Dr Linda Greenwall
BDS MGDS, RCS MSc, MRD RCS, FFGDP
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
Specialist in Prosthodontics
Dr Greenwall, was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and following in her father's and grandfather's footsteps (both dentists), she graduated from Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1984. Working in general practice following her graduation and moving to London,
Dr Greenwall began to specialise in restorative dentistry, before embarking upon an MSc at Guy's (London). During her time in practice she developed a special interest in tooth whitening, undertaking extensive research on this subject as part of her MSc studies, not only helping her to gain a distinction, but also becoming the first dentist in the UK to research the subject.
In June 2008, Dr Greenwall launched the British Dental Bleaching Society, of which she is a chairman.
She is one of very few women lecturers/public speakers in Dentistry and has been very successful delivering lectures all over the world. Dr Greenwall has written the award winning Best Dental Book of the Year, entitled Bleaching Techniques in Restorative Dentistry. Dr Greenwall has a Masters degree in restorative dentistry, being the first dentist in the UK to carry out extensive research on the subject and prides herself on excellent results. This book has been translated into three languages, aiding dentists around the world. Since then she has co-written a further two books on Aesthetic Dentistry.
Dr Jude Ferreira
BDS, MSc, FDS RCS
Endodontist
Dr. Ferreira qualified in Glasgow in 1990, working in general practice for four years, before embarking on more challenging roles working in Oral Maxillo Facial departments at hospitals in Norfolk and Bristol. During this time, Dr. Ferreira developed a special interest in endodontics and went on to gain his MSc from Guy's (London). He also attained a Fellowship in Dental Surgery and is on the Endodontic Specialist Register. Dr Ferreira joined the team at Heath Health Care in 2000. He is liked and valued by all the team and by his patients.
Dr Guy McLellan
BDS FDS RCS MBBS
Guy McLellan is our dental implant surgeon. He is doubly qualified in dentistry and medicine and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
He has over 10 years hospital experience including training in ENT and plastic surgery and currently holds a teaching position at Charing Cross Hospital where he runs the dental implant clinic. His experience in implants dates back to 1994 and includes extra-oral implants to retain facial cosmesis/reconstruction following facial cancer surgery as well as intra-oral cancer rehabilitation and facial deformities such as cleft lip and palate.
He continues to work as a member of the Cranio Facial team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In private practice he limits his practice to surgical implantology and augmentation procedures including complex intra-oral and extra-oral grafting. He is a mentor for Nobel Biocare and is actively involved in Implant education.
He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology, the European Association of Osseointegration and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr Constantine Ong
BDS MFDS RCS MClinDent MRD RCS
Periodontist
Constantine qualified from University of Bristol Dental School in 1998 and won numerous prizes for his “elective project” carried out in the University of California, San Francisco. He then worked in several hospital posts and general practice both abroad and in England. During this time, he obtained the Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
He then completed a three-year specialist training in Periodontics at the World renowned Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. During his training, he was awarded a Masters of Clinical Dentistry with Distinction. He also obtained the Membership in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics) from the Royal College of Surgeons, England and a certificate from the European Federation of Periodontology. He is registered as a Specialist in Periodontics with the General Dental Council.
Constantine is able to provide a full-range of specialist periodontal care and implant dentistry. He has a special interest in cosmetic periodontal surgery (soft tissue and hard tissue augmentation) as well as implants.
Constantine provides periodontal and implant treatment based on the most advanced evidence based approach. His aim is to keep patients smiling, speaking and chewing with their own teeth or with dental implants. Currently, he works in specialist practices and also teaches at the Eastman Dental Institute.
Nicola Ayo-Adebanjo
RDN, CBM
Practice Administrator
Nicola is the practice administrator. She is also an experienced qualified dental nurse, and has been a dedicated member of the team for a decade. An essential and helpful member of the team, her bubbly personality and warm welcoming smile is greatly appreciated by both team members and patients. Nicola is both a loving wife and wonderful mother to her daughter. Recently Nicola has completed a business management course in New York. Nicolas is now on maternity leave having given birth to a boy named Alexander.
Alison Gaze
EDT
Dental Therapist
Alison qualified as a Dental Therapist in 1974 and had worked since 1975 within the field of Community Dentistry before joining our team at Heath Health Care in May 2006. Dental Therapists are the rarest members of the dental team, with approximately 560 on the General Dental Council Roll. Alison brings a new exciting dimension to our practice, as a Therapist she is qualified to carry out restorative treatment on both deciduous and permanent teeth, including the extraction of deciduous teeth under local analgesia if required. Alison can also perform pulp therapy on deciduous teeth which could include the placement of pre formed crowns on deciduous teeth. She provides comprehensive hygiene services to patients both adult and children. Alison also has further qualifications in Communication Skills and Health Promotion, which makes her a very skilled, sympathetic operator in dealing with patients regardless of age who may have reservations or be anxious regarding their dental treatment. Alison regularly attends study days and seminars to keep up to date with all aspects of dental therapy as part of her Continued Professional Development.
Diane Rochford
RDH
After a short spell away, Diane returned to our practice. Diane originally joined the team as a Dental Hygienist in September 1996, six months after qualifying from Guy’s (London), where she was awarded the Hu-Friedy Scaling Prize. She has continued progress in her career, by attending many courses, conferences and regularly attends a hygienist’s study group, in June 2006, Diane lectured to a group of hygienists at the World Aesthetic Congress in London, and has since written for a professional journal. Diane is a highly skilled hygienist, who is kind and considerate to all her patients, and looks forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Away from the practice Diane is a keen competitive swimmer, and has recently returned to running and started taking tennis lessons.
Rachel is the first point of contact for our patients. She is our Patient Coordinator and a Dental Nurse. Rachel has been with Heath Health Care for over 7 years and is an essential member of the team.
She has a professional, informative and highly knowledgeable presence. She continually updates her knowledge by attending courses and seminars and has recently completed a radiography course. Currently, Rachel is taking a Practice Business Management course. Her interests include music, reading walking and volunteer work.
Sarah Jewell
RDN
Dental Nurse/ Patient Coordinator
Sarah joined us in June. She is an experienced nurse and we wish her success at our practice. She is also taking the Practice Business Management course.
Marianna Leonti
RDN
Dental Nurse
Marianna joined us in July and has been successfully nursing with Dr Greenwall since Rachel took over patient coordination at our practice. She is young and enthusiastic and we also wish her success with us.
