Meet Our Specialists

Alix graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’ Dental Institute in 2005. Among her other prizes and distinctions, she was nominated for the prestigious University of London Gold Medal. After appointments in General Practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, she served in the Royal Army Dental Corps, both in England and Germany. Alix attained the rank of Major before leaving to complete Specialist training in Endodontics at King’s College London. She was awarded a Master of Clinical Dentistry degree in Endodontics with distinction and also attained her Membership in Endodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Alix’s research interests and publications have focused on the use of specialised imaging techniques to assist in diagnosis and management of endodontic problems. Her most recent research has involved assessing the outcome of endodontic retreatment. She has presented at National and International Conferences and is also a reviewer for the International Endodontic Journal. Alix also provides Endodontic training to Postgraduates on the MSc course at King’s College London.

Alix will accept referrals for root canal treatment, retreatment and endodontic surgery.

Dr. Alaa is a periodontist who graduated with honors from King’s College London in 2014 and was awarded the prestigious Maurice Wohl prize. He received numerous commendations for oral surgery, restorative, and periodontal care during his five-year training. After graduating, Dr. Alaa completed his foundation training and associate role in practice in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

He then completed his specialty training in periodontology under the mentorship of world-leading specialists. Dr. Alaa is experienced in both surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments, and has authored dental education materials and published in peer-reviewed journals in his field.

Currently, Dr. Alaa works in private practice limited to treating complex and advanced cases of periodontal disease. He is passionate about caring for his patients in an open and relaxed manner. He is also committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of dentists.

Dr Alaa is an accredited specialist Periodontist on the General Dental Council register and treats patients for the following:

1. Periodontal assessment
2. Treatment of periodontal diseases
3. Crown lengthening procedures
4. Treatment of gummy smiles
5. Periodontal surgeries
6. Regenerative surgeries
7. Surgeries to correct/improve gum recession.
8. Management of peri-implantitis

Ramona graduated from Bart’s and The London (QMUL) in 2010 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. She gained experience in general dentistry whilst working in dental practices around London. In this time, she gained her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

She then worked as a senior house officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in both Cardiff and the North Midlands, gaining surgical experience and cared for patients with complex medical and dental needs. She enjoys learning and furthered her training at The University of Sydney, Australia in 2015 where she gained a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Restorative Dentistry.

Her passion for periodontology stemmed from a diverse exposure in dentistry and interest in its relationship with general health. Ramona completed her 4-year specialist training programme in Periodontology at King’s College London. She was awarded the ‘Membership in Periodontics’ from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh).

Ramona strives to provide holistic treatment, tailored to the individual. She is passionate about minimally invasive periodontal surgery, including regeneration and periodontal medicine.

Dr Shah qualified from Bristol Dental School in 2001. Following a year in general practice in Hertford, he moved to Leeds to complete his second year of General Professional Training as a Senior House Officer (SHO) in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. During this period, he gained his Membership (Faculty of Dental Surgery) of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He returned to Bristol in 2003 to continue as a SHO in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery followed by 6 months as an SHO in Paediatric Dentistry. After which he commenced his orthodontic specialist training in 2005.

Dr Shah completed his specialist training in Orthodontics in 2008 and was awarded a Doctorate in Dental Surgery (Orthodontics) from the University of Bristol and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He continued his Senior Registrar training at Bristol Dental Hospital and Royal United Hospital in Bath, achieving the Intercollegiate Fellowship in Dental Surgery in Orthodontics to become a Consultant in Orthodontics in 2010.

Dr Shah is currently a Consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. He has previously held appointments at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Royal Derby Hospital, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital and Manor Hospital at Consultant level.

Dr Shah enjoys being an orthodontist, finding his role rewarding by making a difference to the lives and well being of his patients by improving their smile. He has wide clinical experience with a special interest in the multidisciplinary management of dentofacial deformity, developmentally absent teeth (hypodontia), cleft lip and palate and the treatment of adult patients.