Meet the team

At Hayes Dental Specialists, our highly skilled, friendly team shares the same single vision: we put you first. Together, we are dedicated to providing you with a first class experience, from the comfort of our reception to the very latest innovations in dental technology. We make sure you have the best possible care from the second you walk through the door.

Find out more about each of our practice team members below.

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Hayes Dental Specialists Dr Wisam Sarsam

Dr Wisam Sarsam

Specialist Endodontist (Root canal treatment)
BDS Newcastle University 2011
GDC No. 210115

Dr Wisam Sarsam is a specialist endodontist registered on the General Dental Council specialist list who is able to accept all types of root canal cases, from simple to complex.

He is the dentist other dentists refer to where a higher degree of expertise is sought, when the root canal of the tooth is infected.

Graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2011, after working a number of years in general practice he went on, in 2015 to pursue his interest in endodontics. Since then, he has worked as a Registrar and a Clinical Lecturer in endodontics at Liverpool Dental Hospital. He also enjoys the management of anxious patients and is able to provide root canal treatment under sedation. When your tooth has an infection, which may manifest as pain or swelling, you will always be offered and explained the benefits of having a root canal treatment with our specialist endodontist Dr Wisam Sarsam. Your normal dentist will then undergo the final restoration of the tooth, once the root canal is completed.

Currently, Wisam provides endodontics in and around London and is undertaking a Doctorate degree investigating the molecular mechanisms linking diabetes to endodontic infection.

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Arwa Al Khaburi

Specialists Periodontist
GDC No. 236799

Arwa is our periodontics specialist at Hayes Dental Specialists. When she is not at our practice, she teaches Periodontology to undergraduate students at Guys Hospital. She frequently attends national and international clinical meetings and conferences so the treatments she provides are informed by the latest technological and clinical advances in the field pf periodontology.

Arwa provides a comprehensive range of non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatments, including open flap debridement, pocket reduction surgery, periodontal regeneration, crown lengthening and mucogingival periodontal plastic surgery. Other treatment includes the management of peri-implantitis.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bristol University in 1999

•Masters of Clinical Dentistry (Perio) King’s College London- Sept 2013

•Membership in Periodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.– Sept 2013

•Advanced clinical postgraduate certificate in Periodontology and Implantology September 2014

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Dr Leena Shibl

Orthodontist
GDC No. 281909

DWSI Orthodontist BDS, (Future University) 2015, MSc Ortho 2023, MOrth RCS (eD) 2024

Dr. Leena Shibl is an experienced dentist with a Master's degree in orthodontics, priding herself on her patient-centric and research-based approach to treatment. Graduating with top honours from Future University in Egypt, Dr. Leena has provided exceptional orthodontic care in multiple private practices over the past decade, successfully managing a wide range of cases. At Hayes Dental Specialists, Dr. Leena utilises cutting-edge technology, including intraoral scanners and 3D models, to clearly visualise and plan treatments.

This approach not only ensures precision but also allows patients to see their potential results, making them active participants in their orthodontic journey. With an MSc in Orthodontics, Dr. Leena has finalised her MOrth exam in orthodontics, further cementing her expertise in the field. She has also contributed to dental literature, with notable studies published.

Dr. Leena's commitment to excellence, clarity in treatment planning, and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for her patients ensures they feel comfortable and confident in placing their orthodontic journey in her care

Kunal

Dr Kunal Datta

IMPLANT & INVISALIGN DENTIST
BDS (Manc 2010), MSc Clinical Implantology (UCLan 2020)
GDC no. 193028
www.implantdentistry.london
Follow on Instagram: @dr.k.datta

Kunal is an implant dentist with a heart for creating healthy smiles. With a Master’s Degree in Implant Dentistry, Kunal has been transforming smiles by replacing badly broken or missing teeth. His commitment to excellence is evident in his continuous learning about the latest techniques in bone grafting and gum contouring, ensuring that implants look and feel as natural as possible. Kunal is a proud member of the British Dental Association and the International Team of Implantology. This connects him to a global network of leading implantologists, keeping him at the forefront of the field.

