GALLERY DENTAL - Key Persons


Antonia-Jayne Mead

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse

Asmita Thapa

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Hi. My name is Asmita. I have been working as a qualified dental nurse for nearly 2 years. I thoroughly enjoy my role and particularly love preparing for composite fillings. I love to travel. Hiking and trekking are my passions in my free time.

Diane Angel

Job Titles:
  • Hygienist

Dr Alzin Pradhan

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Lead at the Practice

Dr Hafsa Aslam

Job Titles:
  • Dentist

Dr Ian Castledine

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
Ian qualified from Leeds University in 1986 and moved to the Lower Earley area in 1987. Ian has been with our practice since that time, (when we were known as Maiden Lane Dental Practice). Ian has been a trainer for the NHS and is committed to preventative dentistry and adult orthodontics. Ian is also a qualified facial aesthetics expert practitioner, offering daytime and late evening appointments Mon-Friday. He lives locally, has two children, a girl, and a boy. When he is not doing dentistry he loves skiing. He is also involved with the local swimming club where both his children have competed on a regular basis.

Dr Kiran Purewal

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
Dr Kiran qualified in 2011 from the esteemed King's College University in London, where she was trained across four dental hospitals and by some of the best dental specialists in the UK. Kiran prides herself in ensuring her all patients are provided with the highest standard of dental care and in order to do so is committed to regularly undertaking further post graduate training. Having completed the renowned Tipton course, Kiran has embarked upon a Masters course with prestigious University College of London to ensure her care is in keeping with the most recent updates and clinical techniques currently available in dentistry. Having spent her private dental career working across the leafy suburb of Surrey, Kiran enjoys treating all her patients and is particularly keen to help nervous patients; her ethos is that a patient's dental journey should be nothing but a pleasant, pain free and positive experience with a patient centred approach. Kiran performs all general dentistry and has a special interest in minimally invasive adhesive general dentistry and in the artistic capacity of Invisalign and composite bonding. By taking the time to get to know you and understand what it is you are looking to achieve from your dental care, from simple functional dentistry to complex cosmetic enhancement, Kiran will put you at ease and tailor your appointments and personal dental plan to work around you. All your visits will be undertaken in a relaxed, professional and ethical environment - every patient is treated like they are family! (Take a look at some of the patient feedback!) Kiran has also been providing facial aesthetic treatment for a number of years. A perfectionist and always seeking to give her clients the best Kiran has been trained by some of the best in the country and regularly invests in continuing professional development in the field, with one on one training to ensure she is ahead of all new techniques and products, and that you receive nothing but the finest care and treatment. Her attention to detail and gentle and calm manner will ensure your facial aesthetics treatment and journey is nothing but pleasant working with you to tailor a plan to suit your very personal aesthetic needs and wishes. Whether you are looking for a complete makeover or very natural tweaks I am here to help to give you the best aesthetic version of you. Pop in for a consultation and we can start your journey.

Dr Rebecca Milligan

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • General Dentist
Rebecca is from Doncaster originally and qualified from Birmingham Dental Hospital in 2010. Rebecca is a general dentist with a special interest/experience in cosmetic/restorative dentistry and short-term Orthodontics.

Helen McGrath

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist

Joanna Gozdowska

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Joanna has been working in dentistry since 2011. She qualified as a dental nurse in 2013 and since then gained experience in various roles in the dental practice. Her most recent role involved overseeing compliance in dental practices that she really enjoyed doing. Joanna joined The Gallery team in November 2023 and is now responsible for smooth running of the practice and making sure the team provides the best care to all patients. Joanna brings 12 years of clinical, administration and management experience to the role and she enjoys working within a team of professionals who are as passionate as her in delivering excellent patient experience and dental care.

Laura Baxter

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist

Lola Olusoga

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Hi, my name is Lola. I have been working as a Dental Nurse for the last 7 years.

Maddie Hawkins

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Dental Nurse

Maureen Sampere

Job Titles:
  • Dental Therapist
Maureen is a highly motivated professional, with an outgoing and cheerful personality appreciated by the team and patients alike. She has over 10 years of experience in dentistry, graduating with Honours as a qualified dentist in 2008, before moving to the UK and subsequently achieving qualifications in dental nursing and dental therapy. Maureen aims to support patients in improving their oral health, ensuring patients are not only well-educated on effective preventative care but also given a positive and pleasant experience whilst attending their oral hygiene appointments. She is often complimented by her patients for being extremely gentle and patient, which are invaluable attributes for a dental therapist. In her spare time, Maureen enjoys spending time with her husband and exploring the countryside with her two dogs.

Rachaa Bouzidi

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse

Samantha Browning

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist