Our Dental Team

Dr. Petya Chaprazova

General Dentist / Clinical Manager

GDC Number 221705

• Degree in dentistry from the Medical University of Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
• More than 8 years’ experience as a general dentist in London.
• Worked closely with dental implant surgeons for many years, and gained a wealth of experience from treating dental implant patients.
• Interest in cosmetic dentistry and working with implant prosthetics and prosthetic dentistry in particular.
• In addition to being one of our exceptional general dentists, Petya is also our Clinical Manager. Her responsibilities include ensuring that our clinics are up to our quality standards and work efficiently on a daily basis. 
• Fluent in English and Bulgarian, Russian-Conversational level.

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Dr. Madalina Ignat

General Dentist with a special interest in Dental Implantology

GDC Number 261320

• Dr. Madalina is an exceptional general dentist with more than 6 years of experience in the field of dentistry. Her fields of expertise include direct and indirect dental reconstructions, periodontal treatments,  cosmetic treatments, treating patients with Invisalign and more. She also has a keen interest in root canal treatment and is highly skilled to assess patients who require the particular treatment.
• In 2014, she received bachelor’s degree in Medicine from Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania and in 2016 she received a Certificate in Medicine from
  Barts & The London Dental Institute.
• Currently she is furthering her studies by attending the 2nd year of study in Advanced Implantology.
• She is a certified Invisalign Orthodontic treatment provider and has also received certification in Implantology and in PDO Threads Lift.
• Madalina is a member British Dental Association, British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, British Association of Dental Implantology.
  She is fluent in English and Romanian.
   

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Dr. Charles Lister

General Dentist

GDC Number 53804

• Charlie has more than 30 years of experience working in the field of general dentistry and now is part of the Dental Art Implant Clinics team. He has worked in several clinics as well as dentist at the Royal Navy accumulating vast amounts of experience working different dental cases. 
• He has a bachelor’s in dental studies from the Kings College Hospital Dental School at the University of London. In 1994 he finished Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management studies at Royal College of Surgeons on London. He has Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies from the University of Bristol that he received in 1997 and has furthered his studies in Orthodontics by attending Clinical Foundation of Orthopaedics and Orthodontics in Gainsville, Texas. He has also done some educational work on advanced restorative dentistry, aesthetics and dental implants at the The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida.
• Charlie’s expertise includes complex treatment planning, full mouth reconstruction, complex restorative dentistry, Invisalign and aligner therapy and more.
• In his free time Charlie enjoys flying competitive aerobatics as he has a private pilot’s licence and has been a lifelong motorcyclist. 

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Dr. Nimisha Shah

General Dentist

GDC Number 268527

• Nimisha has been professionally working in the field of dentistry for almost 10 years assisting patients with a wide range of dental health needs. Her specialities include implant prosthetics, complex restorative cases, composite smile makeovers and more. 
• Nimisha received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital in India in 2013. She has since furthered her knowledge by finishing advanced training in prosthodontics at the King’s College London.
• Nimisha speaks fluent English. 
• In her free time, Nimisha enjoys reading novels, travelling, and exploring new places and amateur portrait sketch artist.

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Dr. Sezin Sener

General Dentist

GDC Number 287286

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Karolina Golebiowska

Head Nurse

GDC Number 235459

Galina Vasileva

Dental Nurse

GDC Number 256614

• Galina is currently our Head nurse and a part time Treatment Coordinator at Dental Art Implant Clinics, having joined our team as a Dental Nurse in August 2016.
• She has been working in the field of dentistry since 2013 and has developed a thorough understanding of patient requirements over the years.
• She is experienced providing chairside assistance to Dental Surgeons and enjoys taking great care of our patients before and after their initial consultations in her role as Treatment Coordinator.
• In 2015, Galina became a registered GDC member and received the National Diploma in Dental Nursing. She has a keen interest in learning and developing new skills, and she has finished numerous dental courses such as Dental Radiography in 2015, Implant Nursing from Eastman Dental Hospital in 2017, and Advanced Diploma in Treatment Coordination in 2018 from the Dental Business Academy.
• In her free time Galina enjoys traveling and watching documentaries, French and Spanish cinema and spending time with her family.
• She speaks fluent  English, Bulgarian, intermediate level of spoken Russian.

