgical and restorative implant dentistry. With a passion for helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles, he undertakes a wide range of procedures, including maxillary sinus augmentation, intra-oral bone harvesting, and surgical extractions.

Dr. Arunthana Kathirgamanathan

Dr. Arunthana Kathirgamanathan

Associate Dentist

BDS (KCL) MFDS RCS (Ed)

GDC No: 211428

I qualified from King’s College London in 2011 and have since been working in general practice. My main aim is to provide high-quality dentistry that is pain-free and seamless in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I particularly enjoy cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry where I am able to use simple cosmetic fillings, crowns and whitening treatments to restore a patient’s teeth and smile. For this I have completed an Advanced Aesthetics and Restorative dentistry course at Aspire Dental Academy. I am also a certified Invisalign provider, able to straighten teeth with clear cosmetic braces.

Dr. Mariam Ghobrial

Dr. Mariam Ghobrial

Associate Dentist

BDS (UoD), MJDF RCS (Eng)

GDC No: 289227

Dr Mariam Ghobrial graduated from the University of Dundee with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery as well as a distinction in her final exams.

Liz Styles

Liz Styles

Hygienist

GDC No: 4884

I worked in general dental practice for eight years, qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 1988, I realised I wanted to further my career in dentistry and I attended night school to gain my further qualifications. My training took place with the Royal Air Force at Halton & I reached my goal of the Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 1995.

Dr Puja Kanabar

Dr Puja Kanabar

Dental surgeon

Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery

GDC No: 244877

Dr Puja Kanabar qualified from The University of Leeds in 2013. She completed her training in London and further developed her skillset as a senior house officer in the Oral and Maxillofacial department at the Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth. Dr Kanabar is passionate about learning and has completed a vast amount of post-graduate training including the Aspire Advanced Restorative course, enabling her to guide patients through a bespoke dental journey and outcome.

Dr. Neeta Eipe

Dr. Neeta Eipe

Dentist with special interest in Endodontics

BDS, MSc Endodontology, PGDip (Restorative Dentistry)

GDC No: 248982

Dr Eipe is a dedicated and motivated dentist who always puts patient comfort and wellbeing first. Her attention to detail and clear communication underpin her commitment to providing high-quality care.

Dr. Neha Thakerar

Dr. Neha Thakerar

Oral Surgery Dentist

BDS (Lond), MFDS RCPSG

GDC No: 272192

Dr Neha is a compassionate Oral Surgery dentist with over 8 years of higher training & experience in hospitals around the UK including at the Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Royal Free in London. She has acquired extensive experience in performing complex tooth extractions and treating very anxious and medically complex patients. In her nature, Dr Thakerar is an approachable clinician that makes patients feel at ease.

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