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Dr Anthony Morton
BDS (OTAGO NZ) GDC Number 40261
Graduated from Otago university in New Zealand in 1962, with distinction in General Surgery. After one year in Hamilton N.Z. he moved to Woollongong N.S.W. Australia, where he managed the largest practice in Australia for one year, and was the only dentist in Australia offering intravenous sedation. Following this he went to New Guinea as head of Dental Dept. at Port Moresby Hospital.
He arrived in London in 1965 and practiced as an associate in Hanwell for three years before buying the four surgery practice. He later bought and managed practices in West Ealing, South Ealing and Haven Green. The smaller practices have been sold recently and he is now only at Haven Green.
In 1978 he founded The Confederation of Dental Employers, C.O.D.E., and was its chairman until 1995. The organisation, which is still thriving, is an association for practice owners to help them with all aspects of management. Steering the organisation involved developing contracts with lawyers for dental employment, and liaising with banks and accountants to develop financial advice and techniques to promote practice viabilty. At the time the BDA did not deal adequately with the business aspect of practice so they had to be actively lobbied to change their stance. He resigned as C.O.D.E.’s chairmain in 1995 when all the original aims set out seventeen years earlier had been achieved.
In 1990 he was elected chairman of the Local Dental committee for Ealing, Hammersmith and Hounslow and served as representative for West London for a decade on the General Dental Service Committee. During this time he was elected onto the Practice Organisation sub-committee of this body which was the chief negotiating committee for the British Dental Association.
He was appointed media representative for the BDA and also as a dental spokesman for Sky. He is a long term member of the BDA, SAAD [Society for Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry], ADI [Association of Dental Implantology] and has regularly attended post-graduate courses in these subjects as well as all branches of general dentistry. His main roles are managing the Practice and caring for very nervous patients.
His interests include ocean racing, swimming, tennis, horticulture, and guitar.
Dr Alex Morton
B.D.S. (Lond.), MSc.Implant Dentistry (Lond) M.F.D.S. R.C.S. (Eng.) M.F.G.D.P.(UK) Dip.Dent. Sed. (Lond.)
GDC Number 69896
London born and bred, Alex was educated at St Paul’s School in Barnes and qualified at Guy’s Hospital Dental School in 1993. He was selected to become a Resident House Surgeon in Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery, Implantology and Restorative Dentistry.
His prize-winning elective research in Mauritius on periodontal disease in diabetic patients was published during this period in international literature.
Following Guy’s, Alex joined both the oral surgery and restorative teams in the United Dental Hospital in Sydney, Australia, where further experience was gained in general and implant dentistry.
On returning to London, Alex completed Vocational Training in Bayswater and obtained Fellowship of both dental faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
He joined the practice in 1996. Alex became the manager of the Hanwell branch. During this time he completed the Diploma in Dental Sedation and the prestigious Master of Science in Implant Dentistry at Guy’s Hospital.
Alex now offers a wide range of treatments. His special interests are dental treatment for anxious patients using the latest sedation techniques, and the provision of ASTRA dental implants, from single tooth replacement to full arch bridgework and denture stabilisation.
His continuing active participation at the international congresses of the A.D.I. (Association of Dental Implantology), the E.A.O. (European Association of Osseointegration) and other post graduate seminars ensures that patients will receive the most up to date advice and care.
Dr David Alastair Cooledge
B.D.S. (London) 1981 L.D.S., R.C.S (ENG) Born: Cambridge, England, UK
GDC Number 56083
David was born in Cambridge, England. He was educated at Haileybury College, Hertford and the Royal London Hospital Medical College. He graduated B.D.S. (London) 1981 and gained L.D.S., R.C.S (ENG) in 1982.
In 1995, he attended the Long Restorative Course, at the Eastman Dental Hospital, a postgraduate hospital.
David is interested in all aspects of Dentistry, but has extra expertise in crown and bridge work.He has been a member of the British Dental Association since 1981. He joined another branch of our practice in September 1985 and has been at Haven Green since March 1986.
Dr Yvonna Szyszko
BDS (London), M.F.D.S. R.C.S. (Eng). M. Surg. Dent.
GDC Number 72617
Yvonna qualified at Guy’s Hospital in 1996. She completed her vocational training in South East London and worked in general dental practice before widening her experience and completing 3 years as a hospital senior house officer in oral and maxillo-facial surgery. In this time she was awarded her MFDS and M. Surg. Dent. postgraduate exams.
In 2001 Yvonna took up the position of lecturer in oral surgery at the University of Sydney. Australia, working at Westmead and the United Dental Hospital. She was involved in lecturing and clinical teaching in oral surgery and also in head and neck anatomy demonstrating. She also worked in general dental practice for the Australian Health Care Fund.
Following this experience, Yvonna is now involved in lecturing and mock examining at the Royal College of Surgeons back in England. She has completed many courses in teaching, forensic dentistry and anthropology, life support and trauma, and a SAAD course in sedation.
Yvonna also has completed courses in Botox, Juvederm and collagen and with her extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, provides this service at the Haven Green Dental Clinic. As well as working in the practice, Yvonna is also a hospital staff grade in oral and maxillo-facial surgery. She is on the specialist register for surgical dentistry.
In 2011 Yvonna was awarded a MSc. in Implant Dentistry at Warwick University.
Dr Sanghamitra Mukerji
BDS Liverpool 1986
GDC Number 61772
Mitra was born in Manchester, UK and graduated from Liverpool University, in 1986. She is married with two children.
Mitra started at the Hanwell branch of our practice in 1987, and joined the Haven Green practice in 1991, initially working full time, now only 3 days a week.
Mitra offers all aspects of general dentistry, both private and NHS, for both adults and children. Her special areas of interest are veneers, crown and bridgework, and cosmetic dentistry. She is a regular attender of postgraduate courses, to keep up with the latest advances in dentistry.
Mitra belongs to the Medical Protection Society, the British Dental Association and Women in Dentistry.
Her hobbies are skiing, water sports, aerobics, cookery and travel.
Dr Richard Williams
B.D.S. (Lond 1993) F.D.S R.C.P.S (glas 1997) M.S.c. M.ORTH (2001)
GDC Number 69758
Richard is a highly specialised orthodontic practitioner with over 18 years experience in dentistry. He provides specialist orthodontic treatment for both children and adults seeking an improvement in the appearance of their teeth and their smile. He qualified in dentistry at Guy’s Hospital in December 1993, gaining honours in dental surgery. As part of this course Richard travelled to Mauritius, where there is a high rate of type 2 diabetes, to carry out research on the link between this condition and gum (periodontal) disease. The results of this research were published in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry. Following a year as a vocational trainee in general dental practice, he had 2½ years of hospital surgical experience as senior house officer in maxillo-facial surgery. During this period Richard was awarded his Fellowship in Dental Surgery.
Richard spent a year in general dental practice gaining experience in all branches of dentistry before embarking on his orthodontic specialist training back at Guy’s. He completed the 3 year course in 2001, gaining an MSc and MOrth, and was then included on the General Dental Council specialist register (GDC No: 69758)
Richard now works in specialist practice providing friendly, high quality care. He actively keeps up to date with advances in orthodontics and is pleased to be able to provide a wide range of treatments and appliances to suit most patients’ needs. Richard is a member of the British and European Orthodontic Societies.
Richard plays the french horn to a high standard and has done so since the age of 7 years. In his early teens he was treated with fixed appliances during his busiest horn-playing years. As an orthodontist and a brass player Richard has personal experience of the challenges associated with playing a wind instrument while undergoing orthodontic treatment and can give relevant help, advice and support.
Richard is married to Bridget and has two sons, Jonty and Felix. As well as his music he enjoys skiing and golf whenever his family life allows!
Dr Naila Siddique
B.D.S. (Lond 2004)
GDC Number 83837
Naila graduated from BARTS and The London Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry with Honours and a Distinguished Record:
2001 Class Prize for Human Sciences and Medical Ethics
2002 B.D.S. Part 3 Prize for outstanding academic achievement
2003 Prize in oral maixillo-facial surgery
2002 Prize in prosthodontics parts 3, 4 and 5
2005 Vocational trainee of the year in Peterborough
Naila also showed her artistic skill by being in the top 10 UK for Wrigley Dental Student award for design of a “Kids Activity Leaflet”
Naila joined the practice in March 2006. She is a very accomplished young graduate with a caring attitude, a pleasant personality and good personal skills.
