Our team of dentists, specialists, hygienists, nurses, receptionists and support staff are here to make your dental experience as relaxing and stress free as possible.
Dentists
Sanjiv Bhogaita
Principal Dentist
GDC No. 75105
BDS (Kings College London)
Sanjiv qualified from Kings College London in 1998, and has subsequently gained extensive experience in general practice. He is the Principal of both practices, having purchased Symonds Green Practice in 2005 and Exeter Close Practice in 2009.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and takes great pride in putting patients at ease with his calm and patient manner. He continues to develop his skills by attending courses and keeping up to date with the latest techniques.
Sanjiv also sits on the Local Dental Committee, which represents NHS dentists in Hertfordshire.
GDC No. 75105
BDS (Kings College London)
Sanjiv qualified from Kings College London in 1998, and has subsequently gained extensive experience in general practice. He is the Principal of both practices, having purchased Symonds Green Practice in 2005 and Exeter Close Practice in 2009.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and takes great pride in putting patients at ease with his calm and patient manner. He continues to develop his skills by attending courses and keeping up to date with the latest techniques.
Sanjiv also sits on the Local Dental Committee, which represents NHS dentists in Hertfordshire.
Shatin Varsani
Dentist
GDC No. 176816
BDS (Liverpool) MJDF RCS (Eng)
After qualifying from the University of Liverpool in 2009, Shatin quickly gained recognition for his work, attention to detail, and keen eye.
Shatin demonstrates his commitment to dental excellence and patient care by embracing new technologies and undertaking regular professional development opportunities. An accomplished general dentist, he is currently working towards his Master’s Degree in implant dentistry. He believes that everyone deserves to have the best smile possible and cites patient satisfaction as a motivating factor in his work.
When not treating patients, Shatin is a keen traveller and sports fan. He enjoys playing as well as following football and visiting the gym. He also enjoys spending time with his many nephews and nieces.
GDC No. 176816
BDS (Liverpool) MJDF RCS (Eng)
After qualifying from the University of Liverpool in 2009, Shatin quickly gained recognition for his work, attention to detail, and keen eye.
Shatin demonstrates his commitment to dental excellence and patient care by embracing new technologies and undertaking regular professional development opportunities. An accomplished general dentist, he is currently working towards his Master’s Degree in implant dentistry. He believes that everyone deserves to have the best smile possible and cites patient satisfaction as a motivating factor in his work.
When not treating patients, Shatin is a keen traveller and sports fan. He enjoys playing as well as following football and visiting the gym. He also enjoys spending time with his many nephews and nieces.
Shalene John
Dentist
GDC No. 209845
BDS (Liverpool)
Since qualifying in 2011 Shalene has spent time working in Essex, over 3 years in a London based practice and now has settled well in Stevenage. In that time she has worked hard to establish great results in all aspects of her dentistry from the patient experience and care they receive-through to the treatment itself.
Over her working years she has achieved extra qualifications in carrying out botox, fillers and the orthodontic appliance Inman aligner.
In her spare time Shalene enjoys quality time with the family, attending music concerts and festivals and travelling the world as much as she can.
GDC No. 209845
BDS (Liverpool)
Since qualifying in 2011 Shalene has spent time working in Essex, over 3 years in a London based practice and now has settled well in Stevenage. In that time she has worked hard to establish great results in all aspects of her dentistry from the patient experience and care they receive-through to the treatment itself.
Over her working years she has achieved extra qualifications in carrying out botox, fillers and the orthodontic appliance Inman aligner.
In her spare time Shalene enjoys quality time with the family, attending music concerts and festivals and travelling the world as much as she can.
Roshnee Patel
BDS (Kings College London)
GDC No. 251082
BDS (Kings College London)
GDC No. 251082
BDS (Kings College London)
Sonali Shah
Dentist
GDC No. 82131
BDS (Bristol)
Sonali qualified from the University of Bristol in 2003. After completing her vocational training in Hertford she joined the Exeter Close Practice in 2004. Being part of the same practice for over a decade Sonali has formed strong patient-dentist relationships. Having patients return back to her due to patient satisfaction is what she loves about general dentistry. She finds,being a female dentist, patients who are especially nervous of dentists are more amenable to her. She also has an interest in periodontics.
Outside of dentistry Sonali is a wife and mum of two. Although this in itself keeps her busy she also enjoys reading, travelling and going to the theatre.
GDC No. 82131
BDS (Bristol)
Sonali qualified from the University of Bristol in 2003. After completing her vocational training in Hertford she joined the Exeter Close Practice in 2004. Being part of the same practice for over a decade Sonali has formed strong patient-dentist relationships. Having patients return back to her due to patient satisfaction is what she loves about general dentistry. She finds,being a female dentist, patients who are especially nervous of dentists are more amenable to her. She also has an interest in periodontics.
Outside of dentistry Sonali is a wife and mum of two. Although this in itself keeps her busy she also enjoys reading, travelling and going to the theatre.
Oral Surgeons
Tina Halai
Specilaist in Oral Surgery
GDC No. 193499
BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) Dip D Sed
Tina qualified from King’s College London University in 2010. Following this she worked as a Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery/ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for 3 years. She was elected a Member of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2012. In 2016, Tina then undertook a position as a Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery at Guy’s Dental Hospital where she also provided clinical teaching to dental undergraduate students.
Tina subsequently attained her higher specialist training qualification in Oral Surgery at the prestigious Eastman Dental Hospital in 2018. She is passionate about patient safety and teaching. She is also a proficient provider of sedation and is a member of SAAD (Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry).