Kunal is proficient in replacing single or multiple teeth. He is currently pursuing advanced certifications in Bone and Tissue Regeneration, Sinus Grafting, and Full Mouth Oral Implant Rehabilitation, building upon his Master's Degree. This specialized training equips him to handle the most challenging cases, even for patients who have been told by their own dentists that implants are not possible due to a lack of bone.

His passion for surgery stemmed from his time serving as a Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery at the world-renowned Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. There, he performed many complex tooth extractions, including wisdom teeth procedures. Furthermore, he assisted in jaw alignment surgery and cancer operations. This often involved helping to place implants for patients who had lost teeth due to their cancer.

Kunal is also a certified Invisalign Full provider and thrives on the challenge of correcting complex alignment issues, complementing his work as an implant surgeon. This dual expertise allows him to create beautifully straight and symmetrical smiles, free of missing teeth. His ability to optimize the shape and size of gaps before implant placement distinguishes him from many implant surgeons, leading to superior functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Kunal’s approach to dentistry is comprehensive and patient-focused. He excels in all aspects of general and aesthetic dentistry, driven by the belief that prevention is better than cure. His holistic, kind, and gentle approach ensures that patients feel comfortable and at ease, no matter their dental concern.

Kunal is from Bromley and was schooled locally. In 2012, he expanded his horizons to sunny Sydney, Australia, where he delivered high-quality private dentistry for five years before returning to his roots in Bromley. Outside the clinic, Kunal is a cricket enthusiast and an avid cook. His home life is vibrant, with his wife and two young children keeping him very busy.

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Dr Snezana Nastova

Dr Snezana Nastova is a Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery employed by Kings College Hospital.

She qualified as a Doctor in Dental Surgery in Skopje, Macedonia following which she obtained her UK qualification and membership with the Royal College of Surgeons In Edinburgh and London. Since 2009 she has acquired vast surgical experience working in some of the busiest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Units in the country including Birmingham and London.

She has trained under some of the most recognised and respected consultants in this field. These days she divides her time between Queen Mary’s Hospital and private practice. She provides oral surgery and minor skin surgery treatments under local, general anaesthetic and IV sedation.

Alongside operating she enjoys training and supervising junior doctors and undergraduate dental students. She is regularly commended for her friendly and gentle approach to patient care. In her spare time, she loves travelling with her family and exercising.

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Dr Vinesh Patel

IMPLANT, GENERAL, COSMETIC, INVISALIGN DENTIST
BDS (KINGS COLLEGE LONDON 2008), CERT IMPLANTOLOGY (2016 & 2022), CERT. AESTHETIC DENT (KINGS COLLEGE, 2018), CERT.AESTHETIC DENT(2020) CLEAR ALIGNERS DIP (Invisalign, 2020)
GDC No. 153553

Vinesh has been a qualified dentist for over 15 years and is one of our longest serving dentists here at Hayes, having built up a large following of patients. He has acquired over 10 years experience in private practice dentistry and has numerous hours of courses and post graduate qualifications.

Vinesh has focused on cosmetic and general dentistry, especially in minimally invasive treatments which take the patient’s comfort into consideration. He has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. Whether it is white fillings, dental bleaching techniques, crowns or veneers. Vinesh has an Aesthetics Diploma at Kings College London and Aesthetics certificates at a well renown UK academy, making sure his patients receive the best up to date treatment.

He has completed two separate postgraduate certificates in Dental Implants at accredited UK institutions allowing him to provide a full array of treatment options to his patients, including bone and soft tissue grafting. This allows him to replace missing teeth from start to finish with high success rates.

As a certified Invisalign provider, he has gone above what is required and completed a 2 year Diploma in Clear Aligners to allow him to provide Invisalign to a higher level of expertise than most practitioners and has improved the smiles of a number of patients successfully here at Hayes Dental Specialists.

