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Our Team 

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Dr. Janak Patel

GDC: 64026

  • Associate Dentist

Janak qualified in December 1988 from Kings College London and after worked as an associate in the local community having lived in Southend for most of his life. He then set up this practice in November 1998.

Janak enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and strives to treat his patients with a relaxed and professional approach. He has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry, whitening and Invisalign treatment to straighten teeth to help his patients smile with confidence for many years.

Outside of dentistry he enjoys going to the gym to keep fit and is always ready to travel the globe. At home he loves spending time with his wife and two sons and you will probably find him in the garden growing vegetables the organic way.

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Dr. Jappreet Khatra (Japps)

GDC: 211336

  • Clinical Director

  • Implant Surgeon

Japps graduated from King's College London in 2011. He grew up in Middlesex but has since moved to Essex.

Having completed a variety of associate positions at a number of different practices, Japps has become experienced in all aspects of dentistry. He has a devoted following of patients who were previously too nervous to have dental treatment, but are now at ease under his care. 

Japps divides his time between practising dentistry in Essex and in Buckinghamshire. He is also an Educational Supervisor for the NHS Oxford deanery where he trains, teaches and assesses newly qualified dentists over a 12 month period each year.

In his spare time Japps is a keen photographer, videographer, and traveller.

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Dr. Sarika Zakhmi

GDC: 109702

  • Associate Dentist

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Dr. Anupam Rai

GDC: 205985

  • Associate Dentist

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Kay Diamond

GDC: 5060

  • Dental Hygienist 

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Amanda Preston

  • Practice Manager

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Rebecca Colledge

GDC: 249507

  • Dental Nurse

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Grace Fitt

GDC: 317265

  • Dental Nurse

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Isabelle Huston

  • Dental Nurse

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Molly Johnson

  • Dental Nurse

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Natasha McElroy

GDC: 272643

  • Dental Nurse

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  • Dental Nurse

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