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Meet The Team
highly qualified, experienced, friendly professionals
Hacton Dental Care Team
Your dental team is made up of highly qualified, experienced, friendly professionals that care about you and your dental health. Here is some more information about the team:
Dr. Rajiv Sheth
Principal Dentist – GDC: 114653
BS (Hons) MJDF RCS Eng. Pg Dip (Aesth)
Professional Society memberships
GDC- registered with the General Dental Council
FGDP- Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)
RCS Eng – Royal College of Surgeons, England
ADI – Association of Dental Implantology
BAAD – British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
Aesthetic Dentistry Awards finalist 2021
Rajiv grew up in North London, before attending King’s College London, to pursue his career in dentistry. His passion for his vocation means he consistently provides all aspects of complex cosmetic and general dentistry, whilst his caring and gentle nature ensures a comfortable and pleasant treatment experience for all of his patients.
He has continued to further his knowledge and qualifications in the world of dentistry, learning from the foremost dentists across the world, whilst keeping up to date and investing in the newest technological advances, to allow us to provide consistent and quality care.
On top of his dental degree, he has completed a Diploma in Aesthetic restorative dentistry with distinction (again at King’s College) and has completed Certificates in Dental Implants and also in Advanced Gum Treatments. He has a special interest in the field of Periodontology and is a full Invisalign provider. He is also familiar with TMJ Disorders and Splint therapies for such conditions.
Outside of dentistry, Rajiv has a love of wildlife and nature. He has completed the equivalent of the Field Guides of South Africa’s Level 1 Game Ranger training and holds and Advanced Open Water Diving certificate.
When work and his young family allows it, he likes to pursue his hobbies of skiing and travelling or unwind at the gym.
Dr. Annika Patel
Orthodontist – GDC: 153541
BDS (London), MJDF RCS (Eng), MSc (London), MOrth RCS (Edin), (GDC: 153541)
Dr Patel qualified with both her undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and postgraduate Masters in Orthodontics from King’s College London.
After her undergraduate training in dentistry, Dr. Patel undertook further training in Maxillofacial and Oral surgery and Paediatric dentistry before embarking on her Specialist training in Orthodontics at Guy’s Hospital and the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. This allowed her to treat both child and adult patients, requiring multidisciplinary care from other specialties. In addition Dr Patel has treated a number of adult patients requiring the diagnosis and treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
Since qualifying as a Specialist in Orthodontics, Dr. Patel has flown with her clinical ability in lingual orthodontics and is recognised as a key opinion leader and expert provider in the Incognito lingual brace system- (Hidden braces). In addition she is accredited in both Invisalign and the “Win” and “Forestadent 2D” lingual systems.
Her Masters research has been presented at a Medical World Congress in Maui, Hawaii and published in the European Journal of Orthodontics- She has also been invited to speak both regionally and internationally, in Austria and Italy.
Dr Patel believes that orthodontics is where Art meets Science and out of work she has a keen interest in the History of Art, painting and attending current exhibitions. She enjoys her annual ski trips, playing squash and making the most out of life.
Kiren Patel
Specialist Endodontist – GDC: 251521
BDS (Hons) (KCL), MFDS (Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh)
MClinDent Endodontology (Distinction; KCL), MEndo (Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh)
Kiren graduated with Honours from King’s College London in 2014 and obtained her diploma of membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Edinburgh (MFDS RCS Ed.) in 2016.
She has worked as a senior house officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Northampton General Hospital managing dento-alveolar trauma cases and undertaking complex dental extractions. Following this she completed a 1-year post in the Restorative Dentistry department at Bristol Dental Hospital, providing a range of treatments for patients referred for management of complex endodontic and restorative needs, and has since continued to build upon this experience in general practice.
Kiren successfully completed her 4-year specialist training programme in Endodontology qualifying with distinction, from King’s College London Dental Institute. She has also been awarded the Membership in Endodontics by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
Kiren enjoys keeping up to date with advances in her field and is passionate about providing high quality endodontic care for her patients. Her friendly and compassionate nature coupled with her experience enable her patients to feel at ease during root canal treatment. Outside of dentistry Kiren enjoys reading, experimenting in the kitchen and keeping fit!
