Dr T.C. Patel Principal Dental Surgeon B.D.S, D.G.D.P,R.C.S(Eng), D.R.D.P(Lon), DipImpDent R.C.S(Eng) T.C. Patel has 25 years experience in the dental profession and he is commited to ongoing postgraduate education. His interests are Smile Design Cosmetic Dentistry, implants and orthodontics. In June 2007 he achieved Specialist Diploma in Dental Implantology at the Royal College of Surgeons. He is also the Senior Clinical Assistant in Orthodontics at Southend General Hospital. He is a member of the Clinical Performance Committee and the chairman of South East Essex orthodontic study group. Full member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Association of Implantologists. His hobbies are playing golf, squash and skiing.

Kunju Patel Associate Dental Surgeon BDS (Lond) Kunju qualified from Guy's Hospital in 1984. Her special interests are children's dentistry and prosthetics. In February 2008 Kunju became qualified in non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Her hobbies are keep-fit and skiing.

Moji Oyelakin Dental Surgeon Qualified in 1999. B.D.S University of Lagos. MSc In experimental Oral Pathology – Queens Mary University of London 2002 International Qualifying Examination 2005 Hobbies are Reading and Travelling

Marianne Allen Dental Surgeon I have been qualified for nearly five years and have spent my time in general dental practice, which I enjoy thoroughly. I have gained a further qualification with MFGDP, which I hope to use in the future to further my clinical skills in further courses. I enjoy going out to dinner with friends, to unwind and relax. And attend the gym regularly.

Liz Finn Dental Hygienist Qualified as a dental hygienist in 1992 from Eastman’s dental hospital London. She has worked in many different dental practices in the Essex area gaining valuable experiences from treating different types of patients including the elderly and physically handicapped. Her hobbies include sailing, rowing and swimming.

Amanda Kestell Hygienist Qualified as hygienist march 1993 at Eastman dental hospital. Has worked locally in a variety of different practices gaining valuable experience especially in treating nervous or anxious patients. She is a guider with a brownie pack and spends her free time with her lovely horse-luci. Other hobbies include dancing and crafting.

Anita Spooner Smile Design Co-ordinator Anita has been at the practice since 1986. Qualified DSA, Radiographer and Oral Health Educator. Trained in orthodontics, implantology and Smile Design Cosmetic Dentistry.

Clare Hayes  Hygienist I qualified as a dental hygienist at the Eastman dental hospital in September 1997 after previously working as a dental nurse at the London hospital. I am patient and understanding so work well with nervous and anxious patients. In my spare time I like to run and spend time with my dog in the countryside. I am about to embark on a part time foundation degree in nutritional science.

Rosaleen  Practice Manager Implant Co-ordinator and Client liaison

Debbie  Head Receptionist Accounts manager

Sharon  Receptionist

Toni, Debbie and Deborah  Qualified Nursing staff