PEARL DENTAL - Key Persons


Claudia Orakpo

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist
Claudia has been working at Pearl Dental since May 2022. Having worked within the Media/Creative industry as a receptionist for over 12 years, she really wanted a change of scene, to work within a completely different sector and to gain knowledge about something new. It has been a great experience for Claudia so far, as learning about dentistry has been both interesting and informative. No two days have been the same and she's been kept on her toes as the practice is extremely busy. And the icing on the cake, she gets to meet the loveliest patients.

Dr Farzana Islam

Farzana qualified with honours from Kings College London in 2010. She has worked in Oxfordshire, Kent and South East London gaining experience in NHS and private dentistry. She completed a year-long PG Certificate in Contemporary Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry in 2016. Farzana is particularly interested in preventative and minimally invasive dentistry, believing that prevention is always better than cure. She also has a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and enjoys providing tooth coloured restorations such as composite fillings and porcelain crowns. She has experience in cosmetic orthodontics and provides short term cosmetic treatment using Cfast. She keeps up to date with the most current developments in dentistry and regularly attends courses and seminars. Farzana has worked with charities carrying out much needed urgent dental care abroad. She went to Morocco with Dentaid in 2018 and 2023 and went to Bangladesh in 2019 with Selfless. She looks forward to returning again soon to do more charity work. In her spare time, Farzana likes baking and has recently taken up archery.

Dr Sagar Patel

Sagar graduated from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic in 2011. He has undertaken work in Lincolnshire and Suffolk, gaining experience in both private and NHS practices. Sagar has a keen interest in adult short-term orthodontics and is an Invisalign Go provider. He has also undertaken extensive training in facial aesthetics with the prestigious Derma Medical. Sagar believes in putting the patient first and conducting treatments that are in your best interest. He attends regular courses to continue his professional development which ultimately helps you receive the best care possible.

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Job Titles:
  • Head Dental Nurse
Mislan has been working with us since 2018. As a head nurse, she has shown dedication and great enthusiasm to her job and the Pearl Dental team. Her priority is to be sure that everything is ready to make you feel at ease and reassured during your time with us. Mislan enjoys the diversity of patients we meet at Pearl Dental. She is a native Spanish speaker, originally from Ecuador, and can translate for our Spanish community in Streatham.

Katia Costa Oliveira

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Dental Nurse
Before Joining Pearl Dental as a trainee dental nurse, Katia attended Wolverhampton University, gaining a MSc in Forensic Science. She has also obtained a Masters Qualification in Forensic Science before turning her interests to Dental Nursing. The most rewarding aspect of her role is seeing how much of an impact dentistry can have on someone's life, especially when patients confidence is restored. Katia lives at home with her mum and her two cats, She enjoys a good Netflix show, settling down with a good book to read and socialising with friends and family.