MALDEN DENTAL CARE - Key Persons


Alexandra-Alina Mara

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse Alex joined the practice in 2018 as a trainee dental nurse but within her time at Malden Dental Care she underwent training and qualified as a registered…

Brandy Poisson

Job Titles:
  • Practice Coordinator
Practice Coordinator Brandy joined Malden Dental Care in February 2018 after moving to London from Canada. With her organisational skills, extensive experience in customer service… Brandy joined Malden Dental Care in February 2018 after moving to London from Canada. With her organisational skills, extensive experience in customer service and meticulous eye for detail, she understands the needs of our clients from a professional and personal perspective. Brandy is involved in the coordination of most processes in the practice, and will be available to provide friendly, reliable assistance if you ever need to speak to her. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, spending time with her children (and husband) and practising to become a contestant in a future season of the Great British Bake-off!

Dr Jonathan Avanessian

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Dentist With a Focus on Surgical Dentistry
Dentist with a focus on Surgical Dentistry Jonathan qualified in 2007 and joined Malden Dental Care in 2018. His focus is on Surgical Dentistry and he was a member of the Oral and Maxillofacial… Jonathan qualified in 2007 and joined Malden Dental Care in 2018. His focus is on Surgical Dentistry and he was a member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital from 2008 to 2022 where he had a particular interest in Oral Surgery and Dental Implants. His training in implant dentistry started in 2011 and he has completed a number of courses in the UK and Europe including training from the Royal College of Surgeons. He currently splits his week visiting dental practices to provide surgical dental procedures. Outside of dentistry, Jonathan enjoys cycling and chasing after his young daughters!

Dr Nirmalan Patkunan

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Dentist Nirmalan, Known to Most As "Niz", Qualified in 2015 and Joined Malden Dental Care in 2021. He Has Had Previous Experience Working in the Paediatric
Nirmalan, known to most as "Niz", qualified in 2015 and joined Malden Dental Care in 2021. He has had previous experience working in the Paediatric… View More Nirmalan, known to most as "Niz", qualified in 2015 and joined Malden Dental Care in 2021. He has had previous experience working in the Paediatric Dental Department at Royal London Dental Hospital, giving him more confidence treating the younger patients at the practice and is currently undertaking a post graduate diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative dentistry. What he enjoys most about the job are the opportunities to instil health, knowledge and confidence in his patients.

Dr Nishi Shah

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Dentist Nishi Qualified in 2005 and Joined Malden Dental Care in 2015. She Was a Post - Graduate Vocational Trainer at Her Previous Practice Where She Mentored
Nishi qualified in 2005 and joined Malden Dental Care in 2015. She was a post-graduate vocational trainer at her previous practice where she mentored… View More Nishi qualified in 2005 and joined Malden Dental Care in 2015. She was a post-graduate vocational trainer at her previous practice where she mentored newly graduated dentists. She is very kind and caring and likes to help her patients achieve dental health which is long lasting. Nishi is constantly attending courses to keep herself abreast of the most recent developments in Dentistry. She and Vishal are married and have two children which keeps Nishi very busy when she is not in the practice. In her spare time, Nishi enjoys watching movies and reading.

Dr Reena Jasani

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Dentist and Advance Facial Aesthetics Practitioner
Dentist and Advance Facial Aesthetics Practitioner Reena qualified from King's College London in 2013. She is an experienced dentist and advanced aesthetic practitioner. She carries out general dentistry… Reena qualified from King's College London in 2013. She is an experienced dentist and advanced aesthetic practitioner. She carries out general dentistry and with her calm and empathetic approach, patients are put at ease when under her care. Her aesthetics practice ranges from anti-aging treatments right through to Profiloplasty - which involves treatments to balance and harmonise the profile and facial features. In her spare time, Reena enjoys baking, travelling and loves spending quality time with her family and friends.

Dr Shaan Amin

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Dentist Shaan Qualified in 2011 from King 's College London and Joined Malden Dental Care in 2016. He Is Committed to Keeping Himself Up to Date
Shaan qualified in 2011 from King's College London and joined Malden Dental Care in 2016. He is committed to keeping himself up to date, having undertaken further training in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital. For a number of years he has helped patients regain confidence in their smiles as a certified Invisalign®️ provider. Shaan enjoys all aspects of general family dentistry but has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry (eg. composite bonding, ceramic veneers, orthodontics and teeth whitening) and helping patients with more advanced restorative concerns (eg. worn down or missing teeth). Shaan is methodical and precise in his work and has a very calm manner. In his spare time Shaan enjoys travelling, golfing and he is an optimistic Spurs fan.