He has also held teaching positions at the well renown Guys Dental Hospital and Kings College London and was fast tracked into this positions early on his career due to his exemplary skills.

Vinesh gains most satisfaction from getting to know his patients well and helping them to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth and smile. He likes to explain everything from an evidence based perspective and ensures you are kept fully informed about your oral health and treatment options to provide a bespoke service tailored to the specific individual. He welcomes seeing nervous patients and will be able to provide the time and care to make you feel much more relaxed at your visits and turn you in to a regular attender with a healthier and trouble free mouth.

Vinesh regularly keeps up to date with the latest techniques by continually attending courses. He makes sure that he always delivers the best service, offering a high standard of care that provides long lasting aesthetic and functional treatments.

Outside the practice, Vinesh enjoys traveling on both active and cultural holidays, keeping fit and spending time with his family. He’s a dedicated foodie too and loves finding out new cuisines to sink his teeth into!

Hayes Dental Specialists Dr Ravi Desai

Dr Ravi Desai

Dentist
BDS (Hons, University of Manchester 2017)
GDC No. 270885

Dr Ravi Desai is a prize winning dentist who graduated with honours from the University of Manchester. Having successfully completed Foundation Training in south London he went on to pass dental faculty examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons England.

He is keen to provide high quality general dentistry with a special interest in minimally invasive treatments to provide smile makeovers. As a certified Invisalign provider he enjoys helping patients transform their smiles. He believes in continuous development to ensure his patients receive the utmost standard of care and has completed a 4-day residency in Milan with the respected Style Italiano Group.

He has expanded his skill set with training in facial aesthetics from the award winning Avanti Aesthetics Academy based on Harley Street. He undertakes full facial consultations for aesthetic treatments with botulinum toxin and dermal fillers including lips and cheeks.

In his spare time Ravi is a keen squash player and enjoys keeping fit in the gym. He loves travelling and has spent time providing voluntary dental work abroad at Todos Juntos Children's Trust in South America.

Dr Nalin Karunaratne

Dr Nalin Karunaratne

Dentist
GDC 211394

Award-winning dentist Dr Nalin Karunaratne boasts over a decade’s experience in general dental practice. A postgraduate diploma in implant prosthodontics and postgraduate certificate in restorative dentistry are just some of his battery of qualifications as he frequently attends courses to always offer his patients the latest precision.

Also an implant surgeon, Nalin is passionate about offering facial aesthetics, such as anti-wrinkle treatments (dermal and lip filler) and medical microneedling.

Whether it is long-term facial pain from stress-related grinding, white fillings (composite), whitening or crowns, dentures or full mouth rehabilitation, Nalin prides himself on a compassionate chairside manner to make your experience at the dentist one to truly cherish.

Nicole Shorey

Nicole Shorey

Hygienist
CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 2001
GDC No. 5873

Nicole qualified as a Dental Hygienist from Leeds Dental School in 2001 with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and joined Hayes Dental Specialists in 2007. Nicole is a very experienced hygienist having worked for 12 years in the West End of London since qualifying. It is Nicole's encouragement and motivation as well as her gentle and thorough clinical approach that allows our patients to maintain their natural teeth and oral health for longer and helps them look after their investment in the advanced dental and implant restorative care.

As well as providing general hygiene and advanced periodontal (gum) treatment, Nicole can also carry out tooth whitening. She will also spot any dental issues that may be starting and can take X-rays of any areas that may require further attention and bring it to the attention of the dental surgeon looking after you.

Portman Dental Care Awards

Fmc Logo 2019 Winner Oby M25
Award Logo 2018
Dental Industry Award - Portman Dental Care
Private Dentistry Awards - Portman Dental Care
The Dentistry Awards - Portman Dental Care
Elite Practice Award - Portman Dental Care