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Jay qualified from The University of Liverpool and leads the Glow team with a 30 year career, reputation and dedication to Cosmetic Dentistry.

With a certificate in Implantology from the renowned Eastman Dental Institute as well as mastering the art of Smile Design from the Perfect Smile Academy.

Jay is a fully accredited Invisalign Doctor and acts as the clinical lead for the Multidisciplinary Specialist Clinic. Jay predominantly deals with Implant and cosmetic dentistry.

Nathan qualified from Liverpool University in 2004. Having spent over 5 years working in Berkhamsted, Nathan joined Glow Dentistry in 2009.

Nathan has gained an impressive reputation of ensuring the highest standard of patient care is provided to all. He takes particular interest in ensuring the appropriate treatments are provided to each person in a highly bespoke manner, with all aspects of care being thoroughly and carefully explained.

His main interests lie in highly aesthetic porcelain restorative treatments, from porcelain veneers for the front teeth to porcelain onlays for the back teeth, as well as replacements of old crowns.

He also offers a range of aesthetic composite bonding solutions to help improve both form and function of our patients’ smiles as well as restoring the increasingly common problem of tooth wear.

Sami has been with Glow Dentistry since 2011.

“I love the work I do, to be able to give patients confidence with their dental health and smiles, whilst establishing a trusted relationship”.

Sami qualified from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental School in 2007. She immediately went on to complete her further education with The Royal College of Surgeons. Sami is deeply committed to continued education and enhancing her knowledge to ensure her patients receive the best and most up to date care. This includes the Chris Orr year long aesthetic dental course.

Sami has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, carefully tailoring treatments such as Invisalign, teeth whitening, veneers and bonding to achieve a bespoke stunning smile. Sami is also a facial aesthetics practitioner.

In Sami’s free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, travelling and she also loves adrenaline-fuelled activities; including sky diving and bungee jumping.

Dr Cohen graduated from the University of Cardiff in 2001. She joined our practice in 2005. She has a broad range of experience in helping, treating and interacting with adults and children with a variety of dental needs, keeping up to date with the latest technology and research.

I enjoy and take great satisfaction in making sure my patients feel happy and confident when they smile, and tailor my treatment to suit each patient’s individual needs.

Dr Cohen particularly enjoys treating children and guiding them through their childhood years to have as little dental treatment as possible, with a strong emphasis on prevention at all times for all ages. She spends time with patients who have a fear of dental treatment, and takes pride in helping them to overcome that anxiety.

In her free moments, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters, socialising with friends, walking, baking and other artistic pursuits.

Mitul graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with merit in Clinical Dentistry and Oral surgery.

Mitul is very passionate about his profession, his calming and gentle nature has proven invaluable in regaining patient’s confidence in dentistry. He believes that the most important thing is to get to know and listen to his patients, fully understand their needs so that he can carefully plan the best bespoke treatment. Continually developing his education is important to Mitul and he is a certified Invisalign, Cfast clear braces and TruSmile provider.

His special interest lies in restorative and cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry in a minimally invasive manner, which ranges from teeth alignment and teeth whitening to tooth coloured fillings, crowns and veneers. He sets out to achieve beautiful smiles by providing a high standard of dentistry.

When not at work, Mitul enjoys regular visits to the gym to develop his fitness and playing football, along with the joys of being a new father. One day he hopes to put his other passion of motorsport to the test and compete on a race track.

Dr Manhem qualified from Dental College, University of Gothenburg, Sweden in 1983. His main interest within odontology was Oral Surgery. He completed his specialisation in this area of dentistry in 1994 at University of Linköping, Sweden.

After working in two University Hospitals – the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Stockholm, Sweden and in Aarhus, Denmark as Assistant Professor, he moved to London in 1998.During this period, he also worked at several Implant clinics, and in a private hospital as a Consultant, treating a variety complex cases.

Since 1998, he has worked at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London and from June 1999 at ICED – EDI, University College London.Major cases and patients who require treatment with General Anaesthesia are treated at the Harley Street Clinic Hospital, London. His main clinical interests are Implantology, Reconstructive Surgery and Orthognathic Surgery. Teaching Background Dr Manhem was Head for the Implantology Surgical teaching program for undergraduate students at Royal Dental College in Aarhus, Denmark for three years. At Eastman Dental Institute, he was Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology from 1998 to 2002.

Since October 2000, he has been the Director for the Implantology Step-by-step course Program at CPD – EDI, University College London and is running several Implantology courses. At the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital in Linköping, Sweden, he is involved in a specialist training program for residents in Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also involved in research on implants with regards to the healing processes and biocompatibility of different implant materials. Specialist in Oral Surgery and Surgical Dentistry – UK Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Sweden Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Denmark Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London Director Implantology Step-by-Step course Programme, CPD, Eastman Dental Institute – International Centre of Excellence in Dentistry, University College London. Consultant, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden Private Practice – London, UK, Sweden and Denmark

Effie was born in Kalamata, Greece and graduated from the Dental School of the Aristoteleio University of Thessaloniki (Greece), in 1997.

Following three years in private practice in Athens, she joined the MSc course in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (UCL), which was completed in 2001. Subsequently, she was selected for the MClinDent in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, which was a 3-year advanced training programme and the only one in the UK accredited by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).