Tina divides her time with providing oral surgery services in general practice with her work at the Eastman Dental Hospital, where she assesses and treats patients requiring more complex care. She treats patients under intravenous sedation, local anaesthesia and general anaesthesia.
Tina has also been heavily involved in academic research and has currently published 13 articles to date. She has presented her work nationally and internationally and has been awarded 3 national prizes.
GDC No. 193499
BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) Dip D Sed
Tina qualified from King’s College London University in 2010. Following this she worked as a Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery/ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for 3 years. She was elected a Member of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2012. In 2016, Tina then undertook a position as a Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery at Guy’s Dental Hospital where she also provided clinical teaching to dental undergraduate students.
Tina subsequently attained her higher specialist training qualification in Oral Surgery at the prestigious Eastman Dental Hospital in 2018. She is passionate about patient safety and teaching. She is also a proficient provider of sedation and is a member of SAAD (Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry).
Tina divides her time with providing oral surgery services in general practice with her work at the Eastman Dental Hospital, where she assesses and treats patients requiring more complex care. She treats patients under intravenous sedation, local anaesthesia and general anaesthesia.
Tina has also been heavily involved in academic research and has currently published 13 articles to date. She has presented her work nationally and internationally and has been awarded 3 national prizes.
Shina Popat
Specialist in Oral Surgery
GDC No. 80005
BDS (Lond) MSurg Dent MFDS RCS (Eng) Dip D Sed
Shina qualified with Distinction from St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001. She has many years of experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and gained her MFDS fellowship qualification in 2004 and her MSurg Dent qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009.
Shina has been a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry ( SAAD) since 2004 and has undertaken further postgraduate training in treating nervous and anxious patients with sedation.
Shina currently works as an Oral Surgeon at King’s College Hospital 2 days a week where she is involved in the teaching and training of undergraduates, junior Doctors and Specialist Registrars in training. She works as a specialist oral surgeon in General and Private practice the rest of the week.
GDC No. 80005
BDS (Lond) MSurg Dent MFDS RCS (Eng) Dip D Sed
Shina qualified with Distinction from St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001. She has many years of experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and gained her MFDS fellowship qualification in 2004 and her MSurg Dent qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009.
Shina has been a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry ( SAAD) since 2004 and has undertaken further postgraduate training in treating nervous and anxious patients with sedation.
Shina currently works as an Oral Surgeon at King’s College Hospital 2 days a week where she is involved in the teaching and training of undergraduates, junior Doctors and Specialist Registrars in training. She works as a specialist oral surgeon in General and Private practice the rest of the week.
Hygienists
Andrea Gaster
Hygienist
GDC No. 127342
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Lond)
Andrea completed a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in December 2011. She received a distinction for both elements and an award for Best Clinical Performance. She has worked within the dental profession since 2004 and gained a wealth of knowledge in the dental field. Andrea is a good listener and is able to empathise with her patients to understand their needs and concerns and tailor the oral care that she provides to each individual patient. In conjunction with this Andrea has gained both valuable practical and theoretical skills which are essential for providing a high level of oral health care.
She enjoys the challenge of motivating her patients with regards to their oral health, giving careful thought to their own interests and choices. Andrea is enthusiastic about learning and developing her education and clinical skills which will benefit her patients.
Outside work Andrea enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and hobbies such as swimming, reading and cooking. Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Lond)
Hygienist GDC No. 127342
Andrea completed a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in December 2011. She received a distinction for both elements and an award for Best Clinical Performance. She has worked within the dental profession since 2004 and gained a wealth of knowledge in the dental field. Andrea is a good listener and is able to empathise with her patients to understand their needs and concerns and tailor the oral care that she provides to each individual patient. In conjunction with this Andrea has gained both valuable practical and theoretical skills which are essential for providing a high level of oral health care.
She enjoys the challenge of motivating her patients with regards to their oral health, giving careful thought to their own interests and choices. Andrea is enthusiastic about learning and developing her education and clinical skills which will benefit her patients.
Outside work Andrea enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and hobbies such as swimming, reading and cooking.
GDC No. 127342
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Lond)
Andrea completed a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in December 2011. She received a distinction for both elements and an award for Best Clinical Performance. She has worked within the dental profession since 2004 and gained a wealth of knowledge in the dental field. Andrea is a good listener and is able to empathise with her patients to understand their needs and concerns and tailor the oral care that she provides to each individual patient. In conjunction with this Andrea has gained both valuable practical and theoretical skills which are essential for providing a high level of oral health care.
She enjoys the challenge of motivating her patients with regards to their oral health, giving careful thought to their own interests and choices. Andrea is enthusiastic about learning and developing her education and clinical skills which will benefit her patients.
Outside work Andrea enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and hobbies such as swimming, reading and cooking. Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Lond)
Hygienist GDC No. 127342
Andrea completed a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in December 2011. She received a distinction for both elements and an award for Best Clinical Performance. She has worked within the dental profession since 2004 and gained a wealth of knowledge in the dental field. Andrea is a good listener and is able to empathise with her patients to understand their needs and concerns and tailor the oral care that she provides to each individual patient. In conjunction with this Andrea has gained both valuable practical and theoretical skills which are essential for providing a high level of oral health care.
She enjoys the challenge of motivating her patients with regards to their oral health, giving careful thought to their own interests and choices. Andrea is enthusiastic about learning and developing her education and clinical skills which will benefit her patients.
Outside work Andrea enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and hobbies such as swimming, reading and cooking.
Emma Whitford
Hygienist
GDC No. 6273
Diploma in Dental Hygiene (London)
GDC No. 6273
Diploma in Dental Hygiene (London)
