Practice Principal, Neil qualified from Sheffield University School of Clinical Dentistry in 1989. Since qualifying, Neil has gained wide experience of NHS and private dentistry, including a year in private practice in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dr Mo Boga qualified as a dental surgeon in 2007 from Barts and The Royal London before starting work in North Essex for five years as a general practitioner. He is committed to postgraduate education and completed the membership diploma (MJDF) for the Royal College of Surgeons Dental Faculty in 2009. Further interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry lead him to pursue and complete a one year part-time certificate programme in restorative dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute (UCL) in 2011. In 2012 he went on to undertake a year long full-time Masters degree (MSc) in Conservative Dentistry at the world renowned Eastman Dental Hospital which was awarded with distinction. Mo also won the post-graduate prize for clinical and academic excellence. Mo has previously been an educational supervisor for newly qualified dentists. Since 2017 he has been part of the teaching faculty for Health Education England and provides lectures and hands-on training to dentists in London, Kent and Sussex. Mo’s particular areas of interest are in aesthetic restorative dentistry and implant prosthodontics. He also takes referrals from other dentists for the treatment of the worn down or damaged teeth. As well as this, he is a certified Invisalign provider for patients looking to improve their smile through aligner therapy
Qualified from Guys, Kings and St Thomas Dental School in 2004, Ruby is experienced in working in practices which have other specialists on-site. This multi-disciplinary team enables her to provide complete patient care and collaborative treatment planning.
MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2003 BDS Lond 2000
Dr. Wasima Shafique is a dedicated and highly experienced General Dentist and Surgeon with over two decades of expertise. A graduate of King’s College London, Dr. Shafique has been instrumental in both treating patients and training the next generation of dental professionals as a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery at Guy’s, King’s, and St. Thomas’ Hospitals.
Known for her gentle, patient-centered approach, Dr. Shafique specializes in managing complex extractions and oral surgery referrals, with a special focus on helping nervous patients overcome dental anxiety. She believes in the importance of empathy and compassion, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience for all her patients.
Outside her clinical work, Dr. Shafique is actively involved in advancing the field of dentistry and enjoys painting, traveling, yoga, and spending quality time with her family.
Qualified at the University of Bristol in 2002, Hugh has a special interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He attends Wathen Road Dental Practice once every two months in order to do extractions. Hugh has worked extensively in hospitals and now works in general practice.
BDS (Lond) MFDS RCS (Edin) MSc (Endo)
Aatif graduated from Barts and the London School of Dentistry in 2012. Following a year of foundation training in the Berkshire deanery, he completed a year working as a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Southampton General Hospital. Here, he developed his skills in oral surgery and gained valuable insight and experience in managing head and neck oncology, trauma, and orthognathic surgery.
Having worked in general practice since 2014, Aatif established a strong foundation in all areas of general dentistry. However, it was in the field of Endodontics that he developed the keenest interest. In 2018, he undertook a full-time Master’s degree in Endodontics at the world-renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute, which he completed in 2019. During this year of intensive study, Aatif acquired the breadth of knowledge and technical skills required to diagnose and manage challenging Endodontic cases.
Aatif has a calm and gentle chairside manner and is particularly confident in managing nervous patients. He always endeavours to ensure that the experience of dental treatment is a positive one for all patients.
Antonio graduated from the University of Witwatersand (South Africa) in 1991, where he also lectured for 5 years. He has an FGDP (UK) Diploma in Implant Dentistry and is the practice Implantologist. He comes in on a Wednesday.
Hannah qualified from St Bartholomew and the Royal London Hospital’s School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2015. She spent her first year after qualifying working in London in order to gain experience in oral surgery, then moved to North Wales to work in a maxillofacial department and a community dental setting. She has now been working in general practice for the last 5 years.
Jenny has been a hygienist at the practice since 2001. Like all of our hygienists, She will gently and thoroughly clean and polish your teeth, then go through individual dental hygiene instruction to help keep a healthily mouth, free of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath.
Chantel graduated from Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene, Canada in 2009 before moving to the UK in 2011. Having worked in London for seven years she and her family are now enjoying their lives in Surrey. She is a welcoming friendly face who is passionate about oral health and giving patients the best care possible.
