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Meet The Team

Meet the Clinical team behind chase lodge dental

Principal Dentist:

Dr Shahab Ghassemi

Dr Shahab Ghassemi is the Principal Dentist at Chase Lodge Dental Clinic, bringing over eight years of NHS and private experience.

A University of Sheffield gradute and winner of the James E. Swindell Prize for exceptional patient care, he focuses on Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Smile Makeovers, particularly with Invisalign, porcelain veneers and composite bonding, using advanced digital techniques like 3D scanning and digital smile design.

Principal Dentist:

Dr Shahab Ghassemi

Dr Shahab Ghassemi is the Principal Dentist at Chase Lodge Dental Clinic, bringing over eight years of NHS and private experience.

A University of Sheffield gradute and winner of the James E. Swindell Prize for exceptional patient care, he focuses on Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Smile Makeovers, particularly with Invisalign, porcelain veneers and composite bonding, using advanced digital techniques like 3D scanning and digital smile design.

General & Cosmetic Dentist:

Dr Irena Atanasova

Irena Atanasova is a highly experienced dental practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience across both NHS and private sectors in the UK and abroad. Irena currently works as a private dentist in London while pursuing a Master’s degree in Endodontology at the University of Central Lancashire.

Originally trained in Bulgaria, where she founded and ran her own dental clinic, Irena later relocated to the UK, building a solid patient base and reputation within London’s private dental sector. Her clinical interests include advanced root canal treatments, prosthodontics, and restorative procedures. Known for her calm and reassuring approach, she is fluent in English and Bulgarian and is praised for her ability to put patients at ease.

General & Cosmetic Dentist:

Dr Irena Atanasova

Irena Atanasova is a highly experienced dental practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience across both NHS and private sectors in the UK and abroad. Irena currently works as a private dentist in London while pursuing a Master’s degree in Endodontology at the University of Central Lancashire.

Originally trained in Bulgaria, where she founded and ran her own dental clinic, Irena later relocated to the UK, building a solid patient base and reputation within London’s private dental sector. Her clinical interests include advanced root canal treatments, prosthodontics, and restorative procedures. Known for her calm and reassuring approach, she is fluent in English and Bulgarian and is praised for her ability to put patients at ease.

Oral & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgeon and Consultant

Mr Shilen Patel

Mr Patel is dual qualified Consultant obtaining his Medical degree from the prestigious St Barthololmew’s and The London School of Medicine, and Dentistry at King’s College London. He completed his higher surgical training at various prestigious Hospitals in London and is currently based at the Royal Free NHS Trust.

Mr Patel’s expertise covers a wide range of procedures, including Surgical extractions, Dental implants, Jaw surgery including cysts, Skin tumour surgery, Jaw pain management, Facial trauma, Salivary Gland tumours & Stones and Facial cosmetic augmentation & Reconstructive plastic surgery.

Mr Patel is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality of care and results. He believes in personalised treatment plans that take into account each patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and concerns. His warm demeanour and expertise make him a sought-after Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in his community and beyond.

Oral & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgeon and Consultant

Mr Shilen Patel

Mr Patel is dual qualified Consultant obtaining his Medical degree from the prestigious St Barthololmew’s and The London School of Medicine, and Dentistry at King’s College London. He completed his higher surgical training at various prestigious Hospitals in London and is currently based at the Royal Free NHS Trust.

Mr Patel’s expertise covers a wide range of procedures, including Surgical extractions, Dental implants, Jaw surgery including cysts, Skin tumour surgery, Jaw pain management, Facial trauma, Salivary Gland tumours & Stones and Facial cosmetic augmentation & Reconstructive plastic surgery.

Mr Patel is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality of care and results. He believes in personalised treatment plans that take into account each patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and concerns. His warm demeanour and expertise make him a sought-after Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in his community and beyond.

Meet the management team behind chase lodge dental

Ella Molloy

Lead Patient Care Coordinator

Victoria Fogarty-Vilanou

Patient Care Coordinator

Alina Ciornei

Healthcare and Administrative Assistant

Carol Daley

Patient Care Coordinator

Sibel Silah

Patient Care Coordinator

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