Dr Vishal Jasani

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Principal
Principal Dentist Vishal Jasani was born and brought up in Kingston and he is the principal of Malden Dental Care which is special to him as he is looking after his local community… Vishal Jasani was born and brought up in Kingston and he is the principal of Malden Dental Care which is special to him as he is looking after his local community.Vishal Qualified in 2005 and took over the practice in 2010. He is passionate about dentistry and more importantly obsessed with giving an outstanding service. He worked at St George's Hospital alongside the consultants in the dental department aiding them with patients with complex dental problems for 9 years gaining a tremendous amount of experience. As well as keeping up to date with all the latest developments in dentistry, Vishal has undergone extensive training in Root Canal Treatment. His experience means that other practitioners refer their patients who need root canal treatment to Vishal, especially if the cases are complicated. He also lectures to qualified dentists around London and Surrey on the subject of root canal treatments, and dentists also visit his practice to observe him working to learn from him. Vishal plays the classical guitar and enjoys travelling although he does not have much spare time to do these things anymore as his two young children keep him and his wife, Nishi, constantly busy. But he admits that he would not have it any other way.

Greta Matusviciute

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist
Greta joined Malden Dental Care in 2017 and very quickly created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in her role as a Receptionist. She is efficient and caring, always striving to accommodate our patients, despite our fully booked diaries! Greta genuinely enjoys helping people, so when she says that it was pleasure to help she means it. In her spare time she enjoys cinema, long walks in Richmond Park and is always keen to travel and explore the world, learn about and meet new cultures.

Holly Passmoore

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist and Therapist
Dental Hygienist and Therapist Holly joined Malden Dental Care in 2022. Being a Dental Hygienist and Therapist, she is able to perform more complex procedures than a hygienist, providing fillings… Holly joined Malden Dental Care in 2022. Being a Dental Hygienist and Therapist, she is able to perform more complex procedures than a hygienist, providing fillings, extractions of baby teeth and impressions when needed. At Malden Dental Care Holly aims to create a supportive environment with her friendly and bubbly personality to educate and help you achieve excellent oral health. Outside of work, Holly enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing netball and travelling.

Katerina Holesovska

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
  • in 2021 As a Trainee Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse Katerina joined Malden Dental Care in 2021 as a trainee dental nurse and since then she has completed her training and is a qualified dental nurse. Katerina joined Malden Dental Care in 2021 as a trainee dental nurse and since then she has completed her training and is a qualified dental nurse. She is warm and smiley and aims to keep our patients relaxed during their time in the dental chair. She believes that if you do what you enjoy and have a great team around you, work is always easier. In her spare time, she loves playing with her dog, spending time with her family and reading books on psychology. Her dream is to one day see New Zealand.

Keely Poole

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist and Therapist Keely Joined Malden Dental Care in 2022
Keely joined Malden Dental Care in 2022. Being a Dental Hygienist and Therapist, she is able to perform more complex procedures than a hygienist, providing fillings, extractions of baby teeth and impressions when needed. She aims to reduce any patient anxieties through building rapport with each patient and delivering comfortable treatment in a relaxed environment. In her free time, Keely enjoys staying active and spending time with friends and family.

Maja Nowacka

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist
  • Receptionist Maja Joined Us in 2022 and Runs the Practice from the Front Desk. She Is Committed to Making Our Patients' Journey As Smooth As Possible from the Very
Maja joined us in 2022 and runs the practice from the front desk. She is committed to making our patients' journey as smooth as possible from the very moment they enter the practice. She has a positive outlook, always sees the good side in people and truly cares about everybody. In her spare time, Maja loves cooking, traveling, meeting new people and exploring new cultures.

Puspanjali Rai

Dental Nurse Puspanjali, known by the team affectionately as Puspa, joined Malden Dental Care in 2021 as a trainee nurse, but worked hard to gain her qualification…

Talita Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
  • in 2021 As a Trainee Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse Talita joined Malden Dental Care in 2021 as a trainee dental nurse and since then she has completed her training and is a qualified dental nurse. Talita joined Malden Dental Care in 2021 as a trainee dental nurse and since then she has completed her training and is a qualified dental nurse. She was born and raised in Brazil but is also very well travelled as she has lived in Australia and New Zealand well before settling in the UK. Talita is very caring and passionate about her job and she's looking forward to learning even more about dentistry! In her spare time, Talita likes to travel and loves keeping fit.