Neni Irvanipour

Dental Nurse

GDC Number 260050

Nadya Babiychuk

Dental Nurse

GDC Number 294804    

• Nadya is one of our nurses who helps our dental experts on a daily basis. Her experience of working with people at all levels and backgrounds has given her the experience and skills to provide patients with comfort and assess any difficult situations with patience and calmness.
• During her professional career, she has worked at several administrative and management roles at numerous companies, providing her with the necessary experience to ensure that the patients are well welcomed and informed during appointments.
• In her free time, she enjoys travelling, music, handcrafts and has interest in alternative medicine.
• Nadya speaks fluent English, Ukrainian and Russian. 
   

Stella Teresa Portas

Dental Nurse

GDC Number 282095

• Stella is one of our friendly and hard-working dental nurses. On a daily basis, she provides exceptional assistance to our dental surgeons and patients during every step of the appointment. Thanks to her high level of attention and care, she ensures that each patient feels welcomed and cared for. 
• Stella has been as a professional dental nurse for more than 4 years, allowing her to develop experience in assisting dental surgeons during general, cosmetic and most importantly dental implant treatment procedures. 
• She has a national diploma in dental nursing and in addition has finished a master's degree in physiotherapy, that she received from University School of Physical Education in Krakow, Poland. 
• In her free time, Stella enjoys going to the gym, listening to music, reading books and more. 
• Stella speaks fluent English and Polish. 

Esmeralda Bonilla Ramos

Trainee Dental Nurse

• Esmeralda is one of our hard-working nurses currently undergoing training to become a fully certified dental nurse. She has already gained a vast amount of experience working for over 5 years as a dental nurse trainee in other dental practices in London. 
• Esmeralda’s expertise includes providing assistance to dental surgeons before, during and after dental procedures, monitoring patient’s well-being and comfort during treatment procedures and helping with other day to day activities at our clinics. 
• Esmeralda speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Dr. Petya Chaprazova

General Dentist / Clinical Manager

GDC Number 221705

• Degree in dentistry from the Medical University of Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
• More than 8 years’ experience as a general dentist in London.
• Worked closely with dental implant surgeons for many years, and gained a wealth of experience from treating dental implant patients.
• Interest in cosmetic dentistry and working with implant prosthetics and prosthetic dentistry in particular.
• In addition to being one of our exceptional general dentists, Petya is also our Clinical Manager. Her responsibilities include ensuring that our clinics are up to our quality standards and work efficiently on a daily basis. 
• Fluent in English and Bulgarian, Russian-Conversational level.

Greg Loakman

Commercial Director

• Greg has been working with Dental Art Implant Clinics since the clinic’s early days in 2014, starting in the marketing department before moving on to the role of Commercial Director in recent years.
• His background is mostly in marketing and prior to joining Dental Art, he worked as a team leader for one of the largest escorted holiday providers in the UK and Ireland. 
• He has a degree in Business and Management from the Technological University in Dublin and is currently in the middle of obtaining an MBA degree.
• At Dental Art Implant Clinics, he oversees the marketing, customer service and IT development teams. 
• In his free time, he likes to spend time outdoors, travelling and following football. 

Jon Barrett

Customer Service and Sales Manager

• Jon is our Customer Service and Sales Manager. His day-to-day responsibilities include managing the customer service team and ensuring that exceptional customer services are maintained throughout the department.
• He has more than 15 years of experience working in management positions in sports, health, sales, and fitness fields. Jon has numerous times shown great skills in decision making, improving the productivity and the success of his team.
• In 2001 he received a HND in Sport Science from the Coventry University and since has received numerous certificates and awards including English FA Football Coaching Award. In addition, one of the previous fitness clubs that he managed, received the prestigious UK Corporate Fitness Health Club of the Year award thanks to his efforts.
• He enjoys playing the drums and occasional guitar, music, football, cricket, and tennis, travelling, going to concerts, and spending time with his family.

Aleksandra Kacka

Receptionist

• Aleksandra is our welcoming receptionist at our clinics. Over the years she has worked numerous jobs that all had one thing in common – communicating with people. 
• Her experience working in different management and sales positions has helped her develop a great skillset to deal with stressful situations, be able to adapt to challenging scenarios and to work well together in a team. 
• In her free time Aleksandra enjoys art, literature, tennis, listening to music and playing the guitar.
• She is fluent in English and her native Polish. 

Cristina Cascaval

• Cristina is one of our friendly receptionists who will welcome you to our clinic and will assist with questions you might have.

Sapphire Deksne

Senior Customer Service Coordinator

• Sapphire is one of our exceptional Customer Service coordinators. With more than 5 years of experience assisting both new and existing patients during their treatment journey, you can rest assured Sapphire will be able to assist you in a calm and friendly manner from your initial consultation to your 6-month check-up appointment after your treatment.   
• Sapphire is no stranger to customer service and sales related work as she has been working in this field for more than 10 years allowing her to gain the skills and knowledge of a true professional. 
• In her free time, Sapphire enjoys reading, cooking, watching ice hockey and travelling. 

Deniss Jankovskis

Customer Service Coordinator

• Deniss is one of our professional Customer Service coordinators. During a typical workday, Deniss tends to numerous incoming calls and messages from both existing and new patients. He assists patients with questions related to their treatment plans and appointments, all while ensuring friendly and kind assistance along the way. 
• With more than 10 years of experience working in the field of sales, management, and customer service, Deniss has developed exceptional skills in communicating, organising and assisting clients with their needs.  
• In 2014, Deniss received a master’s degree in Music Business and Management from the City University of London. 
• In his free time, Deniss enjoys travelling, coding, gardening, watching movies, doing sports and jogging. 
• Deniss speaks fluent English, Russian and Latvian. 

Pedro Sade

Customer Service Coordinator

• Pedro is one of our professional and friendly Customer Service coordinators. On a daily basis, he attends to numerous messages and inbound calls both from existing patients, who require assistance with their treatment plans and appointments, as well as new patients interested in dental implant treatment.
• Pedro has worked in sales related positions for well over 5 years and has been a part of our team since 2019. During this time, he has shown top level customer service and a kind manner over the phone. 
• In 2019 he finished his master’s degree in Science in Industrial Engineering at the Latin University of Costa Rica.
• In his spare time, Pedro enjoys surfing, roller skating, watching Formula 1, movies and theatre, video games and wilderness activities.
• Pedro speaks fluent English and Spanish. 

Luco Hong

Customer Service Coordinator

• Luco is one of our more experienced Customer Service coordinators having worked several years and attended numerous calls on a daily basis, providing exceptional assistance to patients interested in dental implant treatment. 
• During his professional career, Luco has worked several jobs in the customer service coordination and management fields which has helped him gain a vast amount of experience and an exceptional skill-set. 
• In 2013, Luco received a bachelor’s degree with a double diploma in the field of International Hospitality and Tourism Management form the University of Derby in England and the International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Switzerland.
• In his free time, he enjoys playing paintball and swimming. 
• Luco speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

Karlis Pule

Marketing Lead and Commercial Analyst

• Karlis is our spreadsheet guru and the Marketing Lead and Commercial Analyst. His responsibilities include managing SEO, creating new content for our website and social media channels, preparing analysis and reports for management, working on various marketing and commercial projects, and improving company systems and processes with the help of management and developers. 
• In 2017 he finished his bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Product Development in Business at BA School of Business and Finance in Riga, Latvia. Since then, he has attended courses and seminars on digital marketing and keeps up to date with the latest SEO trends. 
• In his spare time, Karlis works on his music production skills, enjoys jogging, binging TV-shows and playing video games. 
• Karlis speaks fluent English and Latvian.