Dr Nastaran Karami
B.D.S. (Hons), Dr. med. dent. (HONS) – Germany
GDC number 81226
Nastaran was born in Cologne, and grew up in Frankfurt. She qualified from Justus – Liebig University of Giessen in 1999 with Honours, receiving Higher Distinction in Peadiatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Oral Pathology.
Nastaran completed her Doctorate in 2001 with Distinction.
Nastaran came to London in September in 1999. She enjoys working with children and elderly patients and spends extra time on anxious patients. By attending postgraduate courses on a regular basis, she keeps up with the latest advances in dentistry. Since 1999, Nastaran has been a member of the British Dental Association.
From November 2006 – November 2007, Nastaran practised at the Jumeira Beach branch of “Drs. Nicolas & Asp clinic” in dubai, UAE.
Nastaran strongly believes in relationships marketing as a means of establishing herself in Ealing and likes to have all her patients to be based on referrals. She enjoys her work and is a caring and dedicated dentist.
Dr Morwenna Walker
BDS (Lond)
GDC Number 79801
Morwenna graduated from Guy’s Dental Hospital in July 2001. She then completed her postgraduate vocational training in the Wessex deanery. After two years of working in a general practice in North Hampshire she decided to travel to Australia where she worked for the Australian Health Care Fund for 18 months. She was able to explore most parts of Australia and work within a predominantly private dental practice gaining much experience in crown and bridge work.
In 2005, Morwenna returned to the UK to pursue her interest in oral surgery and oral medicine. She worked as a senior house officer in The Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading, before moving back to London, where she worked at The University College Hospitals including The Eastman Dental Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Morwenna joined our practice in September 2006. She carries out all aspects of general dentistry for both adults and children, and attends many postgraduate courses to keep up-to-date with the most recent developments in dentistry. Her special interests include crown and bridgework, endodontics and oral surgery.
Morwenna attended the Eastman Dental Hospital for one year and was awarded a Diploma in Endodontics in 2010.
Dr. George Erics
B.D.S.(N.U.I.) 2003
G.D.C. Number 82587
George was born in Ireland and graduated from the University College of Cork with Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
He was awarded a gold medal for outstanding clinical skills in the final year and received a higher distinction in Paediatric Dentistry & Oral Health & Development.
After graduation he worked as a general practitioner in a mixed N.H.S. & private practice in Eastbourne for three years, where he learned all aspects of general dentistry, with special interest in cosmetic dentistry, crowns, veneers and tooth whitening.
George then travelled to Australia where he worked in the Accident & Emergency department of Sydney Dental Hospital for four months, taking specific interest in post-traumatic dental rehabilitation. This was followed by six months in Private practice in Ultimo NSW. He is a member of the British Dental Association, Medical Protection Society & Irish Dental Association.
George joined our practice in May 2007, as a general practitioner.
He is single, working full-time. His general interests are riding motorbikes, travelling, gym, playing guitar and snooker. He regularly attends post-graduate courses on restorative and cosmetic dentistry to enhance his already considerable clinical skills.
George completed a post-grad course with S.A.A.D. (Society for Advancement & Aneasthesia in Dentistry) and can also offer sedation for nervous patients.
Miss Somayeh Modarres
BDS (2004), Dip Endo (2008)
GDC 83687
Somayeh qualified from King’s college in 2004 and worked in general practice for a few years in London.
Somayeh was awarded the Diploma in Endodontic Practice in 2008, from London University, following two year study at Barts and The London Hospital.
She is now studying for the masters in Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics (MClinDent) qualification and the Membership in Restorative Dentistry at the King’ Dental Institute where she is practicing as a Specialist Registrar in Endodontics. She will then join an elite group of endodontic specialists on the General Dental Council’s UK register.
She is an active member of British Endododntic society and American Association of endodontics.
Somayeh continues to enjoy treating patients in a kind reassuring manner having developed a growing referral base and her practice is limited to Endodontics.
