The Team

He qualified as a dentist at the University of Melbourne and then gained an MSc in Orthodontics at the University of London. He is the recipient of the Professor Philip Walther Prize for outstanding performance as part of his MSc and obtained membership of The Royal College of Surgeons upon qualification. Since then, he has worked in private orthodontic practice in the South East region.

He is also a Clinical Teacher in Orthodontics at Guy’s Hospital. He is a DIAMOND Invisalign^® provider. He was invited to treat the winner of the UK wide competition ‘Invisalign^® Changed my Life’ and is part of Invisalign^®‘s ‘Smile Squad’. His main areas of interest are invisible braces, cosmetic orthodontic braces including Suresmile Advanced^® brace technology, Lingual Braces such as Incognito^™ and In-Ovation L^®, Invisalign^® and Damon^™ Braces.

Previous Appointments

· General Dentist in own practice 1981-1989.
· Honorary Senior Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Guy’s Hospital, 1991- 1997.
· Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, King’s College London, 1999 – 2006.
· Reader Department of Prosthodontics, King’s College London, 2006 – 2010.
· Professor of Prosthodontics King’s College London 2010 -2023
· Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry 1999 to present

Clinical Experience

General Dentistry:
· Broad experience in general Dentistry.
· Ran own general dental practice for 8 years.
General Prosthodontics:
· Conventional fixed Prosthodontics (Crowns and Bridges).
· Conventional removable Prosthodontics (Dentures).
Implant Prosthodontics:
· Implant placement and restoration since 1987.
· Planning and multidisciplinary management of compromised implants.
· Experience with 11 different implant brands and systems.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics for patients treated for head & neck cancer:
· Dressing plates, surgical stents, immediate obturators for in-theatre placement
· Rehabilitation of patients treated for head & neck cancer using:
· Conventional – obturator dentures and conventional fixed approaches
· Dental implant:
· Implant supported removable prostheses and obturators
· Fixed implant retained prostheses.
· Patients with cleft palate repairs:
· Fixed, removable and implant retained prostheses

After qualifying as a dentist she worked as a General Dental Practitioner at a dental practice in North London. She also undertook dental core training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at University College Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital as well as in Paediatric Dentistry at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London.

Following this, she pursued Orthodontic specialist training at the world-renowned Eastman Dental Hospital, qualifying with Distinction and multiple national prizes including the British Orthodontic Society University Teachers’ Group Prize, the Houston Postgraduate Research Scholarship and the S.P. Jones Prize for the most outstanding Orthodontic Master’s research.

Olivia has a calm and friendly nature and always ensures her patients feel relaxed in the dental chair.

In her spare time, Olivia enjoys travelling, learning about different cultures through reading, experiencing different cuisines and music.

Dr Shan Lam previously worked for fifteen years in a busy, family-oriented practice in Cambridge, where she was the senior dental practitioner. She prides herself on the empathetic and caring way in which she treats her patients – from toddlers to octogenarians. Her principal goal is to ensure that all her patients, children and adults alike, feel relaxed and comfortable in the dental environment.

In addition to general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry, Dr Lam has been a certified provider of anti-wrinkle treatment (Botox), dermal fillers and lip-enhancement procedures since 2006. She also has a special interest in helping patients who grind their teeth, as well as those who suffer from snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea.

Since then, he devoted part of his time to private practice and became consultant and clinical supervisor in Periodontics at Guy’s

and St Thomas’ Hospital.

Dr. Ruben Garcia is also currently involved in the development of research on the latest surgical techniques to maximise aesthetics in dental implants after successful completion of his PhD in this field. Dr Garcia has wide experience in periodontal treatment, including non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases including conventional and regenerative periodontal surgery, periodontal plastic/aesthetic surgery and alveolar bone augmentation procedures.

In addition, he has wide experience in the placement of dental implants, including complex cases that require bone augmentation procedures and/or sinus lift.

Mono-specialty consultant in Periodontology. Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital.
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. King’s College London.
European Federation of Periodontology Certified.
Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practice.
Registered specialist in Periodontology.
PhD in Dental Sciences.

She also holds a specialty Membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal college of Surgeons Edinburgh. Dr.Karjikar is currently a clinical lecturer at Kings College London . She also works at Guy’s and St.Thomas’ hospital where she exclusively works with the rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. Her research work focusses on implant rehabilitation.

She loves treating patients and is known for her humble yet honest demeanor and mannerism.

In her spare time she enjoys surfing and traveling.

With a goal to deliver the highest quality to her patients, Alca has undertaken several aesthetic dental courses and is an accredited provider of Invisalign. Alca has a strong track record of recommendations by patients to their friends and family, taking extra care in assisting nervous or anxious patients with her gentle touch.

In her free time, Alca enjoys running, spending time with her family and travelling.

He has a keen developing interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, enjoying providing treatments such as composite bonding and short-term adult orthodontics with Invisalign. Dr Shah has a passion for smile designs, helping several patients accomplish their goal of improving their smiles using aesthetic ceramic crowns and veneers.

Outside of work, Khilan enjoys running in the gym and his weekly football sessions as well as being a keen traveler trying different cuisines and learning new cultures.

Above all, Dr Shah is always happy and willing to accommodate his patients.

He looks forward to meeting you soon!

As an Orthodontic Therapist she works very closely and under the prescription of our Specialist Orthodontist here at Holland Park Dental Centre.

She is integral to providing clinical excellence and to the efficiency of orthodontic treatment. You’re likely to see her at some stage during your orthodontic journey.
She loves her job because she thinks it’s great when her passion and career come together, enabling her to provide flawless treatments for her patients and inspire others.

Daren’s journey into dentistry began as a dental nurse. While having a keen interest in all aspects of dentistry, her real passion lies in preventive care and educating patients. This led her to graduate from University of Essex as dental hygienist. Daren puts a strong emphasis on patient well-being and is committed to delivering personalized care. She is also trained in guided biofilm therapy (GBT) one of latest hygiene tool on the market.

Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Charlotte was a qualified dental nurse for four years, completing a course in Oral Health Education, and Radiography also.

Charlotte made the change to dentistry after completing a degree in History of Art from Goldsmiths, University of London and still enjoys drawing and painting, visiting museums and galleries.

Before joining Holland Park Dental Centre, Ella worked at a renowned clinic in the prestigious Harley Street area for several years.

She takes great pride in her work and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure client needs are met, and all patients leave the practice with a smile.