Following the successful completion of the MClinDent in 2003, she was awarded the European Federation of Periodontology Certificate in Periodontology. Further in her career, she went back to the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL and joined the Diploma in Implant Dentistry, which was successfully completed in 2018. Effie has been working in private practice strictly limited to Periodontology since 2002. She is currently working at Glow Dentistry, in Hampstead,North West London and at The Village Dental Practice, in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

In her free time, Effie enjoys spending time with her family and doing Barretique, ballet and water-skiing.

Vinay graduated from King’s College London in 2012. After completing his dental foundation training in Leicester, he furthered his experience with Dental Core Training (DCT) posts in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. He obtained Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2014.

He had a keen interest in Restorative dentistry, and he subsequently completed DCT posts in Restorative dentistry at King’s College Hospital and Birmingham Dental Hospital. During this time, he developed an interest in Endodontics and subsequently completed an MClinDent in Endodontology at the world-renowned Eastman Dental Institute, which he completed with distinction.

Vinay is on the GDC Specialist list for Endodontics. He teaches and mentors postgraduate dental students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontic Practice from the Eastman Dental Institute.Vinay has limited his practice to Endodontics, and accepts internal and external referrals for complex root canal treatment procedures, as well as diagnosis of dental pain, trauma management and internal bleaching.

Vinay has a calm manner and takes the time to discuss treatment options with his patients. He strives to ensure that his patients are relaxed and works towards providing them the best level of care.

Mr Shilen Patel is a highly skilled Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant surgeon.

He is an award-winning Surgeon, known for his attention to detail, artistic eye, and compassionate bedside manner. His patients appreciate his thorough approach to consultations and commitment to helping them achieve their aesthetic goals.
Mr Patel is a dual qualified Consultant obtaining his Medical degree from the prestigious St Barthololmew’s and The London School of Medicine, and Dentistry at King’s College London. He completed his higher surgical training at various prestigious Hospitals in London and is currently based at the Royal Free NHS Trust.

Mr Patel’s expertise covers a wide range of procedures, including Surgical extractions, Dental implants, Jaw surgery including cysts, Skin tumour surgery, Jaw pain management, Facial trauma, Salivary Gland tumours & Stones and Facial
cosmetic augmentation & Reconstructive plastic surgery.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Patel is actively involved in surgical research and education. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international conferences. Mr Patel is also a member of several professional organisations and is involved in teaching aspiring Surgeons, as well as, examining Medical University students.

Mr. Patel is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality of care and results. He believes in personalised treatment plans that take into account each patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and concerns. His warm demeanor and expertise make him a sought-after Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in his community and beyond.

Services offered by Mr Shilen patel Specialist

1. Oral Surgery, Jaw Cysts/Pathology
2. Oral or skin biopsies
3. Cosmetic
   • Moles or other benign facial lesion removals
   • Blepharoplasty
   • Rhinoplasty for either cosmetic or breathing issues
   • Botox, fillers
4. TMJ ( jaw joint related issues)
5. Salivary gland issue
6. Dental Implants

Jennifer grew up in Northumberland where she studied a degree in Psychology before embarking on her dental career. Starting as a dental nurse in a busy NHS practice is what drove her to pursue a career as a Hygienist and Therapist.

She moved to London where she trained as a Hygienist/Therapist at the Eastman Dental Hospital, graduating in 2016. Jennifer has worked at Glow for over 4 years. She takes a holistic view on oral and general health, and has a keen interest in how diet impacts the mouth, as well as making oral care at home easy.

Jennifer is also a trained Pilates instructor and enjoys staying active. She loves animals and has done fundraising activities for The Mayhew Animal Home as well as volunteering at a monkey sanctuary in South Africa.

Abdel is registered as a Dental therapist/hygienist. His dual qualification allows him to carry out various treatments which include periodontal, fillings and teeth whitening. Since registration he has been working in private practices across London. He is passionate about educating his patients and has a very caring approach. He has a special interest in periodontal disease and paediatric dentistry.

Since gaining her qualification as a Dental Nurse in 2013, Monica has continued to invest in her knowledge and training. In 2018, she graduated as a Dental Hygienist from the University of Bari in Italy. Monica has been a full time member of the Glow Dentistry team since 2018, carrying out various nursing and hygiene related services. She now works as full time Hygienist for Glow at Hampstead and Mill Hill. She is very dedicated to the dental health care profession and has a caring approach to her patients.

Dr Hamid graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in 2004 and completed Foundation and Core Surgical Training from East Lancashire and Heart of England Hospitals NHS Trusts, respectively. He obtained the Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and has a post-graduate Diploma in Surgical Sciences from the University of Edinburgh.

He was employed at the Royal Free Hospital while working towards a prestigious PhD degree. Dr Hamid is currently working as a Specialist Registrar covering Breast Oncoplastic Surgery in the South East of England hospitals.

In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr Hamid has been involved in medical teaching and has presented at national and international conferences. He has authored several medical publications and has been an academic journal reviewer. In a largely unregulated aesthetic sector, Dr Hamid identified a chance for improving the quality of care for patients undergoing facial aesthetic procedures by putting the safety and best interest of patients at the forefront. From sourcing the best medical devices and cosmeceuticals to working with reputable and well-known manufacturers and distributors, you will be assured that top-class products are carefully selected to provide you with the safest and most reliable results.

Having an aesthetic procedure at our clinic means that you will be thoroughly consulted on the treatment or the area of concern and you will be given enough time to consider all the available options. Your treatment will be tailored to your requirements using complementary procedures to achieve your aesthetic goals.