Dr Tim Thackrah

• Principal Dentist

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Biography: GDC No. 57364 BDS (London) 1982 LDS RCS (England) 1983Practice Principal with a special interest in dental implants, oral surgery, restorative and cosmetic dentistryTim qualified with honours at the Royal Dental Hospital, London in 1982. His career in dentistry has included hospital work, NHS care, teaching and private practice since 1987. Tim’s interests are dental implants and cosmetic dentistry; he has more than twenty-five years’ experience in the field of dental implants and accepts referrals from more than 500 dentists in the UK. Tim has undertaken many advanced courses in restorative dentistry, bone regeneration and implant dentistry in England, USA and Sweden. He also lectures and runs courses on implant and cosmetic dentistry. Tim is involved in all aspects of implant treatment at Elmsleigh House, from implant consultations, treatment planning and complex surgery to prosthetics.

Dr Hans-Dieter John

• Dentist

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Biography: He graduated from Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany, in 1984 and completed a postgraduate degree in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry, USA, in 1993. He has a private practice in Germany, working in periodontics and implants and holds assistant professorships at the Universities of Würzburg and Münster. Hans-Deiter lectures throughout Europe and is also co-author of a book on Implant Dentistry.

Dr Hugh Cowley

• Dentist

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Biography: GDC No. 80543 BDS (Bristol) 2002; MFDS RCS (England) 2005; MFGDP 2010; DipImpDent RCS (England) 2013Special interest in dental implants, oral surgery, general, restorative and cosmetic dentistryHugh qualified at the University of Bristol in 2002. Since qualifying, he gained extensive experience within a number of hospitals, as well as working in NHS and private practice. Hugh is experienced in all types of sedation, providing help for nervous patients or those undergoing long procedures. He also has special interests in oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as cosmetic techniques. Hugh has a diploma in implant dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, and is involved in all aspects of implant treatment at Elmsleigh House, from implant consultations and surgery to prosthetics.Hugh Cowley is a Dental Phobia Certified dentist.

Dr Cathleen Perrin

• Doctor

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Dr Kit Spears

• Dentist

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Biography: GDC No. 209544 BDS (Bristol) 2011; MSc (Dental Implantology) 2017General and cosmetic dentistry with a special interest in dental implants and oral surgeryKit qualified in 2011 and has worked in NHS and private practice in the UK and Australia, while gaining postgraduate hospital experience in oral surgery. Kit has attained a Master's degree, the highest award in implant dentistry, and graduated with a merit. After achieving a distinction in his dissertation, he was invited to teach on the Master’s course in dental implantology at the University of Bristol. He also lectures in the field of implant dentistry and has been a Foundation Trainer, helping to teach and support recently-qualified dentists.Kit has undertaken courses in advanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry and advanced implant surgery. Kit is involved in implant treatment, general and cosmetic dentistry at Elmsleigh House.

Dr Manoj Tank

• Dentist

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Biography: GDC No. 150480 BDS (Bristol) 2008; MJDF RCS (England) 2010; MClinDent (Perio) 2016; MPerio RCS (Edinburgh) 2016Specialist in Periodontics (gum disease treatment)Manoj is our Specialist in Periodontics, which means he has carried out further intensive training after his initial dental degree to master the clinical understanding and treatment approaches to periodontal conditions and diseases that can occur in the mouth. Manoj provides all aspects of non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment including dental implant treatment. He is also trained in "drill-free dentistry" techniques such as laser treatments and air polishing.Manoj accepts referrals from dentists in the region and has been involved in the teaching of dental students and qualified dentists. He is a Faculty Member of the British Society of Periodontology, in recognition of his involvement in teaching and education, and in 2018 he will be on its Executive Council. Manoj is also a member of the European Association for Osseointegration and has presented clinical cases and research both nationally and internationally, winning the Ron Wilson Research Prize awarded by King's College London.Manoj adopts a gentle, caring and understanding approach, and works with his patients to gain the very best treatment outcomes. You will always feel safe in his hands and he will always be open to answer any questions you may have.

Dr Kostas Spathoulas

• Doctor

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Dr Somayeh Modarres-Simmons

• Dentist

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Biography: GDC No. 83687 BDS (London) 2004; Dip Endo (London) 2008; MClinDent (Endo) (London) 2014; MEndo RCS (Edinburgh) 2014Specialist in endodontics (root canal treatment)Somayeh graduated in dentistry from King’s College London in 2004. She worked in general practice before attaining a diploma in endodontic practice with merit. After four years of specialist training in endodontic (root canal) treatment, Somayeh attained a master of clinical dentistry degree with merit and membership in endodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Somayeh is one of our Specialists in endodontics at Elmsleigh House.

Mr Bill Sharpling

• Denturist

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Biography: GCC No. 110363, RDT, MBA, DipCDT RCS (Eng), FDTFEd RCSEd, Fellow – International Team for ImplantologySpecial interest in implant-stabilised and removable denturesBill qualified in 1986 and spent the next 10 years working in the UK and abroad where he gained advanced qualifications in fixed and removable prosthodontics. Bill worked in the Armed Forces and as the Chief Instructor in Conservative Dental Technology at Guy’s Hospital Dental School. In 1999 Bill completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) at one of London’s Business Schools where he graduated with a distinction. In 2008 he completed the Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology at the Royal College of Surgeons (England). In February 2020 he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.Bill is Associate Dean for Continuing Professional Development and Director of the London Dental Education Centre (LonDEC) at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, Kings College London, which is Europe’s largest dental institute. Bill has responsibility for running LonDEC, the post-qualification training establishment at the faculty. Prior to this appointment, Bill was Head of Dental Technology at Guy’s, Kings College and St Thomas’ Hospitals. Bill is a teacher and examiner for the faculty's MSc Aesthetic Dentistry & MClinDent programmes. He has also held posts within the London Deanery and Kent Surrey Sussex Deanery at strategic level contributing to the education, training and development of the dental workforce.Bill has lectured extensively within the UK and internationally on many topics relating to dental technology within dentistry. Bill works in private practice at Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Farnham, Surrey, as well as in Harley Street, London where, along with other members of the team, he concentrates on full arch implant assisted solutions.He has served on the editorial board of the Quintessence Journal of Dental Technology and is currently serving on the editorial board of the Royal College of Surgeons' Journal “Primary Dental Care”. He has authored/co-authored a number of refereed published papers and has recently authored a chapter in the Elsevier “Essentials of Esthetic Dentistry - Principles of Practice” as well as a chapter on Occlusion and use of articulators in the Wiley published “Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry”Bill serves on the Faculty of General Dental Practice Dental Care Professionals (DCP) Committee at the Royal College of Surgeons where he works with other members to formulate strategy relating to DCP Education, has been a member of the dental panel of GlaxoSmithKline and currently sits on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry contributing to oral health strategies that form part of governmental policy.He is also a national and international Opinion Leader to several dental companies.Bill has also been supportive of charitable work and help set up the dental laboratory at the Chitrakoot charity project in northern India.Bill is the only practicing CDT globally to have been awarded Fellowship of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and has also been awarded Fellowship of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry.