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The Team

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Our Expert Dental Team

The Holland Park Dental Centre’s expert team of highly-trained, experienced clinicians and friendly support staff offer the very best customer service possible. We are confident that we have the best dentist for you and your treatment needs. Our close-knit team take a multidisciplinary approach where it’s needed to ensure outstanding levels of dentistry and patient satisfaction.

Our expertly skilled team offer only the highest quality treatments and use the latest in dental materials to ensure you receive the highest level of clinical excellence dentistry has to offer.

Dr Anthony Lam

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS (Hons), MSc (Lond), MOrth RCS (Edin)
GDC: 80300

Anthony Lam is an internationally recognised Specialist Orthodontist. He is a clinical teacher in Orthodontics at Guy’s Hospital, London, and a member of a number of local and international Orthodontic Societies.

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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.

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Professor Michael Fenlon

Professor of Prosthodontics

MA, PhD, BDentSc, FDS, MGDS
GDC: 64204

Michael Fenlon qualified from the prestigious Trinity College Dublin in 1980. After a year in hospital dentistry and eight years in general practice he was appointed Lecturer in 1989, Senior Lecturer in 1999 and Professor in 2010. He put together the business plan that led to the Prosthodontics service for the Guy`s and St Thomas`s Head & Neck Cancer Centre.

Professor Fenlon consults as a honorary Clinical Director at Holland Park Dental Centre. His vast experience and expertise in the dental field ensures that even the most challenging and complex dental rehabilitation cases can be carried out under his care and supervision at our practice.

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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

Olivia Johnson King

Dr Olivia Johnson King

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS (Hons), BSc (Hons), MFDS RCS (Edin), MClinDent, MOrth RCS (Eng)
GDC: 264885

Dr. Olivia Johnson King is a Specialist Orthodontist. She qualified as a dentist at King’s College London Dental Institute with BDS Honours in 2016 and was proxime accessit to the University of London Gold Medal.

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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.

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Dr Shan Lam

General & Cosmetic Dentist and Facial Aesthetics Practitioner

BDS (Bris)
GDC: 80558

Born and bred in London, Dr Lam graduated from the University of Bristol in 2002. She is competent in all areas of dentistry and has a keen interest – and long-standing experience – in cosmetic treatment, especially in the use of Invisalign and similar techniques of smile design.

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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.

Specialist Periodontist Ruben Garcia

Dr Ruben Garcia

Specialist Periodontist and Implant Surgeon

BDS (Hons), MClinDent Periodontics / Implantology (UCL), Cert Perio (EFP), MRDRCS (Eng), FFGDP (UK), PhD (Int)
GDC: 109321

Dr. Ruben Garcia is an internationally recognised specialist in Periodontics that also provides dental implants as part of his clinical practice. He qualified as a dentist at the University of Madrid and then gained an MClinDent in Periodontology at the renown Eastman Dental Institute (UCL) as well as an international accreditation from the European Federation of Periodontology.

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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.

Dr Aroob Essa Karjikar

Dr Aroob Essa Karjikar

Special interest in Prosthodontics and implant rehabilitation

BDS, MDSc Prosthodontics (Dundee), MclinDent Prosthodontics (King’s College London), MRD MPros RCSEdin

GDC: 290109

After completing her BDS, Dr.Karjikar began her training in Prosthodontics in Dundee where she got her MSc with merit gaining a lot of experience with Dentures and aesthetic restorations. After this, she completed her MClinDent in Prosthodontics form King’s College London where she graduated with a distinction focusing mainly on full mouth rehabilitations and implant restorations.

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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.

Dr Alca Walia

Dr Alca Walia

General Dentist and Facial Aesthetics Practitioner

BDS
GDC: 270672

Since graduating from Liverpool University with distinction, Alca has enjoyed working within a multi-disciplinary team environment so she can help her patients achieve optimal dental care across oral health, function and aesthetics. She is particularly passionate about cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics, and especially enjoys the positive impact it can create.

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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.

Dr Khilian Shah

Dr Khilan Shah

General and Cosmetic Dentist

BDS BIRM 2010
GDC: 221985

Dr Khilan Shah is a friendly and enthusiastic dental practitioner. He graduated from the university of Birmingham in 2011 and has over 10 years of experience working as a general dental practitioner.

His ethos is to provide his patients with the most pleasant and efficient treatment experiences, with a particular strength in putting even the most anxious patient at ease.

Dr Shah always strives to provide the most excellent patient care with a particular focus on good communication and a polite chair side manner.

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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!

Farah Anad

Orthodontic Therapist

Diploma Orthorthodontic Therapy RCS Edin
GDC: 163729

Farah gained a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from King’s College, London. She enjoys working in our patient-led practice, providing holistic orthodontic treatment. She brings to Holland Park Dental Centre years of experience in traditional and lingual orthodontics, which she has now incorporated into our latest digital technologies, Suresmile Advanced® and Invisalign®.

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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 Rojas Llerena

Dental Hygienist

GDC 270506

Daren is a dedicated dental hygienist with a mission to promote oral health and enhance smiles. With years of experience and a commitment to staying up to date with the latest advancements in dental care, she is here to ensure that your oral hygiene journey is comfortable, educational and effective.

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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.

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Lynn West

Dental Hygienist

Diploma in Dental Hygiene
GDC: 5163

Lynn Qualified from Belfast Dental School, where she won the award for highest clinical exam result.  Upon qualifying she moved to London and was immediately offered a job working in a renowned Periodontal Clinic in The West End.  Here she gained valuable experience in looking after and how best to treat patients with periodontal disease.

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She is passionate about the profession and highly sought-after by her patients, many of whom have been with her for decades, with some travelling especially to see her from overseas.
As a dedicated part of the team, Lynn enjoys being part of the integral complex treatment plans, aimed at restoring and maintaining excellence in the dental wellness of her patients.

Ana Adumitroaei

Trainee Orthodontic Therapist

National Diploma in Dental Nursing 2015
BDA Diploma in Dental Radiography 2017
Diploma In Orthodontic Nursing 2019
GDC: 254094

Ana has been working at Holland Park Dental for over 2 years as our Head Nurse and Treatment Coordinator and alongside Dr Anthony Lam for almost 7 years, as his orthodontic nurse, in several other practices.

Her passion and commitment to the dental industry have enabled Ana to take a step forward and become a clinician herself. She is currently undertaking training at the prestigious Warwick University to qualify as an Orthodontic Therapist.

Working alongside Dr Anthony Lam, all these years and having him as her mentor during her orthodontics training, gives Ana a very similar treatment approach. Her vast experience has taught her to always follow our Specialist Orthodontists prescription and treatment plan. It is very likely you will see her at some stage during your orthodontic journey, if you haven’t seen her already. Her caring nature and passion for dentistry makes Ana a true asset to our clinical team, always striving to grow her skills and to help improve our patient`s experience.

Ella Maftei

Practice Manager

After initially achieving a bachelors degree in arts and training to be a teacher in her home country, Ella moved to the UK in 2013 and got her first job in a dental clinic in Cambridge. Ella began dental nursing for a number of years, she then decided to focus on reception and administrative work.

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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.

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Karina Vorobjova

PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR & HEAD RECEPTIONIST

Qual – National Certificate NEBDN 2006
GDC: 146177

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Inga Oprea

HEAD NURSE

GDC: 292042

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Reya Saiyal

TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE

Vi Goss

DENTAL NURSE

GDC: 162363

Natasha Ward

RECEPTIONIST AND SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

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