Our Team

In October 2011, Dr Shaffie underwent his Diploma in Implantology at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and has undertaken several complex multidisciplinary cases alongside his team of two other implant dentists. Furthermore, Dr Shaffie attends both national and international courses on a regular basis, and has received certificates in sedation, dental phobia and facial rejuvenation. He is a member BDA, FGDP RCS Eng, SAAD, ADI, RSM

advanced restorative procedures and dental implants. She started her journey working in a community hospital and later as an assistant in the Department of General Dentistry of the Medical University in Poland, where she was successfully awarded with DDS in the following subject "Oxidant and antioxidant mechanisms in pathogenesis and periodontitis".

Then she started to specialise in prosthodontics and completed many international courses. Kat moved her professional career to the UK in 2005. Since then she has subsequently attended extensive higher education courses across Europe and the UK, ran by some of the most eminent clinicians. Kat has been awarded the highly regarded Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in London in 2008 and works closely with Nobel Biocare and Ankylos implant systems. After submitting her dissertation Kat was awarded the degree of MSc in Dental Implantology from the University of Salford 2010. She is an author of many dental articles and Kat is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology, The Faculty of the Royal college of Surgeons, British Dental Association, General Dental Council, Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry and the Royal Society of Medicine.

enhancing her general clinical skills before deciding to pursue the specialty of Periodontology & Oral Medicine at Universidad El Bosque, Colombia. During her training she spent two months at the Forsyth Institute in Boston, USA as a volunteer student at the Microbiology Department and completed her degree in 2006. After her postgraduate training, she moved to London and successfully completed her registration process as a dental surgeon in June 2008. She worked mainly in private practice as a general dentist with an interest in Periodontology during 4 years before completing her training in Surgical and Prosthodontic Implantology at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. She now limits her practice to periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

She continued her training completing a year as a dentist followed by a year as a Maxillofacial Senior House Officer at The Royal London Hospital and The Homerton Hospital, where she gained experience in head and neck, trauma and orthognathic surgery. Following this, she continued work in practice as a dentist and part time teacher at Barts and Then London dental school working as an Honorary Clinical Supervisor in Oral Surgery.

Nina undertook her three year Orthodontic Specialist postgraduate training course at King’s College Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital. She qualified top of her class with a distinction in her Master of Science in Orthodontics and was presented with the prestigious Philip Walther Prize for the most outstanding performance, awarded by King’s College London. She also attained the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Furthermore, she was awarded and selected for a short clinical attachment in the Orthodontic department in Sydney, Australia.

In 2018, Nina was awarded the ‘Best Young Dentist in the South East’ at the very prestigious private dentistry awards for her clinical excellence and commitment to her patients. She has also been a finalist in multiple other dental awards.

Nina is a prominent member of the dental community and a Key Opinion Leader, involved with teaching and training dentists. Her patients include high profile clients and celebrities; with her work having been featured live on the Brit Awards, in magazines such as Vogue and Billboard, and mentioned on BBC News.

Nina has been heavily involved in orthodontic research and audits, and has presented her work at national and international conferences, as well as having papers published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is an active member of a number of orthodontic societies both nationally and internationally.

and dental nurses in sedation techniques, maintenance of equipment and drills - all for the patient’s safety. Dr Stepien graduated from Pomeranian Medical Academy in Poland in 1999 and has trained in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care in Poland, UK and Australia. He was awarded Certificate of Specialist Training by Royal College of Anaesthetists having trained in some of the best known hospitals in London, such as University College, Royal Free, Royal Marsden and Royal London Hospitals. His special interests are acute pain management (after surgical operations), regional anaesthesia and sedation for procedures like gastroscopy, colonoscopy and bronchoscopy.

providing emergency dental care for Croydon Primary Care Trust. He has worked in many practices over his career, providing him with a detailed insight into clinical dentistry working alongside numerous specialists. He enjoys all aspects of cosmetic and restorative dentistry and has attended numerous courses in Aesthetic dentistry in the UK as well as America (Chicago Dental Conference). Asif is fully committed to ongoing professional development in order to provide his patients with high standards of dental care and a wide range of dental services. He currently has the responsible role as the clinical director within the practice focusing his time on maintaining and driving standards higher for the benefit of our patients. He spends much of his clinical time working with the specialists in a team care environment, ensuring continuity of care and clinical back up.

His patients can expect an enthusiastic and warming approach with complete explanation of treatment options, so they can make informed choice on the best option of treatment. Having completed university accredited postgraduate qualifications he is confident in providing general dentistry to advanced level. His focus is strictly on providing clinical dentistry to the best of his ability using the best possible materials and techniques.

He enjoys treating nervous patients helping them overcome their anxieties. He is a qualified SAAD practitioner and can provide Intra-Venus conscious sedation.

He completed a two-year part-time hands-on and theory course in restorative dentistry (2012-2014). He was awarded the best dentist by the training academy (2013). He obtained his Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from British Academy of Restorative Dentistry in 2017.

He started a Master Degree in Implant Dentistry in 2014. Following completion of an in-vitro research project, he successfully completed his Master Degree (MClinDent Implantology) in June 2018.

