About The Dentist

Chris qualified from Newcastle University in 2013, where he continued to work until 2016, when he moved to Australia, working in Community Health. He gained his Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Diploma in 2015, certificate in Advanced Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in 2020, and MSc in Clinical Orthodontics in 2023. He moved to London at the end of 2017, and has worked in hospitals, NHS & private practice and has been at The Dentist in Balham since January 2021.

He provides general dentistry and has a keen interest in orthodontics as well as aesthetic & cosmetic dentistry. Chris is the Clinical Director for our practices, leads our orthodontic team, and has been providing Invisalign since 2018.

Outside of dentistry he enjoys travel, cinema and trying out London’s extensive collection of restaurants.

Emily graduated from Liverpool University in 2017. She then moved to London and was then offered a training job at The Royal London Hospital within the OMFS specialty, gaining experience in A+E and oral surgery. Emily later passed exams with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and was awarded membership. Emily has then worked in general practice, nurturing a special interest in Periodontology through post graduate studies with University College London, where she gained her MSc in 2024.

Emily knew she wanted to be a dentist at the age of 12, having had a holiday job at a dental practice to earn pocket money. Outside of clinical work Emily facilitates mentorship and training of newly qualified dentists.

If Emily wasn’t a dentist, she would be a children’s TV presenter!

Tom completed 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 dentistry. Tom has a special interest In Endodontics, and gained his Masters in Endodontic Practice at the acclaimed Eastman Dental Institute. He is currently doing his PG Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy at The Aspire Dental Academy.

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.

Tom lives in South West London with his young family, loves music and the arts. Tom is a keen triathlete, surfer and likes winter sports and the great outdoors.

Carlos qualified in 2005 from Madrid University and has been practicing general dentistry in London since 2006.

He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a keen interest in conservatively restoring teeth in the most natural looking way. He regularly attends a wide variety of courses, which allow him to use all manner of techniques available in modern dentistry. Most recently he has been focusing his attention on implants. He has been placing implants since 2009 and he gained a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2018.

Carlos has many years of experience in general practice and particularly enjoys working with anxious patients. He enjoys finding a solution that is right for the patient and their needs.

Outside of work Carlos enjoys travelling and is a keen sportsman playing squash and running.

Sophia is Dental Therapist with a special interest in children’s dentistry and caring for nervous and anxious patients. She has experience working in both community and private dentistry, caring for patients of all ages and with a wide range of needs.

She particularly enjoys helping children and anxious patients feel comfortable and confident when visiting the dentist, taking time to listen to each patient’s concerns, build trust and tailor treatment to their individual needs. She uses gentle, supportive behaviour management techniques to help patients gradually become more comfortable with dental treatment.

Her experience includes caring for patients with dental anxiety and phobia, learning disabilities, complex medical conditions, mental health needs, and behavioural management difficulties. She provides holistic preventive and restorative dental care, considering each patient’s wider health and wellbeing.

Sophia is passionate about prevention and enjoys working with children, adults and their families to develop good oral health habits that can last a lifetime. Her aim is to create a calm, friendly and non-judgemental environment where every patient feels listened to, understood and well cared for.