The Dentists
Vidhu Gaisford
Principal Dentist and Operations Director
Vidhu Gaisford
Bchd University of Leeds
DipRDP Eastman Dental Institute 2009
GDC number 79292
Originally from Manchester, Vidhu trained at Leeds University gaining a Bachelor of Dental surgery in 2001. She has always combined further academic training along with her clinical work, believing in the importance of keeping up to date with the rapidly changing face of dentistry.
She completed a three-year diploma in restorative dental practice at the highly acclaimed Eastman Dental Hospital in 2009. She has also completed numerous postgraduate training courses, including occlusion, tooth wear and a one-year postgraduate certification in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry.
She has practiced General Dentistry since 2001 and locally in southwest London for the past ten years. She likes to create a warm, friendly and inviting environment for her patients that reflects both her approach to dentistry and her relationship with her patients.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a particular passion for conservative aesthetic dental treatments. She has a particular interest in composite veneers and tooth wear rehabilitation.
She lives in Balham with her husband and two young boys. Vidhu enjoys nothing more than spending time with family and friends in her spare time.
Along with treating her existing patient base her focus is ensuring that all patients at The Dentist receive the highest levels of customer service and quality of care. She ensures that the practice is following gold standard protocols for CQC, health and safety and clinical governance. Vidhu has a strong emphasis on creating a warm and friendly environment for both the staff to work in and her patients to be treated in.
Tom Coxon
Dentist
Tom Coxon
GDC 252098
BDS Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth
Membership joint Dental Faculties Royal College Surgeons
PhD Doctor in Philosophy University of Liverpool
BSc University of Wolverhampton
Originally from Bristol, Tom knew he wanted to be a dentist after completing his Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Liverpool Dental School in 2010, where he conducted research into tooth enamel defects and published journal articles on tooth whitening and 3D imaging. Tom worked at Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield UK dental schools during this project. He gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Peninsula Dental School (at Exeter and Plymouth Universities) in 2014
Tom enjoys all aspects of dentistry and treats everyone as he would like to be treated himself. He aims to provide clear treatment options and a customised plan to meet the best interests of each individual. He practices minimally invasive, conservative and aesthetic dentistry.
Tom enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry but has a keen interest In Endodontics. He is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontic Practice at the highly acclaimed Eastman Dental Institute.
Tom is a member of Faculty of General Dental Practitioners at The Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Endodontic Society. He is friendly, approachable and loves to meet new people. He enjoys caring for all generations, from grandchildren to great grandparents. He lives in South West London, loves music and the arts. Tom is a keen triathlete, surfer and likes winter sports and the great outdoors.’
Hannah Lawler
Dentist
Hannah Lawler
BDS (Ncl)
GDC Number: 302091
Hannah graduated from Newcastle University in 2022 and stayed to work in the North East for 2 years before finally moving to London in 2024.
She loves all aspects of general dentistry but has a particular fondness for aesthetic dentistry. Hannah regularly attends courses to stay up-to-date with the latest treatments and techniques, and is focused on delivering the best standard of care to all of her patients. Hannah has completed courses in facial aesthetics, composite bonding and white fillings, amongst others. She is currently nearing completion of a post-graduate diploma in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, to further master more advanced techniques.
Outside of work Hannah loves to cook and regularly host dinner parties for her friends. She has also started running and is hoping to complete a half marathon soon.
Dr Reham Abbas
Dentist
Reham Abbas
BDS (Bri), PGCert AesRestDent.
GDC 289978
Dr Reham Abbas qualified from the University of Bristol in 2020 and is a friendly, dedicated dentist who takes pride in providing high-quality, patient-centred care. She focuses on precision and long-term oral health, ensuring each patient feels listened to and well cared for.
She strives to continue learning and has completed postgraduate training, including a PG Cert in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, along with a range of advanced aesthetic dentistry courses. Dr Reham particularly enjoys aesthetic and restorative dentistry, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques to preserve natural tooth structure while achieving beautiful, natural-looking results.
Known for her calm and reassuring manner, Dr Reham is especially appreciated by nervous patients and always strives to make dental visits as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys playing football and travelling.
Henry Love
Dentist
Henry Love
BDS, PGCert AesRestDent
GDC 302552
Harry graduated from the University of Leeds in 2022 with a distinction.
He enjoys all areas of dentistry and has a keen interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He likes to attend additional courses to stay up to date with the highest standards. He has also completed a year-long certificate in Cosmetic dentistry & Aesthetic restorative dentistry.
Outside of dentistry he enjoys being outdoors with friends, listening to music and seeing new places around London.
Nicole Ashraf
Dentist
Nicole Ashraf
BDS (Lon), MSc Perio
GDC 278627
Dr Nicole Ashraf qualified as a dentist from Barts and The London School of Dentistry in 2018. Following graduation, she completed a three-year Master’s degree in Periodontology at University College London (UCL), gaining advanced training in the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease.
After completing her master’s training, Nicole worked within the NHS periodontal department, treating patients with severe gum disease who were referred by their general dental practitioners. Her clinical experience includes comprehensive periodontal assessments, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and advanced surgical periodontal treatments. These procedures included periodontal flap surgeries and regenerative bone grafting procedures around teeth.
Dr Nicole Ashraf now works exclusively in private practice, providing periodontal care and offering the full range of non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatments for patients with gum disease. She is known for her friendly, approachable manner and has a calm, reassuring style, allowing her to work particularly well with anxious and nervous patients.
The Hygienists
Emmanouil Karantoumanis
Hygienist
Emmanouil Karantoumanis
BSc, BSc Hons (Manc.)
GDC Number: 297791
Emmanouil is a qualified Dental Hygienist & Therapist, graduating from the University of Manchester. His calm and friendly approach is particularly helpful with anxious and nervous patients. He has worked across several clinics providing preventative treatments and educating patients on oral health.
