NEEM TREE TEAM - Key Persons


Alice Garside

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Esher / Dental Hygienist
Alice qualified as a dental hygienist from the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in 2009. She has a wealth of experience from working in a number of practices in London and surrey before coming to the Neem Tree. Alice is very proud for having a renowned reputation among her patients for having a very gentle thorough […]

Alireza Hajiheshmati

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
Ali qualified with doctor of dental science degree in 2007 and has completed numerous postgraduate courses. He has over 14 years of experience working in general and specialist dental practices as well teaching in academic institutions. Ali is a competent clinician in all aspects of dentistry and has keen interest in cosmetic dentistry, smile makeover […]

Ammara Ahmad

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Qualifications Education institute I have had a very versatile life, being born in Germany I completed my Primary and secondary education there. Then did my A-Levels in London after which I moved back to Germany and did a Course in Orthopedics. Due to personal reasons I had to move back again to London where I joined the Neem […]

Anand Parekh

Job Titles:
  • Dental Surgeon
  • Esher / Dental Surgeon
Anand is an experienced and conscientious general dentist with a meticulous approach, who always strives to deliver the highest standard of care for his patients. Anand qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2003 and then went on to gain his membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of […]

Carolina Ribeiro

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
  • Esher / Dental Nurse
Left Portugal in 2012 to work in UK and study. I started as dental nurse in 2015 in a mixed NHS/private in Tooting area. I have been working as a dental nurse for 5 years and I find it extremely rewarding and fulfilling. Because I am passionate and ambitious about my career, I catch this opportunity at […]

Dr Alejandro Perea-Orjuela

Job Titles:
  • Cosmetic Dentist
Alejandro graduated from The Colombian College of Dentistry in 2006. Since moving to the UK, Alejandro dedicated most of his time working with some of the leading dentists in the teeth whitening industry in the country, specialising in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. Alejandro also spent some of his time teaching and training future dentists […]

Dr Aliki Tsichlaki

Aliki qualified as a dentist from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Hospital in 2008 before working as a senior house officer in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry. She then spent 3 years training as a specialist registrar in Orthodontics at the University of Manchester, obtaining her membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from the Royal […]

Dr Fernando Madeira

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
Fernando qualified with a BDS from the Pontifical Catholic University (Minas Gerais) in Brazil in 2001. With over 18 years of experience under his belt, Fernando has been bringing smiles to life in the UK since 2009 and has also since obtained his membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners. Fernando is most passionate […]

Dr Joana Ferreira

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Esher / Dentist
  • General Dentist
Joana is a general dentist with special interest in Orthodontics being an Invisalign (Clear aligners) and Secret Smile (Lingual braces) provider. She also enjoys doing cosmetics fixed Orthodontics having done a Masters in Portugal of Damon System at the Escola Superior de Odontologia in Oporto, Portugal 8 years ago. Joana received her DDS degree at Viseu University in 2010 in Portugal. She had been working with English German and Dutch patients since graduating under the amazing weather of the Algarve!! Joana also worked in private practice in Amsterdam and then she decided to move to the U.K. in 2013 when she started an MSc […]

Dr Nuno Ferreira

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Esher / Dentist
Nuno has been at The Neem Tree Dental Practice in Esher since it opened its doors. Dentistry is his passion and he's been dedicated to advanced dental treatments ever since he qualified from the University of Centro Regional das Beiras (Portugal) in 2006 with honours. Ensuring his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental […]

Dr Shivani Patel

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Esher / Dentist
Shivani completed her undergraduate training at Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Dental Institute in London where she qualified with honours. Following several years in general practice, she was accepted on a two year Enhanced Clinical Periodontics training programme at Kings College London. She has also taught dental undergraduate students at King's College University. Shivani has […]

Dr Smita Mehra

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Principal
Smita qualified as a dental surgeon from the University of Birmingham in 1997 and has since received her membership to the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners. At the time of opening her very first neem tree in 2004, her primary interests were holistic dentistry and a customer service orientated practice. This joy of creating an […]

Dr. Ronak Samaneh Shams

Job Titles:
  • Dentist

Dr. Samaneh (Ronak) Shams

Job Titles:
  • Specialist Training at Guy's
Dr. Samaneh (Ronak) Shams completed her specialist training at Guy's, King's and St Thomas's Dental Institute London, having previously graduated with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree in 2008 and worked as principal general dental practitioner. She was awarded her Master of Science in Orthodontics from King's College London and Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Her commitment to providing the highest quality orthodontic treatment is supported by her ongoing professional development and training in the latest technologies and techniques. She is experienced in all contemporary types of orthodontic appliances, including Damon, lingual systems and clear aligners, such as Invisalign. She is a member of the British Orthodontic Society, the European Orthodontic Society, the American Association of Orthodontists and the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.

Glenda Cardozo de Grasset

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
Glenda is a UK and overseas qualified general dentist with more than twenty years of experience in the rehabilitation of oral health and prevention of disease. She has extensive private and public practice experience, holds certificates in Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Cosmetic and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry, and is a registered Invisalign provider […]

Laura Hamblin

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
  • Esher / Dental Nurse
Qualifications National Diploma in Dental Nursing Laura Hamblin qualified as a Dental nurse with a national diploma in dental nursing in 2014 (NBDN). She is very proud of her career. Laura in near future will be progressing as a dental radiologist.

Mel Davis

Job Titles:
  • Patient Care Manager
Qualifications Education institute Mel has been at The Neem Tree since its doors opened as Patient Care Manager. My role constitutes many things, but most importantly I love taking care of all our patients' needs, always greeting them with a friendly smile, welcoming them into the practice and making sure that they are getting the best customer care. […]

Oral Hygiene

Job Titles:
  • Instructor

Tehreem Tariq

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse
Qualifications Education institute My name is Tehreem Tariq and I am originally from Pakistan. I am an overseas qualified dentist working as a dental nurse here in the UK since 2020. Because of my passion in the field of dentistry, I chose to explore my options as a dental nurse meanwhile studying to become a UK qualified dentist. […]