Professional Memberships:
- Membership of the Dental Faculty of Dental Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- Membership in Endodontics at The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- British Endodontic Society
- Langham Endodontic Study Group
Dr Balraj Singh Sohal BDS (Hons)
Dentist
BDS King’s College London
Dr Philip Wyatt
Associate Dentist
GDC: 289386
Phil graduated from King’s College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences with the prestigious Jelf Medal, the top award in the faculty.
Phil loves treating his patients with the highest level of care and enjoys helping build up nervous patient’s confidence, in visting the dentist and with their own smile. He enjoys Cosmetic Dentistry such as Invisalign, Teeth whitening & Composite Bonding, undertaking a post-graduate diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry as well as the Smilefast Composite bonding qualification.
Kelsey Kennelly
Dental Hygienist – GDC: 246697
Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science Essex 2013
Kelsey qualified with an FdSc in Oral Health Sciences from the University of Essex in 2013, allowing her to practice as a fully qualified dental hygienist.
She thoroughly enjoys all aspects of my profession, specifically chatting with patients and helping them reach their health, as well as aesthetic goals. She particularly enjoys helping nervous patients feel more comfortable and at ease in the dental environment. She loves giving patient’s confidence, and helping them along the way to a lovely, healthy smile.
In her spare time she loves reading – especially classical books – and baking.
Aisosa Irabor Dip DT RCS (Eng) Dip DH RCS (Eng)
Dental Therapist – GDC: 274832
King’s College London Hospital
Aisosa gained her dual qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from King’s College London Hospital and has 6 years’ experience in dentistry.
Prior to graduating as a Dental Therapist, she qualified as a dental assistant at Eastman Dental Hospital UCLH and obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Hertfordshire.
Aisosa is enthusiastic about promoting oral health and more importantly its link to our general health. As a Dental Therapist she can provide restorative filling treatments for adults and children as well as cosmetic procedures. She works to a high standard and provides bespoke, thorough patient education for the most effective home hygiene habits.
She has a kind natured and thorough approach to care with her patients and enjoys helping to transform the condition of teeth and gums to healthy. She believes everyone should have their teeth for life.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, designing and keeping an active and healthy lifestyle.
Tracy Wood
Practice Manager
Tracy has been working at Hacton Dental Care for just over a year. She can often be found on the reception desk but also spends 2 days per week in the office organising all of the practice administration.
Any time she is not at work, Tracy can often be found watching her son’s playing football or cricket. She also enjoys eating out and socialising with friends.
Lorraine Wilson
Dental Nurse – GDC: 146550
Lorraine Wilson, the longest serving and a key member of our team, has been a dental nurse for over 30 years. She brings invaluable experience to the team and has a passion for Dentistry.
Lorraine has a kind and caring demeanor and is always looking to help put our patients at ease. Over the years, she has attended many courses to further her skills and knowledge. In particular, she loves working on smile make-overs as the transformations they bring out in the patient, are wonderful to see.
In her spare time, she likes taking long walks with her dog , staying fit and looking after/spoiling her grandchildren.
Lisa Coyle
Dental Nurse – GDC: 160600
Lisa has been an integral part of our team for the last 8 years, but a dental nurse for over 20 years. Lisa loves working as a Dental nurse and is always keen to learn and better herself. She has attended many dental courses over her career and always applies what she has learnt, in her work.
She has 3 young daughters who keep her busy when she is not working. She enjoys visits to the theatre, attending concerts and holidays with her family.
Stacey Blow
Receptionist
Stacey has been a receptionist at Hacton Dental Care for 5 years and is the first point of contact when you attend our practice. She has a caring and helpful demeanour and always endeavours to do whatever she can to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.
Stacey also works part time in an Infant’s school in her local area and any
spare time is usually spent supporting and watching her son, partake in his various sporting activities.
Kelly Bailey
Receptionist
Kelly joined the Hacton Dental Care team as a receptionist in June 2021.
With over 20 years of experience dentistry, Kelly worked within a busy NHS practice as a dental nurse, receptionist and finally practice manager before leaving to start her family.
After having the first of her two daughters she worked for a short while for Queens Hospital in Romford, working as a secretary and as an administration assistant for various departments.
Kelly decided to join the world of dentistry once again where she is enjoying learning about the more complex dental treatments that Hacton Dental Care has to offer.
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