Smile in London - Wanstead

BDS (London)

 GDC No. 84535 Special interests: Restorative & Cosmetic dentistry , Sedation

Amit is the practice principal, clinical director & founder of Smile in London. His skills in pain management & relief led him to achieve a commendation of excellence in Emergency Dentistry. Amit has a natural ability to make nervous patients feel at ease, particular children. This ability, combined with his practical skills led Amit to achieve further commendations in Oral surgery and periodontology (gum treatment), such treatments that can be challenging for nervous patients. He is able to offer sedation to patients who are extremely anxious about dental treatment.

After graduating from the renowned Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004, his commitment to excellent patient care has led him to undertake continuing professional development. He completed his Vocational training in 2005. He now himself has been involved with Health Education England in the training newly qualified dentists.

Amit has had the privilege to be under the tutelage of the renowned Dr Stan Kogon, Dean of the University Western Ontario Canada. He has also trained with Dr Dudley Glick, of the Weichman Endodontic clinic at UCLA and Dr Georges Zaugg, the well renowned Swiss Orthodontist.

Amit’s post graduate training has taken him into the field of orthodontics and he is a Clear aligner and Inman aligner orthodontic practitioner. He provides the amazing new invisible braces in order to straighten adult’s teeth discreetly. Amit’s special interests include cosmetic fillings and crowns. Amit is also a Zoom! Tooth Laser whitening practitioner. This technology is currently the No.1 tooth whitening system in the U.S. and is used on TV’s Extreme Make-over programme.

His practice has been awarded membership to the British Dental Association Good Practice Scheme. BDA Good Practice Scheme is UK dentistry’s leading quality assurance programme. By becoming members of the Scheme, the practice demonstrates a visible commitment to providing quality dental care to nationally recognised best practice standards.

Where I work: Smile in London Wanstead & Leyton

He has been working in general dental practice for 16 years.

Non dental interests: Travelling the world with his wife Preeti and two young children, supporting his favourite football team!

BDS(Lond), MFGDP(UK) RCS.EngPgCert(DenEd)

GDC No. 83742 

Special interests: Restorative & Cosmetic dentistry, Facial aesthetics

Preeti is the practice principal and founder of Smile in London. Her flare for dentistry and good patient care was recognised early on during her training, where Preeti received two personal letters of commendation of excellence for her achievements in conservative dentistry as well as acquiring excellence grades in her restorative clinical tests including anterior tooth restoration, root canal treatment and crowns. Her noticeable special skills in these areas led her to gain her Degree with Merit in the Restorative dentistry field.

Since graduating from Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004, Preeti has been committed to enhancing her special skills and to lifelong continuing professional development. After completing her Vocational training 2005, her strong enthusiasm for excellent patient care led her to achieve a certificate for Key skills in general dental practice in 2006. Soon after, she was awarded, by The Royal College of Surgeons, a Diploma of Membership to the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK) in 2007.

Preeti’s passion for cosmetic dentistry and aesthetic restorative dentistry led her to complete the Advanced Dentistry programme in 2008, presented by Dr Chris Orr (immediate past president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry). Preeti is also a Clear aligner and Inman Aligner Orthodontic practitioner. She provides Zoom! Tooth Laser whitening. Preeti also carries out facial anti-wrinkle treatment which can smooth out age-related wrinkles such as crows feet, frown lines or lines on the forehead.

Preeti also provides fillers for the lips, nose to mouth lines and marionette lines.

Preeti has achieved a Postgraduate certificate in Dental Education from the University of Bedfordshire. She has been involved with Health Education England, in carrying out Vocational Training for young dentists for 11 years.

Where I work: Part time at Smile in London Wanstead.

I have been working in general dental practice for 16 years.

Non dental interests: Time with her family including her two young children and dog, painting, movies, trips to the countryside, good food, animal welfare.

Preeti is known for her gentle nature and is well liked in the practice and in the Wanstead community. She is patient, kind and has vast experience treating patients who are nervous of the dentist. If you are fearful of the dentist, Preeti is able to sedate you to a relaxed state before any dentistry is carried out. She is able to communicate in Punjabi and understands Hindi.

Her practice has been awarded membership to the British Dental Association Good Practice Scheme. The BDA Good Practice Scheme is UK dentistry’s leading quality assurance programme. By becoming members of the Scheme, the practice demonstrates a visible commitment to providing quality dental care to nationally recognised best practice standards.

Verified Experience in Dental Nursing

GDC No. 153162

Laraine is another one of our exceptional and most experienced team members. She trained at The Royal Dental Hospital in Leicester Square in 1982, where she achieved her Hospital and National certificates. She has had long standing experience in the dental care field, including some work in within the NHS. Laraine now works full time in private dental practice. Laraine has been a member of our team for 15 years.

She has a passion for football and has been a loyal supporter of her team, Arsenal since 1971! She also enjoys swimming, yoga, reading, walking and is a big fan of Singer David Essex! Through her commitment to health care, Laraine has successfully completed her radiography training from the accredited British Dental Association and is also fully qualified in Oral Health Promotion and prevention in practice.

Laraine successfully completed the Great North Run and raised awareness for Pancreatic Cancer. Very well done Laraine!