He has been involved in Implant Dentistry research and audits. He has completed an in-vitro research study and presented his work at national and international conferences.

In 2015 Dr Kasia turned her special interest towards facial aesthetics. She gained her degree at The Faculty of General Dental Practitioner at The Royal College of Surgeons followed by many postgraduate courses covering all aspects of facial treatments. She has a special interest in full face rejuvenation using muscle relaxants, dermal fillers and facial threads. She prides herself in delivering beautiful and natural looking results and her aim is to bring the best to her patients.

your dental needs. She has extensive experience in general dentistry, undertaking all aspects of general dental practice, and her particular areas of interest are centred around endodontics, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

She is dedicated to her profession by providing treatment focused on the needs of each individual and aims to make dental visits a pleasant experience for every patient. She is fully committed to the furtherance of professional development and keeps up-to-date with the latest evidence-based dentistry by frequently attending advanced dental courses, as well as conferences ensuring that she delivers the highest quality of dental care tailored to each patient.

Marta completed a two-year part-time combined hands-on and theory course in restorative dentistry (2014-2016). She obtained her Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from The British Academy of Restorative Dentistry in 2018. She completed three years of training in Endodontics leading to the award of Master of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics in 2018. Her in-vitro research project has been presented at national and international conferences. In 2019 she was accredited as a Level 2 complexity care performer in Endodontics and since then undertaking referrals for complex root canal treatments.

Marta is very passionate about her work and enjoys every aspect of dentistry, particularly the technical precision involved in the field of Endodontics.

to pursue a Master's in Medical Engineering, where he honed his skills in advanced bio-engineering techniques. Further solidifying his commitment to excellence, he earned the prestigious MClinDent award in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics from King's College London.

Dr. Momeni excels in a variety of dental areas, including aesthetic and minimally invasive dentistry for natural-looking results. He offers composite bonding, collaborates with orthodontists for comprehensive care, and utilises implant dentistry for optimal function and aesthetics. Whether you're nervous about visiting the dentist or require complex treatment, Dr. Momeni prioritises your comfort and well-being.

Dr. Momeni stays at the forefront of his field, incorporating digital dentistry for precise crowns, bridgework, and removable orthodontics. Ultimately, his focus remains on you – providing the highest quality care with compassion and understanding.

as a Specialist in Surgical Dentistry (MSurg Dent, FDSRCS). Following completion of her specialist training in surgical dentistry, she joined the Restorative Clinical team at Guys Hospital and under the leadership of two renowned professors in the field of dentistry she undertook her research in adhesive and minimally invasive dentistry there and her post graduate training in Prosthodontics. This led to her membership in Restorative dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in England (MRD RCS Eng).

Dr Forouzan Pessian is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics and strives to provide her patients with the best well-fitting and natural looking dentures. Whilst obtaining her post graduate degree at Guys Hospital, Dr Forouzan Pessian also worked part time as a clinical tutor for more than 10 years, teaching and supporting a group of 10-15 dental students. Since then, her concentration has been towards developing her skills and running her own business and charity for orphans in Iran. Dr Forouzan Pessian owned her own practice Danson Park Dental for 16 years and has recently joined us at The Sandford.

She strives to provide her patients with the best conservative and minimally invasive solutions available to them. Her main area of experience is oral surgery and fixed and removable prosthodontics. She is dedicated in providing her patients with exceptional dental treatment and ensures all patients have a pleasant experience. Her patients can expect to be welcomed with her kind approach and made to feel at ease immediately.

In her spare time she concentrates on the growth of her charity which she holds close to her heart. The charity provides care and education for underprivileged children in Iran.

Dr Zavattini completed three years of academic clinical training in Endodontics at Guy’s Hospital King’s College of London and has limited his activity exclusively to this specialty.

Dr Zavattini believes in the importance of research and education. He has been extensively involved with academic institutions, collaboration of research projects and the teaching of postgraduate dental students.

Dr Zavattini concentrates entirely on root canal treatment, surgical root canal treatment and vital pulp therapy. His sole focus is on saving teeth, particularly those that require complex treatment and multidisciplinary management.

Dr Zavattini is a member of the British Endodontic Society and the Association of Trainee in Restorative Dentistry.

Dr Zavattini is a kind and conscientious dentist who understand the apprehension that patients may feel before dental care. He will take the time to explain the procedure of his treatment and all advanced equipment we have in our practice.

After graduating Karon came back to work full time at the practice offering patients a relaxed and friendly environment. Karon has a passion in educating patients on preventing tooth decay and focusing on periodontal health. She also works under prescription of a dentist to carry out routine dental procedures on adults and children. She enjoys treating nervous patients to overcome their anxieties to restore their confidence in hygiene and therapy. Karon keeps up to date with new and improving techniques in both hygiene and therapy.

Alongside her roles as a Hygienist, Zoe is especially keen on prevention. Seeing patients as individuals and creating a tailored oral hygiene regime for each patient. Zoe is a member of the BSDHT and attends dental conferences to keep up to date with new techniques.

and her knowledge of finance and office systems and experience of staff support helps to ensure the best possible service for patients.