Meet the team at mydentist, High Street, Kent
Your practice team
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Lucy Thomas
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Vineet Kapoor Implantologist
Qualified from: BDentSc Lond 2002
GDC No: 80981
Vinny qualified as a Dentist from the Royal London Hospital Dental Institute, University of London in 2002. He has worked in general practice in Essex and London as well as completing a residency as a junior doctor in the Oral Surgery department at Oldchurch Hospital, gaining experience in complex surgical dental procedures, treatment of head and neck cancer patients and the care of both hospital inpatients and outpatients.Having developed an interest in surgical dentistry he started placing implants approximately 15 years ago and subsequently completed implant certificate in 2012 under the supervision of Hilt Tatum, a pioneer in the field of Implant Dentistry. He has continued to expand his horizons in this field by attending numerous courses and symposiums. Vinny is embarking on his masters in Implant dentistry and is passionate about keeping up to date with advances in this area.Additional qualifications include a postgraduate masters degree in Medical Legal Practice from the University of Cardiff and a postgraduate certificate in Orthodontics. Vinny is completing a postgraduate Diploma in Facial Aesthetics and a certificate in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry.Outside of his professional activities he enjoys travel, cooking, playing the drums and has a passion for Cars.
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Eda Maria Fernandez Iglesias GDP Private
Qualified from: Lic Odont Universidade de Santiago de Compostela 2009
GDC No: 207301
Maria graduated from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain in 2009. After studies she completed several postgraduate courses in restorative dentistry, occlusion, and cosmetic dentistry at the prestigious Autran Dental Academy. Maria has many years of experience working in both Spain and the UK. She enjoys the challenge of general and restorative dentistry and takes pride in providing a high level of care to her patients. Maria has a special interest in minimally invasive biomimetic dentistry, which aims to preserve as much as possible of the natural tooth structure while at the same time restoring it with the most advanced procedures and materials. This includes minimally invasive veneers, natural looking composites, as well as highly aesthetic porcelain crowns and onlays. Maria also provides clear aligners (Clear Correct) for a more comprehensive approach to complex cases. Outside of work Maria is an avid traveler and enjoys swimming and spending time with her family.
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Filippos Matsakas GDP Private
Qualified from: DipDS Thessaloniki 2008
GDC No: 176287
Filippos qualified in dentistry from Aristotle University in Greece. After working as a dentist for the Greek military, he relocated to the UK. Filippos' passion for restorative dentistry has been his driving force and he has completed his Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute (London) in 2015 with Distinction. Since arriving at Tonbridge Dental Centre, Filippos’ friendly and empathetic nature has made him a firm favourite with patients. Filippos provides clear aligner as well as implant solution-based dentistry ranging from single tooth replacement, to bridges and denture stabilisation using the Straumann implant system. Filippos enjoys working with modern techniques and materials to ensure predictable results with minimal intervention. He has compiled a portfolio of advanced restorative and periodontal (gum disease) treatment cases and he is dedicated to post-graduate education. Filippos' particular interest is in restoring the worn dentition as well as treating gum disease patients. In his spare time, Filippos loves traveling, cooking and living a healthy lifestyle.
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Daniel Hermanus De Jager GDP
Qualified from: BChD University of Pretoria 1982
GDC No: 59309
Danny has many years of experience in general dentistry having trained originally in Pretoria, South Africa, and has been at Tonbridge Dental Centre since 2003. He treats many families in the local area through several generations and his new patients often come as referrals from his current patients. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, in particular, placing comfortable dentures, conventional crown and bridge work and root canal therapy. He has a ground floor surgery will full disabled access. When Danny is not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two grown up children and the odd round of golf.
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Leon Ulrich Bellingan GDP
Qualified from: BChD Stell 1984
GDC No: 81720
Leon has been with Tonbridge Dental Centre many years and is very well known in the Tonbridge area due to his large following of patients. He qualified from Stellenbosch University and relocated to the UK in 2003. He has a special interest in root canal therapy and carries out this procedure for referring dentists. His motto with dentistry is to “Keep it Simple”. With that in mind, he works closely with our specialists, to ensure his patients have the very best treatment under one roof without the need for endless referral letters between practices. Away from work, Leon has three grown up daughters who all live in different continents which ensures he keeps his air miles topped up. He is keen golfer and is consistently improving his handicap and when the weather clears up he is also an amateur gardener.
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Gemma Clark Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2011
GDC No: 161434
Gemma qualified from the prestigious Eastman Dental Hospital in London in 2012. Prior to her training in dental hygiene, Gemma worked here as a dental nurse for two years working with most of the dentists during this time. Gemma grew up in Maidstone and attended Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. After A-Levels she went to University College for the Creative Arts and studied a Foundation Art and Design Course. It was during this time that Gemma decided to get a job here at Tonbridge Dental Centre as a dental nurse, which led to her qualifying as a hygienist. Gemma leads a very active lifestyle, she has three dogs and often goes home to walk them at lunch. Gemma also enjoys running and going to the gym.
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Ravi Raval Oral Surgeon
Qualified from: BDS Lond 2013
GDC No: 244394
Ravi graduated from Guys King's and St Thomas (GKT) and has worked in King’s and Sidcup hospital where he gained experience in oral surgery and his membership of the faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS RSCEd) Following that he obtained a special interest in oral surgery and has worked in practice, including being a vocational trainer for newly graduated dentists, gaining experience in all forms of dentistry but especially oral surgery. He also provides intravenous sedation for nervous patients.Outside of dentistry Ravi enjoys hiking, has a love for cricket and is a keen gardener so you will often see him in the garden.
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Aindrias OGadhra Endodontist
GDC No: 84952
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