Meet The Team

Our Dentists

Dr Hema Mistry

DENTIST

GDC - 72330

Hema graduated from Guy’s Hospital in London in 1996, after which she worked in General Dental Practice. Her hospital appointments include working in an Oral and Maxillofacial unit where she was able to enhance her Oral Surgery skills and become a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow. Her experience in the Restorative Department at Liverpool Dental Hospital and the Special Care setting of North Wing Hospital, amongst many dental specialists, has enhanced her skills for General and Cosmetic dentistry.

Hema has completed the postgraduate diploma in Conscious sedation, at Kings College London in 2009. She is able to offer dental treatment under intravenous sedation for very nervous patients.

Hema is also skilled in providing dental implants and has acquired a certificate in Dental Implantology. She is an experienced Facial Aesthetics practitioner. Her training in the advanced use of Botox and Dermal fillers was with one of the country’s leading cosmetic doctors, Dr Xavier.

Dr Rhishi Patel

DENTIST

GDC - 192833

Dr Patel was educated at Bedford School and then went on to qualify as a Dental Surgeon at the University of Leeds.

Rhishi has been part of the community from a young age.

Rhishi is always keen to be at the forefront of tomorrow’s dentistry and is enthusiastic to utilise his fresh knowledge in educating and treating his patients.

He has a passion for high quality dentistry and his particular interests are in the fields of cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry.

Dr Patel has a PG Certificate in Restorative dentistry, a PG Certificate in Dental Education and is a FD trainer, allowing him to train newly qualified dentists.

Dr Raluca Ursache

DENTIST

GDC - 275597

Dr Raluca Ursache qualified as a dentist in Iasi, Romania at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Gr. T. Popa” in 2016. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a keen interest in Restorative treatments, endodontics (root canal treatments) and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures giving her patients the smile desired using a conservative approach.

She is currently pursuing her interest further by studying for a postgraduate qualification in MSc Restorative Dental Practice at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in London.

Raluca’s gentle approach to patients is well suited to nervous patients. No matter how complex the procedure might be, she will put you at ease.

Her hobbies are: travelling to new places, reading books and watching movies. She also spends most of her free time playing with her forever friend Tokyo, a British shorthair cat.

Dr Nikita Patel

DENTIST

GDC - 272740

Nikita has had the privilege of working in Spain, Malawi and the UK. She has a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry; providing a varied range of treatments including Invisalign, teeth whitening and composite bonding.

She is friendly, enthusiastic and aims to ensure all her patients are comfortable in her care especially those who are nervous.

In her free time, she loves to travel, explore different cuisines and play golf.

Dr Richard Pollock

DENTIST

GDC - 76664

Richard qualified from the University of Dundee in 1999 and moved to London after qualifying. Richard aspires to the highest standard of dentistry with cutting edge technology using the latest techniques. He has an interest in Cerec 3D technology (one visit permanent crowns and veneers) and went on to successfully place in excess of 10,000 restorations in hundreds of happy patients some of VIP status. This is the technology that Richard has brought to St Peters Studio Dental Clinic.

Richard has a special interest in orthopaedic and interceptive orthodontics treating both children from the age of 6, and adults using a variety of appliances from fixed braces to invisible braces. Richard has completed the certificate in implantology and is experienced in placing and restoring implants from single tooth implants to “teeth in a day”. He also has experience in restoring zirconia implants. His has an interest is holistic dental care and health and is passionate about patient detoxification and well being while being one of a handful of dentists in the U.K. who have helped to develop a protocol for safe mercury removal in toxic patients.

He is a member of the IAOMT – The International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, BSEM- British Society go Ecological Medicine, BSMSD- British Society for Mercury Safe Dentistry.

Hygienists

Iwona Singh

HYGIENIST

GDC - 150986

Iwona was a Dental Nurse for 10 years prior to attaining her Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2016.

She is passionate about dental health education and passing on her professional knowledge to improve the oral health for all her patients.

Her greatest satisfaction is to help anxious patients overcome their fears. She attends courses, seminars and lectures where ever possible and keeps up to date with current ideas by regularly reading the latest Dental Journals.

Outside work Iwona enjoys spending time with her gorgeous family.

Laura Timmins

HYGIENIST

GDC - 263369

Laura has a diploma in dental hygiene and therapy obtained from Kings College London in 2018. She loves giving preventative advice and recognises that we cannot live with the regrets of not doing things in the past but just to look forwards.

She is a gentle educator of all matters related to the gums and the surrounding tissues. She is very thorough in her approach to her job and she is well liked by both patients and our team.

In her spare time, Laura looks forward to sharing time with her dog, she also has a purple belt in karate and she plays the piano whenever she can.

Dental Nurses

Bruna Vitorino

DENTAL NURSE

GDC - 282218

Bruna is fully qualified dental nurse. She has a very caring and passionate about nursing. She is able to put any nervous patient at ease very easily.

Bruna’s vast nursing skills include working with the CEREC machine and Dental Surgery assistance with Dental Implants.

She is very quick to adapt new ideas and and is a very very organised and contentious member of the St. Peter's Dental team.

Mihaela Bacal

DENTAL NURSE

GDC - 272800

Mihaela is a fully qualified dental nurse and provides excellent assistance to both our dentists and hygienists during treatments. She has a fabulous knowledge base and is available to speak to patients for any advice they may need regarding their procedure.

Her interest in cosmetic procedures and ability to relax a nervous patient makes her an invaluable team member. Mihaela also has vast experience and keen interest in Orthodontic procedures.

Catalina

DENTAL NURSE

GDC - 279660

Tegan

DENTAL NURSE

Tegan joined the nursing team at St. Peter’s Dental Clinic in January 2020. She is passionate about treating children and helping patients with their needs and anxieties.

She enjoys working as part of a large team and is currently training at Bedford College for a Diploma in Dental Nursing.

Tegan is skilled at surgical procedures in particular but has a general interest in the whole of dentistry.

When Tegan is not at work she enjoys baking to help her best friend run a local coffee shop.

Management & Administration

Jeanette Taylor

PRACTICE MANAGER

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Meet The Team

Our Dentists

Dr Hema Mistry

Dr Rhishi Patel

Dr Raluca Ursache

Dr Nikita Patel

Dr Richard Pollock

Hygienists

Iwona Singh

Laura Timmins

Dental Nurses

Bruna Vitorino

Mihaela Bacal

Catalina

Tegan

Management & Administration

Jeanette Taylor

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