Somayeh is a keen runner and regularly partakes in half marathons.
Dr. Thomas McDowall B.D.S, G.D.C. reg.no. 49498
Tom attended Minchenden Grammar School, north London and Altringham Grammar School in Cheshire. He graduated from King’s College Hospital Dental School in 1975. He held a post as S.H.O in Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery. After this he was an Associate in practices in the north of England and also the City.
In 1984 he started his own private practice in Wimpole Street in the West End. Here he acquired a wide experience in restorative dentistry including implant prosthodontics, crown and bridgework, and precision attachments. He has a special interest in aesthetic cosmetic dentistry.
Tom plays racquet sports, skis and cycles. He has a keen interest in reading theatre film and music, and also is a competent food and wine connoisseur.
He is an excellent communicator, a considerate and ethical treatment planner, and careful and thorough operator.
Dr. Isabel Szyszko B.D.S. [Bristol] 1998 G.D.S.
Isabel attended Godolphin and Latymer school, London from 1985 to 1992. She graduated from the University of Bristol Dental School in 1998 Following this she completed Vocational Training in Bushey, Nth London.
In 2000 she was Senior House Officer in Oral Maxillo-facial Surgery at Cardiff Hospital. At Bristol Isabel was in the Ladies netball team for 2 years, and the officer training core of the Territorial Army.
She won the Elective Award in the ’97 for her project on Cleft lip and palate deformities carried out in Bristol and Sao Paulo. Isabel was the Dental Society representative for her year, and co-organised and co-managed the Dental Review. Isabel plays piano, speech and drama, all to grade 5. And enjoys theatre cinema and opera.
Dr Majid Motamedi, D.D.S.(Shiraz) M.F.G.D.,S.R.C.S G.D.C. reg. no. 82991
Majid graduated from Shiraz Dental School in Iran in 1994. For the next 2 years he worked in the Dental Department of a private hospital in Tehran. He then moved to a private clinic for 5 years.
In 2002 he passed his English Language exam. In 2003 Majid held a clinical attachment in Oral Surgery at Birmingham Dental Hospital.
In 2004 he passed the International Qualifying exams at Guys in London. During this time he was a Senior House Officer at Birmingham Dental Hospital.
In 2004 he was also accorded membership to the Faculty of General Dental Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons.
Majid then practiced as an Associate in a private practice in Bromley, and bought a half share in a practice in East London with his uncle. Majid joined the Haven Green Clinic in 2011.
Majid attends the gym and plays table tennis. He plays the keyboard and sings to his wife and children.
Helen Carey, Hygienist G.D.C. reg. no. 174707
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Kings College London 2009.
Helen began training as a dental nurse in 2000 at the Eastman Dental Institute where she gained experience assisting in all aspects of dentistry. After qualifying she worked in a private practice for 5 years before deciding she wanted a more active role in direct patient care. She then went on to study Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Kings College London where she was trained in treating periodontal disease, implant maintenance, and giving oral hygiene advice to help prevent future problems.
Helen attends various conferences and lectures when possible to keep up to date with the latest research and methods to help treat and prevent periodontal disease.
She joined the Haven Green Clinic in 2009.
Louise B Minkler, Hygienist, G.D.C. reg. no.
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Kings College London 2008.
Louise joined the Haven Green Clinic as a dental nurse in 2001 and remained until 2004. During this time she passed her National Certificate for Dental Nurses at Guys Hospital London, and gained the National Dental Sedation Certificate and Astra Tech Certificate in Implantology.
She re-joined our practice in 2009 after graduating as a Hygienist. She has 2 children and enjoys swimming, badminton and cookery.
Deborah Leavers, Practice Manager, G.D.C. reg. no. 121668
Debbie joined our practice as a dental nurse in 1989.
She was appointed to the position of manager in 1992.
She has attended special courses in sedation, C.P.R. and medical emergencies and many lectures on all aspects of dentistry and practice management.
Her responsibilities are staff management, patient welfare, and handling complaints.
Our nursing staff
All our nursing staff and receptionists are highly trained and registered. Many are certified following courses in specialised subjects. They are a caring, happy team dedicated to helping our patients.